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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 14, 1899
Page
3
A humorous exchange set in Golden Era style features a young mother asking a servant to fetch the phonograph to silence a crying baby and a husband who dodges confrontations. The piece also includes a mock warning about violent action and a promotion for Cheluke’s Vegetable Pills.
A humorous quip from the New York World notes one man dodged paying for a suit by misjudging his tailor. The tailor guessed one price, the buyer guessed another, and the result was nothing paid.
Readers are urged to notice Dr Ward's Blood and Nerve Pills and Ward's Liver Pills sold by the Dr Ward Co Limited Toronto. Liver Pills touted as a family medicine curing constipation dyspopia pillousness and similar issues at 2c per vial, off for $1, or mailed on receipt of order.
Questionable quips and comic banter from a 19th century page feature reveal playful exchanges among family and friends. A minor safety joke about trolley wires and a child's playful brag highlight the era’s humor and daily prudence.
A young woman asks why people lose enthusiasm for autograph albums with age. The young man lightly claims superior insight that such books tempt debtors to write “When this you see, remember me,” recalling borrowed money and the temptation to remind others of debts.
A man who had administered knockout drops discusses taking the victim’s valuables including watch chain and diamond pin and cash. His companion agrees that the victim will feel relieved when he awakens.
The Youth's Companion quotes a lecture noting women's rights gains through calm persistent fortitude. The author cites Italian straw workers near Florence who faced troops and stood firm on track, their dignity and humor drawing public sympathy and influencing outcomes.
The British Columbia Home for Incurables in Kamloops reports Clarke's Koln Compound cures asthma. In three tested cases one patient had near constant confinement prior to treatment, and within three bottles the woman was completely cured. Free samples offered. agents listed in Toronto and Vancouver.
The Harlem Life column quotes a social exchange where a scheming lover tells a potential patron a million-dollar dowry will ensure a comfortable future, while the other concedes limited prospects and hints at breaking an engagement. The dialogue exposes manipulation and social expectations in courting.
A breakfast conversation has John describe a nightmare where his wife’s mother rides horses toward a 500 foot precipice. He wakes to discover it was only a dream, calling it terrible. The wives reacts with fear and relief.
A dialog showcases a traveling tradesman promising 10 percent recounts to a distinguished tragedian if he finds a properly appreciative audience. The exchange shifts to marketing a worm exterminator, claimed to be certain and effective at one cent.
A young man argues over paying only for the portion he eats at a cafe. The waiter and head waiter agree reluctantly as he proposes to pay for half a duck now and the rest later, then leaves with an untouched half duck lingering at the table. Washington boat narrator notes the scene with wit.
A young woman reads poetry to Colonel Stillwell, who admits he cannot appreciate lines due to busying his feet with time. He notes he may prefer prose and family lines, while the dialogue praises lines about music and Arabs. The colonel agrees the stanza hints at human nature and Arab thievery, stressing inevitability.
An 18th century advertisement touts Parmeloo's Vegetable Pills as a near instant cure for bilious headaches caused by excess bile in the stomach. It warns this form of headache is the most distressing and promises rapid relief once the pills operate.
A dispatch from Judy's special commissioner in Armenia warns reform prospects are diminishing by the hour. The explanation centers on the dairy claim that Kurds are in the whey, signaling sustained instability in the region.
C G Richards & Co receives a testimonial from R W Harrison of Glamis Ontario praising Minard’s Liniment for restoring full use to a partially impaired arm after a sudden strain. The letter notes initial remedies failed before the sample's positive impact.
Advert says Holloway's Corn Cure never fails for corns and offers relief. It promotes a bottle as proven and reliable for sufferers seeking remedy.
Trinia and Mrs Gaswell vent frustration over high prices and poor service in New York during a shopping trip for a new house. The pair notes diamonds and a $5,000 dress contrast with reception at Antigue Design & Co. store offering older secondhand items.
A Washington Star excerpt questions a book on aiding the poor and suggests the only reliable method is to give money. An ad-style note warns that lung irritation can progress to tuberculosis and promotes Bickle's Anti-Consumptive syrup as a cure.
A periodical promotion claims Burdock Blood Bitters provides a permanent cure for Salt Rheum or Eczema. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Jas. Sanderson of Emerson Manitoba describing severe symptoms including nail loss and lasting relief after three years.
A witty exchange reveals a contributor boasting of work for top periodicals while editors rejected every piece. The quip highlights the paradox of prolific claims and missing bylines in humorous discourse.
A persuasive ad notes spring benefits of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a tonic to combat indoor confinement and April season fatigue. It includes a testimonial from E. Sims of the Salvation Army and details about product availability and pricing. Also mentions Royal Crown Soap Co sewing machine giveaways in Winnipeg and Whitewood with ongoing weekly prizes.
Stray Stories notes a strange table scene where onlookers discuss a gentleman at the foot of the table. The talk centers on possible murder or urgent speaking duty, with sensational expressions described and debated.
A collage of quips on opera lunches and savoir faire, paired with a health notice promoting Griffiths Meithol Liniment for burns and scalds. It urges ready use in homes and advertises Minard's Liniment as a cure, sold by druggists at five cents.
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