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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
7
Dulin of Vine Street Ohio reports long term backache misery for over ten years. Housework exhausted her, she lacked strength and ambition, suffered headaches and dizziness. After trying Deans Kidney Pills she found quick relief and permanent improvement, payable at 50 cents per box through dealers.
A damaged readout describes a Florida town blaze started by a smoker with a lighted device. It claims 300 buildings burned including residences and hotels, leaving about 1,000 homeless and four women dead from shock. It notes 4,000 workers unemployed and an estimated cost of $800,000.
From October to May colds are the most frequent headache cause. Bromoquinine laxative notes suggest remedies. FE W Grove on the box lists 2c.
Rabbi Bernhard Felsenthal, noted Hebrew scholar regarded as the oldest Jewish theologian in the United States, has died in Chicago. He previously lived in Germany and had resided in Chicago since 1858.
The snippet lists Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and a mix of household tips including remedies and beauty secrets. It hints at wind colic cures, the notion of a personal secret linked to housework, and methods of preparing facial products. The tone resembles a late 19th or early 20th century advice column with marketing phrases and imaginative claims.
Old notice touts Les Cured in 6 to 14 days with guaranteed relief for itching bleeding or protruding piles or money back. Later item discusses a German engineer Hasanenkamp proposing thermit heating to adjust bridge members in place, heating with clamps and bolts, promising quick non disruptive results.
Letter from Mrs. I Hanson of Columbus Ohio extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe help during the Change of Life noting improved health and ability to work. The ad touts the remedy as standard for female ills and cites many symptoms it claims to ease encouraging sick women to try it while inviting readers to write for guidance.
A collection of playful quips and jokes from various papers. Snippets include a doctor and father exchange about laughter and notes, a witty remark on investment and paper prices, a doctor’s reply about illness outlook, and a humorous line from a hired worker offering payment for snow shoveling contrasted with a hobo’s question about shelter.
A collage of comic bits and social jests from Harper's Weekly Washington Star Nashville Banner Town and Country and Puck. Jokes span babies and paint pot mishaps jokes about speeches envy and entitlement. The pieces mimic period humor with light social commentary and playful banter.
In a Washington Star excerpt, Farmer Corntessel says he has no interest in politics. He dislikes speeches, prefers hard work on his farm, and sees no fun in getting involved in political life.
An exchange reveals Miss Knox calling a remark about a watch a compliment while Misa Chatters- says the watch is an open face. Philadelphia Press notes the quip as part of a social exchange.
In a Washington Herald item the sideshow tale centers on a conjurer performing clever tricks. A lady weighing 486 is part of the scene as she asks a question that the performer pretends not to grasp, raising intrigue about sleight of hand.
In Lancaster County a barn fire on Bishop Abram B. Herr’s West Willow farm is believed to expose a possible conspiracy against Mennonite clergy, with nine fires in Pequea and West Lampeter tied to property losses. Meanwhile a Punxsutawney keg explosion injured four, blew out a house wall, and left an infant unhurt as asbestos lining prevented further fire.
Westland couple Antonie and Mrs Realta believed a July 28 1908 license sufficed for marriage after five years of living as a couple. A friend revealed they were not legally wed, so they traveled to Washington to marry before Justice BE Dunlap. The bridegroom remarked that money bought anything in this country.
In Shenandoah Girardville threats arrive by Black Hand letters aimed at Rev. Martin Coleman of St Josephs Irish Catholic church Rev A M Mitukas of St Vincent’s Lithuanian church and Dr M J Monaghan. They are told to pay money or face death and Monaghan is ordered to leave within 48 hours. Homes of the priests receive guards as authorities monitor the situation.
The Pennsylvania State Livestock Sanitary Board ordered a 100 day quarantine on all dogs in South Union township Fayette county near Uniontown due to an outbreak of mad dogs in the area. Quarantine will be strictly enforced by agents following recent Westmoreland county court cases involving a dog quarantine violator and a state agent acquitted on charge of pointing firearms in enforcement.
Mrs Sylvester Loper, 50, died after a barn fire at the Hill farm near Cochranton. Loper, trapped inside the barn, dashed through flames but could not escape. Her sisters Mrs G Loper and Mrs Hill were nearby. the fire destroyed two horses, hogs, hay, grain and farm machinery.
At a mass meeting of about 1,000 Polish Americans in Johnstown led by Rev. Father Lembinski resolutions denouncing the Russian government were adopted and will be sent to President Roosevelt. The crowd vowed to stop buying goods stamped Made in Germany.
Rev. Amos K. Bartholomew, now in Greensburg, sues the Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran church of Prospect for 802.46 in back salary after being locked out from June 2 to August 2, 1907 following six years as pastor. Burglars robbed the Federal Supply store of Pittsburg Coal Co in Heidelberg, stealing 75 dollars and loot including a gold watch revolvers and razors. a dog at Mrs. Margaret Bender’s home frightened them away as Commissioner Schweinberg’s office noted the loss.
Reynolasville a mosstrouse tax collector of Winslow township wealth farmer reports near half his herd killed by mysterious events. A cow wandered with throat cut a week later another cow paralyzed and shot a horse found dead next day two more cows die. Widely Known Lawyer Dies in Luzerne County Edward H. Chase, prominent attorney born February 25 1885 in Haverhill Massachusetts died at a home in Wilkes Barre. He served in the Civil War and was among first Pennsylvania prisoners in a North Carolina Confederate camp. Removes School Directors Slippery Rock township four of five directors removed for failing to provide proper accommodations leaving George Dean in office.
Philadelphia councils prepare to authorize a $10,000,000 loan for public works likely within a month. Mayor Reyburn will advertise for bids as soon as the loan is approved, paving jobs for several thousand unemployed residents. Other items note a Pole hanged for murder in Shenandoah, a new foundry start in Sharon, burglaries in Washington, a towboat tragedy on the Monongahela, a fatal quarry brawl near Harrisburg, and Navy midshipman appointments for Uniontown and Connellsville.
Governor Magoon greets Cubans in Havana while Richard Kearton plans a U.S. visit. Justice Harlan laments Sunday social rites in Washington. Professor John B. Watson resigns for Johns Hopkins. William Henry Burr dies in Washington at ninety, a former U.S. Senate debates official reporter. Crown Prince Frederick William to study wireless at Nansen station. Siamese King Chula long-Korn hints at a travel book. John H. Murphy, legal counsel for miners and firemen, dies in Denver. Senator Elkins cites top wealth figures ready to cash out. Senator Allison, 79, nears 35th year in the Senate and 43 years in Congress.
The first Cheshire cheese ever taken by a winning French horse will cross the channel after Kuerido’s Chester Cup win. Caillault secures a 128 pound cheese to accompany to Paris with a stable lad. The question is if the trophy is duty free or liable for quarantine.
The Richmond Times Dispatch notes gradual switch from wood to steel in construction, especially frameworks. No railroad company now contemplates wooden bridges or trestles, and some roads are using steel in their cars, with steel ties likely to follow.
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