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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
7
Mrs M L Harris of Alton Kansas reports her baby developed eczema on the face at one month old with a raw nickel sized patch. After three months of prior doctor treatment no improvement, a regimen of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent yielded a smooth face and lasting relief. A second note comments on married life.
Pettit's Eye Salve began sales in 1807 and marked a century of growing use as a remedy for weak eyes. Howard Brothers of Buffalo New York promoted the product claiming it cures millions and gained broad druggist backing.
A quip on Garfield Tea surfaces amid reflections that skin tones, tongue coatings, and headaches mark illness. The passage treats ancient history as a collection of epitaphs rather than living history.
A simple home chemistry demonstration shows how burning white lead on charcoal with a blowpipe reveals purity. The test indicates if paint is pure, warns against adulteration, and National Lead Company offers free blowpipe equipment and a booklet to verify paint purity.
In a playful exchange Ascum accuses Yerner of proposing to a Boston girl. Yerner confirms the proposal and recounts the girl’s reaction by feeling his pulse to sense sincerity. The scene blends romance with light humor in a street conversation.
The notice urges checking every bottle of Castoria for safety and the correct signature, noting it has been in use for over a long period. The text also contains a humorous, unrelated dialogue about a question of love and a woman ordering something home.
Mrs K M Fisher of Dillsburg Pennsylvania recalls being bitten on the hand twice by a copperhead on August 29 1906. With no medical aid nearby she used Sloan s Liniment which relieved the pain and she credits it with saving her life as a mother of four.
Dialogue shows a tense domestic moment as the wife dismisses her husband and demands an elevated attitude, signaling conflict over appearance and propriety in their relationship. The exchange hints at public scrutiny or reputation concerns shaping their exchange.
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It asserts nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars are advertised as free.
A reflective note questions the value of a daily reward for Gabriel’s horn blast, pondering what he earns each day for the mythical signal.
Miller and Holmes of St. Paul advertise daily cash for cream and urge readers to write for prices and tags. The note hints that high living costs push down to low levels, reflecting a market mindset.
Farmers of Shelby County Missouri funded and built an eight mile railroad from Shelbyville to Shelbina. The project, pledged by locals and completed with donated labor worth about $20,000, spurred a feeder line toward St. Louis and boosted regional shipping and agriculture. The venture totaled roughly $130,000 for construction rolling stock depots and a roundhouse.
Railroads face automatic liability for fire damage from engine sparks under a new parliamentary rule. Claims up to £100 are payable with proof of damage, while larger amounts may still follow common law negligence. Rail firms may enter land to extinguish fires and clear undergrowth but must avoid disturbing trees without owner consent.
On June 30, 1906 the total single track railroad mileage reached 224 363 17 miles an increase of 6 262 13 miles from the previous year’s total.
Mrs. Marie Sipfle of Selena Montana reports chronic back pain and kidney issues eased after using Dolun's Kidney Pills. She claims four boxes produced a complete lasting cure and notes they are sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box.
Echo shares with a few that he claims she is his last chance while he proclaims she is his first love. The lines hint at a tangled romance with public boasts and private doubts.
Charles McCormick of Kenville Manitoba notes 100 acres in 1907 produced 80 acres at 22 bushels per acre sold for 90 cents and 20 acres oats at 60 bushels sold for 33 cents net profit over 1600 after threshing and hiring costs. Thomas Sawatzky of Herbert Saskatchewan cites 70 acres wheat 1,750 bushels at 90 cents, 15 acres oats 500 bushels, 5 acres barley 80 bushels. asserts strong regional grain gains and urges truth in ads.
A quirky ad touts a man devoting time to chess problems and hints at fashion use. It promotes a Cray Manufacturing Co. set of six with an 85 cent price and lists 184 West 67th Street New York address. The text notes men move from one trouble to the next and keep busy seeking more time.
An old styled ad from Crescent Creamery Co in St Pan shows a sales pitch for shipping dreams and writing for tags and prices, with a playful line about sin and staying clean.
Promote Allen's Foot-Ease powder for painful smarting feet and ingrown nails. Claims comfort, easier shoe wear, and sweat relief. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents with a free trial package offer from A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy New York.
In a tense kitchen exchange a mother and son Willy argue over missing cherries and swallowed cherry stones found in the nursery. Johnny denies involvement blaming his brother while the mother sieves through the hints of mischief.
Notices inviting inventors to obtain patents at no cost by sending details to Edwin L. Yewell patent solicitor in the Pwog McG Building Washington DC. The letter asks for stamped enclosures for particulars.
The dialogue features a Pohick pessimist asking why some men do not fight for their rights and a Squedunk sage replying that some men prefer a grievance over action. The exchange presents a folkish clash of viewpoints on empowerment.
An offer to send a free sample instruction book for wallpaper in Minneapolis. The notice credits A. HL. Ranney at 616 Tien avenue as the contact for readers to request the sample and booklet at no cost.
A young lawyer recalls a family decision described as practically unanimous, with the father voting against while others, including the son, vote aye. The exchange frames a legal family moment with a hint of humor about disagreement within a close group.
The ad promotes a 1 gallon dip wash or spray that yields 100 gallons. Prices listed: 1 gallon $2.25. gallon $3.00. It invites readers to request a wage booklet and mentions fur and pelt products from N W Ide & Fur Co. Minneapolis, Minn.
Mrs Bronson accuses her husband of kissing the cook who replies with a plan to stay. Mrs Woodson recounts the husband’s denial and the cook’s claim she will not leave, hinting at ongoing domestic tensions.
A Teething syrup ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children, claiming gum softening, reduced irritation, pain relief, and wind colic cure. It features a 23 cent bottle and a spot cash for dreams offer from Milton Dairy Co. in St Paul.
Last week saw a list of patents issued to Northwestern inventors reported by Lothrop and Johnses. Names include Folkerts of Lakefield Minnesota with a scraper and G H Giman of St Paul with a grain door for cars.
A concise pithy observation on expectations within marriage noting that women’s ideal standards for husbands would make heaven seem nearer if applied universally.
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