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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
7
A collage of brief observations and satirical notes on society politics and gender roles. Topics include marriage customs mistaken professions naval marksmanship fashion and gossip about Philadelphia Cincinnati and Indiana figures along with quirky asides about tobacco drinking and etiquette.
John Armstrong of Cloverport Kentucky describes years of kidney disorders and back ache before using Dean's Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with restoring strength and health, and notes it was sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box.
In a rural vignette from Illustrated Bunday Magazine, a suggestive talk from a lively anti race death by own action lady prompts a country wife to nurture offspring while the husband jokes about venturing outside the kitchen to plant vegetables, underscoring household roles.
A butler arrives prompting Mr Struckitt Wright to note a possible relative. He asks if the visitor resembles him, and the butler replies the guest is not at all like Mr Wright, describing him as very gentlemanly in appearance.
In a chatty exchange two women recall oil stock swindles. Mrs Old Stock laments being done in by a dealer named P Allette Dauber while Mrs Just Got It recounts a prior encounter with a smooth salesman who tried to peddle oil stock and was refused.
A reflective note on life’s true measure, quoting Sir Walter Scott. It emphasizes that at death, the value of actions for others outweighs personal deeds, urging consideration of benevolence and service as lasting legacy.
A Washington woman credits Postum coffee substitute with restoring her health after years of nervous exhaustion. She stopped coffee, tried Postum, and reports renewed energy, ability to perform housework, and joyfulness. The testimonial, from Postum Company, Battle Creek, Mich., promotes The Road to Wellville and the slogan There’s a Reason.
Sunday school lesson from April 28 1908 centers on John 13 1 20 and the command to love one another as Christ loved. The lesson contrasts Christ’s humility with earthly glory and emphasizes service to others as the path of Christian greatness.
Moose Jaw writer reports on a 500 acre wheat crop with 120 acres in oats. Wheat averaged 22 bushels per acre. 200 acres harvested before frost sold at 86 cents per bushel. Remaining 300 acres frost damaged worth 60 cents per bushel, oats yield about 50 bushels per acre at 36 cents. Overall profit cited per acre varies. notes frost and car shortages but expects fair returns.
A dialogue sketches a humorous clash between a doctor and Mrs. Mugg about how far a woman should extend her tongue. Mrs. Muge counters by accusing the doctor of believing there is no end to a woman’s tongue, highlighting a witty exchange on propriety and speech.
A fragmented old page mixes advice on weatherproof painting using pure white lead and linseed oil with free testing offers from National Lead Company. It shifts to a joke about a knocking husband, then lists Allen’s Foot-Ease cure, “OUR-PIE” mix, Garfield Tea, Lewin’s Single Binder cigars, Winslow’s soothing syrups, and Danish proverbs.
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