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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
5
Urbana Illinois resident Mrs Frank Henson reports enduring a winter grippe after a change of life and disability but recovers strength and self sufficiency using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial urges other women to try the root and herb remedy for nervousness backache headaches and the blues.
A British guardsman meets a very small Tommy emerging from a tank and jokes about size. The tank crewman responds that he enlisted for quality while the guardsman was enlisted for quantity, highlighting a humor about distinct wartime roles.
An old notice outlines a home mixed dye using Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to darken gray or faded hair. It claims to color without staining the scalp, and to leave hair soft and glossy. It notes that druggists can prepare it or individuals can mix at home with little cost.
J W Jones of Huntington West Virginia, a prominent businessman, wore a ring again today. He had lost the amethyst ring weeks ago and found it in a chicken’s stomach after opening the bird for preparing it for the table.
An American made remedy promotes Boschee's Syrup as a long standing cure for coughs bronchitis and throat troubles. It claims a good night sleep and easy morning expectoration and notes over fifty years of retail sales across the United States.
An Australian correspondent lists 19 names for horses including Nugget Pudden Molly Cohen Tony Angelina Jimmy Oopuzooties Tur nell Windsucker Misery Biddy Phyl Us Teeereau Flour and Bakin Powder Woodenhead Sylvia Canary legs Bul Jethead and Blackie. Five mates are unnamed.
A short aphorism alleges love alters behavior, suggesting romance drives restraint and prioritizes affection over logic. The text reads as a moral reflection on emotional shifts and practical decisions in relationships.
The supreme council of the peace congress invites all Russian factions to Marmora’s Princes Islands to confer with allied powers. They must first cease military action and accept four conditions including peace at all points and removal of trade barriers. EU leaders push a Polish study mission and press for elections amid Bolshevik resistance. Major German election results favor the Majority Socialists, with 65 percent of seats anticipated. The Archangel front and Dalmatia disputes complicate Paris talks as Wilson’s plan awaits its turn.
The Temps ofaris reports the peace congress may form two commissions on the league of nations and on German reparations, with American delegates proposing posts on territorial questions overseas territories and on responsibilities. Paris sources say they remain unsure about Kaiser and chiefs' war responsibility and face opposition.
Lord Robert Cecil submitted Britain's draft to the peace delegates asserting an international tribunal with binding powers is impractical now. The plan follows General Smuts and envisions a league reliant on public opinion with power to delay disputes before armed action. The French plan for a league.
In Dublin the Sinn Fein assembly met with 23 members present and bows to self determination. They named Charles Burgess speaker and chose Count Plunkett Arthur Griffiths and Edward De Valera to present Ireland’s case to the Paris peace conference. several leaders remain in English prisons.
One result of the Irish matter was the killing of two policemen guarding explosives in Tipperary and the theft of the explosives. Tipperary was placed under the crimes act, likened to occupied Germany. The murder may signal a new period of terrorism and assassinations.
News from Europe reports Portugal’s northern provinces rising with royalist support offering the throne to Manuel. Manuel, on a vessel near Oporto, is rumored to return if the people demand it. Alternate succession to Dom Miguel of Braganza is mentioned. In Asia, Viscount Uchida pledges Japan’s commitment to a free, peaceful national life and denies aggressive aims or loans in China.
Dates for the 1919 Montana state fair were set for September to 13 by Helena directors. Plans for a bigger 1920 exposition and legislative needs for fairgrounds were discussed. Also noted are Nitro veterans claims handled in Helena, a Hardin bond vote for a high school, legislative efforts on hunting laws, and a new Livingston garment factory employing 100 workers.
The message promises instant relief for indigestion with symptoms described as gas burps, arid acids and undigested food discomfort. It mentions pain in the stomach, heartburn and headaches as relief targets.
An advertisement claims taking a tablet of Pape's Diapepsin ends indigestion and stomach distress immediately. The pills are described as pleasant and harmless and are sold at drug stores.
A man recounted to friends that Jhbe's lecture the night before was seething and satisfying to listeners. Skeptics demanded explanation and received a paradoxical verdict: soothing for sleepers, rousing for those who left, and satisfying as all vowed to avoid the talk again.
A brief London Tit-Bits joke recalls Peggy as Pegasa the femi nine of Pegasous who is an eternal horse and an ever lasting nag. The exchange features Dobson and Henpeck debating Peggy’s name and the mythic Pegasus as a nag.
Doctors report influenza outbreaks with symptoms of back pain and urinary trouble signaling possible kidney weakness. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is promoted as an herbal remedy with samples offered for ten cents and availability at druggists nationwide.
In Life magazine dialogue Bridget pledges devotion to tasks and time discipline. The speaker proclaims a maid who will avoid wasting time and dedicate fully to prayer and scrubbing chores.
A vintage notice urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the correct signature and dating, warning that the famous infant remedy has been trusted for years and children cry for it.
A witty cartoon caption laments political finances as a citizen jokes about debts after entering office. The piece mocks the idea that statesmen often retire poorer than they started, with the speaker admitting he is in debt.
An old advertisement offers a $100 reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It touts internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces, claims to strengthen health, and invites testimonials.
A crime report notes the suspect’s escape was aided by perceived slickness. Police misjudged the escapee’s ability, assuming he appeared nonchalant and harmless. No further details are provided.
Instructional advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness roughness or itching. Recommends washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water then drying and dusting with Cuticura Talcum for a pleasant fragrance. Price likely 25 cents each.
A magician states the aim is to amuse the crowd rather than mislead. The craft should entertain without harming or tricking observers.
A pithy reflection notes how political life exposes a person’s character as power brings out hidden traits. The line suggests skepticism about public figures and emphasizes prudence in judging politicians.
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