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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1910
Page
2
A roundup spans Stanley Ketchel's death from a gun wound in Missouri to deaths of Jonathan Dolliver and Byron Andrews. It notes Queen, Prince, and political figures abroad, shipwrecks, storms, and strikes. Included are aviation events, bank changes, and Panama Canal slides with other global and national incidents.
Jonathan Prentice Dolliver senior United States senator from Iowa died suddenly at his Fort Dodge home of heart dilation due to acute indigestion while physician Dr H B M Van Patten examined him. The death ends a vigorous political campaign period and prompts discussion of his successor as Governor Carroll cautions legislative appointment. Dolliver had risen from West Virginia training to national prominence as an orator and long serving Iowa senator with a notable career. The funeral set for Thursday at 2 pm from his residence.
Walter Wellman and a five man crew navigated the dirigible America over the Atlantic as the first stage of a proposed transatlantic flight. The journey follows scrutiny of census frauds directed by Director Durand, with a Taft directed prosecution for those implicated.
The University of Santo Tomas in Manila is described as the oldest educational institution under the American flag, noted for its historical standing during the period of American rule.
An advertisement touts Dr Martel's Female Pill as the seventeen year standard for women's ailments. It claims scientific preparation, proven worth, and quick permanent results, stating the remedy is sold at all drug stores.
Mrs Benham asks Benham how he likes her hat. He quips it resembles a mayonnaise dressing, showcasing a light humorous exchange about appearance.
The notice emphasizes mothers should carefully inspect every CASTORIA bottle for infants and children to ensure safety of the remedy. It underscores the importance of verifying the product and its label as a trusted remedy for young readers.
A comical exchange features Miss Plumper asking Colonel Loaksby whether buttermilk could prolong life. He retorts that daily consumption might make life feel longer, in a lighthearted biased opinion tone.
A Philadelphia reader declares Resinol as indispensable as matches, citing it for bruises chafings cuts burns and accidents of children. He notes instant relief for irritation and inflammation and states the ointment is a constant in his household for years.
A dialogue fragment shows a man asking Mrs Wadsworth if he has met her before and inquires about her former name after a divorce. The exchange implies public awareness or gossip about her marital status.
A judge remarks on gratitude amid losses in Wall Street. He recalls a man who lost $10,000 but escaped with $20 unseen by others, illustrating how adversity shapes perspective and gratitude.
A city visitor recalls meeting a village sweetheart and sends cold cream to keep her cheeks fresh. On a return visit she admits the gift tasted nice but prefers the other kind of cream, as quoted from Laippincott's.
A reader describes quitting coffee after a physician warned of health risks. Switching to Postum, the narrator reports improved nerves, better sleep, and renewed strength, claiming complete recovery and urging others to read The Road to Wellville.
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