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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
5
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a safe daily tonic to prevent constipation and bilious attacks. It argues Cascarets cleanse the liver and colon without griping, unlike harsh purgatives, and notes twenty five million boxes sold annually. They claim Cascarets work while you sleep and are inexpensive.
A humorous exchange shows a father confident his child will inherit his looks while a mother jokes about writing a will to disinherit him. The lighthearted dialogue captures family dynamics and imagined bequests.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming it treats kidney liver and bladder ailments and uric acid related rheumatism. It asserts testimonials from thousands and offers a sample bottle by mail with ten cents and a note to mention the paper. Large and medium bottles available at drug stores.
In a sharp exchange, Maude is accused of flirting with soldiers, prompting a quip about her being “in form.” The remark hinges on a pun linking flirtation with uniforms and parade-ground discipline.
Bayer promotes "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" in a Bayer package with directions for Headache Cold Pain Neuralgia Lumbago and Rheumatism. The name Bayer marks genuine Aspirin used by physicians for nineteen years. Handy tin of 12 tablets costs a few cents. Trade name Bayer Manufacture of Moro acetic acid ester of Salicylic acid.
A witty exchange highlights public weariness with debates on the League of Nations. One speaker quips that all else is taxed except dialogue, while another retorts that even talk taxes patience, reflecting broader civic fatigue.
Ad copy touts Cuticura soap Ointment and talcum for cleansing soothing healing and fragrance. Claims the trio keeps skin clear and is essential for every toilet table with price at 25 cents each.
France proposes nearly 3 billion dollars for port improvements interior navigation and railroads to boost trade and transport. The plan targets major harbor upgrades river and canal navigation plus extensive railway modernization to accelerate economic development.
Opinion asserts that women's deafness stems from not practicing listening skills. The remark attributes a biological fault to social behavior, reflecting a gendered stereotype without presenting empirical evidence.
A Nordic legend explains mistletoe as the love and friendship symbol in Christmas decor. Baldur the sun god dies by Loki’s plot using mistletoe, then returns, and the plant becomes Frigga’s sacred sign of peace.
An old report notes Vermont’s yearly Christmas tree export exceeds 1.5 million trees with about 810,000 destined for US markets from Vermont farms. Trees travel coastwise to major cities like New York Philadelphia Baltimore and western hubs such as St Louis while Chicago draws from Michigan and Wisconsin. Prices range from 3 to 14 cents to farmers and 50 cents to $10 to consumers with bundles from 2 to 12 trees and 50 to 600 bundles per car.
State Supreme Court rules William Cutts cannot claim pay after a court appointment. Montana counties struggle to file annual school censuses, risking loss of funds for Silver Bow Fergus Cascade Lewis and Clark and others. Coyotes prowl east of Deer Lodge as forest rangers trap in Burt Hollow district.
A testimonial letter extols Pe-ru-Na as a cure for catarrh of head stomach and bowels after failing with doctors. It claims weight gain from 100 to 150 pounds and praises the product as a Godsend and universal preventive for grip Spanish flu and general weakness with suggestions to buy in tablet or liquid form.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine promising system cleansing and blood action to prevent nasal catarrh with a $100 cure claim. The text also includes a quirky quote about city workers midden street repairs and a named speaker Mr. Growcher.
A proverb style note warns that many people suffer when they engage with danger or difficulty without full commitment or caution. It emphasizes the cost of hesitation and divided effort in risky situations.
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