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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
6
Brief notes of local occurrences and travels include J H Tate’s trip to Nome, Fred Mailloux’s sound trip, T A Davis back from Eastern Oregon, and T G Redfield’s recovery from pneumonia. Amy Porter vacationing with parents in Roslyn, parade and ball for Red Men on July 4, and John Lynch’s return from Massachusetts law study.
The article likens certain advertisers to cuckoos who exploit others' success and attacks free medical advice pitches by non qualified providers. It praises Dr. R. V. Pierce of the World's Dispensary Buffalo New York as the only one offering expert medical guidance for women with over thirty years of experience and claims over half a million women treated with a ninety eight percent cure rate. It notes free consultation by letter and strict privacy with plain envelopes and no printed markings.
Practical household hints on frying fat temperature, pie juice retention, batter timing, and avoiding oven burns. Includes culinary tips for Yorkshire pudding and pancakes, plus a quip about Chinese greetings and a plug for DeWitt's Little Early Risers from Quiett & Ayres Drug Co.
A satirical quip by Senator Sorghum jokes that Nero could be managed with tact and capitalism, while an ad promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as instant relief for piles eczema and skin diseases, warning against counterfeits from Quiett Ayres Drug Co.
Japhet asks about politics as Noah jokes that if he entered politics the floating vote would be all he would have to look after. The moment reflects a maritime ark setting with Noah guiding the voyage and a giraffe in the mizzen sail.
An advertisement for Shilohs Consumption Cure promises a refund if two thirds are used and no benefit is observed, with prices 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar. The copy includes a child’s joke about a hypocrite and a dialog between Little Willie and his father.
A party aboard a Grand Central train leg plans a 65 day around the world itinerary stopping in China Japan Paris London and Naples with a final return on the Fuerst Bismarck. Cook's agent calls the schedule impressive for time and rest.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that war can cure indigestion and nerves through exercise, open air life, and routine, while strong health is required to avoid lasting harm. It also contrasts wages based on cash register availability, with $25 weekly if present and $15 if not.
An advertisement claims beauty relies on pure blood and good digestion. It promotes Karl's Clover root Tea aiding bowels liver and kidneys, priced 25 and 50 cents, via Quiett Ayres Drug Co. A note mentions Kinsey's fresh invoice of cakes and crackers.
A book-keeper asks to charge the cashier's shipped amount as profit and logs but the head of the firm directs to record it as running expenses. The exchange clarifies the treatment of shipments in financial records.
A brief public notice recommends travel along the Wisconsin Central Bay route between St. Paul and Chicago. It provides a contact for rates and information, directed to Jas A Clock, General Agent, Portland Oregon.
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