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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
3
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Boon to Housewives
A plea to support exhausted housewives shows Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by Mrs F Ellsworth of Mayville New York and Mrs W P Boyd of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania as restoring energy to perform daily chores. The ad notes 30 years of use curing displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities period pains backache and nervous prostration and invites sick women to write for advice to Lydia E Pinkham Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
F. Ellsworth
Mayville
N. Y
W. P. Boyd
Beaver Falls
Grandfather's Cure for Constipation
A vintage ad touts Cascarets as the natural bowel remedy. It claims exercise like sawing wood or walking trains the bowels, compares Cascarets to physical toil, and promotes a ten cent box made by the Sterling Remedy Company with the CCC stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Company
Body of Josephine Malone Found in River Near Janesville
The body of Josephine Malone, 40s, was recovered eight feet from the west shore in a river pool near Janesville Wisconsin. An autopsy will determine cause of death as investigators probe possible foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
Josephine Malone
James Sennett
Sheriff Fisher
Gibson
Miss Malone
Madline Odell Clayton
Mail SCHOOLS IN PERIL case reaches Supreme Court
In Manitowoc Wisconsin Carl Peterson faces an interstate commerce dispute with the International Textbook Company of Des Moines Iowa. The suit seeks 85 dollars for a correspondence course allegedly contracted and not completed. Courts in three states ruled the company not engaged in interstate commerce and without license could not collect. Several correspondence schools have joined the challenge. Peterson is a local student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Wis
Special
International Textbook Company of
Des Moines
Carl Peterson
United States Supreme Court
Peterson
State Supreme Court
Camerons Robbery in Racine Netted Large Loss
Frank J. Cameron a Milwaukee lumber dealer was robbed in Racine of 240 in cash and bonds stock certificates and other valuables valued at 5000 to 6000. He was with Milwaukee friends for a boxing match when a group jostled him took the pocketbook from his hip. Police chief Baker is investigating and a large reward is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Frank J. Cameron
Milwaukee
Baker
Cameron
Murded Brakeman Linked to Tramp by Madison Man
D H Hawkins of Madison says he has information showing M F Pierce of Baraboo, a North Western brakeman, was murdered by a tramp near Madison. A coroner's jury ruled Pierce fell from a box car in an accident. Hawkins says he overheard a tramp claim to have fought with a brakeman and won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Pierce
Wis
D. H. Hawkins
M. F. Pierce
Baraboo
Hawkins
Pacific Coast Athletes Get Olympic Tryouts
Pacific coast athletes will have sectional tryouts to earn spots on the American team bound for London next summer. The A A U will not stage a single meet due to expense, and the Pacific coast trial location is undecided among San Francisco Seattle or Portland. Commissioners from President J E Sylvan have not yet been appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
London
San Francisco
Seattle
Portland
J. E. Sylvan
Saint Jacobs Oil Advertises Rheumatism Cure
A historical ad touts Saint Jacobs Oil as a remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and related chronic diseases. It claims previous “specifics” failed yet asserts the oil helps chronic cases that resisted other medicines and physician prescriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs Oil
Metrical Musings of a Cynic
A satirical verse discussion on folly in courting trouble and savvy persistence. The piece mocks trouble seekers, warns against chasing fame without real feats, and quips on borrowing from friends and the peril of changing plans. It cites a New York Times quotation about lending and spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
One Day Cold Cure Ad Claims Global Reach
An old advertisement promotes a laxative and cold cure titled Bromo Quinine. It states the product is used worldwide to cure a cold in one day and features a signature line attributed to E. W. Grovh. The ad price is listed as 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grovh
Mother of 200 Kittens Shown by Veterinarian Speaker
An aged cat in a pink flannel basket is displayed by a veterinary surgeon who proclaims she is the maternity record holder. The cat is 18 years old and reportedly mothered 200 kittens, a figure described as unparalleled in recorded feline history. The presenter compliments the cat as a remarkable creature.
Worn Out Women Find Encouragement in Mrs Merritt Advice
Mrs W L Merritt of Anoka Minnesota shares a testimonial about kidney pain backache dizziness and fatigue. She says Dean's Kidney Pills gave relief after the first box and recommends them for other women suffering similar symptoms. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Soenies
Shane
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment
PAZO OINTMENT guarantees cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. This 50 cent remedy promises relief and a refund if symptoms persist.
Money cost of tuberculosis in the United States
The Medical Journal estimates tuberculosis causes at least 330 million dollars in annual losses to the U S economy. The figure reflects costs from illness and impact on productivity across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Medical Journal
Hides and Furs Tanned for Robes Coats or Rugs
Send for price list to Taubert Tannery in Minneapolis Minnesota offering tanning of hides and furs for robes coats or rugs with mail order pricing information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taubert Tannery
Minneapolis
Minn
Scalding incident at Gallun tannery injures worker
Ludwig Brower a laborer of 1012 Wells street was badly scalded this afternoon at the Gallun tannery with reports of serious burns and medical attention sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Brower
Wells Street
Gallun
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for children teething. It claims gums are softened inflamed gums reduced pain wind colic relief and a bottle priced at 25 cents.
Three Hundred Girls in Harness Trade as New York Employers
Three hundred girls are employed in the harness trade in New York, while Kentucky reports a girl jockey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kentucky
Useless Studies. Pat Senior Chats With Patsy
A humorous snippet shows Pat senior lamenting his child Patsy’s school subjects French English composition algebra and geometry. He doubts any of it will help Patsy when grown and carrying the hod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Patsy
Dairy Sign Graces London Window
A window sign reading Dairg Hegs Knowly Lade decorates a dairy shop in South London, placing a curious mark on the storefront and drawing attention from passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Commissioner Smith Defends Standard Oil in tariff dispute
The piece reviews Commissioner Smith's rebuttal to President Moffett of Standard Oil Indiana over six and eighteen cent freight rates. It argues Smith misreads tariffs, notes Dalton origin for some rates, and contends no proven injury to independent shippers occurred while predicting higher court reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Knox Smith
Moffett
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Whiting
East St. Louis
Alton
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Illinois
Simith
Dalton
Chicago and Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois
Smith
Dolton
Commissioner of Corporations
Eastern
Chappell
Harvey
Illinois Central
Blue Island
Rock Island
President Moffett
Grand Jury
Standard Oil
Ter
Judge Landis
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