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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder trouble. It claims quick relief from frequent urination scalding pain and fluid retention with a natural gentle aid to the kidneys.
The article traces the first public Thanksgivings to 1630 and describes varying dates, motivations for feasts, and how customs evolved. It notes the shift from mixed harvest and weather reasons to a regular November observance and contrasts colonial child roles with later family life.
A public warning notes that low cost alum powders harm health and are prohibited in England and DC. It cites Dr. S W Johnson of Yale and claims some cheap powders contain sharp ground flint, sulfuric acid residues, or lead salts. It urges buyers to select reputable cream of tartar brands and avoid peddlers.
A massive clockwork timepiece is planned with a 60 foot minute hand and an eight foot diameter ring, mounted to machinery. A floral dial includes 12 hour beds laid out to open blossoms at each hour, with 2,000 incandescent lights illuminating the display at night.
Ages before white arrival tribes roamed westward in search of a red man paradise of deer salmon and beaver. After long journeys they reached the Hudson Valley where abundant game and fish offered an Indian elysium and rest from famine and division.
A London Tit-Bits quip notes that a woman buys outfits like golf dresses or ball gowns for non practical reasons. The exchange lists golf dress tennis dress bathing suit and riding habit as examples, concluding a wedding dress signals true intent.
A New Jersey physician claims an X ray coin machine in his lab kills mosquitoes. After a night of exposure for 15 minutes the floor area shows dead insects, with no external damage seen under a microscope. He plans outdoor tests if another invasion occurs.
A washerwoman confronts two observers outside the lion house and proclaims the existence of the 400 the society of New York. She explains that this group maintains the place, leaving the pair stunned and puzzled by the revelation.
In St John Kens a case involving a boy, son of Mr and Mrs William McBride, that began with malignant scarlet fever led to paralysis in the right limb and hearing loss. After Dr Simes recalled, seizures resembled epilepsy and worsened until Dodd's Kidney Pills were used, followed by rapid improvement. Sworn statements by the parents and Dr Simes claim the pills cured the fits.
A brief exchange quotes Mistress-Dill and Jane discussing a caller named Mark O Rafferty who expressed sadness at the news of another. The Chicago Daily News presents a fragmentary dialogue capture with Irish accents and domestic intrigue.
In a humorous strip, Mr. Closefist quips about securing fame by retirement as a tittle-tattle bonnet becomes the talk of friends. The exchange suggests social chatter and satire on notoriety in the scene.
Eleanor R Parker notes housekeepers dread winter dish washing as hands become hard and rough. She cites impure soap as a major cause and recommends rinsing and drying after using Ivory soap to prevent chapping.
Readable lines show Tess and Jese discussing impatience and waiting until tomorrow. The exchange hints at wit and social tension with brief quotes from Philadelphia Press and Philadelphia Ledger. The fragmentary dialogue suggests a domestic or social quarrel with sharp banter.
Encourages young women with illnesses to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free confidential advice. Advises sharing full personal details to ensure complete understanding of the case.
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