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Newspaper

The Fairbury News

Location

Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1908

Page

9

School Column Highlights Schoolhouse Upgrades and Contests

The Plymouth high school adds a fire escape at 55 dollars and emphasizes air quality, floor oiling, and chalk trough cleaning. The Corn and Cooking contest for boys and girls is set for October 27 with prizes including Webster's dictionaries and cash. District No. 52 reports 16 enrolled, 11 average attendance, and lists tardiness and standout pupils. A letter from J. P. Thiessen urges support for a state bank deposit guarantee and discusses political positions and concerns about currency flow.

Plymouth Prin Carl Gaffney te—moB&t State Department A. V. Pease Blanche Leighty Erma Thompson Daisy Plistér

Foley's Kidney Remedy Endorsed By Suffering Customer

C R Kluger the jeweler of Indianapolis reports kidney trouble left him weak and unable to walk far. After four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy his back ache irregularities cleared and his complexion improved enabling daily business. He recommends the remedy to others after failed doctors and remedies. Vine Pease.

C. R. Kluger Virginia Ave Indianapolis Inds Welles Foley Kennedy Foley's Vine Pease

The Philosopher of Folly Quote Says Longevity Brings Fame

A fragment notes that any man on earth who pays the Philosopher of Folly can become famous if he lives long enough, claiming longevity ensures a name in the papers. The passage reflects a cynical view of enduring notoriety via time.

Half Alive People Seek Kidney Health Remedy

Advert says people with kidney trouble are weak and exhausted, claiming Foley's Kidney Remedy restores vitality and health. It insists only Foley's Vine Pease is to be refused for treatment.

Foley

Franklin’s Reflection on Self-Reliance and Fortune

A quote highlighting the ethic of independence: true virtue in man arises when one relies on personal resources, rather than external aid, casting oneself into the lap of fortune. This saying frames self-reliance as a test of character and resilience.

Franklin

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs Quickly

Foley's Honey and Tar claims rapid relief from coughs and lung strengthening while expelling colds. Advertisement urges buyers to get the genuine product in a yellow package by Vine Pease.

Foley

Electric Bitters Benefit Civil War Veteran Says Return to Health

A Fayette veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health and saving him hundreds of dollars in medical expenses. He reports improved strength and stomach relief after using the tonic, purchasing at Pease drug store for 50 cents.

David Parker Fayette N. Ae Gettysburg Pease Drug Store

Immense Leaves of a Palm Near Amazon River

The largest palm leaves, from the Inaj palm on the Amazon bank, reach 40 to 80 feet in length and about 10 to 12 feet in breadth before dying.

Amazon

Would Mortgage the Farm

Farmer W. A. Floyd of Route 2 Empire Georgia touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as curing two stubborn sores on his hand and leg. He says it’s worth more than its weight in gold and would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Sold at Pease drug store for 50 cents.

Republian Supreme Court John P. Thiessen Empire Floyd Gow Pease Drug Store

Uncle Allen Reflects on Footrace Odds

In a quip from Uncle Allen Sparks, he notes that placing money on a footrace often yields results different from expectations, underscoring the unpredictable nature of racing outcomes.

Allen Allen Sparks

Married Man in Trouble Over Family Health Choices

A married man is accused of neglect for allowing a family member to use other remedies than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles. The ad promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as the true remedy with no opiates and distinct yellow packaging from Vine Pease.

Foley

The Good Time Coming Airship Forecast

The article envisions a future when airships become common and guides measure distances by crow flies, offering practical help from those who explain such estimates.

Saved Mis Boy Life From Constipation Fever

A Wisconsin reader reported a three year old boy was severely constipated with high fever. After two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative the next morning the fever subsided and the child recovered fully. A Wolkush, Casimer, Wis. Vine Pease.

Foley

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