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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
3
The text outlines prices for three sizes of a medicinal remedy. The 25 cent size is for an ordinary cold, the 50 cent size targets coughs from bronchitis croup grip and hoarseness, and the dollar size is for chronic coughs including consumption chronic bronchitis and asthma.
A brief note recalls Bilkins marrying suddenly after receiving a two person pass to New York, implying he did not want to waste the chance. The Cleveland Plain Dealer is cited as the source of the anecdote.
A fragmented ad fragment references Piso's Cure for Consumption from 1865 and cites J. R. Madison of Chicago. It notes an inconsistency with fourth class postmasters handling first class mail and mentions Mrs. M. H. Baldwin of Box 1212 Chicago seeking a home remedy and avoiding morphine or opiates.
Patents issued last week list Northwestern inventors led by Martin L Burkhardt of Minneapolis for a buckle John T Fanning also Minneapolis for a steam boiler John Fessenden of St Francis for a collar Fritz Koch of St Paul for a brick kiln William Milbrath of Lakefield for a wire reel Carl G Skoog of St Paul for a convertible cane and stool Henry Hammer of Mountain Lake for a buckle design William F T Bushnell of Aberdeen prepared breakfast food as a trademark Alfred LL Cole of Minneapolis remedies for named diseases as a trademark Merwin Lothrop Johnson patent attorneys 011 912 Pioneer Press Bldg St Paul
The manager urges a bold front to show brisk business. A new clerk suggests stamping stamps upside down to appear busier, a plan noted by Chicago News as a faked display of activity.
An advertisement from Standard Lamp Co promotes agents for its gas lamp. It claims better light than electricity or Welsbach city gas and cheaper than kerosene. The brief notice positions lamps as a big money maker and lists Dept. A, Chicago.
A short dialogue contrasts admiration for Beethoven with ragtime noting its absence in his era. A young man with long curling hair asks about Beethoven’s music and a young woman responds that Beethoven was all right for his day, since ragtime had not yet been invented.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications reach the disease seat. Internal remedies cure by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is a trusted prescription by top physicians. Sold by druggists for 5c, testimonials available. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
A playful exchange between Dora and Alfred from the Chicago Tribune. The hap py maiden asks how he chose her for marriage and Alfred replies with a blithe confession that it was a man who urged him to pursue her.
A Chicago housekeeper, Clara Makemer, writes that Peruna is the best tonic for general debility liver complaints and dyspepsia. She says it aids female irregularities and weak nerves, claiming it can avert pelvic catarrh ailments and offers health and beauty notes to women. The ad notes free “Health and Beauty” literature from The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus, Ohio.
The paper notes an advertisement for sewing machines at 814 25 from John M Smyth Co promising reliability and a large catalogue of goods. It urges readers to review their low price offer and assures customers they will deliver as advertised. A Chicago street beggar who died recently left a fortune of 40000 dollars. Allen's Foot-Ease is advertised as the cure for swollen feet with a 25 cent price and free samples. A London laundry ironer earns from 2 to 2 1/2 dollars daily.
A Philadelphia Times piece argues women’s neglect of appearance harms marriage. It asserts modest upkeep—curl papers, hair, footwear, and attire—keeps husband affection and saves money by preserving esteem. It contrasts ideal quietness with the heart’s longing and warns against slipping into slovenliness that erodes marital happiness.
An olive green camel's hair plaid features a two piece tunic trim with heavy wool fringe and black velvet frogs. The jacket uses dark gray cloth with a black velvet collar and finished bands.
The article discusses corset fitting with whalebone, garter details, and the shift away from chemises. It notes dainty corset covers of silk and lace, the impracticality of elaborate petticoats, and satin undergarments shaped to the body. It adds color guidance for room lighting to affect mood and health through home decor choices.
A housekeeper shares a home remedy for keeping hands soft and white. She explains paring fruit stains hands, and that tomato juice removes the stain. She keeps canned tomatoes for winter use and wears rubber gloves while washing dishes and kid gloves when sweeping.
A reflective note on health and diet urges simple meals and fruit for those overindulging in rich foods. It links laziness and overeating to illness, advising plain fare and regular exercise as a moral duty.
In a ladies club a few evenings ago, a woman praised her husband Mr Bingleton as never drinking or swearing and having no bad habits. When asked if he smoked, she replied that he lights a cigar after meals, but on average only once a month, which amused the others.
A Philadelphia Record item reports a tenant insisting the basement leaks after noting four inches of water, while the agent counters that the water has been present for a month with no outflow. The exchange captures a tense cellar condition and conflicting interpretations by involved parties.
A dealer quips that Larry-Phoy is O Grady with a head for banking. Dinny jokes about royal blood, while the foreman warned him to bank up the day. Since then he has been calling himself a banker in a humorous exchange.
A period advice note suggests a woman should keep eight polished mirrors and a supply of fine lawn to create a white draped mirror at the center top with soft folds. It claims a draped mirror gives a more flattering reflection than a hard frame and makes a dainty, always-present spot in a lady's room with lace decor.
The fashionable silhouette remains slender with hidden waists as margins widen. Gorsets grow costly and women who once bought affordable ready made items now flock to high priced shops for the sought after effect.
The study of color in decor shows how shades influence room feel. Dark ceilings and walls can shrink a space while matching draperies adds coziness. Blue expands a small room if used sparingly, red warms and enhances greens, though excessive blue may feel cold and cheerless.
A humorous fragment notes a bystander losing a diamond scarf-pin while on his wheel and a passerby mistaken as the finder. The punchline reveals the item was recovered by a man who is owed $15, adding a light domestic detail.
A quirky exchange places a yacht party in Chicago. Mr Northside jokes with Mr Shadyside that the Windy City is the ideal venue, riffing on local place names. The amusement hinges on playful banter about geography and identity.
A fragment shows a corporal at Carter asking if readiness to face the enemy is achieved while an Irish volunteer answers with a brash vow to deface them, using rugged dialect and wartime rhetoric.
California produces about one third of the almonds consumed in the United States. History repeats itself as a woman helps other women navigate industry challenges amid ongoing gender dynamics.
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