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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
4
Nature shows change as progress arrives from candle to electricity and wheel to machine. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has sold for over fifty years, claimed to be unequaled for stomach and liver complaints and to cure dyspepsia. The text portrays the remedy as Nature's own cure.
A Chinaman of dignity faced taunts from a white rowdy on an elevated train at Twenty third Street. He paused, waited for the gates to close, and replied in clear English, Say, you Cristian This prompted laughter from the gateman and passengers, while the two toughs retreated to their car.
A vintage health advertisement argues that monthly pain and menstrual irregularity cause women to lose beauty and strength. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a safe aid to sustain female health through natural crises, citing letters from women published in the paper.
A special correspondence decries U S colonial policy in the Philippines saying the amnesty celebration failed to rally support. It argues Secretary Hay is vain and that imperialism harms Porto Rico, with recent dissent from foreign powers and a wary stance in China. The piece contrasts McKinley’s war stance with Democratic momentum and criticizes Republican cohesion amid Porto Rican bill fallout.
A Chicago American summary notes Republican leaders fear dwindling funds since Hanna’s Philadelphia push. Big donors pull back, banks and corporations retreat, while Democrats tap steady, small contributions. Roosevelt’s near-term impact boosts Bryan supporters as party fundraising shifts with the times.
Senator Elkins calls for McKinley critics and defends the administration while Kanna moves to seize the presidency by questionable means. Maj. McKinley ready to accept, and Harrison cites a serious constitutional breach in tariff policy. Roosevelt’s campaign schedule is crafted for wide, dramatic appearances with minimal spoken words.
The article extols Peruna as a tonic to renew vigor for women balancing home life. It urges mothers to guard strength, be comfort and cheer to dear ones, asserting the tonic can kindle vigor to counter a weary world.
An advertisement extols Pe-ru-na as the universal remedy for women, claiming it cures catarrh in any organ by addressing mucous membrane inflammation. It asserts Pe-ru-na is effective where other remedies fail and will cure catarrhal conditions anywhere in the body.
Rev Dr Frank Bristol recounts a White House dinner story about Sam Jones. Bishop Chandler calls Jones effective when sticking to scripture. the tale notes his sharper edges when venturing beyond the Scripters. A Pittsburgh Post citation echoes the old anecdote.
Southern Railway markets a folder titled Summer Homes and Resorts listing nearly one thousand seaside mountains and spa destinations across the Southeast. It highlights convenient schedules and low rates to places like Asheville Hot Springs Hale Springs Roan Mountain Tate Springs Lookout Mountain Monte Sane Lithia Springs and Virginia springs among others. Contact Assistant General Passenger Agent C A Benscoter in Chattanooga for a copy.
Improved Yucatan Chill Tonic claims superior taste and stomach friendliness with a balanced formula of Quinine, Tron and Pepsin. It guarantees blood purification, nerve strengthening, and a hearty appetite, marketed at 50 cents with sale through druggists.
A weary congressman complains of a German musician in the adjacent room kept him awake with clarinet and a mock German quarrel over keys. The anecdote appears in the Buffalo Enquirer. Also promoted is Mancine Medicine Co. Benne Plant remedies sold nationwide with a fifty nine year sales record and guaranteed results.
Maud teases about note paper color codes for lovers, explaining red for love and blue for faithfulness, in a witty exchange between A Fair Deceiver and Maud as quoted in Tit-Bits.
A collage of early 20th century product ads and quips. Foot powder Allen’s Foot-Ease claims to ease tight shoes and cure various foot ailments with 25 cents, plus freebies. Other items promote Laxative Bromo Quinine, Adams Pepsin Tutti Frutti, Grove’s Tasteless Tonic, Piso’s Cure, Hall’s Catarrh Cure, and humorous anecdotes from period newspapers.
A Detroit Free Press exchange notes the sharp clash between frontline horrors and home front indifference. Bronson asserts knowledge of war’s horrors while Jonson challenges his understanding, citing daily yellow journals.
Cartoon caption style exchange in which a medical student questions women as physicians and an old doctor quips that they provide two thirds of the income, reflecting era attitudes. The joke hinges on gender and professional roles in medicine.
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