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Newspaper

Rockingham Daily Record

Location

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1913

Page

4

Surgeons Debate Tuberculosis Cure Investigation

Washington April 30. Rupert Bitte of the United States Public Health Service outlined at Chicago a probe into J Peter P Duket Chapurgical Cure. Former Senator William Lorimer praised the action and said Duket’s remedies would be tested by Dr Julius Cobb and the department with Dr Friedmann’s prior claims noted. The discussion included arrangements for government observation while respecting interstate ban on unlicensed serums.

Washington Rupert Bitte United Nealth ‘Service Julius C. Cobb Mar- RE Hospital Chicago Peter P. Duket William Lorimer Illinois Duket Lorinfer Blue Cobb Lorimer Friedmann John W. Kerr Joseph ¥. Johnson Senate New York Insy.u.ght Consi Friedman ChieHgold di Duket Public“Health Service Secretary of the Treasury Hisner4 Mendelson Company Dong Public Health Service Stimson Stim‘Sorgiot

The Promise of Samose Flesh Forming Food

An advertisement touts Samose as a scientific flesh forming food not a drug. It claims thin people can regain healthy flesh and offers Jas L Avis a full refund if promised weight gain is not achieved. The risk rests with the seller.

Jas. L. Avis Drugglas

Hay's Hair Health and Harfina Soap Ad Brims with Product Claims

An old advertisement promotes Hay's Hair Health and Harfina Soap as quick remedies for gray hair and beauty. It urges readers to buy a bottle of Hay's Hair Health and a cake of Harfina Soap at local drug stores, claiming satisfaction with dramatic results and offering prices around 50 cents to a dollar. The tone imitates period sales pitches with exaggerated assurances and instructions to seek the products at area pharmacists.

Royce Almont Hay Drug Co

Governor and Secretary Bryan clash over Webb bill Fate of ambi tious book debated

Missinu reports continued discussion on the Webb bill with Governor Johnson and Secretary Bryan weighing statements from writers. Bryan remains in Washington while President Wilson's stance may shift. Johnson and legislators show little appetite for further merit. The outcome hinges on further instructions and the bill's anticipated passage.

Webb Bryan Wilson Johnson Washington

Methodist Workers Meet Tomorrow Evening

Local Church Workers of the Methodist church will meet at the church tomorrow evening at 7 30. Dr Smith of the University of Vari fa will give a lecture at Assembly Hall and a prompt attendance is desired so those wishing to hear the lecture may come early.

Mrs Feuchtenberger Reported Ill at Country Home

Mrs Feuchtenberger wife of Andrew Feuchtenberger was ill with pleurisy and rheumatism at her country home north of Harrisonburg. She was resting fairly well at a late hour last night though there was some early concern. Doctors believe recovery is assured.

Feuchtenberger Andrew Harrisonburg

Virginia Governor Proclaims Mother's Day on May 11

Governor William Hodges yesterday issued a formal proclamation designating May 11 as Mothers Day and urged Virginians to support the movement. Local groups have bought ten thousand white carnations at 4 cents each to sell for 10 cents to fund relief for the poor. Proceeds will aid the needy as citizens are urged to wear the carnations and remember mothers nationwide.

Richmond William Hodges Commonwealth

Bridgewater Professor Demonstrates New Geology Contact

Professor F J Wright of Bridgewater College led a Blue Ridge field trip with students last Friday and Saturday to study rocks and demonstrate a new geology concept called Contact Phenomenon. The class shows enthusiasm to explore deeper, with faculty praising the discovery and its impact on students.

Bridgewater F. J. Wright Geological Department Blue Ridge Wright

Monumental UVA natural history professor Dr Fontaine dies

Dr Fontaine a renowned University of Virginia professor and head of natural history and geology for thirty years died suddenly at Dean Page’s residence. Born December 1 1835 in Louisa County he studied at Freiberg and West Virginia. He served in the Confederate army and authored numerous scientific works.

Charlottesville Vai University’ of’ Virginia Dean Page Fontaine Louisa County James Julia’ Morris Fontaine University of Virginia Royal School of Mines Freiberg Saxony Nis Studtes University of West Virginia Mathew. Fontaine Maury Episcopal Church

Doan’s Kidney Pills End Long Kidney Distress

Harrisonburg resident W A Braithwaite recounts years of dizziness and abnormal kidney secretions. After trying doctors and various medicines, Doan’s Kidney Pills cured the issue. he remains a believer, noting lasting results since 1907 and occasional use to keep kidneys normal. Sold by Williamson Drug Co. price 60 cents to 82 Buffalo New York. Remember the name Doan’s.

Harrisonburg W. A.braithwaite Carpenter Doan Williamson Drug Co

West Virginia lawmaker Rhodes granted change of venue

Charleston April 30 Dele gate S A G Rhodes a member of the West Virginia legislature charged with accepting 15000 to vote for Col William Seymour Edwards for United States senator was granted a change of venue today. Rhodes will be tried in a county of the state named later by Judge Henry K Black Kanawha county intermediate court. A State senator and five other members of the house are under indictments in connection with the senatorial campaign of last February.

Charleston S. A. G. Rhodes West Virginia William Seymour Edwards United States Rhodes Henry K. Black Kanawha County Tha House

Princess Bonnie at Bridgewater College Friday May 2

Play by Willard Spencer to be staged at Bridgewater College on Friday May 2 at 8 p.m. Admission 35 cents. Tickets available by writing or phoning. The production, praised for its good clean humor and attractive costumes, promises strong audience interest.

Willard Spencer Bob White Bridgewater College Spencer

SANGERVILLE School closes with prize winners and dinner

In Sangerville the school ended a successful term with valedictorian Miss Mabel Kiracofe and a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J B Flory of Bridgewater College. Prizes for prompt attendance went to Edward Hyde Beydler Kracofe and Ilorence Helert. An excellent dinner followed on the school grounds for pupils, patrons and visiting friends.

Sangersville Mabel Kiracofe J. 8. Flory D. D Bridgewater College Edward Hyde Beydler Kracofe Ilorence Helert

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