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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
4
The Year Round remedy claims year around relief from rheumatism that worsens in cold damp weather. It asserts St Jacobs Oil can promptly and effectively cure it, presenting a strong confidence in its healing power.
The lieutenant governor of South Carolina wears a purple robe of office when presiding over the senate, as noted by the Chicago Chronicle.
A historical advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest spring medicine. It claims blood purification and curing various ailments from weak health to running sores and consumptive cough, with testimonials from multiple named readers across towns.
The piece parodies patent medicine ads and political banter with lines about Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure and a reformer rejected by the machine. It also advertises Dr. B. M. Rateline, a Portland specialist, offering treatments for urinary and reproductive issues.
A Philadelphia reader details severe womb trouble and nervous collapse until February when Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound was tried. After the first dose she improved and now proclaims herself well thanking the medicine. Mrs Pinkham invites suffering women to write for advice from Lyon Massachusetts with letters answered by women only.
Doctor Darrin reduces charges by half for one month to aid those unable to meet terms. The poor receive free treatment with medicines, others pay modest sums. Promises cures with electricity and medicines, citing numerous named patients and conditions. Free consultations at 25 Morrison street, Portland, with home treatment available after one visit.
Fragmented jumble notes various topics from Bonin islands as a pirate like refuge with no government, to theatrical quips, culinary instructions, and social observations. It blends reports and jokes with stray quotes from multiple papers, reflecting a collage of turn of the century curiosities.
An old ad promises a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers a money back guarantee if the remedy fails. The second line opines that foolish advice may be sincere even if poor.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Mase as a remedy to ease swollen nervous feet sore from tight shoes. It claims cures for corns bunions and chilblains with many testimonials and lists price and address. Also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children and a quip about a fire saving an organ in Washington Iowa.
A cursory compilation of 19th century ads and samples includes Hall's Catarrh Cure promoted as a blood purifier acting on mucous surfaces, with testimonials and price notes. Also present are brief excerpts about the Lalla Family Pills, a quackery warning, and a quotation about Epictetus on will.
Mosaic of 19th century notices includes Piso's Cure for Consumption praised by Wm B McClellan of Chester Florida dated Sept 17 1405. John Poole advertises general machinery windmills belts pumps tanks plows and more. Brooklyn Hotel in San Francisco offers meals and lodging. Kilhao’s Creme Nerve Restorer claims cure with treatment from Dan R. H. Arch Street Philadelphia.
Classified ad promotes Dr Foote and staff as exclusive men specialists in the United States. Notices confidential remedies by mail, claims cures for sexual health and nervous issues, with promises of secrecy and trial bottles. Also includes unrelated industrial notes and a Missouri labor report about employed women deserted by husbands.
Parasol and sunshade styles dominate summer 1899 with several sizes around 20 to 22 inches. Coach shapes lead, while heavy ribboned florals suit full dress occasions. Exclusive models feature embroidery on plain taffeta backs with bow knots and serpentines. Top finishes imitate ruffled collarettes with bows, cords, tassels, and ribbon adornments.
Doorways open outward forcing a knock to avoid collisions. Hyenas show extraordinary digestion by swallowing six large bones whole. A German says figs predate cereals in the East and rival bananas in importance. Pike’s Peak cog railroad to switch to electricity at an estimated cost of 50 000 dollars. Russian tinned fruit trade sends unsugared produce to Warsaw. In Prussia 419 schoolchildren under 15 died by self harm over ten years, 337 boys and 76 girls. Fossil shells at Mount Poole suggest ancient Australia split by seas. Washington Artillery veterans seek about 155 000 dollars for 38 years of service since 1800. France may cut postage rates from 1 to 2 cent per half ounce.
A mother questions Tommy for taking a second slice during a visit. Tommy replies he wanted to show he was used to having plenty to eat when at home, revealing family dynamics and perceptions of wealth.
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