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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1901
Page
7
Mrs. Hartley of 221 W Congress St Chicago suffers dizziness headache and sleepless nights then is cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The portrait is published to warn others and prove the remedy's unfailing efficacy for women.
A long list of incidents spans Indiana from Lawrence County where a worker was fatally run over by a Monon engine to streetcar collisions in Elwood injuring Mrs Yarling. Other items cover smallpox spread in Howard County, contract disputes over watches, a girl struck by a train near Evansville but unharmed, and legal moves to drain Buttonwood Swamps in Madison County. Reports also note Gladstone glass and coal oil accident injuries, and fundings for Bedford quarries and Tipton County books.
In Cayenne two convicts serving as the Governor’s servants sought marriage. The bride claimed widow status, but an official noted the required death certificate for the first husband. The bride revealed a life sentence for poisoning her previous husband, delaying their marriage until a Paris acte de deces could arrive.
Mrs. Clarissa Keys of Minnesota reports relief from backache neuralgia and head pain after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She notes her 74 year old mother also benefited and vouches for the medicine's reputation in Todd County, claiming it cures Brights disease diabetes and dropsy.
A witty exchange between Curry and Murray about a wife turning back the clock after returning from the Country Club. Murray notes no talk was needed as the wife discovered the absence after arriving home.
The Nickel Plate Road promotes the shortest route to Buffalo Exposition gates with April 30 rates and daily Express trains. Contact C A Asterlin or R J Hamilton in Fort Wayne Indiana for details by wire, phone, or agent visit. When every girl in a large family marries the marker prompts questions about the method used to push the goods.
Advertisement-style note promoting Lane’s Family Medicine claiming daily bowel activity improves health and mentions gentle action on liver and kidneys. Includes a claim of curing headaches and a price line of two cents. Also references Charles Pinckney and patriotic sentiment, plus Austin’s pancakes endorsing quick service.
An ad from Fort Wayne Indiana offers cushion rubber stamps and printing outfits including daters. It invites readers to state their needs and promises to provide price information, mentioning Lock Box 219 and The Nickel Plate Road.
A testimonial from Fr Cheney notes 15 years of honorable dealings with WasT& TRUAX and WALDING KIvNan MARVIN as wholesale druggists in Toledo Ohio. The ad claims O. s Catarrh Cure acts on the blood and mucous surfaces, with prices per bottle and druggist endorsements.
A child's playful math problem asks Polly to count remaining birds after a pretend shooting. Polly names three left, but the teacher says two left. Polly corrects that the three shot would stay and the other two would fly away, as quoted in Tit Bits.
See Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy for a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It relieves tired, sweating and swollen feet and helps new shoes feel comfortable. Also promoted as a cure for corns and bunions with a 25 cent price at druggists and shoe stores.
A humorous exchange notes Aly wife never worries about late departures because she sets the clock back. The joke hinges on time manipulation to delay the evening.
An oral advertisement offers six bottles of Dr Shoop's Restorative with prepaid Ax payment. It promises delivery for 5.50 and says if not satisfied the product is free. The plea appeals to readers with stomach upset and suggests writing to a Racine W. Box 149 address.
A curious slice of old newspaper features a playful line about Putnam Faceless Dyes and a dialogue on curio meaning. It notes a grape to wine ratio and mentions a gypsum discovery fifty miles west of Juneau on the Alaska island.
A Fort Wayne notice invites readers to mail in requests for stamps and printing outfits with price quotes. The ad lists LockBox 219 as the contact point for inquiries and ordering.
The Nickel Plate Road advertises a direct, pleasant, and cheap route to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo with gate-to-gate service and no transfers. Contact nearest agent by wire, phone, or in person, per C. A Asterlin, T. P. A., Yort.
Fragmentary ad style text promotes a $9.08 trial bottle of a cure named FITS E83. Dr R H Kline is listed, with Philadelphia as a location. The item also hints at a proverb and a breakfast suggestion featuring Mrs Austin's famous pancakes.
An ad notes stamps and printing outfits including Datera and others. Inquiry requests readers to write what they need and a price will be provided. Respondents directed to Lock Box 212 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Beginning Tuesday February 12 low rate tickets will go on sale every Tuesday through April 30 to Oregon, Montana, Washington and all Northwest points. Write wire phone or call the nearest agent A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind.
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