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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
10
An article extols Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for dyspepsia and related stomach and bowel troubles. It cites testimonials from Carson City and Shenandoah and offers a free test bottle by writing to Dr W Caldwell at 600 Caldwell Ave Monticello Tenn. The ad claims relief from indigestion and urges readers to stop violent laxatives once they start using the product.
A lilting, period style poem celebrates autumn’s beauty in purple and gold. The narrator Mary R Baldwin writes of crowns of the season, glowing light, falling leaves, bending grasses, and the fleeting power of time as beauty passes.
A passage from The Outing Magazine argues that hunger distress is exaggerated and that a healthy person misses meals and grows weak, followed by increasing sleepiness until death, dismissing widespread claims of extreme starvation.
A humorous exchange shows a child named Helen arguing about punishment and heaven after a naughty moment. The line references Uncle Tom’s Cabin and a travel note hints at an October issue.
Teddy endures a sore throat and hourly medicine, while he recalls risky childhood “fun” with seeds, sour grapes, and bitter acorns. He jokes he takes medicine for fun as his mother offers sugar and sympathy. He admits growing used to the taste and dosing routine.
A line of dialogue and moral remark describe Mamma kissing a beloved invalid and granting him sugar. The passage then pivots to a proverb about youth and regret, urging prudent use of time to avoid wasted years.
An old advertisement touts Mother Gray Australian Leaf as a safe regulator for female weakness, back and urinary complaints. It claims relief from inflammation and early alterations and offers mail order with a 50 cent price and free sample. The Mother Gray Co. is listed with Le Ray, N.Y. as contact.
Allen, a boy who idolizes soldiers, attends a parade and reveres the boys in blue. Visiting an elderly widow, the civil war veteran’s wife, he listens intently and gently admonishes a difference of opinion about a literary topic, asking if a soldier’s wife should know.
Lady wanted to introduce a large fall line of wool dress goods silks and fancy waistings with up-to-date New York City terms. Direct from mills at low prices with profits $10 to $30 weekly. Free sample case prepaid express no money required exclusive territory. Apply at Standard Dress Goods Co Dept F Binghamton NY.
Ad copy discusses sickening headaches indigestion constipation linked to bowels. Claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea helps bowels work naturally and restore health and strength. Note reflects a mixed message about parenting and responsibility with historical references.
Mrs Alvin H Locks of Seabrook New Hampshire reports enduring weeks of La Grippe with headaches nervousness and sleeplessness. She credits Dr Miles Nervine Heart Remedy and Nerve and Liver Pills with curing her and advises continued use to restore nerve strength. The ad touts a money back guarantee through Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Short fragment urges readers to cut a ballot from another page and vote for a lady. Mentions merchants prize announcements and presents for piano contestants on a different page. Text is garbled and lacks clear event details.
A letter from Mrs Lena Haeuss ler Coggan Iowa asserts Cole's Hot Blast holds fire overnight and bakes well. She calls it a fine range, perfect in every way, inviting others to buy one if possible. More readers express satisfaction with the dependable performance.
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