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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1914

Page

7

Woman Recovers Health After Pinkham’s Remedy

Richmond PA resident Mrs Frank Clark credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with lifting severe nervous exhaustion headaches insomnia and internal troubles after a progressive recovery reported over several months. The testimonial claims the product revived energy restored sleep and improved daily functioning. The advertisement invites other women with female ailments to try the remedy from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn MA.

Richmond Lydia E. Pinkham Ian Frank Clark N. Tulip St Lydia E.pinkham

Senator Gore Denies Attacking Woman in $50,000 Suit

Oklahoma Senator Thomas P. Gore testified he did not assault Minnie E. Bond in a Washington hotel. He called the suit a frame-up by campaign rivals and said the charge was an attempt to hurt his renomination bid.

Oklahoma Minnie E. Bond Oklahoma City Okla Thomas P. Gore United States Senator Gore Washington Gore Bond Senate James R. Jacobs T. EB. Robertson Robertson Mrs. Bond Mrs .Bond J. H. Earp Earp

Roma Ashore Off No Man's Land With 405 Aboard

News from New York reports the Fabre liner Roma is ashore south of No Man's Land near Martha's Vineyard with 405 passengers aboard returning to New York from Mediterranean ports. A distress call urged a towboat with towing gear as the ship sits stranded.

New York Fabre Line Roma No Man’s Land Martha's Vineyard Mediterranean Newport S. O Fabre Brest France Niagara Havre Ushat Bordeaux

Onion as Medicine Keeps Colds at Bay

A northern scientist defends the onion as a real remedy for colds. He states eating onions relieves symptoms even as eyes water and noses run. friends may leave temporarily, but the onion remains effective medicine.

Eczema Cure Highlighted by Boston Soap Ad

A 1913 advertisement recounts a case where Cuticura Soap and Ointment cleared widespread eczema in a two week old boy after other treatments failed. The piece also notes Mrs. Dan Crawford’s lecture on Central African dishes and fashion items, including elephant teeth necklaces and skinned garments.

Roxbury Ohio John White Dept. L Boston Dan Crawford Crawford

Castoria Reminder Seals Safe Remedy for Children

Mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for the Peg signature and to trust the product used for over 30 years. The message emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and notes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.

Fletcher

The Depreciated Area Dinner Scene and Clever Spoon Trick

Two elderly colored women dine in a cabin when a dog drinks from a cabbage pot. Old Aunt Easter uses a spoon to lift dog laps from the cabbage while scolding the animal. An advertisement follows for Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills claiming relief for upset stomach and digestive issues.

Wright Pearl St New York

Bromo Quinine Ad Claims Cold Cure and Personal Anecdotes

A short antique ad promotes "Bromo Quinine" as Laxa Tive Bromo Quinine with a full name to call for authenticity and features a signature by B W Grove. The piece includes a brief vignette about a jobless stockbroker and a line about a victim of circumstances.

B.W. Grove Dunch

Grave Crime for Love Leads to Tyburn Death in 1758

Richard William Vaughan a solicitor's clerk forged Bank of England notes to raise funds for marriage to his employer's daughter. He created fifty £20 notes, tried two in payment, was arrested, tried at Tyburn, and hanged in April 1758. The tale frames a romantic motive behind the first banknote forgery.

Richard William Vaughan Bank of England Vaughan Tyburn

Prohibition Town Banter Sparks Witty Exchange

In a terse exchange, Crimsonbeak taunts with a dry season joke while Yeast notes failed signs, and a sly remark about winking at a drug clerk in a prohibition town follows. The dialogue captures sharp banter and era flavor.

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