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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
7
An advert vows to treat spring fatigue with Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery a blood tonic made from Blood root Golden Seal Stone and Queen's root and sold in sixty cent vials. It claims to restore vim vigor and vitality and promotes Pleasant Pellets for liver cleansing and quick relief from colds fevers and indigestion.
A Kansas soldier writes home about bedding needs and using a bookmark to find his way in to bed as Capper's Weekly highlights free books. The message mentions Watson E Coleman of Washington DC offering books at no charge and references high price remains.
Green's August Flower is advertised as a cure for ailments from disordered stomachs and inactive liver. The ad claims it relieves sick headaches, constipation, sour stomach, and indigestion, acts as a gentle laxative, and stimulates bile production to cleanse the body. Sold worldwide. Give it a trial.
A playful dialogue between Miss Cayenne and others flips a common saying, suggesting flattery is either sincere imitation or the reverse. The characters debate the nature of praise and imitation in a witty back-and-forth.
Itching burning skins eczemas rashes pimples dandruff and sore hands find relief with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Free samples available by writing Cuticura Dept X Boston. Soap 25¢ Ointment 25¢ and 50¢ by druggists or mail.
A Cassell's Saturday Journal quip notes that refinement hides nothing about character and cautions against judging by appearance. The piece adds a wry line about belief in plenty of fish not easing the loss of bait and opportunity.
Beleville suffers one of its worst hailstorms causing about 50000 dollars in destruction. Illinois officials report 800 University of Illinois employees under civil service, while Gillespie residents sink a coal mine nearby to supply fuel locally. Nathan Walston of Granite City convicted of murder and jailed for 62 years for Abraham Schwartz’s death.
A child fixture and a breakfast table scene frame a family clash as a son defends a fight while a mother cautions forgiveness. The page also notes news on women in business in Pennsylvania where many firms register owners under assumed names.
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