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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
11
An advertisement touts Mustarine as a non blistering remedy that ends overnight chest and throat colds and stops coughing. It claims neuralgia lumbago neuritis rheumatic pains and swollen joints ease, and urges using Begg's Mustarine in the yellow box for sprains strains bruises sore muscles and chilblains.
An 1886 Toledo affidavit from Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. pledges $1000 to anyone cured of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The notice, sworn by A W Gleason, notes the product operates through the blood and mucous surfaces. The ad closes with a jibe about liberty and debt.
Mentions several testimonials from women in Illinois towns praising Dr. Pierce's medicines Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. Describes relief from nervousness heat flashes dizziness sleeplessness and recovery to strength and ability to work after treatment.
An anecdote from the Washington circle describes a poker night with President Cleveland Senator Cameron and Speaker Carlisle. The key moment arrives when Carlisle draws four cards and Carlisle cashes in as Cleveland jokes Carlisle should be Secretary of the Treasury if he runs again.
Dundee added Earl Beatty to The Lockit Book of the burgh in thanks for his empire service. Admiral Beatty and Countess Beatty were welcomed amid local enthusiasm as the North Sea town celebrates naval ties and Scotland’s ship repair effort for the fleet.
The piece argues that life’s best blessings require time and hard toil not spur of the moment effort. It warns against wishful thinking and praises sturdy effort in building foundations, noting artists may excel in display but lasting achievement needs will and backbone.
Pelican Bend in the Missouri River near St Charles Missouri hosts a semi annual flocking site. Observers note vast flocks migrate north in spring and south in fall converging on the bar from September 4 until cold weather drives them away.
On Bobbie first day of kindergarten the class drew apples. The teacher praised each drawing, but Bobbie’s tiny ring on the paper prompted a remark about a small apple. Bobbie retorts that it is a crab apple, finishing the exchange with playful wit.
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a tonic beautifier for women and hair care. It claims thick shiny hair, reawakened youthful glints, and a solution that cleans dirt and grease while preventing dandruff and hair loss. The ad urges purchase at drug or toilet counters for a few cents.
An old explanation notes the road bend from Exeter to Hampton NH arose after settlers chased a bear from Wigwam row to Squamscott Falls. The tracks in light snow influenced the route chosen by early builders.
A vintage ad touts Cuticura Soap for shaving and daily skin care. It promises double razor efficiency and skin health with a single soap for shaving bathing and shampooing, claiming no irritation even with twice daily use.
The passage notes the bride at the altar reveals proverbs about a Jumbo and contrasts Juno as the typical form. It also comments that the most serious hazard a woman golfer faces is the camera, highlighting public scrutiny versus sport.
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