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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
6
Fragmentary ad lists Japanese drawn linen squares and oblongs with prices about 1.00, 60c, 25c, and 29c. Mentions linen items and heavy crash fabric with yardage figures and discounts.
A 240 year old clock, kept in perfect condition, is now part of the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh during the sesquicentennial celebration. The artifact drew wide interest as a remarkable piece resembling a master craftsman’s work, though its true origin remains debated.
A centuries old clock, once battered by Father Time and owned by G. F Muller of Sewickley, was rescued by clock expert Joseph F. Taylor of Emsworth. After five months of patient work, the relic was restored to perfect condition and praised at the sesquicentennial collection.
An advertising summary describes the 1909 Youth's Companion contents including 50 star articles, 250 capital stories, serials, humor, up to date notes on science and current events, and special features. It invites subscribers to send $0.75 for the new volume to receive the 1908 issues, a 1909 calendar, and a garden plate, with address at 144 Berkeley Street Boston Mass.
Tecumse Vishop and Or ville Burns are home from Purdue University for Thanksgiving. The brief note mentions their return dates and the festive family plans surrounding the holiday.
A promotional sale lists numerous cotton and wool blankets with marked-down pair prices and yardage on outings, cretonnes, ticking and ready-to-use fabrics. Major items include cotton blankets, wool blankets, comforts, and assorted durable fabrics at substantial discounts for bulk purchases.
Mrs. MVM Davison of San Jose endorses Eletric Bitters for headache biliousness and liver bowel torpor. She claims the bottle offers more digestive relief than any other remedy known and notes Kemps drug store sells it under guarantee.
Frank Gifford and wife along with Carl Eikenberry and wife and others saw Ma's New Husband at the Alhambra in Kokomo last night. The ensemble included Dr. Miller and wife Omer Pollock and wife Earl Woody and wife and performers Wirth Cook Enid Maris Daisy Bishop Alice Branstetter H Stout Thos Wadimac and Karl Sims.
A Cat Island resident quotes PR N Farrar praising Chamberlain’s Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He cites severe diarrhoea in 1902 and a 1907 attack, claiming the medicine gave prompt relief and would have saved him a $100 doctor bill.
Penny pictures available at Sirs Woody's Studio located over Wadman's store offering small portraits and novelty prints in a local shop setup.
W Stone of East Poland Maine says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals burns sores cuts and abrasions and sore feet. It is also good for piles and sold under guarantee at Kemps drug store. Lady customers of The small Concern driving to town may have their rigs cared at Woody Bros Livery Barn. Tickets available from clerks. C S Wadman.
Mr Edward E Henry of United States Express Chicago reports success using Chamber Remedy to treat chronic diarrhoea aboard trains. He credits the product with curing many sick travelers and notes a veteran from the 23rd Ohio Regiment near Hayes and McKinley eras also improving.
David Gilliland was in Kokomo on business Saturday, meeting local officials and scouting potential opportunities. The visit focused on establishing contacts and discussing upcoming projects with regional partners.
A reader from Philippi West Virginia recalls a six decade sufferer of diarrhoea who tried Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after seeing an advertisement in the Philippi Republican. One bottle stopped his symptoms and he has remained well for eighteen months. At sixty he can work as well as a much younger man. Send for new keen.
A full line of Post Cards appears at Mrs Woody's Photograph Gallery. The display mirrors other postcard sets with slight variations in design and caption.
Mrs Mary Lee of rural route 8 in Zanesville credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving husband James Lee s life. She says his lungs were severely affected by consumption but the remedy restored his health. The ad promotes New Discovery as a top lung remedy with a guaranteed cure, 50c to 1.00, trial bottle free at Kemp s drug store.
The Sunday Schools of the village will hold a union Temperance Service at the Disciples Church next Sunday at 10:00. Classes join with regular teachers of the church in charge. Every scholar in the different Schools is invited to attend.
Wanted Success Magazine seeks a man in Russiaville to handle expiring subscriptions and secure new business with special methods. Position permanent with salary 50 cents per day and commission option. Experience preferred. applicants with good natural qualifications considered. References to R C. Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Bldg New York.
Mrs. Chas. E. Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr Kings New Life Pills as a family laxative for their painless action and reliability. The purifiers are sold at Kemp's Drug store for 25e.
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