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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
3
An Chicago mother, Mrs F Cox, recounts how Resinol Ointment and Soap cured her baby boy of a severe eczema after other treatments failed. She notes relief from itching and pain, with overnight improvement for chafing and sunburn, endorsing Resinol products sold nationwide.
An assortment of vintage advertisements notes a Commuter’s Explanation about a man in the iron mask and creaky claims of no mosquitoes. It also promotes Allen’s Foot-Base antiseptic powder claiming easier shoes and free trial packages from Allen E. Olmsted of Le Roy New York.
A nurse questions Johnny after he says the baby is a fake and admits to throwing it on the floor without it bouncing, sparking concern about the infant's wellbeing and truthfulness.
An advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as the best blueing for clear white clothes. It claims longer life than liquid blue and better results, warns against liquid bluing, and notes 5 and 10 cent sizes available at grocers.
A Cleveland Leader quotation recounts a Sunday school scene where Miss Elsie Gentsch tests a newcomer boy reading Matthew about the ten virgins. The boy asserts the wise three stayed patient while the foolish rushed to buy and were locked out, and the bridegroom then marries the five wise ones.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis says over 225 public insane asylums with about 150000 inmates provide for only 70 facilities. These 70 hospitals offer roughly 3350 beds for tuberculous patients, while TB death rates among the insane run 50 to 200 percent higher than the general population.
A Missouri woman describes stomach trouble and rapid weight loss before finding relief with Grape-Nuts. She reports easier digestion and restored strength after using the cereal, endorsed by Postum Co of Battle Creek Michigan with Wellville as a package slogan. A tew days trial will show facts about food. There’s a reason.
A theatergoer defends silence on a bad play by noting a free ticket, then plans to buy a ticket at the box office to hiss with the audience if the show worsens. The anecdote appears in Metropolitan Magazine.
A boy climbs a library chair to study a binding while his father questions his aim. The child asserts he is researching the history of the United States to verify a school claim that Mike Donlin played with the Giants in a previous season, which he disputes.
A witty comparison notes that a campaign orator and a schoolbook publisher share a similar skill. The joke hinges on both captivating audiences through speech and printed text, highlighting the persuasive power of words in public life.
The piece notes that Boston girls are not uniformly cold and mentions women in Chicago with small feet. It claims some native born Americans reside in St. Louis and Milwaukee and comments on Southern speech patterns avoiding "Suh" and "You all" for singular you. It adds Georgians who are not colonels.
A father recalls spending over $5,000 on his daughter's voice and laments that now she has married. He fears she will never sing again and notes the money could have kept them comfortable for almost a year.
A church moralist quips that a guilty conscience needs no accuser as Deacon Flimmer agrees. The remark follows talk of a church pillar hiding a quart bottle of whisky in his hip pocket, with a dig about appearing like a hunchback.
Mrs Finefeather asks about taking a husband abroad while Mrs Benton jokes that his Venetian gondola obsession ruined Europe's charm.
A witty quip contrasts a doctor and a wealthy man about salvation. The dialogue mocks the notion of spiritual effort for riches, ending with the line The good book tells. Then what's the use of trying.
Hungry Mr Montoburn strolls into a dining room and is told he cannot eat without his coat. After quipping at the proprietor he buys the place for five thousand dollars with a roll of bills, then demands service. He instructs the waiter to take his order.
A brief cartoon caption shows a speaker asking about advice and a druggist replying that it is better to shake before taking. The exchange plays on medicine directions with a humorous edge.
The Burlington bishop lives in a plain episcopal mansion with notable wit. An English guest asked about shoes outside the door and was told, if you like, no one will touch them, reflecting a casual welcome and informal dignity.
A Chicago traveler notes ague in a Arkansas region to a farmer. The farmer replies that illness often hinders work, but his son Sam, during a severe shaking fit, is harnessed to a churn dasher and makes butter within twelve minutes. Harper's Magazine.
A reviewer notes Miss Hammersley heavily misused Handel in last night’s recital. Audience member confirms the program concentrated on the composer with vigorous interpretation. The piece drew mixed reactions from attendees.
A humorous exchange contrasts city heat with country coolness. Suburs asserts climate is cool where he lives and mentions a stove in his sleeping room with no fire. Dillmann counters with an urban heat remark.
A fragment shows a quip about a husband taking someone to a baseball game. The lines imply disappointment and a remark about not marrying recently. The text preserves a colloquial, era tone with terse dialogue.
A brief exchange on bridge as a costly pursuit. He notes earnings and losses depending on luck while she suggests alternating evenings to even out play.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a speaker claiming charm and honesty, countered by the other asking why they should believe, as the chorus of girls is described as raving about him and saying he is perfectly killing.
A reported incident features a remark about a brandy smash during a drinking party, with the phrase Yes it was a real brandy smash used to describe the disruption caused by the host and his friends.
A mysterious donor gave one million to a charity without publicity. Residents describe the man as odd and unassuming, noting there was no ceremony or fanfare surrounding the gift.
The article argues that the mind of the flesh opposes God and hinders true life. It explains only a new birth inaugurated by the Holy Spirit can overcome natural impulses, leading to a life of sacrifice and service through inner renewal and divine indwelling.
The passage extols the sufficiency of God's grace as a source of genuine gratitude. It asserts that no life is too hard, no task too great, and no sin too strong for one who leans on divine grace. It emphasizes offering spiritual sacrifices to God regardless of circumstances.
A terse был remark emphasizes that true Christian identity places higher moral responsibility on believers.
A reflective line declares that every person leads a personal march toward an ultimate endpoint. The phrase frames life as a long, purposeful journey guided by individual resolve.
Lewis' Single Binder made of good tobacco is the ideal smoke. The old well cured tobaccos are rich in quality that many who smoked 10c cigars now choose Lewis' Single Binder Straight 6c. The dealer pays more for Lewis' Single Binder than for other 5c cigars, but it remains the preferred choice.
A light telegramged exchange hints at a shift in a couple's life as a husband, recently unemployed for six weeks, lands a new job and changes the domestic mood. The snappy dialogue underscores a humorous twist and a brisk, period tone.
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