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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1905
Page
4
Lt Col retired Paul E Beckwith writes from Washington endorsement of Peruna remedies for coughs and colds based on goodwill from friends. The letter cites his background with the 1st Regiment Minute Men and his positive view of the product.
An old periodical feature promotes Peruna as effective against catarrh and colds in outdoor and sedentary life. It cites high rank officers praising its curative qualities and notes testimonials from veterans groups, with a brief anecdote from Parkman and a St Nicholas aside.
Silk nets once made almost entirely in Nottingham are now produced mainly in Lyons, France. The shift follows wage differences, with Nottingham unions demanding about triple Lyons rates. All things work for good to those who work for God.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female disorders causing fatigue and nervous symptoms. It features a testimonial from Kate McDonald of Woodbridge New Jersey who credits the remedy with restoring health after uterine troubles and irregularities. The ad invites women to obtain a bottle and seek free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
A compilation of light vignettes and quips from various papers. Jests cover golf mishaps house hunting editorials theft of clothes and trust notions with quick punchlines and witty exchanges. The items showcase playful character humor from early 20th century press.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a playful exchange about riding the New York subway. The ride is described as extremely fast, with subway advertisements melding into a chaotic, nightmare mass of corsets pills and breakfast foods.
An advertisement claims deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation can be cured by constitutional remedies. It asserts catarrh causes most cases and offers one hundred dollars for an uncured case with Hall's Catarrh Cure, promoting circulars and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An Allegheny reader recounts a 15 year scalp and body eruption relief after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. A single week produced a complete cure, with a testimonial from H. B. Franklin of 717 Washington St. The ad also promotes Taylor's Cherokee Remedy and other products with price points and endorsements.
A Street Corner Philosopher recalls women’s resourcefulness as two girls in wide hats kiss and hug in the street without disturbing their headgear. The moment prompts a memory of old sun bonnets and a journalist notes it as proper. Also cited is a French village tale of girls pinning Saint Guiree statue draped for marriage before year’s end. Includes ads for Dr Kline nerve restorer and a life-saving cure claim.
Fragmented ad style notice touts Peruna as a cure for catarrh with claims of army and navy endorsements. Mentions Penuna’s popularity among friends and a general statement of thousands of testimonials. Includes brief product note on Woolford Sanitary Lotion and a distant reference to income tax in India.
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