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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
7
A brief note reports that Chinamen in a particular company show consideration for etiquette by adopting spectacles as a sign of politeness. The item notes social pace and workplace norms without attributing actions to a specific event or outcome.
The Cuban reciprocity bill dominated Senate debate with supporters like Depew and Lodge pushing for the measure, while opponents cited tariff concerns and revenue issues. The House discussed pensions and isthmian canal topics, adjournment was set, and the final Senate vote approved the Cuba treaty implementing duty reductions. The article also notes retail and social quips from a column after the political coverage.
Admiral Schley, famed hero, endorses Peruna as an effective catarrh remedy. He reportedly uses it in his family and praises its merits, noting widespread public endorsements from respected figures. The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co. cites his support as proof of the remedy’s value and offers free literature from Columbus, Ohio.
A collage of 1904 era items including an offer to ask your druggist for a free Peruna Almanac, curios about fossil coral from Fiji, a note on gray horses for Russian artillery, and comments on poplars as lightning conductors. Several advertisements claim farm lands for sale, cough cures, and various products, with scattered aphorisms and notices.
A Valley City item touts Dodd's Kidney Pills and Diamond Dinner Pills as cures for dizziness bilious attacks and sciatica with a testimonial from Mrs Matilda M Boucher. The piece also mentions other products including Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and Winship teething syrup, plus various notes on bells dyes and sports.
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