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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1907
Page
3
A man recounts a painful decade long battle with widespread scaly eruptions and itching on his body. After trying arsenic iodine zinc and various salves, he found relief using Cuticura ointment following prior use of Cuticura soap and other remedies. Hair regrowth followed.
A West visitor notes that Skinner is in the town and making a name for himself. He adds that Skinner’s real name is already familiar to police, hinting at a known background.
An aged collage of dubious claims appears with Mrs Winslow soothing syrup Ohiurem teewulie and Garfield Tea purporting to cure indigestion bilious attacks and headaches. Also advertised are trappers supplies and a tepid jab at self improvement as a satire of moral pretensions.
Pazo Ointment guarantees to cure any case of piles in 14 days or money back. Ad taunts self made men and cites Dr. Jd H Rindlaub Fargo specialist. Reverage comment about birth causing remorse appears in the text.
An old advertisement touts Virgin Oil of Pine with glycerin and whisky as a quick cure for colds and lung diseases. It warns buyers to avoid imitations and notes the product is sold in half ounce vials by Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati. A joke about Congressman Bob Cousins claiming a Knight of the Garter title is recounted alongside cloak room tales.
An elderly man seeks life insurance and is refused due to age. He argues ninety-three is safer than fifty, claiming his own figures show fewer die at ninety-three, revealing a paradox in underwriting standards.
A Mississippi post office tale recounts an old negro asking if another stamp would lighten a letter that exceeded the single stamp weight. The post master says another stamp is needed and the man queries if extra weight will help, illustrating a local humor vignette.
George Bierce of Sharon Connecticut hires a newcomer named Ogliguski as farm helper. He gives a three legged stool and pail to the man to test a cow named Old Spot. The man places the stool upside down under the cow and sets the pail between the legs, then waits for results.
A dialogue exposes tensions over political power in a ward with phrases debating the meaning of ruler versus machine boss. The exchange contrasts authority and straightness as they discuss who truly governs the local ward.
In a show of postgame excitement fans always want their pictures taken with the pennant. The scene captures the celebratory mood and continued enthusiasm surrounding the event.
A Paris letter notes cloth costumes shift from demi-saison wools to bright rep fabrics with strong colors. Reps blue and other vivid shades gain favor, with a walking outfit at Auteuil featuring a voluminous hem skirt, Greek key stitching, orange grosgrain gilet, velvet details, and blue velvet sailor hat. The piece ends with a quip about self-styled fashion elites.
J Major of Hope announces a preliminary meeting to organize an independent elevator association to lease the Great Northern elevator at Superior. The gathering is likely during the drainage convention in Fargo, December 11 and 12. Major cites new banker support and a statewide public interest fueling the effort.
J H Williams a longtime Washington guide at the White House now wears a badge reading City Delineator No 1. He says delineator better fits his business than guide and that many guides wear the common title. White House guides are not required to bear badges or follow strict rules.
Francis Marion Cockrell former U S senator from Missouri and current Interstate Commerce Commission member remains in fragile condition in Washington. He missed voting at the recent election for the first time in about 20 years and continues to push himself to work at home despite doctors warning him to ease his labors.
Senator Cullom exits the capitol and notes his horses are too thin. He compares them to Secretary Taft's robust mounts, prompting the coachman to quip that they do not need horseflesh to haul him like Taft.
Speaker Cannon aged nearly 71 sprinted a half block to reach a street car. He boarded as Senator Garter of Montana greeted him with praise. "That's pretty good for an old man" Carter said, while Cannon boasted he is good for a van any day despite Mr. Gompers.
Portland resident Frank Little describes five years of rheumatic pain and paralysis relief after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. He cites neuralgia relief, improved sleep, and no relapse, with pills available from druggists or by mail for 60 cents per box or 2.50 for six from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
Briggs cites a humorous claim that man is composed of soap. In response a sharp remark suggests Briggs should apply his riddle to gain a cleaner mind. The exchange showcases a tongue in cheek dialogue in a lighthearted column.
The passage contrasts a polite refusal with a child’s wry remark about a mother figure and a man who should have met someone earlier. It promotes Brandreth’s Pills as a reliable old family remedy for morning headaches and sluggish bowels, touting its long use and availability in drug stores.
Mr Biggs tells of two men fighting by a bank today and his intervention to separate them. The heir jokes about his father’s courage while munching tart at the table, as the family reacts with amused respect to the moment.
A remark notes that saying a man lacks tact is simply a polite way to describe his impoliteness. The sentence contrasts phrasing and behavior without citing a specific event or person.
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