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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
6
A Youth's Companion style note recounts John Flamsteed becoming England's first royal astronomer on March 4, 1676. It mentions a feud with Newton and includes a Munchausen like aside about an African elephant tale and a London daily retort.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as a tasteless iron and quinine syrup that purifies and enriches the blood. It promises to strengthen and invigorate the body, improve appetite, and even please children, with a 60 cent price.
The article notes Queen Bonadicea, a mid first century British figure, as possibly the first notable peroxide blond. It presents this as a claim about historical styling rather than a proven fact.
The state of Connecticut operated with two capitals, Hartford and New Haven, during 1701 to 1873, reflecting a period of shared political and administrative authority.
Acme Farms in Gainesville Florida offers three hundred large size Florida oranges for three dollars per box. Sound fruit and satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Express shipping charges paid. Perfect Christmas gift option.
An Advance subscription offer highlights a new writing aid called Scrip described as the pencil that makes writing a pleasure. The PAZO Ointment claims to rapidly relieve itching bleeding or protruding piles and promises restful sleep after the first application with a druggist refund if it fails.
Straight salary of 35 dollars per week and expenses offered for a man or woman to introduce Egg Producer. Advert reads Eureka Mfg Co East St. Louis Illinois seeking agents to promote egg producing equipment.
Sassafras roots played a key medical role in early America, called the ague tree for bark decoctions believed to cure fever. Sassafras tea from young shoots and roots served as a cold remedy and tonic, acting as a sudorific and stimulant.
The Borozone remedy is advertised for flesk wounds, cuts, sores, and burns both at home and in stables with rapid healing. It claims equal effectiveness for humans and horses, listing liquid prices of 2c 0c and 1.20 and powders at 60c. Sale by Page's Drug Store. Shingles for sale from John T. Ragan & Company.
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