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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
5
A United States Senator from South Carolina extols Peruna as a remedy for dyspepsia caused by stomach catarrh. The ad claims Peruna relieves catarrh of the stomach and thereby treats digestive distress.
In a Washington letter, Hon. M. C. Butler of South Carolina endorses Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He reports relief after using the medicine briefly and calls it a wonderful tonic. The message notes Peruna Tablets are available and encourages asking a druggist for a Free Peruna Almanac for 1909.
A playful exchange from Chips sketches uses She-Pooh humor to frame a kiss as nothing and a clever comeback about refusing nothing, capturing light banter and flirtatious wit of the era.
Harry Payne Whitney mourns the decline of American racing as horses and jockeys suffer. Observers recall a jockey’s tale of misfortune and the harsh reality that aid comes slowly when a man is down, with a rider noting the cruel contrast between hands extended and feet.
An Atchison couple, described as loving, quarrel during warm weather when the wife hurls a stool at her husband’s head. She declares she is not insane but worn out by his constant sniffing at the end of every sentence.
A diner declares the steak the toughest ever. the waiter replies that the previous guest said the same remark, confirming the dish’s notorious chew. The exchange highlights a humorous restaurant moment and a chef’s challenge with meat texture.
A compendium of brief items reports drownings on Boston ice, Taft declining a San Diego visit, Teheran revolutions and executions, a California mining death from burns, a Chicago murder discharge, a Kansas City mail pouch theft, and upcoming labor commissioner reappointment. It notes post office robberies in California, suicides in Minnesota and California, revolutions in Central America, clashes with Moors in French West Africa, new Moroccan sultan acceptance of the Algeciras norms, postal rate changes between the U.S. and Germany, Roosevelt anniversary observance, factory reopenings in South Chicago, lawsuits over sanity, a dynamite device found in Stockton, and deaths and indictments across the country. The Montana mine report and Illinois political moves are included, along with Atlanta mayoral race results, cattle disease clearance, murder and forgery indictments, and Delos Blodgett’s will.
David Price of Corydon Jr describes severe kidney trouble with back pain and weakness. One week after starting Dean's Kidney Pills his health improved, enabling him to walk without a cane. He remains well after seven years and notes the product is sold by dealers for 50 cents a box.
A humorous essay traces three trouble types imaginary borrowed and real with references to figures and ideas from industry religion and self help. It contrasts dangers from rail accidents and fires with social stresses from relatives and money while urging endurance and self discipline through the How to Be Happy philosophy and Christian moral examples. The dialogue about a boy and his father ends with a lesson on courage and self control.
A June classroom scene ends in humor as pupil Miss Baxter tries to spark interest with a talk on the obelisk. After a half hour of effort she exclaims that pupils listen only one ear and out the other, then a student answers that an obelisk is something that goes in one ear and out the other.
A reflective note from the Settlement echoes mild humor and gratitude as residents, despite scant news, pledge to rebuild the old country. They mention raising their own turkeys, shared meals with a visiting editor, and a plan to keep the saw and sawdust flying as a sign of progress.
A New York woman recounts indigestion from rich foods and credits Grape-Nuts with soothing her symptoms and restoring appetite. She notes she can eat anything now and remains loyal to Grape-Nuts, with the Postum Co. promoting The Road to Wellville in the package.
A separated couple quarrels over a small dog named Trixy. The wife plans to take the pet, the husband refuses, and after a half hour of arguing she decides to stay and cook dinner with Trixy still in attendance.
Mrs Louis Leck recounts a six month battle with eczema on her son from facial sores to sleepless nights. After trying two doctors with little relief a course of Cutiura Remedies brought swift sleep, clear skin in two months, and no recurrence by age two.
A neighbor's son leaves church early after showing distress from toothache. His younger brother inquires about Tom's absence and the mother quietly explains he is sick. The boy then mutters a sly remark, “Lucky dog,” while listening from his pew.
A light humorous exchange shows a couple arguing about marriage with one side teasing the other. The dialogue highlights social expectations and witty retorts in a compact scene.
Those who traverse the alkali plains and sand blown Texas regions need a reliable eye salve. The staple Dr Mitchells Eye Salve is applied externally, not drugged, and is offered on sale here at 25 cents.
Quotations from Mabie highlight that fulfillment comes through growing power, fulfilled duties, and thorough work. Joy and peace accompany steady self improvement rather than waiting for a final success moment.
A note urges careful examination of Castoria bottles for the safe remedy signature and years of use. A coastal town buyer recounts a broker's claim that vast land could vanish in a week, followed by skepticism as the ocean indeed erodes shorelines.
A grocer returns money to customers who dislike Schilling's Best tea, yet markets are told not to expect refunds from 1 in 1000 buyers. The notice states the policy: if you don't like the product, the grocer refunds you.
A portrait of a singer at a piano who laments not being able to sing the old tunes. A curmudgeonly observer remarks that the new ones are fierce, while a Judge and R L Stevenson quote hint at pursuit of a meaningful life found within.
An old advertisement recommends mixing two ounces glycerine a half ounce Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure with a half pint straight whisky. Shake and take a teaspoonful every four hours. The Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati Ohio markets genuine Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure in half ounce vials sealed in round wooden cases to ensure freshness.
Amid the bull-rushes, Lazy Larry-Woof laments wasted effort and contemplates a near win in the Marathon race. He voices frustration at his performance and the chance to triumph slipping away.
Sydney Rosenfeld wrote the comedy The Optimist which found success after many rejections. A manager who never understood its name claimed to know its meaning, prompting Rosenfeld to explain that an optimist is an eye doctor while a pessimist is a foot doctor.
An old lady is accosted by a well dressed, refined stranger who pretends friendship. She doubts her memory as he claims to have changed his name. After engaging her in conversation, he leaves with the old woman’s purse.
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for an incurable catarrh case via Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and endorsements from local druggists Walnutina Kinson & Marvin. The remedy is described as internally acting on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials, price 75 cents, and says Hall's Family Pills for constipation are sold by druggists.
A Ruskin reflection on purpose and effort. It states tasks must be approached with heart and will, balancing toil for bread and joy for delight, and warns against half measures or half-hearted work. Only endeavors worth such effort deserve completion.
A man questions indiscriminate charity and tests a beggar by asking him to return in two days. He argues that if the beggar returns, the claim is false, but if the beggar is genuine the man believes he would be dead by then.
Buffalo druggists Howard Bros. sell Pettits Eye Salve first box in 1807 marking century milestone as sales rise.
The snippet mixes quotes and misspelled phrases about truth and patience with references to Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup and teething cures. It also contains broken names Hawthorne and scattered numbers about coal seams and acre yields, creating a garbled historical fragment.
Medical experts debate the use of Toris for lame back and rheumatism claiming it is an almost infallible cure when mixed with other ingredients. The cited formula prescribes half a pint of whiskey with one ounce Toris Compound and one ounce Sarsaparilla Syrup in tablespoon doses before meals and at night. Toris Compound is produced by Globe Pharmaceutical Co Chicago and available from druggists.
A clergyman and a dog lover share an afternoon tea. The talk shifts to biblical names, and the dog lover recites the 12 sons of Jacob from Reuben to Benjamin, surprising the cleric who jokes about the names being used for puppies.
Ardyce sings "America" at school and teaches brother Wayne. Their father overhears the line Land where my papa died misheard by Wayne who asks gravely if there are two. The exchange highlights a quirk in a family discussion about patriotic lyrics.
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