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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
7
A brief ad note asserts that washing with Gold Dust Washing Powder cannot be made a pleasing pastime yet explains that using the product halves the labor and improves results. The line emphasizes ease and efficiency for laundry tasks.
Local notices advertise Jasper & Sons lumber stock and pricing plus druggists promoting Foley’s Honey and Tar, Globe Hair Restorative, and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Also included are Deafness cure claims by Hall’s Catarrh Cure, Wagley & Smead, and Chicago Chronicle praise.
Ex governor Robert E. Pattison in Chicago urges patriotic support for President McKinley amid calls by Bryan to resist government actions against rebels. Pattison says Philippines are American soil by treaty and the duty is to pacify and establish law and order, with Democrats and Republicans united in the effort. He warns against withdrawal and argues for a strong, united approach.
Letters from readers describe relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. One woman reports improvement from womb issues, backache, and fainting spells after several bottles. Another notes weight gain and recovery from thinness and headaches following treatment.
Winter injury to James Reed's leg led to use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm after failed treatments. Ad touts balm as key for sprains bruises and rheumatism, with Wagley & Smead druggists selling it. Also promotes The Banner pile cure Barmer Salve and a loan ad. Reverend Donahoe touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after severe cold. Mamie Smith reports Foley Honey and Tar saved her sister with Crofads Gate.
The clipping advertises Castoria with CHAS. IE. FLETCHER branding and Foley's Kidney Cure as a kidney remedy. It promotes local groceries at Harvey's bakery Claussen meat market and Ivenberry's photo line. Also notes a Kozy camera for sale and cheap receipt books at the RECORD office.
A fragmented notice references Fugard Brown and a short sad story title. The garbled text mentions loans at five percent, options for payments, and various odd phrases about happiness, weddings, and orange blossoms.
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