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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
4
Mrs Mary Dimmick of Washington writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made her well, and the publication presents letters that support the claim repeatedly made in the column that the remedy helps women.
Mrs Mary Dimmick Pinkham of Lynn Mass offers medical advice to sick women through letters. A Washington D C reader with severe uterine trouble avoided surgery after following Mrs Pinkham's guidance and credits her Vegetable Compound with saving her life. Pinkham notes she has thousands of such letters on file and provides helpful advice to those in need.
The piece shares scattered witticisms and anecdotes from Ireland and England. It recalls an Irish guardian quipping of an old man in Tralee lacking bedclothes save for his goat, and a London fog incident where a man with a wooden leg removes it to clear a path.
A Georgia bishop known for hunting lectured a parishioner on church duties. The man replied he reads the Bible and finds no mention of the apostles hunting. The bishop answered that shooting was bad in Palestine, so they went fishing instead.
James H. Watkins of Albany says he recovered from locomotor ataxia after using six boxes of Williams Pink Pills. He describes initial symptoms like knee stiffness, unsteady gait, loss of balance, pains, and weight loss, noting full improvement after seven to eight months and that he now works normally. Dr Williams Pink Pills available at stores.
The May 25 to 29 Ohio Republican State Convention in Columbus featured Taft as temporary chair and endorsed Roosevelt policies while appointing temporary and then permanent organization, nominating Herrick for a second term and naming Harris Ellis McKinnon Reinier for key posts, with a platform backing protection, banking reforms, river and harbor funding, and agricultural education. A later May 26 session confirmed permanent organization and listed the ticket, and a May 29 report from Springfield notes Michael Glenn, 27, found with a throat wound near Sheridan Avenue, asking police about possible self harm amid a broken engagement.
In Canton Ohio on May 27 Miss Florence Bidwell daughter of City Treasurer Bidwell acted quickly when Canton State Bank suspended. After receiving a tip over the phone she rushed to the treasury and withdrew 50 000 in gold preventing loss of 30 000 for the city. The bank had 106 000 on deposit and reopened after 20 minutes.
Mrs. Louis Pollard Jr of 163 Oregon street was fatally shot at home. Louis Pollard, the husband’s father, was arrested on a murder charge. Police link the slaying to a family quarrel. The husband is also in custody as a witness.
The Robert Patton chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Cincinnati was incorporated in Columbus on May 26. Officers Mary P. Hudson Richard S. Grimes Eliz F Allen Ida D McGarney and Katherine Allen cite the grave care of Confederate dead as the chapter’s object.
Columbus Ohio May 25 The Democratic state central committee set June 27 and 28 as the dates for the state convention naming M A Daugherty of Lancaster as temporary chairman and P A Berry of Mt Vernon as secretary.
Canton Ohio May 26 William L Davis former cashier of Canton State Bank acknowledged he is "up against it" and expects to be sent to the penitentiary as the bank directors close its doors after his alleged misfortunes.
Lima Ohio May 29 A petition for a receiver for the Bendum Geyer Oil Co owning 27 producing wells in the Ohio and Indiana fields was filed by O H Bendum alleging no stockholder settlements for six years
Congressman A R Webber of Elyria announces he will not accept the presidency of the Ohio Christian Missionary Society, elected recently, because the society declared war on Governor Herrick.
In Warren township on May 29 the dry vote won 129 to 52 over wet. Four saloons will close, all located in the hamlet of Leavittsburg, Ohio.
Springfield Ohio May 29 The Wittenberg college faculty will for the first time appear in caps and gowns at next month’s commencement. The gowns will be red and white.
In Lima Ohio on May 26 S E Mowry a once prosperous farmer was found guilty of forgery following three trials. The jury previously failed to reach a verdict in two sessions before returning a guilty verdict.
The body of a nameless man killed by a C., H. & D. train was laid to rest in the county infirmary cemetery in Lima. Police say the victim was en route to Cincinnati when the fatal accident occurred.
Active operations on the coffer dam at Cullom's Ripple dam off Fern bank in the Ohio river commenced. Sheridan & Kirk, the contractors, mobilized 200 men to work as all arrangements were completed.
Marysville council awarded the paving work for north and south Court streets to Jardine, Brewer & Tomlinson of Chillicothe at a bid of 1.20 dollars per square yard for Bolen block.
Lima Ohio May 29 D J O Day general superintendent of all Standard Oil Company interests west of Pennsylvania died here after a weeks long illness caused by a complete collapse of the nervous system The longtime executive led the western operations and was a prominent figure in oil industry circles
A blue racer measured 12 feet long and 8 inches around, killed by boys on the William Cody farm in Dover Township, Marysville. It is described as the largest snake ever killed in the area.
Cincinnati May 29 Archbishop Moeller urges strong opposition to mixed marriages where a Catholic man seeks to wed a non Catholic woman. The stance frames the issue as a defense of Catholic faith and community standards.
The state Congregational conference at Oberlin Ohio on May 26 adopted resolutions disapproving the American Missionary Association accepting gifts from John D Rockefeller or other figures of similar character.
Fishermen at Wrightsville, below Portsmouth, found a badly decomposed body believed to be the last victim of the towboat Defender, blown up last December. The body was interred near the water’s edge.
A New York Sun summary notes President Samuel Spencer of the Southern railway argues against secret or unjust discrimination in rates while acknowledging that some discriminations may be just and necessary due to complex commercial conditions. The piece cites the International Railway Congress and Senatorial testimony on proposed fixed government rates, warning such moves could stifle traffic and public benefit.
A Kingston man says he assaulted his father because it was the first time he had seen him sober. Lille couples celebrate golden and silver anniversaries in one day. Vienna court orders monthly allowances to a widow after a prank misled a man to commit suicide. Halle theater suspends performance as a sleeping guard snored loudly. A Liverpool boy of five killed a baby by stuffing bread in its throat, labeled morally insane. The law notes a child under seven cannot be charged. London showcases the smallest full grown elephant at 33 inches and 230 pounds, photographed after a cab ride to a buns and brandy reception.
The Garfield report on the beef investigation faces sharp criticism but maintains its figures. Officials, including Chief Clerk Cox, debunk a magazine claim that forty Iowa banks closed in 1903-04 due to the Beef Trust, saying failures followed unwise speculation and reckless banking.
The piece notes Alexis Sergevitch Suvonin at seventy as the leading figure in Russian journalism. It mentions Capt George W. Baird now retired as a scientist writer and inventor, Sir Robert Douglas showcasing rare manuscripts at the British Museum, and Marion Crawford's sister Mrs Hugh Fraser visiting New York for attention as a writer.
Workmen uncover a teapot of coins from the George III era in Fulham and Kensington. Tossed into streets, the gold pieces eluded bidders and jewelers, with no claimants. Police warn jewelers and pawnbrokers as ownership rests with the crown or landlord.
Dr. Clement and Dr. Huchard report that formic acid can dramatically boost strength. A delicate subject reportedly lifted five times a light weight after testing, while Dr. Huchard doubled strength in two days and trebled in five days after taking five grammes. Formic acid is described as a colorless liquid found in ants and certain caterpillars, with strong reducing properties that precipitate metals from solutions.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Old Tom a once celebrated fire horse of New York City has become a life member of the Country Club after retirement on full feed. Henry Platt son of Senator Thomas C. Platt bought him from the company and he will live out his days at the club boxed on the New Jersey stock farm.
The wedding of John Eastman Woodruff son of Timothy L Woodruff former lieutenant governor of New York and Miss Eugenie Gray Watson was held at the Hotel Hartman with Rev B I McElroy officiating.
Cincinnati May 27 Miss Alice Roosevelt will visit the Latonia Derby on the opening day during her Longworths stay next week. Her appearance at the race meets the plans arranged for her visit with the Longworth household.
Maj. John F. ONeill a longtime Zanesville jurist died at 84 after a half century of service. He served one term in Congress and was a former state senator, figures in local politics, and a respected legal figure in this city.
Bowling Green Ohio May 26 Dr Alexander Green confessed before witnesses that he killed Mrs Ella Tippin at Weston because she refused to marry him and that he then tried to kill himself.
In Marion Ohio on May 26 Mrs Willian Bowers aged 45 of Kenton died of paralysis while traveling in a wagon ahead of the Howard Bowers Vaudeville Co show. Her husband accompanied her as the troupe advertised the act.
A. A. Boyce of near Trenton Missouri suffered a severe cold that settled in his kidneys and caused constant back and side pain. After failed remedies and medicines, he started Doan's Kidney Pills and saw his backache gradually vanish until it fully stopped. Sold nationwide by dealers and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY courtesy ads.
A New York lawyer relays a Cleveland Leader anecdote about a hog killed when a car hit it near a post office. The hog owner jokes about suing for damages while admitting he plans to scold his quarrelsome wife for thirty years.
Congressman Bingham extols modern life and the telephone as a reforming influence. He cites a breakfast scene where a man tells his wife he will be detained, and the wife says good night over the telephone, illustrating how the device links office and home.
Reporters debate whether Gen. Linevitch has solidified command as Gen. Europatkin remains in Washington. Contrasting accounts describe a back-and-forth struggle over leadership and strategic control in the war effort.
D. S. Hilton of Piney Flats Tennessee reports curing two years of rheumatism in two days with Dodd's Kidney Pills. He says pain left after the first dose and never returned. He praises the pills as the grandest on earth and credits them for healthy kidneys that remove uric acid.
Mr Sliptung remarks that he prefers direct speech without verbology or circumlocution. The Chicago Tribune quotes the moment as a snapshot of candid language and plainspoken style.
Long Island grows as a popular Atlantic Coast resort with fresh cool sea breezes. The island offers Great South Bay inland seas, safe sailing, salt water bathing, bluffs and hills on the Sound Shore, excellent fishing, golf and tennis facilities, and a celebrated highway system that attracts riders and motorists alike.
A Baltimore American note lauds the triumph of romance over speed in a playful quip about Niagara Falls and a sentiment that true lovers celebrate the victory of sentiment over horsepower.
A patient questions a five minute eye operation fee of fifty dollars while the oculist defends the price. The expert notes that mastering such skill required extensive practice and that many eyes are valued highly. The exchange appears in the New York Times.
In a Philadelphia Public Ledger excerpt a teacher asks students to define sprig. Tommy answers with a playful pun claiming sprig signals a cold in the head that changes spring into spring. The exchange shows classroom humor around words.
A reflective line contrasts the burden of living down past mistakes with the pressure to live up to future expectations, noting experience as the label we assign to our failures.
Lockesburg Colony in Sevier County Arkansas and Loring Colony in Sabine Parish Louisiana offer about 30 000 and 24 000 acres respectively on easy terms to settlers. Prices range 7.00 to 15.00 per acre. Lockesburg favors general farming stock raising and fruit growing while Loring is suited for fruit truck tobacco corn and cotton in a healthy climate with good water. Write to 8 G Warner Kansas City Mo and F E Roesler kc G Ry immigration agent for details.
An old fashioned remedy promises relief for painful swollen feet and makes new shoes comfortable. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with samples offered free at A. S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Indianapolis News voices a critique that poets fail to present a distinct image, contributing to the modest public recognition they receive. The opinion reflects a cultural commentary on literary prestige and visibility.
A quote from Brother Dickey in the Atlanta Constitution reflects a humorous take on whether the world is flat or round, focusing on the fear of falling rather than the debate itself.
A 1900 Ocean Grove advertisement touts Piso's Cure for consumption as an infallible medicine for coughs and colds, credited to N W Samuel dated February 17.
A Chicago physician with 25 years in practice markets his remedy Kuro and free advice. He claims to offer cures for weakness rheumatism and various blood skin stomach and nervous troubles and says he will mail ure-is samples on trial nationwide. Book free from Dr. Pusheck Chicago.
A brief, opinionated remark from the Chicago Record-Herald notes that people often presume full art knowledge once they grasp a genre or motif, implying overconfidence in art understanding.
Local chatter in Atchison notes a man plans to bury his automobile with him when he dies. Friends say the car held many happy hours for him, making it a fitting grave marker in Glogh, Atchison.
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