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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
4
Positive reports claim Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured tumors without surgery. Letters describe women with gastric cramps, pain, and suspected tumors who recovered after using the remedy, with Mrs. Pinkham inviting others to write for advice.
A garbled medical patent claim promises a cure for piles with pill and draught remedies. The fragment hints at guarantees and refunds if a “Pasotheraestial stocer’ indte” fails, while noting pages about endorsements and pricing remain unreadable.
The readable passages mix catalog notes and stray product ads. Mentions of a local shop, flower mention, Norse style brand cues, and dubious medical ad lines appear with scattered phrases about bikes and a coach, all set in a jumble of 19th or early 20th century newspaper language.
Avetican and German doctors link coffee to epilepsy and many deafness cases to influenza. Diphtheria germs spread via utensils. Dr Koeh to lead expedition in German East Africa. Canterbury hospital rings used to tie patients before anesthetics. Japanese seek recognition of degrees in the British empire. Quack dog doctors warned by Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Hair as a record of bodily condition. radium shows promise against virus and vaccines in animal trials.
A survey of notable figures includes Henry La Houliere near retirement amid libel suits, Thomas Price born in Wales and rising to South Africa premier, Jean Hasketh reporting Britain’s General Post telegraph leadership, Francis Villiers as English minister in Lisbon, Sir David Gill resigning as Cape astronomer, Dmitri Mendeleev honored by Cowley, and Lieut. Gen. Sir William Butler recalled from South Africa for warnings about Boer strength. Elizabeth Thompson’s marriage referenced.
A damaged OCR excerpt features quirky lines about sleep and marriage. The speaker jokes about remedies to ease insomnia and expresses a wish to sleep, ending with a humorous aside. No clear event or facts beyond playful verse fragments.
A Hoosick Falls mother credits Grape Nuts for her 5 year old son’s improved health and strength. She recalls his prior indigestion and nervousness, noting the change after starting the cereal, which he now prefers every morning. The testimonial references Postum Co. and a small booklet titled The Road to Westville.
An excerpt follows Moses search toward Joseph's tomb and the Hebrew question, as the princess contemplates faith and fate. Moses wrestles with visions of royal power and prophetic judgment while the Goshen community reacts to news of the princess.
A Swiss produced peat product named Osmon is dried by electric current and treated with electric osmosis to form a new compound. Tests claim it burns like coal without odor or smoke and has low ash with no sulphur. It is said to be non corrosive to boilers and furnaces.
A dog approached the license clerk at Paterson New Jersey police headquarters wagging its tail and carrying a two dollar bill as payment for a license. A young man later appeared claiming the dog belonged to a feed merchant. The license was placed in an envelope and given to the dog to carry home.
The exchange centers on the vice of speculation and gambling. Dr. Washington Gladden, amid a discussion with two youths, warns that speculation corrupts morals. Ben Smith and Asa Jones from Pottagrove illustrate temptation, and Asa offers a stock tip with mock confidence.
An OCR ledish jumble promotes Cuticura products for skin eruptions and blood purification. It touts Cure for itching and rashes, claims relief from carbuncles and skin diseases, and notes free literature from Blood Balm Co. It mentions Garfield Tea and Foot Ease as helper remedies with sparse details.
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