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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
7
A widow applicant seeks pension after marrying a veteran once a slave. The bureau confirms the first marriage was legal and performed by a minister. She must prove the death of her first husband to establish the second marriage’s validity for pension eligibility. The postmaster may aid by locating a death or address of former residents who knew the first husband.
Letters from Philadelphia Richmond and City ask about pension eligibility rates and timelines. Answers explain that age and confinement affect eligibility, that a dependent mother of a Spanish American War private gets 12 dollars monthly, and that an increase may be applied for immediately with a physician’s affidavit if disability has worsened since the last examination.
A Philadelphia Inquirer writer recalls an Irish regiment battle where a devoted soldier follows the colonel everywhere. The officer finally asks why the man stays so close and the reply credits his mother’s advice that “these colonels never get hurt.”
A houseowner’s meddling harms painting results and wastes money. Hire a skilled painter and let him work without nagging, or risk a poor finish and extra costs. National Lead Co offers a House Owner's Painting Outfit No. 49 with guidance and materials.
A humorous exchange shows a doctor warning a patient about staying in a tub to avoid illness while the patient recalls being told to take pills with water. The dialogue highlights a tension between caution and following instructions.
A friend offers stark solutions for the many children including factory work surgery mining school and diet. The moral piece suggests drastic measures as a remedy, then the woman settles into ease and loneliness.
The piece notes how the sublime and the ridiculous nearly touch in public writing. It cites a sentence about a woman drawn to other things, answering flippantly that she is a cross-eyed Wwoman from Youth's Companion.
A Washington woman recalls long coffee use linked to rheumatic pain and sleeplessness and credits Postum with restoring health after six months. The letter, signed as a testimonial for Postum Co., notes better sleep and disappearance of rheumatism, urging readers to consider “The Road to Wellville.”
Mrs. Frank Roseboom of Moscow Idaho recalls hereditary kidney trouble with nervous strain poor vision and irregular heart action. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relieving all symptoms and notes the product sold by dealers for 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Philadelphian quotes Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf noting American divorce as a sign wives will endure less mistreatment than European wives and predicting better behavior from future husbands. He compares critics who see only evil to a boy who asks why older girls’ skirts seem longer than younger ones.
Captain George P. Bliss of Morris Manitoba reports a long battle with a scaly leg eruption that caused sores and itching. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for less than ten days he could wear boots again, and within three weeks he was free from itching.
Tommie eats walnuts against his mother’s warning and returns home distressed. He insists the rats aren’t making him sick, only his pants are too tight, in a humorous Delineator snippet.
An archival note urges careful inspection of Castoria bottles for the authentic signature, touting its use for over 30 years and its popularity as the infant remedy. It contrasts with a London Opinion quip about an African trip, mentioning the locals’ kindness and a dinner invitation.
An advertisement touts Murine eye remedy as a domestic preparation by experienced physicians. It claims compliance with Pure Food and Drugs Laws and urges druggists to stock Murine, promising broad appeal and satisfaction for users.
A brief exchange questions a manager's public beauty show and hints at a profitable outcome. The remark suggests admiration for a well-presented image and a profitable result, though specifics are not provided.
A 100 year old Pettit's Eye Salve claim relieves tired eyes and treats eye aches inflamed sore watery or ulcerated eyes from Howard Bros Buffalo NY. Other ads promote Hamlins Wizard Oil for rheumatism neuralgia and sore throat claiming superior relief while a bromidequinine laxative boasts one day cold cure signed by E W Grove.
An advertisement touts epilepticide as a cure for fits and nervousness with many proven cases. Free trial bottles and literature including the History of Epilepsy and testimonials will be sent by mail to applicants writing to Dr. May Laboratory at 548 Pearl Street, New York City.
Elder W. H. Underwood, state senate chaplain, walked with a friend near his Clay Center home. A second friend teased him about his company. Underwood replied he is careful but would not stop walking with them.
An advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a guaranteed herbal remedy for back pains and urinary bladder or kidney troubles. It claims safety and effectiveness with a 50 cent price and free sample, offered by The Mother Gray Co. in Le Roy New York.
A jumble of vintage patent medicines and nostrums advertised for quick reliefs and tonics. Claims tout laxatives, bronchial remedies, teething syrups, and foot care products with brief supplier details and persuasive lines.
An advertisement claims a new drug compound Cascaroyal pills from Blackburn Products Co of Dayton Ohio will cure many farming ills. It asserts mild blood cleansing without griping and low cost versus mineral waters, offering 15 pills for 10 cents or 45 for 25 cents and a free sample on request.
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