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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
3
Pierce Township Washington County Indiana presents the annual trustee report for 1916 1917 detailing fund balances receipts and disbursements. It lists road and special funds along with numerous named suppliers laborers and trustees and shows final balances and year end totals.
Nelsonville resident Minnie Derry recounts severe head dizziness and weakness ending after using Cardus, claiming three bottles cured her and she can work days. The ad urges other women with similar symptoms to try Cardus, touting over 8 million prior beneficiaries in 50 years.
The piece argues most women prefer acting singing or authorship over production and teaching and suggests cooking as a reliable path. It notes cooks earn steady wages, with housekeepers in hotels well paid, and urges girls to learn cooking at home for self sufficiency and future marriage. It also mentions medical and plant theory notes from Paramaribo and Venus hidden by clouds.
Seventy seven year old H H Adams of Springfield Missouri states a severe kidney attack prompted his claim that Foley Kidney Pills strengthened his kidneys built up weak kidneys helped purify the blood and relieve bladder troubles. Sold by Markland Pharmacy.
In a humorous exchange Mr. Portleigh asks about his artful movements while Mrs. Portleigh replies she is simply taking steps to reduce her weight. The dialogue references a rolling stone metaphor and a light tone about effort and progress.
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