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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
1
A Sy home user recounts chronic kidney troubles and near paralysis, saying three months on Dean's Kidney Pills restored health and work ability. The testimonial cites Oxide as part of the remedy, sold by Frater-Milburn Co. in Austaly, N.Y., and notes a 50 cent per box price. The piece also reflects on struggle and repose as stages of life.
A comic scene features a romantic girl and her practical friend discussing a fiancee’s ring while a doorbell rings. Across the page a French naturalist Gaston Bonnier notes bees under observation, observing bees pump water from their crops and suck syrup from fountain sugar.
A compact quotation from Montaigne contrasts calm virtue with the urge for revenge. It argues that a person who remains sweet and temperate when wronged can restrain anger and choose reason over retaliation, achieving far greater self-mastery.
Dora confirms engagement to Mr Fickel after a ring’s inscription error. Miss Wise notes Dora’s ring was returned for repair, while the jeweler’s plaque incorrectly read George to Genevieve instead of George to Dora. The Philadelphia Press reports the odd misprint.
A well woman visits an old physician who pretends to diagnose fever by listening to the ostrich feather on her hat. He confirms no fever after a moment’s gaze and a mock pulse reading, then laughs as he hawed her out. The tale plays on theatrical science and irony.
A reader shares relief from long standing coffee related ailments after switching to Postum Food Coffee Twice daily. She cites improved heart and stomach symptoms, headaches, and better digestion, noting others also report benefits including asthma relief and overall well being. The letter references a State President of the WCGTA and mentions interest in The Road to Wellville.
Burton Barnes helps Edward Anstruther and Marina duel fate as vendetta factions clash. After a wave of peril, betrayals, and a dramatic rescue, Barnes and Marina marry, rescue Enid, and flee Corsica for Nice, while bandits and detectives foil murder plots.
Region Saskatchewan report from Mr A Kaltenbrunner details 160 acres of oats yielding 90 bushels per acre on fall plowings and 30 bushels on stubble, plus 70 acres of wheat with 25 bushels per acre, selling three carloads at 52 cents a bushel. He cites high quality seed and strong Western Canada crops despite a late spring and adverse weather. Information on free homestead lands in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta available through Canadian Government Agents.
Joel Chandler Harris in Uncle Remus Magazine shares a playful regional excerpt about love and candy signals. The speaker humorously blesses lovers, notes the charm of sweet tokens, and comments on the bustling world that romance stirs, with a folksy Georgia flavor throughout.
An 1907 testimonial from Mrs. V. Albert of Upper Frenchville Maine describes a 15 year battle with rheumatic sores on her husband’s legs. After three physicians and various remedies failed, they used Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura Resolvent. Within three weeks the sores crusted and pain eased. after three months he recovered.
A fragmented dialogue hints at a recount involving a father and a freshman. It mentions misconduct in the past and shifts to an ad style claim about grocers stocking a product named OUR PIM. An imitation chocolate custard pie note references a vendor in Rochester New York with discordant lines about love.
An old Brooklyn advertisement promotes Garfield Digestive Tablets from the Garfeld Tea Co at 25 cents per bottle, noting a seller’s claim that some people seek excuses to make an expense.
Old cow Si-Pep died violently in pieces according to local slang. Mi-lerushiem refuses to sell the cow for less than $40. The report uses rough dialect to convey the gruesome end and mention of Lew blow up shinins with.
An old promotional piece extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female ailments. It cites Mrs Bertha Muff of Louisiana Missouri recounting twelve years of illness and eleven doctors, claiming the tonic restored her health and strength, urging other women to seek similar relief.
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