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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
7
A bottle of ardent spirits drifted across the Atlantic in just over two years, with readers imagining patient men waiting for the next bottle. The excerpts include a Cleveland Pisin Dealer remark and a Belittling God essay noting it is better to have no opinion of God than an unworthy one, from Nacons Essays.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to purify and enrich the blood and cure eruptions. It promotes the liquid product and Sarkatabs chocolate tablets as available forms for purchase.
Editor and contributing editor discuss signaling support for a presidential candidate through display type in regular advertising venues. A faux Bavarian scene with King Olaf and a varlet distracts from a note on pain relief, claiming no remedy beats Handins Weer Or Forheedache for toothache and stomach ache.
A terse aphorism claims no one has succeeded by smugness or selfishness, insisting that negative attitudes fail to yield real rewards.
An 19th century note praises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething children while claiming a healthy horse eats nine times its weight in food yearly and urging mothers to use the product.
Men who have made their fortunes are not those who have had five thousand dollars given them to start with. They started fair and with a well earned dollar or two. Get Plenty of Sleep. Plenty of sleep is conducive to beauty. Even a garment looks worn when it loses its nap.
An old advertisement touts a “Bromo Quin ine” laxative claiming it cures a cold in one day. It markets a signature by Ey, W. Grove and promises worldwide recognition for the remedy.
A historical quotation credits William Lloyd Garrison with urging unwavering national duty and global leadership, stating that Americans see themselves as mankind and must act without limitations.
Letters from Plates Pennsylvania and Walcott North Dakota describe relief from nervousness crying spells backache and sadness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Women report better sleep improved mood and eventual recovery and guidance offered confidentially by the company.
Irish women are praised for nerve and speed in hunt country with famous riders like Empress of Austria noted for boldness. The Meath pack hunts five days weekly and County Galway, the Blazers, four days, while housing and hospitality mark the sport in rural Ireland.
Charlies Dolby notes in Charles Dickens as I Knew Him that Dickens kept every bedroom richly furnished with a bed, sofa, writing table, and a personal library, plus constant quill pens and a copper kettle. He adds that no servant appeared except at meals.
In Isaac F. Marcos ton's Munsey article The Millionaire Yield of Pittsburg, F. F. Nicola’s feats are recounted. A 12 year effort built a million-dollar hotel now seen as the seed of a civic center including a memorial hall an armory and clubs with future plans for the University of Pittsburg. Nicola reshaped decaying rail assets selling to George J. Gould forming the Pittsburg division of the Wabash line.
A cheeky list of placard phrases appears to mix warnings with invitations. It contrasts dangerous no smoking and trespass notices with hospitable lines like strangers welcome and admission free.
The exchange notes a lawyer securing a major corporate case for his son and a friend confirming the preliminary jury preparation is finished. The dialogue emphasizes readiness and collaboration before trial.
Bronson notes that the artist painted cobwebs on the ceiling so perfectly the housemaid wore herself out sweeping them away. Johnson counters there may have been such an artist, but never a housemaid capable of such effort.
A compact critique arguing that lax offspring follow easy routes and that self preservation drives individuals toward underhanded methods to avoid real work. The piece contrasts disciplined effort with evasive shortcuts and calls for personal accountability.
Commentary on the fallibility of leaders in positions of authority. It argues that even well trained men rely on rules and experience, yet errors occur due to the brain being mainly water and fallible. The tone questions perfect judgment in professional work.
A Louisville Courier Journal quote describes a corporate perk for long service. After 25 years, an employee will receive a gold stripe on his sleeve as a sign of recognition and fun gesture from the company. The exchange highlights a lighthearted approach to rewarding loyalty.
A brief note on how British writers describe Americans with a rigorous architectural sense, reflected in a London Saturday Review piece, signaling cultural perspective rather than direct critique.
A husband learns his wife sent him at three o'clock to a clerk for her location. The clerk reports the wife had gone to Blank's store on Sixth Avenue for shopping due to impolite staff and poor ventilation, promising to never return. The man confirms the message was for his wife.
Advertises PAZO OINTMENT claiming piles cure in 6 to 14 days with refund if it fails to heal itching bleeding or protruding piles within that period. Mentions a doctor and money return policy.
A quote from John Newton is presented noting that women are forbidden to preach the gospel because they cannot persuade without argument and cannot reprove without offense. The remark reflects a historical view on gender roles in preaching.
A brief quip notes that women who believe they are born to lead invariably end up married, reflecting a dated perspective on gender roles and marriage.
A high school boy challenges a teacher after she asked no questions on The Merchant of Venice in English class. On the retest the first question asks for a quotation from the same play, prompting the boy to recall the shocked line quoted in Lippincott’s Magazine.
The First Methodist church in Vancouver Washington has established a basement nursery for mothers with babies. A room is equipped with toys to amuse children during services.
A doctor notes alcohol stimulants are rarely prescribed for children while tonics are used much more often. He mentions Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a strong safe tonic for the young with no alcohol content.
Household recommendation touts Ayer's Pills for biliousness indigestion and headaches kept by the bedside. Advertises asking a doctor about the remedy made by J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
An old advertisement touts W. L. Douglas shoes as the standard of quality for men women and boys. It claims durability, price stamping, and value over competitors, urging readers to insist on the genuine article and take no substitutes.
A summer boarder asks why Mrs Ashcraft keeps guineas. The farmer replies that her husband has her cook one of the birds for flavor. Later another boarder asks about gaines hens and the farmer says his wife likes to hear them sing.
An old wash day advertisement touting Blue Cross Ball Blue as a 20 year standard laundry aid. Claims it is more economical than liquid blue, does not spill, and comes in a 10 cent package. instructs readers to ask the grocer.
The Chicago Tribune fragment mentions an epidemic of Pink Eye in spring and promotes Marine Eye Remedy as a reliable relief. A vignette about a boy and grapes is included, illustrating a household scene referenced in the ad text.
The Mendicity society claims professional beggars earn more than average wages and that well over 100000 pounds is given to beggars in London each year. The city’s streets reportedly attract many who rely on alms for income.
A man complains the world owes him. A warning is given that he would be warned if the world did grant him his due.
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