Wise men make proverbs that fools may misquote
A concise reflection on how wisdom is often misinterpreted by the less discerning, noting that even well known sayings can be distorted when repeated without care.
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
7
A concise reflection on how wisdom is often misinterpreted by the less discerning, noting that even well known sayings can be distorted when repeated without care.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble and may not know it. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is touted as a healing kidney liver and bladder medicine offering relief and urging readers to request a sample bottle by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York, with larger bottles available at drug stores.
A short discussion notes how joy can be dimmed by doubt and mistrust. It reflects on the tension between contentment and suspicion.
A casual Proviso exchange ends with a light note about missing someone and planning for a future gathering. The dialogue suggests camaraderie and anticipation of a shared enjoyment.
Lumps of undigested food cause pain and indigestion. The ad claims a tablet or two of Pape's Diapepsin provides instant relief from dyspepsia, flatulence, heartburn, and stomach distress at little cost, with no warning or side effects. A second line hints at a social adage about fault finding beginning at home and a reference to Gabriel in a life game metaphor.
The article praises a black satin and jet dinner gown for its calm assurance and striking simplicity. It notes a plain skirt, draped bodice, three quarter sleeves, satin waist girdle, and straight jet bands on sleeves, with fur bands at the skirt and cuffs. A black velvet hat with an ostrich plume completes the ensemble.
Mrs. Benham taunts Talk over expense as Benham accuses her of extravagance in a sharp exchange about spending. The dialogue highlights social tensions and household economy in a domestic dispute.
A Christmas season feature on party frocks for young girls. White and cream net over slips with light pink, maize, blue and green accents shown in organdie georgette and silks. The pictured frock uses white net with a square neck and chiffon rose clusters adoring the bodice and skirt frills.
A reader advertising a book on poultry reports a man who made a fortune from eggs. The promo promises a free guide and details the experienced producer’s methods and seasonal poultry insights.
A humorous quip notes that Bessie does not make George a good wife but she makes him an awfully good husband. The line reflects a playful inversion of traditional roles.
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for a cure or relief of catarrh, describing it as a local disease influenced by constitutional conditions and suggesting a remedy or medical guidance.
A fragmentary line presents a playful image of a woodchuck in a beat patch and a mention of the London Times. The text appears as a meta commentary on content and identity within press discourse.
An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a drug free remedy using selected herbs. It markets the product as a nature based cure and claims relief from constipation. The piece also notes Santa Claus as the busiest figure on the year’s busiest day.
A short dialogue recalls a little girl refusing singing and recitation at a holiday party. The piece then advertises Doctor Pierce's Pills to cleanse and regulate the liver bowels and stomach. It warns against punishing children by striking the head and hints at other unspecified locations.
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