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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
7
Advertising copy touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best spring medicine for blood, stomach, kidneys, and nerves with 40,366 testimonials in two years. Claims include renewed appetite, digestion, and vitality with liquid or tablets sold nationwide from Hood’s.
Representative Robert Adama Jr of Philadelphia introduces a bill to revive a whipping post for men convicted of beating their wives in Washington DC. The measure allows up to 80 lashes administered in prison with a physician present, arguing it reflects civilisation progress and could deter abuse more than imprisonment.
Adams argues punishment by whipping may deter crime and address food shortages haunting prisoners. Proponents cite English law and 1868 Parliament statute and note Maryland 1883 wife beater bill reduced incidents after first conviction. Delaware reports similarly salutary effects according to Baltimore district attorney.
Reading shows butterflies raised on small farms for museums, with bright room-lit stockrooms. The clipping mixes light humor about marriage and a joke about a funeral wedding and a daughter moving away with her plane.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt shows a young Sloppington seeking permission while an elder sibling reassures him that the sister will tolerate frequent calls if a man is involved. The dialogue emphasizes social expectations and family dynamics in courting behavior.
An old advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powder promises relief for hot sweaty feet swollen feet and bunions. It notes availability at shoe stores and offers a free sample mailed to Olmsted Le Roy New York with a return address.
An old advertisement promotes a guaranteed cure for piles and a constitutional cure for catarrh. It touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, claims to treat mucous surfaces, offers a $100 reward for any failure, and invites readers to request circulars and testimonials.
A light exchange suggests preparations for a wedding feel. The conversation notes the bride-to-be favors short engagements and hints at a forthcoming ceremony.
An advertisement touts a one day cure for a cold using laxative tablets. It notes the product’s claims and features a signature on each box as proof of authenticity.
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