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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
2
Purchases include ladies wool Panama and Veil Dress Skirts offered at prices up to 7.50. Bargains highlight durable fabrics and period-appropriate tailoring as part of a mid century merchandise promotion.
Passing note reports Cornell University Agricultural College experiments on poison ivy. It describes a volatile oil that irritates skin, how exposure leads to symptoms within about two hours, and that alcohol can neutralize the oil if applied promptly. If absorption has occurred, remedies are only palliative and not curative.
A traveler from Colorado describes Redstone, Marble, and Coal Basin near Crystal River. She visits Hes Redstone’s model camp estate, notes the grand English palace, deer and elk in a wild park, and the surrounding red granite mountains. She details Coal Basin coal mines, six-track spiral rail lines, coke ovens, and the Marble Co. operations shipping marble to Cleveland. Snow challenges, flangers, and spring snow slides intrude on the rugged scenery.
In a vivid travelogue the writer praises Colorado mountains Glenwood Springs and nearby Redstone, extols hot springs and a two acre cement pool, and mentions a June 59 homecoming. Intertwined are notes on Indianapolis pool construction and New York novelty human roulette wheel with various entertainment options.
Mrs. Barton Cox of Dicks Street Lebanon Indiana testifies her husband suffered long from backache and kidney trouble from heavy bending work. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Jones’ Drug Store he improved quickly and no longer complains of backache, proving the remedy’s effectiveness.
Readers note bold six inch hat pins with dagger hilts, touted as strong ornamental accessories. Women reportedly wear several under the brim, keeping the head extended and the hair tucked neatly as pins grip beneath the crown.
Prominent figure Mr F. Wenhnestrum of Castle Homestead Dea Molnex Ta will address Yeomen and families this evening at 8:30. Ice cream cake musket and a social program promised. Ridgeway cor reporter 1 cent weekly.
In a daylight basement display, attractively priced summer garments offer cool comfort. Ladies short kimonas and wash waists in white and patterned fabrics, shirt waists suits in white India linen, and wash skirts feature deep discounts from $2 to $4 ranges. Sizes span from small to plus, with bold sale pricing across multiple fabrics and designs.
Dr J 8 Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska declares a life study proving internal hemorrhoids caused by circulatory issues. He developed Hem-Roid, says it cured 98 percent in 1000 cases, sold with a money back guarantee. Available from A B Jones Lebanon or by mail from Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo NY.
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