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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
7
The piece proclaims Peruna will be sold to the public as a household remedy with no doctor-only restriction. It pledges to publish ingredient lists and testimonials, defend against critics, and expand production to reach global households.
A curious dialogue explores who coined the saying bever rains but I pour is traced to Noah and sparked by humor. The exchange features Probable, I sometimes think, and Dudley discussing language origins and common expressions.
A fragment records Marion recounting verses shown to Papa, who seemed pleased. Harry recalls comments that he was glad Marion was not a poet, reflecting a family moment of pride and wit.
The passage extols a quality product for family health and happiness a renowned ethical remedy. It promotes Syrup of Figs and Senna as an approved wholesome laxative manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists.
The article describes a shift in railway operations with nine hour day limits for telegraphers starting March 1. Women will fill roles at smaller stations handling train orders by telephone, reducing telegraph usage and expanding automatic block signaling.
Public subscription to 50 million dollars of New York Central equipment trust bonds drew 24 million on the first day. Prices were set to yield from 4 1 2 percent. It is understood that several millions were placed abroad. The matter is noted in a Colorado insurance commissioner's report on Provident Saving Life Assurance Society of New York.
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy with testimonials claiming cures for blood diseases, loss of appetite, rheumatism, after fever weakness, nervous weakness, and eczema. Attests to extensive letter volume and mixed spellings, promoting tablet form as Gareatabe and priced at 100 doses for one dollar.
Quote from Chicago Tribune dialogue about train line choices, noting preference for eastbound route for passes and mast resistance. Mentions Magnate figures and discussion on efficiency of routes.
Wareham Long-Slow recaps a night of misadventure with Tufford Knutt-Well and Mun toburn. They describe nearly becoming wealthy before a police station hold, sharing adjacent cells and reflecting on fortune.
Advertisement offers one hundred dollar reward for a catarrh cure by Hale Catarrh Cure. Mentions F J Cheney and company Toledo as trustworthy, Wal ding Kinnan Marvin as druggists, Watt's Catarrh Cure claims internal action. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation. testimonials promised.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Borgham debating wealth with a young aspirant. The exchange highlights the social pressure of maintaining friendships while pursuing money and success.
A Baltimore American excerpt cites a market line about hiring brains for political work and contrasts furnished thoughts with empty oats. The piece also notes Modern will replace Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, promoted as a teething remedy for children.
A fragmentary literary exchange notes Mollie wishing to be like Mr. Simpson and Coddle replying that imitating him would have led to a different marriage, in a humorous tone attributed to St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
An amateur declares a stunt while a manager retorts that a magistrate would award DO days, but since he is not, the offender is simply told to leave. The exchange showcases a satirical confrontation between pretension and authority.
In a humorous exchange Col. Corpuscle asks if he is alive after a supposed obituary appears in the papers. The reply notes that many papers have run his obituary for years, suggesting a long-running error or joke in the local press.
Uncle Hosea balks at contributing beyond 75 cents to the missionary cause. Deacon Tronside urges generosity noting proportionate prosperity. Hosea defends his stance saying he has many preacher sons and gratitude remains.
A visitor compliments a parrot as the most sensible bird seen in a long time while the owner notes the bird has not spoken since the guest entered. The exchange unfolds with light humor and mutual amusement.
In a brief quip from Puck a child reassures his mother that though his overcoat won’t fit, his skates will. The exchange captures a light domestic moment reflecting seasonal concerns.
Epitaph notes traveler Timothy Squiggs once dwelt there. He vanished from mortal sight and then thawed a can of dynamite, a violent twist in a somber farewell.
A brief exchange frames life as a balance of sunshine and sorrow. The optimist proclaims life’s light, while the pessimist notes many shadows to each sunshine, highlighting a contemplative view of existence.
A fragment reports a patent remedy titled Bromo Quin ine Laxative with a claim to cure a cold in one day. It cites signatures FW and GROVE and mentions worldwide use. The text also notes France's alcohol production around 1000 JDEX units, about 70 CV2017 gallons, with 84 percent in blue trial alcohol.
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