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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1904
Page
6
An exchange recounts Wes near quitting smoking with moments of weakness. A bargain cigar from Christmas tempts him, and the plan hinges on self control. A nurse assists, and Mr Jones’s mind aids his recovery as circulation improves.
In every household aches and pains arise at times and can grow into greater discomfort. Taken in time pain is easily cubed by St Jacobs Oil whose penetration targets the pain spot for prompt relief. Useful for neuralgia lumbago bolatica and for minor hurts cuts and wounds keeping a bottle at home acts as insurance against pain.
May Haun of Edgerton Wisconsin writes that after failing health from female troubles she used Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Within a week pain eased and her cycle became manageable. Two months later she felt like a new woman gaining weight and vowing to recommend the medicine.
The article notes certain noises lure snakes, especially the whirr of moving machines. Reptiles move toward the gear and are killed as the machine chops off their heads. On an Indian farm six months see about 120 cobras slaughtered by this method.
An ad touts Donn's Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Judge A I Felter about kidney diabetes relief after 18 years of trouble. It offers a free trial mailed nationwide and lists a 60 cent price. A second note describes Newfoundland wrecks on the Ferryland peninsula, noting 190 wrecks in forty years and local salvage of iron and machinery. A sea telescope device is used to locate wreck deposits and the recovery business is expanding with vast material available.
Lake Shore Railways announces a booklet titled Summer Tours to Mountains Lakes and Seashores to help plan vacations. The book will be sent on application to C. T. Daly Chief Asst Pass Agent Chicago.
An old joke about a groom negotiating clergy fees unfolds with a line about worth and payment. The item ends with a testimonial praising Piso's Cure, attributed to R. H. Seldel of St. Louis on April 15, 1801, noting its miraculous effects.
A short observation notes Hawkins begging chestnuts for a living and wandering newspaper offices yesterday in search of humor, reflecting on his dire financial need and public perception.
A collage of jokes and light sketches from early 20th century papers includes puns about stock speculation and college yells, a teasing reply about a cat, a tale of a man who mails a love note to his own heart and a snoopy valet, plus cartoons about daily life. The items feature named outlets such as Philadelphia Press Comic Cuts and Detroit Free Press with quick quips on manners, romance, and social foibles.
An advertisement emphasizes catarrh of the kidneys as a frequent hidden cause of kidney trouble. It promotes Peruna from Dr. Hartman as a remedy, claiming it removes the catarrh at the source and restores kidney function, with testimonials and an offer for free advice.
A humorous snippet contrasts two room options in a city lodging gag. Mrs Brickrow asks about a back room at twelve dollars while a front room at ten dollars seems dear, highlighting comfort versus price and the punchline about electric lights keeping insomnia at bay.
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for the feet It makes tight or new shoes feel easy Cures corns bunions swollen hot and sweating feet At all druggists and shoe stores 25c Sample sent REB Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy N Y
Indians in Mendocino coast regions reportedly live on clover, harvesting fields to eat the plant in all parts. They also consume various fungi seaweeds lichens ferns and conifers deemed of little value by white communities.
Mrs Hix argued the sermon by Dr Thirdly dragged on while Mrs Wix praised it as brief. The exchange includes Mrs Hix wearing an old nagnetto bonnet and Mrs Wix debuting a new top piece priced at 19 dollars and 8 cents.
A Chicago firm offers high grade binder twine at far lower rates than dealers, with carload discounts and an inside price. They guarantee refunds, promise an insurance proposition against hail or storm, and urge readers to cut out the notice and mail it today for a prompt reply.
A curious old adage links moderation to virtue, citing the silken string weaving through a chain of traits. The fragment hints at writers and names but presents no clear context, leaving the moral claim as a brief reflection on self restraint and wellbeing.
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