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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
3
A persuasive ad asserts women should avoid uncertain medicines and trust Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It claims the product’s merit built its world leading sales and offers free advice and a health booklet from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts with letters from local officials and a claim that a million women were cured.
A historical advertorial recounts letters from women like Mrs. J. R. Compton and Miss Mary E. Reep describing relief from falling of the womb and related female ailments after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letters praise improved strength, reduced pain, and overall health gains, with dates from 1898 to 1899.
Two reader testimonials from 1899 praise Mrs Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Dell a Keiser of Marionville Pennsylvania reports relief from female weakness and nervous prostration after one bottle. Mrs K of New York City cites cure of bladder inflammation after medical treatment failed and remedies worked.
A man seeks a private interview in the Loan and Trust building to ask for a quarter loan. The lawyer refuses, stating public discussion only. The man concedes the rift in funds and feelings, ending with a witty exchange about money and emotions.
A casual art institute observation about Kemeys lions triggers a humorous comparison to Montgomery's corn pictures. A stylish poodle approaches the stone lions, barking fiercely, suggesting lions may provoke horses as well in a playful, regional tone.
A humorous exchange is cited from the Detroit Journal, questioning the means by which a wife acquired a $50 chair. The snippet implies social commentary on value and appearances within domestic life.
A testimonial from Silas Vernooy of Wawarsing New York describes scrofula sores covering his daughter’s face and head. After six bottles of Hood’s Sarsaparilla the sores healed completely and never returned, according to the letter.
Ex congressman A T Goodwyn of Alabama reports using two bottles of Peruna and feeling well after a year of catarrh. The letter promotes Peruna as an undoubted remedy tested for forty years and urges readers to request a free book from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
A vintage advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a guaranteed cure and urges readers to ask their druggist for the medicine today and reject substitutes.
The poolroom ordinance in San Francisco has been placed on the official ballot for the November 6 vote by the Board of Election Commissioners. If approved it would legalize citywide gambling in poolrooms.
Advertisement for Cascarets Candy Cathartic claiming to cure family ailments. Urges calling the doctor the hundredth time. Mentions druggists selling 10c 25c and 50c sizes.
A fragment notes Paris Firmin Bousson showcasing an auto aviator in Rosny sur Bois needing major improvements before it can be a steerable balloon. The text also includes advertisements praising Mrs Winslow’s soothing Syrup and Grove’s Tasteless Chill-Tonic with no cure no pay pricing.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay and a price of 25 cents.
Paris reports a wine surplus unseen in France for fifty years as growers celebrate lush vines after prior losses from phylloxera and mildew. Prices plunge with empty casks worth five dollars and wine selling at five dollars per hectoliter. Some regions trade a full cask for two empties.
In ex parte Scoggin, 6 Tex. App. 546, an handwritten memorandum found near the Gerrard murder scene records a planned duel over a $25 debt. Jesse Scogg allegedly prepared to fire at his foe in Texas on January 24, 1875, with references to heaven and providence.
In 19th century debate Thomas Massey proposed abolishing the suffix mas from words and replacing it with title to turn Christmas into Christtide. O Connell responded by mocking Massey as Thetide Tidey, triggering laughter and ending the bill.
A band of confidence men circulated Confederate ten dollar bills in Berlin and other German cities. The notes were accepted at forty marks each and police report numerous victims across multiple towns.
Advert shows Allen’s Foot-Ease powder promising instant comfort for swollen feet, blisters, callouses and chilblains. Claims over 30,000 testimonials and offers a trial package free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 2 cents. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
An advertising notice for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promises a one day cold cure. It notes E W Groves signature on each box and offers a 25 cent price with a refund if it fails.
A medical ad claims deafness results from inflamed mucous surfaces and Eustachian tube blockage. It asserts only constitutional remedies can cure, offers $100 for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, and promotes Hall's Family Pills with Toledo Ohio origins and a 75 cent price.
A Salem daughter of ex Governor Fletcher gains fame after health revival with Dr Williams Pink Pills. He recounts headaches fading and red cheeks returning as the remedy restores strength. The article extols Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic and recommends purchase fromDr Williams Medicine Company.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a claim that the formula is plainly printed on every bottle and offers no cure no pay. It asserts the tonic contains iron and quinine in a tasteless form and promotes a 5 cent price.
The Seattle United States assay office reports 20166 687 54 dollars in gold dust and bullion received. Alaska accounts total 3 173 320 32 with Cape Nome 2 710 427 01 and other Alaskan points 462 893 31. Klondike Yukon adds 16 374 488 15. Additional Nome and other points add 150 000 and 50 000 respectively.
Youtsey was brought to the Franklin County jail on a cot and appeared rational during the trip. He walked unassisted into his third floor cell as Caleb Powers already moved to Louisville. Other suspects Davis Combs and Whitaker were released on bail, while Jim Howard remains on death row on the second floor under strict observation to prevent communication.
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