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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
7
A humorous note on guinea hens comparing their plumage and melody to ads and branding. The piece describes their uniform feathers, the odd analogy to saw teeth, and recalls a tender gravy from tasting one years ago. It mentions the eggs as small and spotted, with limited commercial value.
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy to quiet coughs soothe throat and lung irritation aid restful sleep and enable easy morning expectoration. It claims fifty two years in America under medical supervision and promotes general health with use in lung trouble asthma croup chills and more.
Rev. 8 Wann, an English clergyman, set an athletic record by completing successive half miles in cycling, skiing, running, paddling, sculling and swimming in 26 minutes 38 2 5 seconds, beating Dane Lien ant Miller by three minutes minus one second. The speaker, fifty five, asserts he can preach as well and as quickly as Wann performs the feats.
The defendant rejects any special exemption claiming he would rather die in battle than live the rest of his life as a liar. The exchange sets the tone for a dramatic courtroom moment as attorneys press for proof of motive and truthfulness.
The Baltimore American notes a witty remark about bridal apartments and a pun on a suite, while commenting on widows described as garrulous.
A historical advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder cure. It claims sworn statements prove its efficacy and offers sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY with ten cent payment.
Joseph S. Ames notes that meteorologists now play a central role in warfare. They provide air temperature, humidity, wind levels, and upper atmosphere data essential for artillery accuracy, road freezing, and aviation operations. He recalls requests to curb American weather reports reaching Germany and explains why that was impractical.
Jonah speaks of nerves aboard the whale. The whale reassures him and jokes about being innocent of offense. A later reference hints at dangers from a ruthless submarine in a distant era.
Ad copy touts Dr. Pierce's Pellets as beneficial for liver bowels and stomach. It claims one Pellet as laxative and three as cathartic, and notes a mantle over a range of seemingly questionable transactions.
Plaids and crossbars debut in silk wool and cotton for spring with child dresses and coats paired with plain fabric. A schoolgirl model uses plaid and plain wool or cotton, featuring a plaid bodice and box-pleated skirt. Winter hats in satin crepe and velvet moves to January and February display for northern wear with safety cautions on millinery catalogues.
Mr Effie Hill of Branchester Ohio writes that severe nerves and sleepless nights improved after taking four bottles of Peruna. He says he gained strength and flesh and declares he is well. Tablets are offered for those who object to liquid medicines.
A Detroit Free Press anecdote describes a patient at a dentist’s office who jokes about going to lunch with the doctor after a cavity extraction. The dentist then delivers a sharp bite to the roof of the mouth, causing pain and laughter as the patient quips about being unable to eat.
An old ad copy promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming it treats catarrh by acting on mucous surfaces inside the body. It asserts internal use can cleanse and reduce susceptibility to colds and mentions the product is from J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A widow asks why men “pine” for women and a bachelor quips it is because pine is the softest wood. The exchange showcases a light, witty tonal moment between two characters.
A hopeful note proclaims a new army contract ending fears of financial distress. The speaker cites relief as renewed employment stabilizes life at home. The tone blends relief with a wartime optimism about future security.
An advertisement urges readers to try Dr. Pierce s Anuric tablets to correct warnings like dizzy spells backache and urinary irregularities and to prevent kidney disease. It claims Anuric eliminates uric acid and invites readers to visit a drug store or mail for a trial package from Dr W M Pierce Buffalo NY.
Simon Lake suggests using submarines for polar supply runs and ocean dredging. Experiments show vacuuming oysters from the seabed could yield 5900 bushels per hour, enough to fill a cylinder one and three quarters miles long. The concept may aid pearl-oyster fisheries such as those near Ceylon.
Mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria, the well known remedy for infants and children, to ensure it bears the signature rte Tideaoeb. The warning notes Castoria has been in use for over Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
Ice formed in the winters of the sixties and seventies is being uncovered by coal companies at Haleton Pennsylvania. The material is found along the calm banks and breakers of the region to meet wartime demand for anthracite.
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