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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
7
A timid suitor confesses a plan to marry the daughter, while the father probes finances and hints at hiring him as a chauffeur. An advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry soap, claiming double value and twice the efficiency for the money with grocer ask.
A Virginia enslaved man who changed masters many times received his name from each new owner. One master, who asked for his preferred name, heard him reply that his last master called him Sambo, but his remembered maiden name was Noah.
An old advertisement promotes Murine Marine Eye Remedy for red irritated eyes and granulated lids. It claims quick relief with no smarting and notes an illustrated book in each package. Sold by druggists at 25 and 60 cents per bottle, with related eye salve available in aseptic tubes by the Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago.
Note quotes a Lippincott's line about how a father's sins are placed on children through stocks and bonds, reflecting a moral judgment from a historical period.
A sharp quote from the London Evening Standard characterizes dentistry as a harsh trade by depicting a dentist as one who pulls others’ teeth to gain employment for himself.
Guidance for removing grease stains from fast colors using benzine and for dry paint stains to rub with equal parts turpentine and alcohol.
Testimonies from Mrs Summersgill of Swarthmore Pa and Mrs Picking of Baltimore Md praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female troubles and post child loss symptoms. The ad questions the fairness of publishing only genuine testimonials and suggests the product helps other women.
A concise, witty remark compares a conceited man to a boot minus its soles, highlighting the folly of being self important. The line suggests such a person remains on high ground in his own mind while lacking practical footing or humility.
John A. Doyle writes that the so called grouch is not a disease but a mood born from daily irritations. He notes causes from gas bills to missed trains and sleepless nights and urges clearing the conscience and a positive outlook to avoid chronic grumpiness.
A terse aphorism quotes a man asserting that money speakers louder than any other power. It implies wealth sways judgments and decisions regardless of other factors. The line reads like a proverb on influence and leverage.
A performer quip about Billy and his father implies a severe family dispute. The joke pivots on anger and a cut to both Billy and his allowance, highlighting financial consequences alongside parental discipline.
An advertisement claims Mother Gray's Aromatic Leaf cures female weaknesses backache kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Sold by druggists or mail order for 60 cents from The Mother Gray Co. Le Roy New York.
A brief quotation argues that to foster goodness we should offer people purpose and happiness. It suggests giving interest in life and something to live for to lead to moral betterment. The speaker emphasizes practical influence over preaching.
A fragmentary ad style line from a domestic scene shows a husband and wife arguing then a caption about Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a teething remedy for children. The tone echoes a period domestic ad or dialogue.
A contemplation on divine order and human suffering. The speaker rejects a full grasp of God’s designs yet remains steadfast in belief, preferring to doubt human capacity rather than divine justice.
A farmer described receiving a bizarre instruction after sending a dozer stamped request: to keep wells and cisterns from freezing, take the device inside at night and stand it in front of the fire. The odd remedy highlights humorous or erroneous guidance circulating in the area.
A vignette describes two birds on adjacent boughs with contrasting songs. One sings gloriously while the other chirps, prompting the observer to imagine longing rather than envy in the chirp.
A brisk note suggests exploiting calendar scraps or sandpaper placed over calendar pads as match scraps. It also states one of these items will be useful in each room if gas is in use, implying improvised ignition or safety use related to gas environments.
An old lady dining with her son remarks that William left a quarter on the table by mistake. She notes the waiter watched the money, and she says it was lucky to spot it. This quip mirrors everyday social humor in the scene.
Researchers tracking storks by leg rings find many migrate from northern Europe to South Africa. They typically bypass crossing the Mediterranean by skirting its eastern end, revealing long seasonal journeys and patterns in relocation.
A Cornish widow quips about Cupid striking the match that sparks the world, asking where such a flame begins. The wry remark reflects personal humor on love and origins.
A Louisville Courier Journal editorial deems a public servant a human being striving to cooperate in common service and asserts he amply earns his pay.
A brief street exchange shows a traveler asking for suitcase labels and a pawnbroker replying that they do not provide labels. The dialogue highlights practical travel missing items.
Perique is the most unique tobacco raised in the United States. It is perfected by sweating and curing methods developed by the Arcadians in St James parish Louisiana. Leaves are rolled into twists, pressed, and juices reabsorbed while rum is blown in. The district is small and on the east bank of the Mississippi River. Annual production around 200000 pounds with about 50 manufacturers registered with the Internal Revenue department.
A new form of wickedness inspires a lengthy tally of volunteers eager to test and explore its effects, signaling widespread curiosity and readiness to engage with untested methods.
A philosopher notes that in tooth extraction a person is compelled to endure the procedure. The remark uses a vivid example to illustrate stubborn perseverance and resolve in the face of discomfort.
Leadville Colorado ad offers specimen prices for gold silver lead zinc and copper with mailing envelopes and full price list on request. References Carbonate National Bank. control and umpire work solicited.
A quotation from Herbert Kaufman extols honesty and self respect as keys to achievement. An ad for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets recalls a 40 year history and promotes sugar coated granules said to regulate stomach liver and bowels.
A witty anecdote recounts the duchess of Lauraguais asking Talleyrand for a rhyme for coiffe. He quips that what pertains to a woman's head has neither rhyme nor reason. An advertisement urges thrift on small items like bluing and recommends Red Cross Ball Blue.
The guide advises placing a small quantity of glue in a cup or butter plate and stirring until it turns pale yellow and loses its stringiness. The resulting glue is safe to apply to any material without leaving threads that could spoil the fabric. Use a paper chip or spring clothespin to hold glued parts together while drying.
A quip attributes dress to politics noting high hats and frock coats suit both mourning and celebration. Senator Sorghum says elections feel like funerals or weddings to a politician, framing attire as fitting for such occasions.
A poet voices joy with the line My cup of joy is very full and the speaker urges acceptance rather than envy or replacement. The phrase echoes gentle wisdom about contentment and restraint in pursuit of happiness.
An advertisement promotes S S S as a blood purifier to support kidney function. It claims the tonic cleanses the blood, stimulates kidney tissue, aids conditions like rheumatism and bronchitis, and warns against mineral purifiers. It cites The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta for formulation and free medical advice.
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