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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children claiming teething relief and wind colic cure priced at 25 cents per bottle. The wording suggests medical claims typical of period ads.
Mrs De Fluff cries out Oh George as Kido is run over by a taxi. Her husband responds sarcastically that they should call a taxidermist, reflecting dark humor in a small newspaper gag.
A reflective editorial urges against useless remorse and self blame for past troubles. It counsels living with the present neglect and apathy that hinder seizing remaining good things, arguing comfort comes from action not vanity.
Thomas W. Lawson says success in finance hinges on prompt action. He condemns the hesitant type as doomed in finance and recalls a friend Grimes who stalled over a dirty waistcoat. The anecdote illustrates indecision and its consequences.
An advertisement argues coffee harms memory by disturbing nerves and circulation and promotes Postum as a coffee substitute. A testimonial from a nearly seventy year old woman describes stomach and heart relief after switching to Postum, with notes on Regular and Instant forms and preparation tips.
A garden feature column advises wary use of plant novelties, sharing bed ideas using Crimson Feather Celosia and scarlet salvia with calioopsis and petunias. It recommends harmonious color schemes, proper propagation timing, and Narcissi care for robust, long lasting beds.
A farmer notes Muscovy ducks as the most profitable variety for meat and ornamental value. They mature slower than Pekin, but require about half the feed, are hardy and foragers, and cross well with other ducks. They lay April to November, molt once yearly, and hatch in five weeks.
The article explains that color vision varies with angle from the center of gaze, creating yellow blue and red green zones. It notes that railroad engineers use color tests and presents a theory that color blindness reflects evolutionary stages from shadow vision to red green perception.
The Cuticura Soap and Ointment are praised for purity and gentle emollients that ease minor irritations redness roughness chafing and soothing of infant skin and hair. They are shown as valuable for eczemas rashes and itching and are advertised as economical and long lasting with samples offered via Cuticura Dept L Boston.
A northern visitor watches a bear hunt in Mississippi. The hunt leader asks a slave named Sam to enter the cane thicket. Sam fearlessly goes in and helps drive the bear out, saying he knew the boss and was accustomed to such bears.
A remark highlights Mrs Dobbie as a very modest painter, with a jocular line about how most women are equally unassuming in their art.
An eastern observer says the Canadian West calls irresistibly to tens of thousands yearly and will endure as a lasting home. Immigration from the U S Britain Ireland and Europe reaches 400 000 annually with many settling prairie provinces BC and plains. The piece extols home making through trees gardens schools and industry amid vast growth and opportunity.
In the era of the Knights of St John Malta defended forts with cannons bored in living rock. Each weapon housed its own powder barrel and 50 were pointed in directions to meet all likely approaches. The idea of transporting rocks to summits failed, and Malta's rock cannon remains a historic unique weapon.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to examine bottles of Castoria for the signature of the maker and notes the remedy has been in use for over three decades. It targets parents of infants and children and highlights safety assurances.
A text excerpt presents a suffrage advocate described as ardent. Her father offered a French poodle as an alternative to the ballot, but she refused, underscoring her commitment to the suffrage cause.
A humorous exchange notes a good cook is engaged and will marry next week, causing a playful sigh. The dialogue implies domestic happiness and a light social commentary on wedding plans.
An 25c advertisement offers Allen S. Olmated LeRoy New York foot powder for relief of corns bunions ingrowing nails and sweaty feet. It promises no substitutes and notes samples available via FRE address.
Citizens discuss internal pressure on officials as a need for reform grows. The exchange hints at dissatisfaction with management and calls for decisive action to restore integrity. Local observers urge accountability and renewed oversight in public operations.
Two letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for female troubles. Mia Harlewine of Utica Ohio reports relief from weakness dizziness and yellowed skin after treatment and says she can work and walk with energy. Mrs Hettie Greenstreet of Nebo Illinois says ten years of ailments ended, noting renewed strength and vitality tied to the remedy.
Specialist Dr J H Rindlaub of Fargo announces a medical practice focused on eye ear nose and throat care with a noted parable about accepting a fool’s errand claim.
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