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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
6
A printed testimonial describes kidney illness and recovery after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. The author claims six bottles cured a severe breakdown, with a notarized statement from 1909 validating the signer’s acknowledgment. The ad directs readers to request a sample from Kilmer Co and to mention the paper.
Mr. Growcher jokes about superstition on Friday saying he envies belief in an unlucky day. Another man argues it’s depressing, while noting a person should feel secure there is only one unlucky day in the week.
An appeal highlights neglected skin and hair as harmful and urges Cuticura Soap and Ointment for red rough hands dry hair. It notes low cost and a free sample with a postal request to Cuticura Dept. 21 L Boston, including a 32 page booklet on treatment.
A 1925 examination of Christmas tree shortages notes New England forests depleted by Yuletide demand and rising prices. It details sources from Canada and major cities, costs from cutting to disposal, and the risky dealer practices in Philadelphia’s freight yards and rail hubs.
A nostalgic look at Christmas traditions from festive feasts to the boar hunt and wassail. It contrasts old country customs with modern tree cutting, urging readers to buy a tree, deck it, and tell children the tree’s life story.
A reflective Christmas message urges readers to restore the true spirit of giving. The text calls women gift givers to reject mercenary exchanges and instead offer kindness and heartfelt wishes. It emphasizes love, goodwill, and aligning actions with the Wise Men’s reverence for the Holy Baby.
A mother warns about the dangers of sluggish bowels in children and promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a gentler remedy. The ad touts its tonic effects on the stomach liver and bowels and offers free sample bottles to readers by mail.
In a Chicago tribute, a lawyer notes Harlan loved telling stories to illustrate points. He recalled a Pittsburgh millionaire rebuking exaggeration with a punchline about his birthplace and early movement to Philadelphia.
An old farmer and his wife tour a provincial town's panorama of South Africa. The wife exclaims it is splendid and could sit there all days. The husband quips that he will not begrudge the sixpence, prompting light amusement nearby.
A humorous exchange where a sobbing owner laments losing her dog Fido and asks about newspaper ads. The dog cannot read, making a notice seem futile, highlighting a domestic vignette from Woman's Home Companion.
A Washington Star excerpt notes Broncho Bob arguing no jury trial in a settlement with few men. meanwhile a woman returning home calls her hired girl a maid after a city visit. The piece contrasts rural juror challenges with social terms in a brief item.
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