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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
3
The Lorimer investigation committee plans another week in Washington then a six week recess before reconvening in Chicago around October 1. A broad wrap of political news follows from tariffs to presidential actions and court cases.
Washington. Alaska delegate Wickersham accuses Attorney General Wickersham of shielding Alaska syndicate criminals amid a House judiciary hearing on graft and bribery. He cites Marshal Love firing a deputy jailed for not paying graft and seeks proof of collusion with officials. The committee will review additional evidence.
Marcuse Colony in Sutter County California markets land as ideal for profitable farming with a long growing season and abundant water. The prospect highlights soil quality, proximity to Sacramento market access, and potential returns on crops and poultry. For more information contact HOMESEEKERS INFORMATION BUREAU Omaha Neb.
New York H G Folger of Standard Oil announced a plan to distribute subsidiary stock pro rata to stockholders of record as of September 1 to restore original companies. The plan follows the Supreme Court ruling that Standard Oil was in restraint of trade and a Sherman Act violator, leading to dissolution with six months to conform. About 8,000 stockholders own the outstanding shares, many with small lots, who will receive fractional shares of each subsidiary.
A noted humorous note from a judge describes a young doctor seeking a buggy ride with a young lady. The prescription calls for one buggy one horse one good road and one doctor to be taken from 8 p.m. onward.
Spohn's Distemper Cure is marketed as effective for all ages of horses and dogs with many cured cases and many prevented. Over 600,000 bottles sold last year at 50 cents and 1 dollar each. Drug stores or manufacturers can be contacted for distribution. Goshen Indiana.
Bella-Yes. She believes that match es are made in heaven.
An advertisement touts Cole's Carbolisalve as a fast cure for burning itching and skin diseases and claims instant pain relief from burns with no scars. It offers 25¢ and 60c sizes via J W Cole & Co Black River Falls Wisconsin and invites free samples. Dodging bad storytellers is advised to avoid poor relations. A leaflets reference Lewis' Single Binder cigars and a proverb about judging a saw by its teeth.
In Peoria and New Orleans testimonials, women credit Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with relief from inflammation and severe feminine troubles. Mrs Christina Reed and Mrs Lily Peysoux report avoiding operations and regaining health, while readers are urged to write for proof.
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