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Newspaper

Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1911

Page

7

Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Testimonial

A letter from George H. Huber of Atlanta Illinois recounts relief from kidney pain after using Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root. He notes six bottles costing five dollars provided substantial benefit and credits the remedy with restoring his health. Notarization by M M House on July 12 1909 accompanies the document.

auuBgea Uvuuuuuy I M. M. House Logan Illinois George H. Huber M. M. Hooss Notary Public

Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You

Directs readers to send for a sample bottle of Swamp Root from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York and mentions a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Includes prices for regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles and urges mention of the newspaper. Contains a quoted exchange from Woman’s Home Companion.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Darrow Named in Bribery Scandal Tangle at McNamara Case

In Los Angeles an investigator for the McNamara defense was held for bribery of a juror. Testimony linked Clarence Darrow to alleged payoffs, which he denied. Prosecutors said no evidence connected Darrow to the bribery. C E White testified about escrow arrangements and the distribution of funds.

Los Angeles McNamara Brothers Cal Bert H. Franklin McNamara Clarence 8 Darrow Franklin Chicago Robert F. Bain George W. Lockwood Clarence Darrow Lockwood C. E. White Fredericks C E. White Escrow White

It Means Health For the Child

The article urges keeping a child's bowels regularly open to prevent illness. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a milder laxative with tonic benefits, suitable for home use. Trials are offered via free sample by mailing name and address to Dr W W Caldwell in Monticello Indiana.

A. W. Smith Viola Caldwell Washington S&i Monticello

Trial of Dr Hyde halted by juror escape in Kansas City

In Kansas City Missouri juror Harry Waldron escaped from his hotel room delaying the trial of Dr B Clark Hyde. Prosecutor Conklin ordered an investigation into possible inducement as Waldron fled leaving a dummy pillow in his bed and slipping back in. Domestic troubles were cited and the trial had adjourned due to his illness on November 29.

Kansas City B. Clark Hyde Harry Waldron Conklin Waldron Hia Jlness

Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promote Skin Care

It argues neglecting skin and hair is criminal and promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment as remedies for poor complexions rough hands and falling hair. A postal to Cuticura Dept 21 L Boston offers a liberal sample and a 32 page booklet on skin and scalp treatment.

Undertaker Recalled in Farmyard Encounter

A county undertaker driving on a routine mission is hailed by a woman at a farm yard gate. He admits he does not recall her, and she notes he undertook her first husband not long ago, about a year and a half earlier.

Value of a dollar depends on how many you have

The saying notes that although coins are similar in form, the purchasing power of a dollar changes with the quantity owned, implying scale effects in value.

Double entendre and domestic anecdotes in a provincial paper

A ditty from the Atchison Globe recounts a Scottish couple admiring a South Africa panorama with the wife declaring she could sit there forever. The husband quips that she should, adding a coin reference. a Winslow’s syrup ad line appears and a closing remark about self-respect.

South Africa Sandy Jennie

Gum care and warnings in old ad style

A cautionary note on gum recession urges applying Hamlins Wizard O11 to gums and using a mouth wash of diluted water to fight decay. The text ends with a proverb about bold eye opening actions leading to danger.

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