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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
8
In a Chicago Daily News column style reminiscence, a couple watches Monte Cristo and argues over who among the stage characters might be Edmond Dantes. They puzzle through acts, disguises, and clues while the crowd faint and suspense grows, ending with a personal joke about a brother’s friendship.
The excerpt discusses colored shirts opening fully at the front with two cuffs, collar use varies by shirt type, and vertical stripes remain common. It suggests black and white shirts will be in vogue, with colored shirts paired mainly with suits or informal wear, seen with frock coats or dinners. It also mentions soldiers in the Philippines seeking reading material and Army seeks donations.
A girl in a sewing club reflects on how a single day altered her view of others. She recalls a calendar quote about brothers and friends and a small act of kindness that made Bobby smile. A visit from Fred Bascom with a velvet hat adds romantic color to the reminiscence.
German physician Dr Eydam claims wind sounds through telegraph wires predict weather. A shrill wind noise at a railway station preceded rain within two days, he reports. Deep wind tones signal light showers with moderate winds. sharp shrill tones warn of heavy storms with rain or snow.
A Kansas temperance advocate insisted on a watercolor portrait only, declining any oil painting. The anecdote highlights his preference for water color media as a reflection of his temperate stance and personal principles.
A reflection on parting and the need to speak kind words before distance or death intervene. The poem urges pressing time for earnest talks to avoid future regret, noting how fate and time slip away.
Skin scientists warn that pigments applied to the skin can be absorbed and cause lasting changes. Beetroot, while least harmful, contains sugar that may trigger eczema. Watch for skin irritation when using artificial color. Overall, proper skincare and nutrition help the skin cope with coloring agents.
An old violin threatens to reveal secrets as a standoff unfolds with Patroenu dismissing concerns. The controversial instrument, over two centuries old, becomes the center of a tense moment reportedly recorded in Tit-Bits.
The Navy Secretary urged more battleships and Congress approved several new warships. Protection of seaports requires fortifications beyond defenses, and the piece promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for digestive disorders including dyspepsia constipation biliousness rheumatism and nervousness.
A young woman wrote birthday verses for a local paper titled May 30th and faced surprise when published as My 30th causing humorous reaction and a blush of disbelief among readers.
Vintage classified style ad urging rheumatism sufferers to write Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin for six bottles of his Rheumatic Cure. Pay 1f only if cured, otherwise it is free, with express paid delivery and a 5.50 charge if successful.
Mark Twain notes that urging charity without passing the hat fails. He recalls a Hartford church night with Mr Hawley, the city missionary, who described poverty in cellars and praised the widow’s mite. Enthusiasm waned as plates were not passed, ending with Twain stealing 10 cents, warning against such neglect.
In a curious column the Detroit Free Press discusses a Sponge named Percy-Skitts described as perfect and capable of absorbing and releasing substances. The piece notes the sponge’s ability to retain and expel contents when squeezed.
Spring cleaning advice emphasizing planning and preparation to reduce terror of tasks. Recommends settled weather and having supplies ready. Ivory Soap is praised as safe and effective for cleaning paints floors and windows.
In two warm days this week winter seemed to slip a cog. The other says winter is generally wound up with a spring, a common line in the Philadelphia Times tone of weather commentary.
An historic advert describes a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh, claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures via internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, lists endorsers West Truax Walding Kinnan, and notes testimonials and price per bottle.
Effingham Ill April 22 Special Uriah S Andrick now 67 served through whole Civil War wounded three times by ball and twice by bayonet. After years of illness including Brights Disease kidney trouble and heart issues he weighed 198 pounds in 1861 and 102 pounds in 1900. Since using Dodd's Kidney Pills from December 26 and weighing 146 pounds by February 20 he reports cure and restored sleep and heart action. His wife also reports relief from bearing down pains and overall health improvement. The veteran and his wife credit Dodd's Kidney Pills as the sole remedy for Brights Disease Diabetes and Dropsy.
A witty exchange from the Detroit Free Press contrasts salary desires with debt burden. A fictional Mr Smith laments that more money would simply mean more debts to repay, illustrating financial straits with dry humor.
Advert says Allen's Foot Ease powder cures swollen smarting burning and sweating feet corns and bunions. Shake into shoes. available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Free sample mailed to Allen B Olmsted LeRoy New York.
A fragment notes nerves after using Dr. Kiine's Great Nerve Restorer. An offer advertises a free 82.00 trial bottle and treatise from R. H. Kur, 931 Arch St, Philadelphia. Includes dialog about living within income and hints at a product promotion.
The excerpts mix playful dialogue about face freckling and Swiss fashion with a British South African Army comment on a blessing to troops and a comic exchange about a rabbit's foot. Also noted are Charm meets Charm and Putnam Faceless Dyes praised for fast colors, plus a maxim about youth, health, and wealth.
A distressed wife endures headaches backache and heart palpitations leading to despair and loss of faith. She fears a misdiagnosis but finds no relief until Mrs Pinkham’s remedies, which the text frames as life changing evidence of help for women’s ailments.
A Detroit Free Press quip notes how a worker keeps losing umbrellas to colleagues who claim them, while a humorous aside compares the chameleon to a blindfolded creature that cannot change its color. The piece playfully contrasts everyday office pratfalls with natural color shifts.
An excerpt presents various ads and proverbs including Pile and Fistula Cure by Rea Bros. & Co of Minneapolis. It mentions Mrs Winslow's soothing Syrup for teething, Hamlin's Wizard Oil. It also offers light maxims about sowing peas and advice on building, concluding with a moral line about virtue.
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