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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
6
Many people cannot afford weak nerves as it threatens livelihood. Blood replenishes nerve energy, and Dr Williams Pink Pills act as a tonic to strengthen nerves. Sold by druggists at fifty cents per box six boxes or two dollars sixty cents or mailed by request with the booklet The Power Of The Nervous System.
A brief exchange features a plea to be loved followed by a sharp reply from the heir and a retort from the duke about the cost of living finally catching up. The dialogue preserves a humorous, period tone.
The tired business man notes the difference between classic drama and musical comedy. He quips that classic drama uses cymbals while musical comedy relies on the bass drum, amid a humorous fall.
A five year old boy William watches the family physician count his grandmother’s pulse. After the visits stop he takes over the duty and, when his father asks for the reading, William solemnly answers Ten dollars, sir.
A reader from New Hampshire describes relief after using Grape-Nuts breakfast cereal. He endured colic, vomiting, headaches, and weakness for years until the product steadied his diet. Since starting Grape-Nuts he reports weight gain of 30 pounds and greater food tolerance. The letter brands Postum Co. as sponsor and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
A historical account recounts Lieut. Paul Graetz and Octave Fiere attempting a six thousand mile motor launch voyage across Central Africa from Quilimane to Lake Bangweolo and beyond. After surviving a brutal buffalo attack that mortally wounds Fiere, Graetz amputates his own cheek and continues with native support, is rescued, and vows to complete the expedition to the Congo mouth by year’s end.
Sincere testimonials from Mrs. M Zeuner of Lawrence Kansas and Mrs John Francis of Burns Montana praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from headaches backaches dizziness and fatigue. The advertorial note claims the company receives thousands of similar letters and asserts the medicine has stood the test of years.
A village humorist jokes about curing somnambulism and writes a mock remedy. He prescribes one box of tintacks with a dose of two tablespoons scattered about the room at bedtime to scare sleepwalkers.
The anniversary recalls Titanic memories focusing on heroism aboard the ship. Survivors and chroniclers emphasize passengers and crew, including Major Butt, the Strausses, First Officer Murdock, and others. One unheralded figure is the English stewardess who refused a lifeboat dismissal saying, Oh, no, sir, I'm only a stewardess.
A light exchange finds a cubist artist asking for a title while the friend declines to name the work, fearing offense. The humor rests on tact versus honesty in creative critique.
A dialogue hints at unusual smoke issues tied to soft coal causing citywide discomfort. The exchange notes puzzling conditions and public concern as officials assess air quality and safety implications.
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