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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1906
Page
6
A dramatic description speaks of a vast volcanic eruption belching red lava snakes miles long that scorch villages. It claims hundreds of thousands fall as the monster roars, signaling a day of judgment.
The article depicts Vesuvius as a fearsome, living volcano wrecking Naples region towns. It compares the eruption to judgment day with lava, ash, and deadly gases reshaping cities like Torre del Greco and Pompeii. It notes heroic acts by Professor Mattucci and Frank A. Perret, and warns of ongoing danger and awe in the volcanic landscape.
Woman patients misjudge ailments as separate diseases but stem from uterine disorders. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is portrayed as a safe, tonic, and nerve calming remedy for women, claimed to cure through addressing the root cause. Pleasant Pellets are advertised as stomach liver and bowel helpers.
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