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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
4
Veteran Joshua Heller of Urbana endorses Dean's Kidney Pills, recounting relief from kidney trouble and back pain since 1899. Ads mix with brief items on Allen's Foot-Ease and a Twain anecdote, with notices of sales and local commentary.
An old magazine ad extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for nervous prostration linked to uterine disorders. It cites Mrs. M. E. Shotwell of Brooklyn praising relief after doctors failed, claiming renewed health, youth, and removal of nervousness.
New York readers learn that acetylene gas provides a clear unwavering light resembling daylight and is easy and cheap to install at home. The article argues better illumination reduces eye defects among children and cites current lighting options as harmful or inadequate. It notes acetylene’s rise in homes churches schools and institutions and predicts fewer vision problems as its use grows. Savory Butter described as butter flavored with anchovy essence Worcestershire onion parsley and other flavors is noted as a separate recipe tip.
Household Affairs offers a method for a lemon onion tartare sauce with butter and egg, then directions for stuffed green peppers filled with boiled rice. Peppers are parboiled, dried, stuffed, topped with butter, covered with caps, and heated to melt the butter.
A testimonial from S. P. Keyes of Boston credits Cuticura with curing a long lasting skin condition that covered the head neck and shoulders and produced offensive discharge. The text urges others to try Cuticura to end misery. The second line notes a girl inspecting lint on a young man's coat in public as a sign a engagement ring is new.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood and skin diseases including ulcers scrofula eczema and cancer. It lists prices 1 per bottle 3 for 2 50 and 6 for 5 with prepaid express and offers a free sample plus medical advice by mail from Atlanta Georgia.
A clipped Victorian column cites Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial for stomach and bowel relief sold by druggists with 25 and 50 cent bottles. Mrs Winslow's Teething Syrup is praised for gums and wind colic. Also mentions Piso's Cure for Consumption and a remark by Tam sures Oyama about success tied to the Emperor.
A vintage pineapple float method combines grated pineapple with eggs sugar lemon juice and gelatine. Dissolve gelatine in cold water then hot water, heat yolks with sugar and lemon, beat whites, mix and layer over pineapple, chill until frozen, serve with whipped cream and jelly squares atop.
A compact recipe describing Brazilian stew using beef dough, carrots, turnips, onions, cloves, and vinegar. Beef is browned, fat drained, then simmered four hours with onions and spices. vegetables may be added near serving, or prepared in a water bath in a jar for gentler cooking.
Practical tips cover soaking salted fish in sour milk to freshen, soaking raisins for fruit cake, using an old teapot as a cover for irons, ammonia for silver polish, and a door latch trick with lard or vaseline. Also includes temporary leak fixes, improving flatiron glide with paper soap and salt, slowing cream souring, jam in baked apples, candle drippings with ether, stain removal methods, sewing tips to prevent fraying, cheesecloth pantry use, moth control with salt, and pantry jar preparation before cleaning.
Miss Sadie Robinson of Malden Massachusetts endorses Peruna after seven months of use for weakness sleeplessness and nervousness caused by overwork. She reports improved strength appetite sleep and disappearance of pelvic weakness with continued good health. Address Dr S B Hartman for confidential advice.
The Philadelphia Ledger reports a dramatic rise in immigration. In two days in March more than 11 000 foreigners arrived in New York, and the first quarter of 1905 shows the highest arrivals for that period in history. Officials expect this year’s total to double 1904 as ships are redirected to handle the influx and steerage slots are booked months ahead.
Miss Jennie Mowell a Lew Beach New York schoolmistress faced padlocked doors missing fuel and a taken stovepipe as trustees tried to discontinue the term. She finished the term with student help and then appealed to the state education department which ordered payment of full salary and continued schooling.
A clergyman testifies to better health and mental energy after adopting Grape-Nuts meals with cream and Postum. He describes relief from morning indigestion, headaches, and improved sermon preparation while noting sustained use over four years and recommendations to others including a missionary to China. There's a reason. read The Road to Wellville.
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