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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
10
A selection of anecdotes on nicknames and origins from historical figures. Includes the Oxford tale of Presence of Mind Smith and a note on the first chemical factory in Salem Massachusetts in 1811. Also mentions catarrh cures and the Hall family remedy advertisement.
A humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Press shows Haddon Erve declaring intent to marry a daughter of Mr. Goldrox. The elder questions prospects, Haddon asserts acceptance, and the dialogue ends with a light remark about the matter’s importance.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows Bridget acknowledging a flexible work clause with her employer, securing regular afternoons off during hot spells while preserving a one week October vacation. The dialogue reflects evolving labor norms and servant contracts in urban life.
Mothers are advised to use Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup as the best remedy during the teething period for children. The promotion emphasizes safety and effectiveness for young patients.
A cashier remarks the waitress with glasses has returned home to Boston after complaints about being called punkin pie. The passage also touts Wizard Oil as a remedy for obstinate neuralgia and rheumatism, claiming it is the right thing to do.
A note cites brine springs beneath Norwich used for salt production long before the Christian era. A postcard from J W O Brien of Minneapolis praises Piso's Cure for coughs, dated January 1900.
The passage notes Elizabeth commonly called queen of Virginia. It states Virginia and Carolina were kingdoms under the Stuarts and that Massachusetts was recognized as a sister kingdom by Cromwell's parliament.
An old time advertisement touts a candy cathartic sold by druggists for 10 cents. It promises relief without sickness or weakness while pleasing the palate stomach and pocketbook.
Fragmentary quote from Chicago Record-Herald discussing weather and strikes. Mentions Brown Jones and ideas about sustaining life on pump water in hot weather. Lacks clear event, date, or identifiable actions.
Residents discuss self grown produce with some growing vegetables and others simply planting. The dialogue reveals varied approaches to home gardening in the community.
The page collects a string of light humor from multiple sources with jokes about love and marriage, social climbing, and everyday quirks. Characters include Mrs Guinnivoice and Mrs Phaser, a domineering mistress, cooks, shopkeepers, and various readers’ snippets, all presented in a breezy late 19th early 20th century tone. The variety shows parlor gibes, puns, and ironic observations on manners and society.
In a public appeal targeted at mothers with heavy daily labor, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is recommended as a remedy. Mrs. CaBrig Belleville of Ludington, Michigan shares that after doctors could not help, she regained strength and can manage eight family members with the medicine and Pinkham guidance.
A Chicago Record-Herald anecdote recalls a man named Jerkins cured of insomnia by his wife’s suggestion to sit up and entertain the baby. The bedside remedy proved effective and comic in tone.
The Philadelphia Press reports a breathless plea to doctor Killiam. A youngster asks if the summoned physician is sure he can help as Mr. Gazzam lies dying. The scene centers on urgent medical attendance.
An Ohio State Journal fragment questions a professor over a drink price and a dare involving an LL D amid scattered names. The text implies a dispute or satire without clear events or outcomes.
A vivid dialogue scene centers on Muriel and a speaker who insists true love speaks without words. The exchange blends emotion and family ties as the speaker asserts love’s voice reaches Muriel through her father.
Washington correspondent recalls a younger Theodore Roosevelt in a Wyoming winter tale. Roosevelts quiet entry into a sparsely furnished bar ends with him subduing a pistol-wielding bully and then helping remove other patrons from the room in a ten minute melee.
The article extols Belva Lockwood as a leading woman candidate and famed barrister. It quotes her praise for Peruna, detailing benefits for catarrh and general vitality, with testimonials from Mrs. Hannah J. Bennett and Mrs. T. Pelton. Dr. Hartman notes catarrh can affect any organ, urging readers to seek free advice if no results.
An advertisement for a nerve and muscle stimulant promising absolute certainty. It claims to invigorate the weak and urges no guesswork or experimentation. The sample offer is 25 cents a box, five boxes for one dollar, postage paid. Sold by Closson & Kelly, druggists, Dept. B, Seattle, S.N.Y.
A vivid quip from the Cleveland Plain Dealer contrasts hay crop optimism with a car purchase, noting Thad bought an automobile and prompting humor about fuel and crops in a brief, tongue in cheek exchange.
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