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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
7
The article defines neuralgia as nerve-pain and notes its rise in prevalence. It cites two main causes as impoverished blood and weak nerve force, and recommends ST. JACOBS OIL for rapid pain relief and nourishing food to strengthen the nervous system.
A note on the necessity of repeating a self evident truth to gain belief, as common in public discourse and opinion shaping. The text discusses how repetition can reinforce acceptance of simple facts over time.
An endorsement of reliable health information and trusted products, highlighting Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued family laxative. It urges purchasing the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists and notes world wide acceptance by well informed readers.
Two hundred fifty thousand coal miners withheld work awaiting a wage settlement between the United Mine Workers and coal operators. President Lewis aims to revive the interstate unit rule while district meetings proceed amid political and local disputes.
William T. Carr was arrested in Newton Kansas on charges of killing Oscar A. Bailey express messenger and robbing the express car. Bloodstained trousers and an overcoat with jewelry tied to the crime were found at Carrs home and workplace. A box holding $993 of the stolen $1,000 was recovered under a billiard hall show window.
Gus Johnson, a wealthy farmer living five miles south of Kenmare, North Dakota, was murdered. R. S. Noah and Patsy Coyle were jailed on homicide charges after neighbors found Johnson’s body in the cellar. Johnson had recently hired Noah to work his farm, then reportedly left for Sweden with Coyle, who was an ex convict. The pair allegedly started selling grain and stock in Johnson’s absence, prompting the investigation.
In Little Rock Arkansas United States Senator Jefferson Davis and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Helm clashed on a street Tuesday. Helm allegedly struck Davis who then returned to his office. Davis was arrested at two o clock on a warrant for carrying a revolver on the streets with murderous intent. The case was docketed in police court.)
A dated piece combines a simple blowpipe chemistry experiment using white lead and charcoal with a safety note on purity from the National Lead Company. It then shifts to a humorous duel scene from Illustrated Sunday Magazine about hesitant shooters and cautious aim.
Caution urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature CAN bz indicates it is in use for over three decades. The ad promotes Castoria as the safe, reliable remedy for infants and children and repeats the familiar phrase The Kind You Have Always Bought.
A collage of quotes and advertisements appears, featuring political asides from the Washington Star, a patent eye salve claim from Pettit’s Eye Salve in 1807, advice on recognizing virtue, a Lewis factory cigar ad, a note on action with purpose, Garfield Tea for skin and headaches, Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething, and a line about not taking advantage of anyone.
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