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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
2
Elkhart Indiana woman Sadie Williams reports 14 years of organic inflammation female weakness and pain improved after four months using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She cites relief from bearing down pains and fatigue and praises the remedies.
A back country man who had never seen an elephant for two hours handed out peanuts to a row of elephants. Jumbo the largest elephant then lifted the man’s hat from his head. The man exclaimed the zoo insult in anger asking which end was the head.
An old advertisement asserts Castoria as a safe remedy used for over 30 years and urges mothers to ensure bottles bear the signature. The item features a Punch cartoon caption about a child named Maudie and a nurse.
A dental ad style line mocks gender credos with a cheeky exchange about delusions and a brand slogan. The fragment mentions affordable cigars and a tobacco product named Lewis and Binder as a humorous aside.
R M Fleenor of Otterbein Indiana writes that after 25 years of kidney trouble and bladder inflammation he quit work but improved after taking two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. He praises the remedy and urges others to write for information and free household hints and music.
Pots fade to a dingy brick red but can be brightened by mixing red ochre in water until thick like paint. The solution is then applied to the pots to restore color and vibrancy.
A dialogue notes the doctor questioning Mrs J about intervals of illness while she recounts being ordered to rest. The scene includes Mrs J and a reference to Lippin s and a father questioning the desire to become a prize fighter.
A man recalls a sentimental diamond pin lost by his wife in downtown shopping. The pin, valued for its family associations, bears an M B W monogram and a gold chain, matching a Lost and Found column advertisement he wonders about.
A man reflects on the past year and says his salary rose none and honors were few. He jokes that despite the lack of tangible gains he is satisfied because the year has given him twins, and he knows when enough is enough.
Farmer Corntessel argues a single term for a Washington representative may be desirable to push tariff reform currency fixes and progress on initiative referendum and woman suffrage, noting limited time for re election pressures.
A witty remark questions Maude's performance as Juliet as the crowd applauded loudly at her onstage death during an amateur theater production.
A humorous exchange features one man offering a cigar and the recipient recalling a prior gift. The dialogue frames the act of giving as a virtue with a biblical nod, turning a simple offering into a moral joke.
Wiseman notes Paris plans to spend 50 million dollars on beauty products to enhance appearance. Ironicus quips that such a large sum covers paint cosmetics and similar items, but old beau ties remain.
A mistyped sign reads I guess she realizes that she is say that. It notes she has quit buying mistletoe, suggesting a subtle shift in holiday spending or traditions.
A mother and daughter discuss a lawyer’s blunt advice that the wife must provide specific evidence to prove her husband's fault for a divorce. The lawyer questions the strength of the case and warns against pursuing divorce, urging restraint and reason.
A miscommunication centers on a spouse and footwear or undergarment called pasty items. The speaker jokes about not wearing pasties and notes the husband has a pair, implying prior disputes or misunderstandings without explicit conflict details.
Dialog from a late scene features Mibbs remarking on living in a respectable neighborhood and questioning debt while others discuss autos, mortgages, and signatures. The banter reveals social pretensions and financial tensions among characters including Oamley Gumwell and Rogers.
Percy Haughton recalls a 1910s Thanksgiving game in Philadelphia played in heavy rain and slush. The Cornell man questioned playing on the soaked field after winning the toss, and the exchange ended with the remark that they would kick with the tide.
A sequence of quotes showcases political rhetoric and practical concerns. A candidate pledges ease of service while claiming durable gas engine performance across weather. A speaker asserts familiarity with a notable figure from childhood and offers support for a job pursuit. The dialogue ends with a bold plea for or against votes based on record.
A young wife sobs to her mother that her husband John does not trust her. She recalls cooking his first dinner and that he invited a friend to dine, a doctor. The mother consoles her as the emotional scene unfolds.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a beautiful girl remarking that the senator has changed many positions from four years ago and now affects the country, while a float of religious allusions appears in the debate, reflecting public reaction to shifts in stance.
A caller asks a businessman to donate to a good cause. He learns a tenant in the building killed a book agent that morning and that they are taking up a subscription to reward the killer. The businessman pledges $10,000.
A brewery wagon driver stops at a restaurant to water horses. A woman orders hot water and cools the horse water to 57 degrees, claiming cruelty otherwise. She warns the SPCA will monitor water quality while the driver questions the plan and a druggist is praised as a church pillar.
In a fragment from the Tawewien family saga a leap year bride to be offers a bold public gesture to gain attention. The narrator questions whether a daughter is truly self possessed after her father gives her away and hints at the weight of tradition.
A humorous Houston Post snippet portrays a man anxious after asking for his bride’s father’s consent. He clarifies the father gave his consent, then wonders at his own puzzled expression, remarking the father’s eagerness explains the misread look.
The brief item notes a joke about women wearing a steamer cap. A character asks why few look well in the cap and quips that it is a handy cap. The exchange reflects light humor and social fashion commentary.
The saying suggests whether the remaining quantity after consumption reveals the true value or sufficiency of the initial portion. It emphasizes the final balance as a test of adequacy or efficiency.
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