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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
7
A promotional pitch urges women to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential guidance on private illnesses. It claims decades of correspondence with sick women provide knowledge to help cases and presents reader letters as proof of the service's effectiveness.
A testimonial from Mrs Norman R Barnett of Allentown Pa describes relief from organic disorder and female weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with ending dreadful headaches and extreme nervousness and says she became a well woman following the directions.
Lydia E K Pinkham's Vegetable Compound long served as a standard female remedy for displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains backache bearing-down feelings flatulency indigestion dizziness or nervous prostration after thirty years of use and claimed cures.
In a light Chicago News item a speaker jokes about umbrellas and tall women, noting a meeting under a big hat during a shower. The piece plays on light social quips rather than a serious event.
A Baltimore American quip plays on a student of the races pun, noting the speaker’s scholarly twist in a horse racing setting. The line uses a linguistic joke about studying “the races” as a field of study.
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain. It claims the syrup soothes gums reduces inflammation and eases wind colic with a 26 scent bottle offer.
A short note asserts water acts as a nerve calming aid when sipped slowly. It suggests personal testing of its soothing effect and implies water benefits without medical claims.
Advertises ball blue laundry product for whitening fabrics. Claims large 20 oz packages available at grocers for five cents. Encourages readers to keep clothes white and bright with Red Cross Ball Blue.
Cochin China covers about 21 000 square miles with large sections as a vast fevel rice field. One fifth of the region is under cultivation. Draft animals include mare bullocks and carabaos.
A reflective line urging that devotion attracts duty and that small, routine efforts sustain larger aims. It suggests no grand deeds occur without many quiet, ordinary acts carried out by many people.
After measles a scalp neck infection left large penny sized sores, hair loss, months of treatment with doctors and salves yielded no relief. A week after using Cuticura Remedies the condition improved and three weeks later was completely cured. Mrs. Henry Porter Albion Neb Aug 25 1906.
The origin story notes iron smelting as the key early method. The tale implies a discovery through metallurgical work rather than a single inventor, aligning with ancient practices where ore was heated with charcoal to produce usable iron.
Soak and knead sponges in a mixture of a handful of coarse salt and a pint of water. After soaking, rinse under a faucet until clean, and the sponges will be as good as new.
A dealer advertises a free sample of Allen's Foot Base in powder form to shake into shoes. It claims relief for tired sweating hot swollen feet and eases tight shoes. promotes cure for corns and bunions. sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 2 cents.
The Mirror and Death. Covering the mirror when there is death in the family originated in the superstition that goblins, sprites, elves or other uncanny creatures would crowd to the glass to look on.
A Baltimore American humorous line notes a young man seeking marriage faces two contradictory preliminaries. He must pop the question, then he must question the pop. The wit highlights marriage proposals and social expectations in a playful exchange.
A New York businessman explains that having two distinct signatures protects him from forgers since a fraudster would need one of his bank checks to act. He notes letters or hotel registers won’t fool banks, making two signatures a strong safeguard and urges others to adopt the practice.
A lighthearted tale from Chicago recalls a neighborly feud over tulips. The first man defends his blooms by using a tomcat to chase chickens, then the neighbor hires a bulldog, the man counters with a trained wolf, and a tiger and elephant price tag ends the dispute as he moves away.
A reader letter argues coffee harms children due to caffeine and credits Postum as a healthier alternative. The writer recalls early coffee use, nervous spells after 27, then reports better sleep and health after switching to Postum, endorsing the product.
Alabama Ike recalls a wild August tale from Red Dog about Liza Johnson of Arizona and Nevada Bill fleeing to marry at the Eagle hotel. Poker Jack and Cactus Bill plot divorces with Divinity Dave to thwart a rushed wedding and force a clumsy, comic outcome. Divorces are granted and the ceremony proceeds amid threats and staged threats of violence.
A Philadelphia Press snippet recalls a neighbor’s quip about a man who bought a spring chicken at Mr Green's store. The exchange highlights gossip and suspicion in a small community over a simple purchase.
The article notes early clocks featured only an hour hand and that the minute hand was added later as dials became more decorative and fashionable.
Austria's Erzberg iron mountain is expected to furnish ore for about a thousand more years, ensuring long term metal supply. The site remains a key mining landmark and historic iron ore source in Styria.
In a London Bellman tale a Scotch minister chastises drinkers from the pulpit. He proclaims they are on the road to perdition and raises his fist toward a Bible wearing a fly. The blow misses the fly, prompting a wry concession that perhaps some will still repent.
In New York the elder Sothern quarreled with Laura Keene before a performance. Keene stormed at him in her dressing room, but Sothern stepped into the light and lowered it saying he could not bear to see her in anger and urged her to continue.
In a Chicago News item, Pearl and Ruby lament that George no longer loves Pearl. Ruby weeps while Pearl quips about past vows of tears and heartbreak in a lighthearted domestic vignette.
Mrs Hoyle jokes about growing old and skipping funerals as Mrs Boyle notes her indifference in a light exchange from an Ex change.
A quip from Lippincott's Magazine notes the worst moment for a girl is when a hammock breaks as she proposes to a promising young man during Leap Year. The humor centers on timing and social expectations of romantic advances.
A man confesses love to Miss Mollie on the final night before a trip, spoken softly as he fears the coming departure. She answers with girlhood simplicity, expressing both sorrow and a wish to delay goodbyes as the clock drags toward midnight.
A comparison notes that if the world’s population were as crowded as eleven New York City blocks, at 1 200 people per acre, the global population could fit into Delaware.
The Tid Bits note compares ancient Greek feats to modern athletes in London and Athens. It highlights Shepherd’s Bush stadium’s size, suggests modern Britons could outperform Marathon to Athens times, and cites impressive records by Vaughan and Littlewood. It mentions Phayllus reputedly clearing 55 feet with aid, while Milo carried a four year old heifer.
Washington Star reports on Shadiboy amid a card scandal and questions whether he ventured into trouble again. The dialogue hints he played despite not being able to afford losses.
The text explains that pure gold is very soft and needs alloying with copper or silver to gain strength. Without these alloys gold would be nearly useless for common applications. It notes that gold is generally alloyed to improve hardness for practical use.
A prospective tenant asks about water on the top floor. The agent confirms water appears every time it rains, highlighting ongoing dampness and possible structural concerns.
The advertisement praises a simple liquid laxative, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, as gentle yet prompt and widely trusted. It claims ethical sourcing, urges purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co., and notes a price of fifty cents per bottle.
A Louisville Courier-Journal quote about recognizing true allies during reversals. It contrasts loyal support with those who claim to have known you were an accident, illustrating cynicism and shifting friendship.
Instant relief for all eyes irritated from dust heat sun or wind Pettit's Rye Salve offered by Howard Bros Buffalo NY druggists at all stores with prompt soothing action for eye discomfort.
A remark notes that a person who earns enough to hire a valet possesses too much sense to spend unwisely, implying prudence accompanies affluence.
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