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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
4
An Atlanta reader credits TRITERINE with curing a severe eczema after trying six remedies. testimonial notes the product and soap cost three dollars and praises the results. Also mentions related drugstore items and warnings against bitter peaches.
Rich widow marries a younger man who is told he will have nothing but spend her money. Now she restricts him to six dollars a week.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cures Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It cites endorsements from waxnixa Kinnan Marvin and mentions Wrall's Catarrh Cure taken internally with testimonials and price. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A reflective piece considers children growing up and looking back at childhood experiences. It contrasts past memories with present perceptions and hints at platonic bonds evolving over time.
While a Kiel student, Merle D Aubigne faced doubts and sought guidance from an older teacher who urged Jesus as the Son of God. A minister, thirty seven years without certainty, faced death until a prompt reply affirmed faith in Christ. The consoling remark steadied the troubled spirit as he departed rejoicing in the Lord.
A letter from a New York reader describes a 71 year old woman invalid for 18 years recovering after starting Grape-Nuts. The account credits improved stomach nutrition, no medicines, and the doctor’s surprise at her recovery.
Mutton tallow can remove ink from fabrics by melting and cooling before washing. Wrapping canned fruit in newspapers helps prevent mold. A few rice grains keep salt dry in salt cellars. For rust on light frocks use lemon salts or lemon juice and sun exposure, or chlorinated lime if needed. Avoid turning frocks inside out. store delicate gowns in blue muslin with sachets. Eggs improve preservation by submerging in a ten percent water glass solution, with fresh eggs best within 24 hours.
Short, traditional recipes for peach salad strawberries, cornmeal cake Johnny Cake, Spanish Fritters with bread soaked in milk, Snowball Drops fried and rolled in sugar, and Cucumber Pickles in cider vinegar with simple upkeep tips. Two to three-sentence methods reference basic steps and ingredients.
Mrs. William Geeding credits Cuticura and Cuticura Ointment with curing her son's chronic itching sores after months of failure. She reports three applications healed the ailment and no scarring remains. The note, dated July 22 1907, asks what an American heiress will do for amusement after buying titles in Europe.
Mrs. Thomas Thompson of Clarkavill Georgia reports 15 years of tormenting eczema ended after using Tarrerine. She credits the remedy with relief and notes thousands testify similarly. Sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents from J. T. SauPTRiNM Dept. A Savannah Ga. An old bachelor is a perpetual reproach to womankind.
An old advertisement offers Dr Mitchell eye salve for 25 cents to restore brightness to inflamed eyes. Hicks Capuchine claims to calm nerves and refresh the brain with a liquid tonic priced 10 to trial, 50 cents and 250? regular. Also notes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a standard malaria remedy with a plainly printed formula.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative. It claims cleansing and soothing effects without debility or dosage increases and notes physician approval. The text urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
Letter from Mrs E Hanson of Columbus Ohio praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life including nervousness headaches and other symptoms. The ad touts 30 years of use as a standard female remedy for displacements inflammation irregularities backache and related issues and invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
Senator Depew lauds the country editor for serving the community. He praises editors who restrain from printing scandals and gossips, acting as guardians of public morals and maintaining a free but responsible local press.
A Harper's Young People verse urges facing hardship boldly and not dwelling on future troubles. It contrasts with a stereotype about women scolding, noting such notions are mere excuses to a man’s conscience.
A Methodist Recorder reflection urges trusting God to guide career moves. It warns that ambitious, self seeking men may fail while the faithful in their appointed roles earn advancement. The piece stresses modesty, callings, and committing one’s path to divine will.
Prominent attorney Hon R B Tharin endorses Peruna catarrh tonic as highly effective and useful. Mr T Barnecott of Ontario reports recovery from pneumonia after two months on Peruna, stating it helped ailing workers and others. Peruna also offers tablets as a solid form, each tablet equivalent to one dose, available from local druggists today.
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