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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
3
The article urges gentle daily exercise for women across seasons, favoring early morning or late afternoon and activities like tennis golf croquet archery and quoits. It praises grace, posture, and health benefits, noting discus throwing as a Grecian revival that builds balance and allure while promoting overall pliancy and fitness.
Capt. John L. Ely of Co. E, 17th Ohio, now in Newton Kansas, recalls kidney trouble from the Civil War and credits Dean’s Kidney Pills with restoring his health after years of pain and weakness. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box. Foster Milling Co., Buffalo NY. Also notes on butter color and a small English police incident where four men were arrested for counting on a country road.
Recreation hours recount two thoughtful bon voyage gifts for a boy and a baby, involving a blank book with diary pages and a “surprise ball” of small novelties to unwind as the voyage progresses. A clever musical game card prompts quirky questions to spark playful answers among players.
A brief guide describes cleaning eye glasses by applying alcohol for a few moments then drying. It suggests setting the glasses in World frames and using a camel's-hair brush to lift dust from the edges for a nice new appearance.
London Truth discusses a shift in family dynamics as new generations shape beliefs and tastes. It contrasts aging parents resistant to motors, phones, and modern dining with children educated in modern ideas guiding their elders. The piece notes a historic reversal in guidance within households.
Bathing and massage with hot and cold compresses and oil of camphor can reduce flesh under the chin. Do not dissolve fat too quickly or skin may become loose and wrinkled.
A Chicago woman reports long lasting hand sores worsened by three doctors. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, her hands began to peel and heal in three days, leaving them smooth, with continued work in the dye-house. July 1, 1905.
A longtime Postum user testifies that switching from coffee cured nervous dyspepsia and improved brain and nerve power. She notes her husband also benefited, the family has used Postum eight years, and endorsement cites Battle Creek, Michigan. The tale promotes Postum as a steady, non stimulating alternative to coffee.
A marauding squirrel stalked a robin nest in Independence Square and after a midair standoff tried to reclaim an egg. The mother and mate swooped, pecked, and forced the thief from the nest twice, smashing the egg on the ground and driving the thief away.
The W L Douglas Shoe Co celebrated the dedication of its new administration and jobbing house at the Montello plant. The two story 260 by 60 foot facility houses a full jobbing department and offices on the second floor with sample room and telegraph services. Buyers are invited to trade as the firm expands same-day shipping for hurry orders and a complete stock across men, boys, youths, and children shoes and related items.
Sir Andrew Fraser governor of Bengal and active president of the Calcutta YMCA is mentioned in a brisk item. The ad copy touts Defiance Starch as a solution to sticking to irons, priced 16 or 19 cents, claimed to ease ironing day worries. It ends with a quip about two know-it-alls.
Fragmented OCR mentions an early melodrama titled The Tale of Mystery produced at Covent Garden on November 14 1802. Includes garbled lines about cigars binding and various product labels, with unrelated historical notes.
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