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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
5
The item lists a Dalton Ohio weekly paper with editor E F Scott and postal details, rates, and advertising costs. It includes a fragmentary literary passage and a church notices section listing United Presbyterian, Presbyterian, Salem Mennonite, Meethopist Episcopal services and schedules.
The eldest son of a Civil War commander recounts his early war experience leaving Memphis to join his father on a gunboat. He describes walking to Port Gibson, witnessing hospital scenes, and finding his father drinking coffee after a tense night under fire.
The piece recalls Admiral Dewey praising bravery on both sides in the war and highlights a humorous drill story about a nervous Connecticut recruit who urged a fellow soldier not to duck as bullets flew. The anecdote ends with the recruit shouting adaptively to stay steady.
A list of merchants offering holiday goods and specials includes A. J. White, Frank Gibson, M. F. McDowell, T. E. McDowell, Owens Dept. Store, Basbion Store, Bee Hive Dry Goods, M E. Church, S. B. Martin Hardware, all promoting sales days and seasonal items.
James Mowery of Wooster and Odessa W. Mellinger of Plain Township wed. Robert H. Dreyer of Cleveland and Opal Rene Yeakley of Orrville listed for marriage licenses.
An advertisement touts an appendix removal as a dangerous operation in contrast to Dr King's New Life pills. The pitch claims the pills fix constipation headache biliousness and malaria with quiet ease and cost 25 cents at White's drug store.
Jersey bull calf for sale. St. Lambert breeding. Eligible to register. Inquire of C. W. Wertz, Dalton, O.
Oil meal at the Lauder chopping mill priced at 9 12k appears in a brief item. The note records quantity and financial terms with minimal details about the facility and transaction.
Worth Reading note from Leo EZelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo NY claims Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured a stubborn cold sore and fever sore in two days with daily application. The ad notes the salve also heals sores and is sold under guarantee at White’s drug store for 25 cents.
Mrs. A Williams of Bac Ky states a graveyard cone nearly killed her lungs three years ago. Doctors failed. After Doctor King’s New Discovery she gained weight and strength. The medicine cures coughs and lung diseases and prevents pneumonia. Sold at White’s drug store with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a trial bottle free.
W. Kiestler of Halliday Ark praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach and liver troubles and general weakness. The tonic purifies the blood, strengthens nerves, and boosts energy. Refunded if no benefit. 50 cents at White's drug store.
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