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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1904

Page

7

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Reader

A letter from Miss M. Canrizpas of Atlanta GA extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the cure for her troublesome first menstrual period and related symptoms. The testimonial notes dramatic health improvement in two weeks and expresses gratitude for the remedy. A 5000 forfeit is offered if the original letter proving genuineness cannot be produced.

Dean Mre Porcnam Lydia EB. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia FE. Pinkham M. Canrizpas Whitehall &J Atlanta, Ga

State House dwarfed by Boston skyscrapers

Immense sekscrapers surround the old Boston State House built in 1748. The cupola now sits beneath a skyline of four to five towers, heights ranging from 126 to 186 feet. The relic is dwarfed as newer high rises loom over the former public building.

Boston Boston State House Old State House

Rivers Swallowed by Chasms in Idahogs Scenery

Describes dark rock chasms in Idahogs where creeks and large streams vanish into lava-tube passages. The tunnels form as the outer lava cooled, leaving a hollow roof that collapsed in places. A river is seen issuing from a high cleft but its source and sink remain unknown.

Dustless Roads of France Trial Tarring Method

An engineer for the Senna and Marine departments in France reports that oil and petroleum dust preventive trials failed. A tar coating on seven road lengths in 1902 eliminated dust and mud for a year, reduced maintenance costs, and formed an elastic skin that quieted traffic and lowered resistance, with no greater outlay than oil coating.

France Senna and Marine Departments

Woman Dresses a Kilts Invades City Streets

A new fashion trend described as ra tional dress appears with women wearing kilts. Yesterday afternoon two stoutly-built ladies were seen walking jauntily down New Bridge street demonstrating the bold style in public.

New Bridge Street

London Mirror describes unusual costume sighting

A London Mirror note describes a person noted for an unconventional outfit. The appearance drew passersby as she wore a dark blue coat and knee-length skirt or kilt, knickerbockers, thick woolen stockings, and low shoes, with an indifferent expression.

London

Marriage Brokers of Italy

In Italy there are many matrimonial brokers who keep books of marriageable girls in their district offices and seek engagements like traders. Payment depends entirely on their success in arranging matches.

Ring Through a Potato Grows After Decades Lost

Mrs H H Sleeper of Elizabeth New Jersey misplaced her mother's wedding ring years ago in a heap of chips and sawdust. The ring was later found encircling a large potato that grew on the farm, nearly cutting the potato in two as the decaying refuse served as fertilizer.

H. H. Sleeper Wizabeth N. J

Peruna touted as cure for kidney catarrh and disease

Advertorial letter from Captain James T Dempsey and A C Swanson praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh of the kidneys and related ailments. Claims include rapid cold relief, restored kidney function, and general health benefits with Dr Hartman offering free medical advice. Emphasizes catarrh as the root cause of kidney trouble and Peruna’s remedies.

James T., Dempsey Troy Police Fovcr James L. Dempsey Swanson Harrison St. Corneil Bliifs Peruna A. C. Swanson Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus

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