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Newspaper
Ladysmith News Budget
Location
Ladysmith, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
5
A United States Senator from South Carolina extols Peruna as a stomach catarrh remedy, linking relief from catarrh of the stomach to alleviation of dyspepsia and endorsing the product’s health benefits.
In Washington D C Hon M C Butler U S Senator of South Carolina writes to the Peruna Medicine Co praising Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble He notes relief after four weeks use calling it a wonderful medicine and a good tonic The ad promotes Peruna Tablets and a Free Peruna Almanac for 1909.
Farmer Giles asks about potato sizes as Harry notes variation. The exchange centers on the largest potato being a bit bigger than the smaller ones.
List of patents issued to Northwestern inventors reported by Lothrop and Johnson patent lawyers. Notable items include a shoe rack by W Cartier of St Paul, a rotary engine by F Hoard of Minneapolis, a lubricant by J P Johnson of Abercrombie, a trap by B A Martinson of Ortonville, a nut lock by F Matoushek of Gregory, a fanning mill by J Sanfason of Medford, and a safety pocket.
Mrs Foggs asks what ails her husband and the doctor says the condition is hereditary. She retorts that no hereditary cases exist in the neighborhood since they moved in nearly a year ago.
The vogue of golf prompts a note on morals as sober citizens, who shun Sunday bridge, join matches with sizable stakes. Men who oppose betting in bridge bet on golf balls and rounds, illustrating wagering norms surrounding the game.
Their decks strewn with dead song birds the Moses Taylor Thomas Bartum and Robert Fulton arrived Friday after a perilous trek from the upper lakes. Crews report days of cautious sailing through dense forest fire smoke forcing thousands of birds to seek refuge on deck only to perish.
A New York woman describes indigestion from rich meals and credits Grape-Nuts with relief and restored appetite. She notes the product built her digestive organs and allowed her to eat anything she desires, affirming the food’s benefit and urging readers to try it.
Stephen Ruben rescues Olive from a deadly scene after finding her with a dead man. He ferries her to safety, hid clues like a red ace card, and blindsides a silent witness the blind organist. The nurse fabricates an alibi while Stephen wrestles guilt and fear for Olive’s future.
Hilda Ruben descends the rectory stairs at eight with a trace of disappointment on her charming face as the old brass-faced clock from the bend in the twisted staircase marks the hour.
A Chicago railroad customer improved payment timing after a system sales manager offered a small cash discount. The deal used a quarter of one percent off for payment within ten days, encouraging quicker checks and steady cash flow. The buyer accepted, then paid early, proving the tactic effective.
An annual, tiny red herb grows on sparse sands in South Florida. Its leaves hold insects in a secreted fluid, forming a cup that traps prey like ants. After absorption the leaf returns to shape, leaving insect skeletons. It appears in late winter and early spring.
A satirist declares his aim to place the dunce cap on others. His friend warns him to guard against catching cold. The remark notes that becoming the subject of gossip draws public attention, even discomfort.
A home remedy instructs mixing two ounces glycerine and a half-ounce Virgin Oil of Pine compound with a half pint straight whiskey. Shake and take a teaspoonful every four hours. The genuine pine oil is produced by The Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati Ohio and sold in sealed half-ounce vials.
The exchange highlights Miss Swift's golfing style, with Dinks remarking on her aggressive stance and Winks confirming the observation as the notable first impression on the links.
The article notes growing discussion among doctors over Teris as a treatment for lame back and rheumatism. It claims near infallibility when mixed with other ingredients and used properly, detailing a formula with whiskey, Toris Compound, and Sarsaparilla Syrup taken before meals and at night. Toris Compound is from Globe Pharmaceutical Co. Chicago, with other ingredients available from druggists.
Eight miles off Newport a twelve foot swordfish with a four foot blade was struck on an eighty hook by Hugh McMillan and G G Shoemaker. The monster charged the boat and stern twice, towed the launch two miles, and was killed after a half hour fight weighing several hundred pounds. Witnesses ashore initially doubted the men’s account until corroborated by others in nearby launches.
Mrs Louis Beck of San Antonio writes of a six month struggle with eczema on her son’s face and body. After trying two doctors without relief, she used a Cutiura Remedies set, which allowed sleep within a week and complete clearing in two months. The child has remained eczema free at age two.
A couple who eloped return home after their wedding trip confess they took the hoard and now seek forgiveness and gratis board from family. The incident prompts local talk on responsibility and discretion.
In a candid exchange, Aunt Jane questions swearing while the Parrot Dealer explains birds are simple to teach and remarks on their agreeable nature. The dialogue highlights practical talk about training and behavior.
In a heated exchange, a speaker taunts an opponent by insisting he would run before fighting, prompting a terse reply that the challenger would have to make that choice. The comment illustrates tension and expectations surrounding a potential confrontation.
David Price of Corydon Iowa describes severe kidney trouble and weakness. One week after starting Dean’s Kidney Pills he walked without a cane and gradually recovered. seven years later he remains well. Sold by all dealers 50c a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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