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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
3
A Cleveland Leader excerpt portrays Mrs Markle-Josiah and Mr Murkle in a tense domestic exchange. She accuses him of faults while he laments, and she laments feeling saddled with an abusive marriage. He contemplates drinking as a reaction. Curtain.
A burglar named Katz once broke into the Hohenzollern museum and stole items. He confessed a plan to break into the Julius tower at Spandau to seize £18,000,000 from the French indemnity war chest. He was deemed sane on appeal and sent to an asylum, with uncertainty about his detention.
A humorous London scene reports two bagpipers and a sword bearer attracting attention at a birthday dinner. The Scots show pride with martial bearing, while performers complain of language barriers and low coins. One man jokes about learning by inflating a balloon and letting it squeal.
The Hon. Frances Wolseley heiress to Lord Wolseley’s title is described as tall and graceful with dark eyes and a fine curl of hair. A skilled horsewoman, she thrives in hunting and is famed for her straight riding on her mare Blackberry.
Northwest inventors received patents last week for diverse devices including a wheel cleaner for vehicles by Manuel Ash of Forest City 8S D a hand cart by Gustaf A Dahlberg of New Sweden Minn a pipe thimble by Patrick V Dwyer of St Paul Minn a wrench by Thomas Forstner of New Ulm Minn a music turner by Emra W Funk of Canton Minn a paper bag cabinet by Peter F Mauer of Staples Minn a permutation padlock by Anker B Steen of Buxton N D a farrier pincers by Hubert Wagner of Buffalo N D a pocket device by George Sat Wieland of Duluth Minn and others with patent attorneys M L Lothrop & Johnson of St Paul Minn.
A quirkly reminiscence recalls a pirate reforming and a boy named Dickey who spent a penny on candy instead of funding a battleship. The exchange with a mother and Bobby reveals playful moral irony about war and schooling.
Dr Samuel Pitcher of Hyannis Massachusetts asserts exclusive rights to the word Castoria and Pitchers Castoria in court. He says he originated Pitcher’s Castoria and that the wrapper bears the facsimile signature of Chas H Fletcher. no one may use his name except The Centaur Company with Fletcher as president.
In a curious aside, Slyly is depicted hunting a bulky horse. The piece notes his concern about joining the cavalry if war comes, sparked by a dream of military duty.
An advertisement claims deafness caused by catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It describes the Eustachian tube inflammation as the source of hearing loss and offers one hundred dollars for any case uncured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice lists Toledo, Ohio suppliers and sells pills at 75 cents.
Superintendent Johnnie decodes their saying they rent their garments as three golden balls.
The piece notes the 20th century starts January 1 1901 and ends 2060, explaining ancient dating as the 550th year of the Christian era. It claims hostetter’s Stomach Bitters cures dyspepsia or kidney trouble if begun after onset, dating the cure from then.
Til Linghast tells Gildersleeve Ada has dropped him. The line reveals a personal setback and tension between the characters as they react to the news.
An excited young man asserts that old sentiments persist while the present develops a new breed of patriots. Senator Sorghum endorses the view with hearty approval, noting recent campaigns featured hot finishes.
Mrs. A F Taylor of Englevale North Dakota details blood poisoning sores that healed after using six bottles of Dr Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. She reports improved health, appetite, and skin, declaring one bottle worth three of any other kind. The ad promotes Curebook from J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
A courtroom scene centers on a dispute over umbrella rental time. Mrs. Golrinski Isaac and Rebecca argue about minutes remaining while Mr. Golrinski defends the two hour hire. The judge mediates as the exchange highlights a minor yet humorous civil matter.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty aid claiming clean blood improves skin. It urges immediate use to banish pimples and blotches with a 10 cent price and guarantees satisfaction at druggists.
A fragment from the Louisville Journal quotes a sixteen year old admirer addressing Miss Experientia Docet and declares lifelong love. The text also references a testimonial about two bottles of Piso's Cure for Consumption from Princeton Indiana in March 1895.
A quotation from Emerson speaks of being born with a bias toward a chosen pursuit that leads to employment and happiness.
An old advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a tobacco habit cure priced at fifty cents with a one dollar guarantee. It claims to make weak men strong and blood pure and urges all druggists to stock it. The text prints a Samuel Smiles quote about self-worth and personal value.
A concise aphorism by John Foster notes that recognition of a firm decisive spirit creates space around a person, granting room and freedom for action and focus.
The leading St. Paul jewellers Hallard Brothers invite readers to request their new illustrated catalogue of Sterling Silver Spoons and Forks by mailing to 305 Wabasha St., St. Paul Minnesota. The notice ends with a quote from W. H. Burleigh on opportunity for doing good.
A brief medical advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a remedy for constipation with 10c or 25c prices. It guarantees relief and offers a druggist refund if not cured. The message emphasizes guaranteed or money back.
Dialogue from New York Weekly features Clara asking if George will always love her. He vows lifelong devotion, while Clara hints at trouble. She finally reveals a boil on her nose, prompting surprised reactions from George.
A brief exchange shows Bob and Daisy flirting with veiled honesty. Daisy questions Bob about kisses while expressing hope he trusts her sweet disposition without direct questioning.
The article contrasts durable Alabastine based on cement with kalsomine made from chalks and glue that decays and rubs off. It warns against old wall coverings and promotes Alabastine as a sanitary, long lasting finish that seals cracks and remains easy to refresh.
A comparison suggests that choosing a free alternative would be clearer than using Alabastine when factoring in the expense of removing old paper during updates.
The text warns dealers against selling cheap imitations of Alabastias and asserts Alabastine Company ownership of the patent covered wall coating, to be mixed with cold water. Alabastine Company of Grand Rapids Michigan claims exclusive rights and risk of damages for infringement.
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