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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
3
A fragmentary endorsement praises Peruna as a digestive aid that strengthens nerves. It claims proper digestion nourishes nerve centers and prevents nervous debility, noting the link between digestion and nerve health.
An advertisement argues Peruna aids nerves by aiding digestion and relieves stomach catarrhal congestion, claiming cure of nervous dyspepsia. It quotes Mrs J C Jamison of Wallace California who says after years of illness and doctors she improved on Peruna and is cured after several bottles.
Joshua Drummond, chasing a New York visit and a promised prize, loses five dollars to a sham lottery letter. Back at the shop, a shawl misdeal triggers accusations against Walter Conrad, exposing Joshua’s possible theft and Mr. Drummond’s fragile loyalty as relatives and shop staff clash in a tense unraveling.
The London Globe reports a lively fox chase in Stow after a fox was first spotted near Abbotswood. It darted through a photographer's studio, then across roofs and streets before retreating to a kitchen, where dishes were toppled and smashed. Hounds tracked the fox from the studio to a garden where the fox finally yielded. The tale spans Abbotswood to Park Street with brave pursuit through garden walls.
A brief comic exchange shows a husband accusing a doctor of taking all the money while noting his wife’s demand for change. The skit relies on wordplay and witty repartee to land the punch line.
After a heated dispute he admits he was a fool to marry her and she concedes perhaps he would improve. The exchange reveals lingering tensions and unfinished sentiment in their relationship.
In Europe the winter of 1693 4 was exceptionally severe. The Thames froze to create a patchwork town with shops and streets. Ink froze, wine sold in blocks, bread stiffened, and many deaths followed as the poor suffered under the extreme cold.
In the Chicago News a child asks if George Washington married England, arguing that England is as a mother country and Washington as father of his country, prompting a parental correction about the union.
An advertisement claims Grape-Nuts builds strength and mental alertness using wheat and barley nutrients. A New York reader testifies that after night work fatigue eased, weight rose, and energy improved, with the product favored for travel. The notice cites Postum Co of Battle Creek Michigan and references The Road to Wellville.
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