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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1910
Page
2
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt describes a cafe scene where a lady and two men sit at a side table. The lights go out and upon returning one man’s kiss is implied, sparking surprised looks among the trio and awkward glances as the others react to the moment.
An old advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills as the cure for kidney related backache stiffness dizziness and urinary troubles. A testimonial from Nathan R Hill of Stryker Obio says the pills relieved gravel pain and enabled him to work again after doctors advised operation. The piece ends with a dental joke about chewing and a filling.
Ohio Representative Howland introduces a House resolution to form a six member committee to investigate factors behind rising prices. He cites corporate and individual monopolies, tariff effects, and seeks data on price trends and interstate commerce impacts to determine if new legislation is needed. The measure aims to collect information on production and marketing of essentials and to request testimony.
The ad promotes a home remedy for rheumatism using Syrup of Sarsaparilla Compound Toris Compound and whisky. Directions say one ounce of each mixed in half a pint of whisky, take a tablespoon before meals and at bedtime, shake before use, with claims of quick relief and long-term vitality. It notes druggists can obtain ingredients from wholesale houses and hints at the author of There Is No Death marrying an undertaker and other social quips.
A railroad man declares Central Canada will grow with new towns and schools spaced every seven to eight miles as grain yields rise to about 195 million dollars. Many farmers from the U S visit yearly, spending millions on travel and enjoying the wealth from crops. Government agents report satisfaction and ongoing access to free homesteads and affordable land through railway and land companies. A trailing note advertises a naval romance novel and an eye remedy for sale.
Dan Patch and Minor Heir return from California to a Minnesota winter. Harry Gilmore Jr leaves boxing management to open a cafe in Chicago. Eugene M. owned by Frank Reilly wins the Derby of the Southern Field Trials Club at Leatherheadie. The stake totals 9600 to the winner and 250 to top owners. Indianaplis manager Charles Carr signs Plaster Coffey from Boston to likely play shortstop next season. Disputed saddles found in Jacksonville cause investigations and warnings. Barney Oldfield sets a new 15 mile circular track record at Ascot Park Los Angeles with Bons in 18 48 1 6. Pulsigh P. D wins Elmira handicap at Oakland California. Lady Elisabeth leads but fades. Turret and Daddy Gip show speed then falter. Barney Fill scores a 500 in a Chicago Northwest Club match, second perfect score this season in Chicago. Jacksonville Florida racing week noted as one of the sport’s best mass events. The Regals in St Louis set a world single game record with 1 325 score and team average 347.
The Senate committee on territories plans no new statehood before summer 1911. President Taft is said to back the programme which calls for an entirely new bill admitting New Mexico and Arizona and states. The Hamilton bill, passed by the House, is opposed for two reasons: insufficient time between territorial elections and constitutions and concern over land grant protections and public interest.
Treasury figures show 34.98 per person in United States circulation based on 89.6 million population. National bank notes total around 683.4 million, with 150.7 million gifted or bequeathed in 1909, led by John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. Samuel Gompers and Senator La Follette plan campaigning in Oklahoma against a railroad interstate merger amendment.
An excerpt catalogs various cure-all claims and patent remedies from a bygone era. It touts a cough and cold syrup with glycerine, pine concentrate, and whisky, plus distemper cures for animals, Mother Grays Sweet Lovers for Children, and a motor fuel anecdote. The text notes druggists stocking ingredients, warns of dangers of gasoline tinkering, and includes marginal humor about alphabets and old cartoons.
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