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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
2
A sharp critique of fake auction stores across the United States describes how they use shills and trained staff to lure buyers. It details practices like misrepresented goods, inflated claims, and the lure of bargains to trap unsuspecting customers.
In dialogue, observers question Stockbug’s continued street presence and speculate on how much longer he will remain on the street. The exchange hints at uncertainty and interest in his future location or employment.
A farmer discusses mortgage payoff with Countessel as neighbors also clear debts, leaving him with cash on hand unborrowed. The exchange highlights lingering hardship despite widespread debt reduction and a cautious lending climate.
Mrs. Mary W. Ramsey describes treating her infant son with Cuticura Soap and Ointment after eczema appeared at three weeks old. She reports significant improvement within days and full recovery by seven months, with teething boils also healed. She credits Cuticura for the boy’s health and beauty at age two.
A woman protests stamp vending machines in city stores at a Mass Avenue drug store near a branch post office. After refusing nickel slots she buys two two-cent stamps for ten cents, leaves six cents change, and departs without returning.
An unusual mix of phrases discusses novel remedies for throat illnesses like diphtheria and quinsy. It references quick cures, indoor bed rest, and a mysterious “Hamlins Wizard” product, framed by period dialogue and promotional language.
An old advertisement promotes Pettit's Eye Salve for eye troubles claiming quick relief and a courting flourish, credits Howard Bros. of Buffalo New York as the druggists, and ends with a humorous note about soft words and tender joving ways.
Merits claimed for Resinol include curing eczema and other eruptive skin diseases with quick, certain relief. Users report relief for itching, infant skin troubles, and scalp conditions. Resinol Soap offers the same medicine in bath form. sold widely by druggists. Baltimore based company.
In a comic exchange, Nephew asks for opinion on the opera and Uncle Josh quips that women in the boxes should raise money from their diamonds to buy clothes, a line reflecting period humor.
Distemper in all forms among horses and dogs is claimed cured by Spohn's Disure. Over 600000 bottles sold last year at 50 cents and 1 dollar. Gists wanted or send to Spohn Medical Co. Goshen Indiana for specials on contagious diseases.
A Houston Post quip jokes that a husband hides from his wife by letting neighbors handle the gossip. The humor hinges on unexpected domestic oversight and the playful answer implies the neighbors listen in.
A concise aphorism reflecting on the regret of losing an opportunity to bring happiness, suggesting the value of seizing moments to please others.
Mrs Dema Bethune of Sikeston Missouri reports relief from seven years of monthly weakness and nervous prostration after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She now handles housework, gardening, milking, entertaining, and visiting with ease. The ad claims the remedy is the most successful for female complaints and urges others to try it.
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