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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
3
A humorous exchange in Life magazine reveals a distinguished physician claiming to be a horse doctor and denying belief in serum inoculation and vaccination. The narrator notes embarrassment and surprise as the physician refuses risk in practice. The anecdote ends with a playful jab about a barber on strike.
Vivid period prose quotes Richter on flowers and storms as a moral image. Then advertisements tout English Spavia Liniment for horses with claims of blemish cure. Also Dr. Decthon's Anti Diuretic advertised as a sleep incontinence remedy for all ages. Sold by local druggists in Pella and Ella, Iowa.
An old advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life pills quickly relieve sick and nervous headaches. It asserts blood purification and health benefits, priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Sold by Henry M. Langerak, druggist. The piece also promotes Seal of Minnesota flour at Cole's Seed Store for baking day ease.
A collection of brief humorous vignettes from the Chicago Tribune and other papers. Dialogue clips feature Johnny and his sister, a Georgia character, a coach’s praise and doubt, and quips about gossip and elopement. Names like Spoonamore, Bleacher, and Dudley appear in lively exchanges.
A witty oldeyard quote contrasts three generations in shaping a gentleman. The first earns wealth, the second gains influence, and the third completes the image through social polish.
A New York Globe excerpt urges housekeepers to declutter and remove furniture and fabrics that trap dust and hinder air and sunshine. It stresses using pure air and sun as cleansing factors and recommends trimming excess items during seasonal cleaning to keep homes healthy and spacious.
Space and wide pull out shelves aid tidiness. Use white cartridge paper covers and arrange linen by kind in bound piles. Pillows, towels, table linens, and miscellaneous items get dedicated shelves. Label with names, bundle with ribbons, and add dried lavender to deter moths.
A compact desk can be mounted from the ceiling with screws and brass chains, while another desk uses a no-table design in weathered oak with a central partition for two writers. Monogrammed pottery features silver trim and engraved insignia, and a 3 by 5 foot crib can be repurposed into a small cradle for a cozy reading nook. To retain green color in vegetables, keep lids off during boiling.
A notice lists opening hours for Wormhoudt's Clothing Store from 9 to 12 and 1 to 8 30, indicating daily or seasonal service times.
The advertisement promotes Dest physic Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take and pleasant in effect and states they are for sale by Stubenrauch.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure claiming to cure thousands labeled incurables. It lists seven heart disease features and symptoms such as Shortness of breath, Smothering spells, chest pain, and palpitations, urging readers to request a free trial package and diagnostic kit. It promotes a free offer by Dr Medical Co Laboratory.
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