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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
3
A collage of social thoughts and tips: romantic quarrels blamed on trifles, wives as helpers rather than servants, children defining a lady by wealth or manners, and the enduring power of fresh air for health. Plus fashion notes on green evening wear, morning dresses, collars, and a peroxide cream advertisement.
Countess Vera de Talleyrand privately circulates Thoughts and Remembrances with epigrams on love and women. She notes women’s perpetual immaturity, the impact of sentiment, and sly observations on beauty, coquetry, and forgiveness in love. The collection showcases wit tempered by philosophy.
In parts of England natives promote a live snake wrapped around a stiff neck as a cure. In Hebrides, perforated water-worn snake stones dipped in tepid water are fed to snakes. If unavailable, a head of an adder in water is said to help. An eel skin worn as a garter is claimed to prevent cramps and aid sprains.
A long block of vintage advertising copy promotes Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills as a universal remedy for stomach and liver ailments, touting their concentrated Paw-Paw juice and laxative effects. Also promotes Hick's Capuchine and Allen's Foot-Tabs with quick remedies for colds, foot care, eye conditions, and various quips and jokes from period papers.
A Tennessee mountain man Lem from near Greenville joins the Confederacy with mixed resolve. Wounded multiple times, he drags himself back to duty, survives to Appomattox, and reflects that war has its dull spells. Interleaved quips from Harper's Weekly New York Telegram and Life add a sharp, humorous tone.
Chicago reader Avlena Sperling credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with enabling recovery after multiple operations were deemed necessary for inflammation and a small tumor. The testimonial urges women to use the remedy to strengthen the feminine system and remove the need for further surgery.
Jerome S McWade a Duluth millionaire argues for government savings banks in a recent address. He cites bankers opposition as fear the government cannot handle funds and notes bankers admit lack of proper savings facilities while seeking reform. He contrasts this with a tongue in cheek parable about Hal Saunders and ends with a light quip about reading Dickens or Thackeray.
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