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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
4
A reflective prompt asks if the past year marked success and higher personal ambition. It invites self assessment of progress, challenges faced, and goals achieved or revised. The inquiry encourages honest appraisal and planning for ongoing development.
A reflective piece noting that both poverty and wealth can spark unhappiness. It argues that people fret over workload or lack of work, and that true happiness comes from accepting one’s lot and making the best of it.
An old fragment endorses DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for chapped and cracked hands. The ad-like line urges applying before bed, though the text is incomplete.
A local Kingman publication explains returning to ready print eight to ten pages, seeking subscriber and delinquent payments to fund larger issues. The note urges readers to compare with other papers, promises richer content, and closes with holiday wishes for 1907 and 1908.
An ad describes Casca Sweet as a vegetable corrective for babies and children with each ingredient listed in plain English on every bottle. It claims no opiates and conformity with national drug law. Distributed by B C DeWitt & Co Chicago and sold by J F E Redinbaugh.
The Fountain County Circuit Court appoints and qualified MARKINLOW as Administrator of Mary Jane McClain’s estate, stating the estate is likely solvent. Various local notices follow, including ads for Dr Shoup’s Magic Ointment, DaWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills, and Wody's harness shop street blankets.
Local notice proclaims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium or harmful drugs and praises its 20 year pedigree for coughs and croup. It lists J M Cory as seller and notes friendly testimonials and free trials for relief, while mentioning Kodol digestive aid from Dr Shoop and local distributors J F Redenbaugh and others.
An old newspaper ad extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a safe, non habit forming remedy for headaches and nervous tension. It praises rapid relief within minutes, notes absence of opium or dangerous ingredients, and promises money back if the first package fails, with 25 doses for 25 cents via the Miles Medical Co.
Edison says a cheap storage battery will be on the market within six months enabling private car travel at car fare cost. A $200 carriage powered by this battery would run fifteen years or 100,000 miles with no major upkeep. He plans to solve city traffic by manufacturing large quantities and building two factory buildings for motor battery production.
A short item notes festive confections available at The Blue Front Restaurant during the holiday season. The display highlights assorted sweets and seasonal treats for patrons seeking a yuletide snack.
Frisco and Frisco: special round trip Homeseekers Excursions to Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas Kansas Nebraska Colorado New Mexico South Dakota Wyoming with stopovers and 21 day return limits. One fare plus 2 dollars round trip to Northwest on Tuesdays. Also promotions for plush robes and winter wear. WANTED labor and salesperson ads for Saun ders Co. Chicago and Columbia House references appear. Additional notes on health advice and neckwear.
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