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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
9
An old advertisement prose claims kidney trouble causes backache and limb pain, urging readers to use Dean’s Kidney Pills or Nam's relief. It cites a testimonial about back pain easing after heavy lifting and a claimed cure by a brand from Buffalo via Foster-M maybe Foster-Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York.
Miss Sarah Calkins of Waukegan Illinois recalls a winter three years ago when a full body itch eruption covered her skin. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing the condition after months of suffering and reports no recurrence since. The notice also includes a joke about Solomon's temple and a quip about sacred lore.
A jumble of old time ads and quips describes a financial operator at a fancier's selecting a dog. It markets Paxtine breath purifier and a water dog purchase tale. Also notes a flea killer and various ad lines with humor and odd product claims.
The article surveys prehistoric and Renaissance hunting depictions, noting Stradanus Florentine masterworks and their influence. It discusses early cave art misgivings, Stradanus's chamois and elephant prints, heron hawking, and the wide 16th century Northern European demand for illustrated daily life.
From the New York Sun account, Henry M. Stanley's lecture tour yielded substantial sums with $2000 for debut, $1000 in subsequent cities, $500 in another group, and $1000 plus $5000 charity payments for New York night, while Alexander Graham Bell lectured for $35 a night in schools. a Western city primary class teacher quiz ends with a humorous exchange about birthdays.
Historical vignette outlines St Augustine as the oldest permanent European settlement in the United States. It traces 16th to 19th century events including French Huguenot and Spanish actions, fort battles, the Seloy Indian village, and the indigo plantation workers who shaped the city.
The $50,000 will of the late John L. Church is filed for probate in Boulder county court. It leaves $10,000 to his wife and $5,000 to Mrs. A. J. Whiting, a niece. The remainder goes to grand-nieces and grand-nephews after Mrs. Church’s death. A peculiar provision forfeits shares if nephews become ministers.
A fragment from a Victorian humor page features spoken lines and parlor wit. A four year old admits fault and asks when the talk will end, while characters riff on morals and everyday life. The piece uses brief dialogue vignettes about manners and conduct.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item quotes a teacher asking students the difference between a while and a time. A boy finally explains with a joke about a father going out for a while versus a time, highlighting a humorous misinterpretation.
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