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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
3
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item recounts a city man and a summer suburbanite swapping views on country living versus town life. A cold snap drives the suburban family back to town for warmth with a wife’s preference cited as decisive.
William Calvert died in Washington at 74 after 50 years pursuing a method to store solar energy. He was respected by scientists for his realistic pursuit and laboratory demonstrations suggesting progress toward a solvable problem, though he did not see completion in his lifetime.
A royal generosity tale recounts Queen Alexandra sending violet roots to Alexandra Curzon, the goddaughter of Lord Curzon. The child plans to spell Alexandra with the sprouting flowers, then adds a playful remark that the queen could plant the final full stop.
Six year old Marjorie and four year old Josephine narrate their first cross country journey from New York to San Francisco. They marvel at Indian families sighted along the way with Josephine exclaiming about squashes and Marjorie correcting her.
A Stamford Connecticut testimonial recalls a four year battle with inflammatory rheumatism. Severe symptoms included skin peeling high fever hair loss bed sores and poor appetite. Relief came after using Cuticura line with complexion clearing bed sores healing and hair regaining gloss. Mrs Lavina J Henderson 138 Broad St Stamford March 6 and 12 1907.
In a brief exchange, Mrs Thrifty-Well offers water while Weary Willy jokes about his iron constitution fearing rust, creating a humorous moment over a simple drink. The light dialogue reflects character quirks and old time newspaper flavor.
Advertising copy claims distemper cures for horses and dogs of all ages with guaranteed bottles. It notes over 500,000 bottles sold last year and lists prices of 50 and 100 dollars. Seeks druggists and agents to contact Spohn Medical Co. Goshen Indiana.
A jumble of old ad copy and quips appears, featuring a bromide laxative claim, a furished room offer, a cigar brand, Mrs Winslow soothing syrup for teething, Allen’s Foot-Base for foot ailments, and social quips about self interest and folly.
In a brief exchange the speakers note very high winds in Amerika and mention a newspaper report about a safe being blown open there. The London Mail is cited.
A humorous note from the Treverton Times reports a reader offering six months of the newspaper in exchange for a large owl. The editor jokes about accepting various barter items and lacking a precedent for refusal, hoping to find someone with an owl in need.
A promotion for Hall's Catarrh Cure proclaims a constitutional remedy with a $100 reward for any case not cured. It highlights internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, lists testimonials, and provides purchase details and a Toledo address. The advertisement also mentions PAZO Ointment for piles and other consumer notices.
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