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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1903
Page
5
An old advertisement extols City Novelty store offerings in furniture, stoves, dinnerware, and dry goods. It claims the lowest cash prices, endless variety, and consistent value with no regrets when buying locally. It emphasizes GARLAND stoves, Queensware, and year round low prices compared to competitors.
In Yoakum Texas a prominent dry goods firm led by J M Haller recommends DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as the best pills for morning relief after taking one in the evening. The pills are sold by W E Iles.
Beall Mississippi notes his wife cured of consumption after using Dr King's New Discovery, praising its effects after other remedies failed. The product, guaranteed by George W. Kemp, druggist, costs 45 cents for a trial bottle and $1 for a full bottle, with trials offered free.
An advertisement notes a 5 cent packet suitable for common uses and a family bone product priced at 60 cents providing a year’s supply. It states both items are sold by all druggists.
Mr. Dice of Cincinnati, Special Route Agent, visited this week to prepare the change of current rural routes and add a third route at Russiaville. The move follows Congressman Landis' request and will bring rural free mail delivery to every farmer in Howard County.
A sensational claim links nervousness sleeplessness and stomach issues to revolt and trouble. Electric Bitters is advertised to tone the stomach kidneys and bowels purify the blood and boost liver function. Priced at 50 cents with a satisfaction guarantee by George W. Skemp druggist.
M S Spaulding returns as the gallery photographer and urges patrons to have their pictures taken locally. He touts Sherd’s reliable work as a cheaper alternative to Kokomo, inviting customers to try the service.
J C Wright, a student at Indiana Dental College in Indianapolis, is spending the holidays with his hometown family and relatives.
Two Minnesota women recount relief from nervous prostration headaches and stomach weakness after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. Mrs Bucknell of Minneapolis reports improved appetite and vigor after years of fear of paralysis. Mrs Thompson of Duluth describes rapid help after seven bottles and full recovery. All druggists sell with guarantee. write for free book.
A Manhattan Therapeutic Reach Department advertisement claims morphine and other drug habits can be permanently cured at home without business impact. It promises immediate action, improved appetite, restful sleep, and a built up nervous system with no recurrence. Free trial treatment and booklet are offered, with confidential details for physicians.
Worthy Matron Hattie Evans leads the chapter with Lewis Reeves as Associate Matron and Dora Freeman as Secretary. Other officers include Mary E. Merrick Conductress Jennie Brant Adah Laura Eikenberry Ruth Esther Martha Electa Emma Wright Chap Mary Reeves Warder and May yrick as Organist.
A fragment describes chameleons creeping upward on a window frame. The creature grips the pane frame between glass panes with patient, cautious movements, finding footholds and extending each foot until a secure grasp is achieved.
A flustered butcher tries to propose to a poised widow who rejects marriage, insisting no offer was made and noting she won’t remarry. The exchange unfolds as she critiques his motives and his attempt to balance affection with business imagery.
Wanted a faithful person to call on retail trade and agents for a well established manufacturing house in a local territory. Straight salary twenty dollars weekly plus expenses money advanced. Previous experience unnecessary. Permanent position. Enclosed self addressed envelope to Superintendent Travelers 605 Monon Building Chicago.
An Illinois resident, Mr. Joan W. Young of Juincoln, reports recovering from a severe cough after using Harts Honey and Horehound. He urges others with throat or lung ailments to try the remedy, sold by U. W. Kemp, druggist.
An Eskimo youth earns marriage by killing a polar bear unaided to prove he can provide for a family. He abducts a girl at night, she screams, villagers pursue with sealskin scourges, and after a third capture the maiden is forced to marry him.
Pleasant to take harmless remedy claims immediate relief for coughs croup and la grippe. It works at the source of trouble drawing out inflammation healing and soothing to cure by aiding lungs to supply oxygen to blood and tissues. Dr Armstrong of Delia Texas prescribes it daily and says no better cough remedy exists. Sold by W Nes.
Rivers seeks a dozen prescriptions for a cold cure but cannot recall which one cured him previously. A druggist reviews the list and notes the remedies are for cold relief, with Rivers explaining his past attempt.
In 1824 the British faced war with Burma. The Duke of Wellington advised sending Lord Combermere, noting he is a fool yet capable of taking Ringun. The anecdote highlights Wellington’s sharp judgment on military ability.
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