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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
7
A physician argues tobacco may benefit women when used moder ately as a nerve sedative and daily five minute cigarette ritual. He cautions against public use and overuse while noting disinfectant claims and historical male endorsements. Additional notes mention Bosnian skull deformation in recruits and speculative Irish mineral wealth in Innishowen.
The piece argues modern wives of wealthy men outshine historical queens in wit, social skill, and comforts. It contrasts Marie Antoinette and royal regalia with today’s luxury cars, motor boats, and abundant leisure, suggesting today’s society women would not trade wealth for past royalty.
W C Kiestler of Halliday Arkansas praises Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria stomach problems and general weakness. The ad claims the medicine purifies blood tones nerves and restores energy. Money back if it fails to help. 50 cents at Phillips Drug store.
The text argues that those who resist faiths acts of philanthropy and art will stray into petty interests. It cautions against denying poetry philosophy and religion and urges drawing from courage and inspiration to avoid spiritual barrenness.
Questions urge readers to consider modern home improvements. A full bath, at hand water supply, filtered drinking water, lush yard, and indoor comfort are touted as essential for health and ease, implying economy and enterprise as the path to better living.
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