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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
6
An early seed advertisement promotes Russian millet as a prolific hay producer. The copy claims up to eight tons of rich hay per acre and lists pricing at 50 pounds for $1.90 per 100 pounds. Freight terms are noted as low, with John A. Salter Seed Co. of La Crosse, Wisconsin, referenced.
Mrs Eckis Stevenson of Salt Lake City shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for ovarian and womb inflammation. She claims pain relief within four weeks and cure in three months, avoiding surgery, and invites others to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
The 20 year census shows Italy rising from 16.8 million to 32.5 million, an increase of about 4 million in two decades, with more than 2 million Italians emigrating. Growth lags behind Britain and Germany, and France shows near stationary levels.
A Maine church member, who officiated at her uncle’s yacht naming, used water instead of wine and faced censure for tempting a young man. The church reversed after two grounds of appeal and the tale underlines strict Prohibitionist quirks. A Coventry reader praises St Jacobs Oil for hand recovery after an accident.
John Russel Young’s Men and Memories recounts a striking scene as a young woman, calm and defiant, fires at an officer during the Paris Commune. A crowd shouts for her execution and she is marched away to be shot, a vivid portrait of fanaticism and revenge.
A 1844 Florida territory anecdote recalls a circuit judge who campaigned in a senatorial district. He faced no votes from a French resident who reports being pressured by promises while the judge notes the voter did not authorize support. The tale centers on distrust and coercion in a rural county.
A housewife is urged to try Defiance Cold Water Starch noting a 10¢ package yields 16 ozs compared with 12 ozs in competing brands. The ad claims guaranteed superiority and suggests customers will remain loyal after first use.
A brief note highlights that many people are too忙 to assist others, urging community members to offer aid where possible and share resources to support those in need.
A quirky ad style note presents a line about rheumatism relief tied to a MATT J. JOHNSON 6088 bottle and a brag about a poker hand. It contrasts ignorance with bliss and uses a jokey remark on a pair in the hand being worth two in the deck.
An advertisement touts Vogeler's Curative Compound as a remedy for impoverished blood and depleted condition of the system. It claims to build new tissues and red blood cells, restore strength, and offers a free sample bottle via St Jacobs Oil Ltd in Baltimore.
The Millard in Lincoln highlights twenty years of service in Nebraska with recent improvements and strong popularity. It boasts first class cuisine and service with rates from 2 dollars per day, European plan from 1 dollar, and a central 13th and Douglas location near wholesale and retail districts. The Lincoln is promoted as Nebraska’s only first class capital city hotel opposite depots with similar pricing.
William Dorsey Jenks is described as the newly appointed governor of Alabama and a professional lawyer who has amassed a fortune through his legal practice.
Do Your Feet-Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for the feet. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy. Cures corns bunions swollen hot and sweating feet. At all druggists and shoe stores 25 cents. Sample sent free address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY. Many a good man’s worth is not discovered until his will is read.
An old advertisement extols Defiance Cold Water Starch as unmatched in quantity and quality, stating 16 oz for 10 cents while competitors offer only 12 oz.
A fragment notes a Kensington critic describing his sales pitch as clapping or climax to draw attention. The line hints at a provocative tactic in local advertising.
An old classified style ad promotes Ball Blue laundry bluing by Red Cross in a large 2 oz. package priced at 5 cents. The message highlights best quality and value for household cleaning needs.
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