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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1911
Page
7
A critical note on a popular writer claiming the modern mother is inferior. The piece argues differences between past and present mothers reflect life conditions, not decline, and cautions against sentimental judgments that overlook enduring virtue in previous generations.
Eliza Kirk of Spencerville Indiana describes severe inflammatory rheumatism with swollen limbs and pain. Her husband bought Dean's Kidney Pills, which rapidly eased symptoms and led to lasting improvement over three years. The ad, supplied by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sells 50 cent boxes.
Mr. Fitz-Doctor muses on violent fits of fate and survival. Doctor responds with a wry line about the survival of the fittest.
Dr W B Cannon of Harvard ridiculed anti vivisection literature at a New York dinner. He compared the literature to a college girl’s medical department in a weekly paper and cited a sample reply about laudanum, advocating cremation over burial.
A quirky dialogue fragment contrasts romantic persistence with a patent medicine joke about being well shaken before use. It then notes the danger of minor wounds and claims Hamlin's Wizard Oil prevents blood poisoning when applied immediately. The excerpt ends with a Montaigne quote praising public service and usefulness to many.
An old time newspaper blurb touts a remedy promising cure of piles in 6 to 14 days with a druggist offering refunds if not. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach and bowel regulation. The clipping mixes advertising lines and a Thomas à Kempis quote about virtue.
The article advises poultry feeders to shift from summer to winter rations gradually, emphasizing succulent feeds like alfalfa and clover hay, root crops, and sparing use of beef scraps. It covers feeding methods, wet and dry mash formulations, litter management, and the need for exercise to maintain egg production, along with minerals, water, grit, and oyster shell access.
A warm bath with Cuticura Soap and gentle Cuticura ointment provides immediate comfort for itching, burning and eczema in babies and children, helping them sleep and giving parents rest. The ad promotes an affordable treatment and a free 32 page care book from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. in Boston.
A shocking incident occurred in Ayr when Mrs John Scott left a six week old child at home. On her return she found the domestic cat had eaten the child's left little finger and had begun on the next finger, startling the household with its tigerish behavior.
A jumble of ad copy and light quotes appears here including Castoria for infants, a humorous dialog about money and hats, life-saver rescues, Christmas gifts, a joke about grand surprises, a quote on singing and skill, Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething, a caution on spending time drawing lines between shrewdness and six, Buckwheat Flour promotion, and a Baker quote about unplanned duties.
A fragmented dialogue presents a comic twist as a bride rejects the idea of marrying the best man. The suitor persists with a proposal, while confused responses reveal social expectations around marriage and ceremony.
Suggestions for feeding young children emphasize cooked fruits and skin on potatoes. Do not serve hot stewed fruit. offer stewed or baked apples and stewed fruit prepared the day before and served cold. Use jackets on potatoes, baked or boiled, to preserve potash salts and nutrients.
An address by Thomas Hardy frames old houses as living manuscripts with commercial value, recalling Milton's Areopagitica and the idea that a good building equals a good book. The note links architecture to literature, suggesting heritage properties hold deep, enduring worth beyond owners’ memory.
In a sharp exchange, Farmer Countessel declares that a successful candidate's political career guarantees a future arrest or downfall. He dismisses any resentment and voices a chilling prophecy about a "terrible finish" awaiting the ambitious politician.
Parke notes Bilfer's son, a recent college graduate with a future, and Lane asks what happened. Parke reveals he eloped with a lady chauffeur, sparking a brisk, humorous exchange in Life.
A fragmented OCR text presents scattered lines about Bromo laxative, signatures, and a joking exchange at a dentist. It includes a quotation about freedom from Harvard and a remark on heresy hunting as omniscience, forming a collage of unrelated snippets without a clear narrative.
Munyon offers a cold remedy claimed to cure colds in one day and relieve head throat and lung symptoms quickly. It also markets treatments for grip persistent coughs pneumonia prevention rheumatism kidney and bladder issues and general vitality with multiple products and a 25 cent price.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as the biggest seller and best medicine for liver and bowels. It emphasizes action over promises and claims widespread use with millions of boxes sold monthly, urging readers to trust the product. The copy showcases exaggerated claims and brand prominence.
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