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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1898
Page
6
An advertisement extols the genuine Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co. stressing authentic manufacture, warns against imitations, and highlights its claims of safety, non irritation, and kidney liver bowel benefits. It also notes Queen Elizabeth correspondence style and a contrast with Catherine de Medici.
An old newspaper fragment promotes No-To-Bac as a tobacco habit cure and Allen's Foot-Ease for tired feet. It touts nerves restored by the products, includes a marriage anecdote quote, and lists Allen & Col Interested address in Le Roy New York with brief pricing and free samples.
A lively column extols Mrs Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ills. A letter from Mrs J C Orms of Ichustown Pa recounts relief from headaches dizziness hot flushes nervousness and womb troubles after using the product. The piece notes Mrs Pinkhams experience and her daughter in law’s continued work in the correspondence department.
New York correspondence describes barred muslin gowns featuring bright silk bars and varied trims. It covers tucks, ribbons, fringe, braids, lace, and bold color combinations with examples of bodices, sleeves, and aprons, plus notes on evolving silhouettes and accessory use.
The article surveys waist shaping with round tucks and belted effects suited to slender figures. It highlights yokes in apple green silk with lace and emerald bead embroidery, knife pleats, and varied trimmings. Also mention of novelty trims, fabrics like lawn and silk, and a brief aside on a children’s bowling alley toy.
An article recounts strange inquiries directed at the British Museum, including requests for a roll from the great library, questions from a German seeker about Germans, and a radical MP seeking a copy of the English constitution at the reading room center desk, highlighting museum staff bemusement.
A Cape press report notes Cecil Rhodes chose his burial site in the Mateppo hills near his farm, to rest in solid rock. A World’s View correspondent describes granite panoramas, tropical flora, and awe at the distant ranges, painting a vivid, romantic scene of the landscape. London News. Traders urged to contact Sioux City correspondents for Chicago markets.
A fragmented exchange shows a customer and Barker discussing war and marriage as a Boston Courier snippet notes a light, readable dispute about plans and a wedding amid wartime rhetoric. The brief item reflects social chatter and local humor in a period tone.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a man with unrecognized capacity and intensity, contrasting appearance with inner abilities. The line hints at public perception, talent, and a phrase "My berber" suggesting misheard speech or citation.
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A fragment shows a woman declaring gambling a sin and a man replying that worrying changes nothing, noting no one condemns such betting in that setting. The exchange hints at tension over vice and consequences in a newsroom-like dialogue.
An advertisement for wheat and other seeds from La Crosse Wisconsin lists Winter Wheat Rye Clover and samples with price and postage detail. The note closes with a joke about a pessimist defined as someone who cannot enjoy dinner today for fear of muddy coffee tomorrow.
Brief colonial era style items mix patent medicine price 75 cents for Ralls Catarrh Cure taken internally. A Philadelphia alderman refusal of campaign money is claimed. Also notes on museum play week 3 and Winslow’s Sporams Save for Children claim.
The text adapts old adages attributed to Thomas Jefferson, urging action now, self-reliance, and prudent spending. It blends maxims on doing tasks oneself, avoiding unnecessary purchases, counting before speaking, and restraining anger to prevent costly mistakes.
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