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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1898
Page
3
Reports say Winneconne Wisconsin faced three diphtheria cases with schools closed. Muco Solvent touted as highly effective, claimed to cure most cases and prevent fatalities, priced at $1 plus express shipping from Chicago.
Re printed letters from customers of Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co praising 5 Drops as a cure and asking for continued samples. The Chicago firm offers a sample bottle for 25 cents, a large bottle of 300 doses for 1.00, or three bottles for 2.50, with postal prepaid samples.
An advertisement promotes a One Hundred Dollars reward for a Catarrh Cure claimed to act internally by purifying blood. It lists Truax and others as trusted druggists in Toledo Ohio and offers testimonials and a free test, with a price of 75 cents per bottle. It also references unrelated quotes about art and a modern girl in other newspapers.
A brief clash of words unfolds as two speakers spar over wit and perception. The man claims sharp eyes while the woman counters that someone would only praise him by testing his judgment. Their banter hints at clever wordplay and mutual challenge.
Fragment from a discussion debating Jeffersonian democracy. Gossam claims to be a Jeffersonia democrat and argues Jefferson was a decent sort of fellow. The exchange questions whether Jefferson’s legacy aligns with modern interpretations.
The excerpt shows a back-and-forth in which one man brands Agnew as a fool and the counterpart says they spent thirty minutes arguing without agreement on any point. It captures a tense political exchange and a clash over views of the vice president.
A dialogue line presents a bartender exchange, followed by a religious prayer about divine grace. The speaker asks for a tall beer for himself and a short one for his son, then contemplates belonging among the goats if denied a place with the sheep, seeking near solace in God’s tether of love.
The Captive, an American author, questions the Sultan about female naming in his country. He asks if Fatima is the sole female name known, prompting the monarch to reveal the local naming customs.
A Philadelphia Times remark frames an exchange where a grandson asks Grandpa his age. The grandfather replies 87, noting he was born 80 years before the child and spent a long time waiting alone before the meeting.
A brief dramatic exchange shows a woman pleading for sincere love while a man asserts fortunes ride on his name and warns his body cannot lose the same, highlighting personal risk and trust in a moment of emotional negotiation.
An article asserts curable sterility in women from general debility and blood condition and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for the nerves and uterine system. It cites Mrs. Lucy Lytie of Jersey City sharing recovery and a successful birth after using the product and invites others to write for free guidance.
A bundled set of quotes and notices includes an open letter about trademark rights for Pitcher’s Castoria by Dr Samuel Pitcher, a claim of exclusive use by The Centaur Company, and assorted testimonials and product pitches such as Cascarets and Piso’s Cure. The fragment also features social chatter and remarks on leisure and reading.
A compact clipping mixes product pitches Smoke Sledge Cigarettes 20 for 5 cents and Cascarets Candy Cathartic cures with a string of quips about marriage and money. The humorous tone recalls dated comic banter and a reference to a tie and pockets for pansy.
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