Hurlo ugh Next Year She Tells of the Changes Since Mr McCleary s Time in West Africa
Mrs McCleary writes from Meter Batanga Kamerun West Africa describing changes since her husband s time. She notes visits by Fraser Emer son Dager and others, church growth at Metet Lolodorf Efulan and new pupils. She mentions the German governor s approval of mission government relations and upcoming furloughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser
Emerson
Hummel
Lolodorf
Reis
Efulan
Dager
Adams
Myrtie Kirby McCleary
Sale of Household Goods on Northeast Square
Auction notice for sale of household goods on northeast square Saturday November 6 at 2 30 p m 2618 D F Macon auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Macon
AUCT
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Reward Offer
One hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsements by Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Internal remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hiall
Marriage Drinks and Trams, a Witty Exchange
A lighthearted quip compares marriage to a tram car with a bachelor remarking that some rush to leave marriage as others rush to enter. The partner replies with a humorous exchange captured in a Loudon telegram style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudonelegraph
CANADA TO SPEND MILLIONS ON COAST IMPROVEMENTS
Ottawa reports bold action on water transport. Government spent 7.87 million for dredging harbor and river works in the year to March 31. A 3 percent subsidy for 20 years up to 45000 annually aids dry dock builders with Vancouver Dry Dock leading. Canal traffic shows 11 million tons more over six months with routes benefiting from dredging investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Dominion
Vancouver Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Company
Good Cough Medicine for Children and Grown Folks
Mrs Flora Despain of Bloyd Kentucky praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup coughs and colds in children and adults. The tonic claims no narcotics and is safe for both children and grown ups sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Despain
Bloyd
Chamberlain
F. L. Stolte and
Lemmon’'s
An Important Advantage in Education
An exchange questions if college education affords an important advantage. The reply says yes for entry into university clubs. The piece recounts a Glen Oak resident’s failed home cure for a cough and his recovery after using Dr King’s New Discovery. It claims the remedy saves thousands yearly and lists ailments it treats with prices and a free trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Upchurch
Glen Oak
Okla
Dr. King
J. E. Lemmon
Fore sight joke quoted in Chicago News
A quip in the Chicago News defines foresight as the faculty of being around when a melon is to be cut, delivering a playful exchange between a father and son about practical understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Willie
Chicago News
Pacific coast cities plan massive harbor upgrades
Oakland announces a bond issue of 2.5 million as Pacific coast cities prepare more than 50 million dollars for harbor improvements ahead of expanded Panama Canal shipping. Main targets include Oakland 25 million and San Francisco Portland Los Angeles San Diego Marshfield with multiple projects already underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Calif
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
San Francisco
Portland
Ore
Los Angeles
San Diego
Marshfield
Why Not Stop That Itch 25 Cent Remedy
Cook and Sherman of this town advertise D. D. D. Prescription as a cure for eczema based on many successful cases. They claim a gentle wash with wintergreen oil base provides permanent relief, and a 25 cent trial bottle will remove the itch instantly.
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Cook & Sherman
Multiple federal appointments Likely to occur together
Washington reports a surge of concurrent vacancies with expected appointments to the Supreme Court and other posts. The China ministry seat after Mr. Crane remains open, an assistant secretary of the treasury is unfilled, and Assistant Secretary McHarg of Commerce and Labor plans to depart by week’s end after a two month delay.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
China
Crane
The
Treasury
McHarg
Department of Commerce and Labor
Department
Aiken to introduce DC prohibition bill in next session
South Carolina congressman Wyatt F. Aiken announced plans to introduce a prohibition bill for the District of Columbia at the next congressional session, arguing that prohibition in the South has yielded benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anderson
D. C
South
Wyatt F Aiken
South Carolina
District of Columbia
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claims Safe Cough Cure
An advertisement asserts no cough or cold ever leads to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar and urges buyers to refuse imitations. The notice highlights a genuine product in a yellow package from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
Children of Two Centuries Ago Endured Rigid Parental Rule
A quip from Youth's Companion recalls a stern Victorian household where a mother claimed her children feared death under her discipline. It notes strict parental control and cites Andrew Elliot, later lieutenant governor of New York, who balked at boiled mutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Elliot
New York
Gilbert Elliot
Andrew
Klein
New Jewelry Store Opens with Watch Repair Service
New jewelry store is now open at the southwest corner square in Eich elberger Music store. W. J. Bradley announces a full line of jewelry and watches with clock and jewelry repair services, all workmanship guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steck’s
Southwest Corner Square
Eichelberger Music Store
Asbestos Mining Surges in 1908 United States Output
Washington reports all 1908 asbestos mined in Georgia and Vermont totaling 936 short tons an uptick of 42 percent from 1907. Refined asbestos value reached 19 624 dollars up 64 percent, driven by higher chrysotile production for textiles per US Geological Survey Mineral Resources 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Georgia
Vermont
San Francisco
Mineral Resources
United States Geological Survey
Buck Arnica Salve Heals Burned Boy After Scare
A scared Nebo Kentucky grandmother Mrs Maria Taylor recounts that her scalded boy was expected to die until Buck Arnica Salve cured him. The advertisement touts it as a remedy for burns cuts wounds fever sores boils skin eruptions chilblains chapped hands and piles. 25c at J E Lemmon's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Taylor
Nebo
Buck
Arnica
J. E. Lemmon’s
Cat for $1000 sale chase by bulldog buyer
A quirky exchange quotes a cat and dog fancier offering a imported Persian cat for 1000 dollars. The multimillionaire responds with surprise, noting he recently spent 5000 dollars on a bulldog and wonders why a cheap cat would be kept to chase it.
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Chase & Common
Pittsburg Press
Foley's Urine Laxative marketed for constipation and liver trouble
An advertisement promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy to stimulate the liver and cleanse the system, claiming it improves overall well being. It credits Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. with selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co
Pie Social at No 11 School House
A pie social is planned at the No 11 school house located one and a half miles east of town on Friday evening November 5th. Proceeds will support the school and local activities.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Milwaukee Woman
Milwaukee resident Emma Ilmse shares relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming cure from female trouble back pain and suspected tumor. Letter highlights widespread patient letters to Pinkham Co and free medical advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Emma Ilmse
First St
Pinkham Medicine Company
Lynn
Mass
Rs. Pinkham
Fun For the Boy in a Woodshed Lesson
A Washington Star joke recalls Farmer Corntessel admitting he spanked his son in the woodshed until he felt it was like a college fraternity initiation. The boy laughed, comparing it to past rites, turning the moment into humor about strict discipline.
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Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Religious Author Endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy
Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury NC, author of several books, suffered kidney trouble then a severe winter attack confined to bed. He describes thick white sediment in urine and frequent relief. After starting Foley's Kidney Remedy his pain eased and urine normalized. He recommends the product. Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mc Elhinney Drug Co.
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Joseph H. Fesperman
Salisbury
N. C
Foley
Lemmon
Mc-Elhinney Drug Co
Courtesy and risk in republics quoted by traveler
A traveling man notes South Americans are polite while Miss Cayenne warns that in some republics even the humblest citizen may become president, implying unpredictable political change in those regions.
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Miss Cayenne
Rexall Mucu-Tone Promise of Trial Guarantee
Catarrh linked to debility and Rexall Mucu-Tone promoted as a targeted remedy. The ad claims complete risk reversal: if not satisfied after a reasonable trial, money returned. Product offered in 50c and 1.00 sizes at The Rexall Store Cook Sherman corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Cook & Sherman
W. Cor. Square
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