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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1911
Page
7
An old advertisement page touts Castoria as a safe infant remedy with a 30 year signature claim. It also promotes Hamlins Wizard O11 for drawing out poisons and healing wounds. Additional quips reference Fletcher’s Castoria, Lewis’ Single Binder cigarettes, and a cheeky joke about apologies.
The Turkish ambassador in Washington filed a protest with the State Department asking for American intervention in Tripoli as reports of Italian cruelties spread. Officials warned that the United States would seek verification before acting, with Malta reporting heavy fighting and Turkish forces pressing near Italian outposts.
Calbraith P. Rodgers completed a cross continental flight landing in Pasadena after 49 days in the airship era. He logged about 3634 miles with 11 accidents and 7 wrecks, while 9 days were lost to mishaps and 5 more to weather, as Mrs. Rodgers greeted him on landing.
A Michigan resident testifies after five years without symptoms that Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cured her long standing back trouble and kidney issues. Her husband also recovered from kidney and bladder problems after using the remedy five years ago. She urges others to try the product and notes publication of the letter.
Senator John E Hessin and his daughter from Manhattan vacationed in Europe and Asia last summer per the Kansas City Journal. They rode a motor boat on the Sea of Galilee with a New York minister in the party. After paying an exorbitant bill the minister quipped about Christ walking on the water here.
A reader from Broken Bow Nebraska warns of kidney disease dangers and urges consulting G H Tuttle for backache and bladder issues. The testimony claims Doan's Kidney Pills provided rapid relief and complete recovery after doctors failed to cure gravel.
A shipwrecked crew reassures the captain danger is minimal as a moving picture crew is expected to arrive soon to film them before rescuers take them aboard.
Distemper affects all ages of horses and dogs, with Spohn's Distemper Cure claimed to prevent and cure. Over 750,000 bottles sold last year. Priced at fifty cents and one dollar. Agentes wanted, write for free book. Spohn Medical Co. Spec. Contagious Diseases, Gaitl, alu.
Columbus allegedly made the egg stand on end while courtiers demanded a solution. The aside implies no one can crook new puzzles today, underscoring a quiet pride in cleverness.
An ironic line from Stray Stories questions a so called natural death after a cook dies while attempting to light a fire with kerosene. The exchange reflects dark humor about accidental death.
A child’s crying may reflect a simple headache or dullness from constipation. Offer a mild laxative like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, avoiding harsh purgatives. samples are available by mail from Dr W B Caldwell.
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