Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Winchester Reader
Winchester Ind woman recounts doctors saying she would never be regular and might develop dropsy. After taking Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she improved and recommends it to other suffering women. The ad urges women with painful periods backache and indigestion to seek Mrs Pinkham’s free confidential advice.
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Winchester
Ind
May AL
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Lynn
Pinkham
Chamberlain’s Liniment Promises Quick Sprain Relief
Advertisement claims sprains bruises and rheumatic discomfort heal faster with Chamberlain’s Liniment. Advises faithful use per bottle directions and notes most cures occur in less than a week. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
F. L. Stolte
Lemmon
Washington levy set at 16 mills in 1909 tax plan
The Board of Supervisors completed the county tax levy for this year and the consolidated levy as computed by Auditor Chauncey Myers shows a total of 16 mills versus 15.5 mills last year, a difference of half a mill. The Washington levy remains nearly the same as last year, only one tenth of a mill higher, with health department assessment rising slightly. Detailed items of the 1909 and 1908 consolidated levies follow.
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Board of Supervisors
Chauncey Myers
Washington
Board of Health
Town Tax Rates In County Cities And Districts
The report lists the consolidated levy totals for Washington City and notes the 64.95 mill Health levy and 30.25 mill school levies from last year. It states that totals for other county cities and school districts cannot be given yet due to incomplete computations, with the following showing town tax figures for the different towns.
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Washington City Levy ‘Consolidated
I City Wecey Seo
of Health
Wetef
McCreedy Interest Sold to Settle Estate at Royal Market
The McCreedy interest in the Royal Market is sold to settle the J. H. McCreedy estate. Indebted parties are asked to call at the Market to settle with Stuart & McCreedy. Mrs. J. H. McCreedy and Todd Stuart sign the notice.
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McCreedy
Royal Market
J. H. McCreedy
Stuart & McCreedy
Todd Stuart
How Did the Parrot Foresee the Earthquake Warning
Mr. E N Daniels of Mexico City recounts Poll the parrot’s warning before a strong earthquake at four AM. The bird’s prequake screech spurred the family to wake, leading Daniels to believe Polly could sense natural tremors in advance, a claim he describes as remarkable though not fully explained.
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E. N. Daniels
Mexico
Poll
Polly
Daniels
Life Insurance Pitch in Quip Between Characters
A life insurance agent proposes a policy while Cholly Knickerbocker deflects to his valet. The exchange hints at a humorous social exchange and personal finance topic.
Why Chamberlains Cough Remedy Became So Widely Used
From a small beginning the sale and use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. It has proved especially valuable for coughs and colds. For sale by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
United States
F. L. Stolte
Lemmon’'s
Spark Shower Alloy From Cerium Iron Mixture
A novelty alloy of 70 percent cerium and 30 percent iron yields a metal that emits a shower of sparks when struck lightly by steel. The finding highlights a unique pyrophoric behavior in this rare earth–transition metal combination.
England to Canada: 325000 Emigrate to Farms
Over the last decade about 325000 people left England for Canadian farms. The migration reflects a trend of rural settlement as families seek farming opportunities across the Atlantic.
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England
Canada
Origin of British square first used by Scotch troops at Bannockburn
The Bannockburn battle of 1314 is hailed as the origin of the British square formed by foot soldiers in schiltroms to repel cavalry. The article notes how Courtrai inspired such formations, influencing English tactics at Crecy and Agincourt, and remarks that Scots later abandoned the square at Balaclava for a thin red line.
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Bannockburn
Bannocburn
Scotland
Edward
Bruce
Wallace
Courtray
Crecy
Agincourt
Balaclava
NOW ON STRIKE FOR MI O NA RELIEF
An advertisement touts Mi o na tablets from Lemmon's Pharmacy as a guaranteed cure for indigestion and stomach ailments priced at 50 cents. It claims rapid relief within five minutes and a full money back offer if not satisfied, urging Washington residents not to endure gas belching sour food dizziness or headaches.
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Lemmon's
Washington
Such ignorance is inexcusable says Aunt Hypatia
Aunt Hypatia scolds for misinformed remarks about Homer remarking that her nephew Percival has attended college nearly three years and thinks Homer is a four base hit.
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Hypatia
Percival
Homer
Des Moines Store Opens Under New Jewelers Name
The Lewis Van Sickle company, formerly of Oskaloosa, takes over Frank Parritt’s store and will reopen Saturday under the national P. E. O. jewelers name with remodeling plans and imported diamonds. The owners promise the finest jewelry shop between Chicago and Denver, with a formal opening to follow after completion of renovations.
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Des Moines Capitol
Lewis-Van Sickle Company
Oskaloosa
Frank Parritt
Des Moines
National
P. E. O. Jewelers
Chicago
Denver
Famous portraits acquired from Ehrich galleries
A famed collector has bought two canvases from Ehrich galleries: Portraits of Frau Urmiller and Daughter, a 1525 Swabian master work, and Portrait of a Venetian Lady by Bernadino Licinio circa 1540. The Licinio piece mirrors Augsburg-influenced early South German portraiture and ties to a Frankfort painting once misattributed to Holbein.
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Ehrich
Frau Urmiller
Bernadino Licinio
Frankfort Museum
Herr Armiller
Frankfort
Holbein
Augsburg
Licinio
Venice
Titian
Europe
Licinia
Jungle duel ends in Jakun deaths
In Johore a tiger encounter pits three Jakuns and four Malays. The Malay flees, while the Jakuns choose to duel, preferring sport to retreat. The first three Jakuns are defeated. all three are killed in the sequence of combats.
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Johore
Singapore Free Press
Nice Man Incident On A Street Car Misreading Hands
A Washington Post line reports two young women on a crowded street car. One grips what she believes is her friend's hand and realizes she is holding a man's hand. She apologizes with the line I’ve got the wrong hand, as the man offers the other hand with a smile.
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Washington Post
Troubles of His Own Quarrel Echoes Through Family House
In a tense scene the skeleton in the family closet mutters that a quarrel between the parents was inevitable, voices rising high and sharp as daybreak. The uneasy mood hints at hidden tensions within the home.
Proposals for Erection of Schoolhouse Rubio Iowa
Notice states bids for building a schoolhouse at Rubio in Clay Township Washington county Iowa. Bids received until 2 pm October 16 1909 at Rubio Savingers Bank with plans at bank and County Superintendent office Washington Iowa. Board President M L Waters reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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Rubio
Clay Township
Washington County
Iowa
Rubio Savinger’s Bank
Washington
M. L. Waters
City Bus Line Ordering by Phone Promptly
Call up Phone No. 589 to place bus line orders and have them handled promptly by Frank Rogers. Include street and number in the request.
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Frank Rogers
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