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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
3
An excerpt highlights John D. Rockefeller warning youth about thrift extremism and a Sussex anecdote involving Mrs. Silas Long. The scene portrays frugal talk on apples and a wary exchange about picking imperfect fruit, illustrating cost cutting gone wrong.
An ad touts Parmee Vegetable Pills as portable compact medicines for digestive regulation. It claims effectiveness and popularity, arguing the product is accurately compounded from proven ingredients and suitable for widespread use. The piece includes a contrast about pauper statistics from England and a dismissive rebuttal from the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for a cure of catarrh with Hai Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo. It includes testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists endorsing the product and Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. Also notes price and availability from druggists. A separate trivial cartoon caption asks about Christmas presents.
A jumble of humorous exchanges and advertisements appears from early 20th century papers, mentioning Minard's Liniment claimed to cure diphtheria. Other snippets reference Lifeheavy Soap and a comic jab about a neighbor above.
A young East Side physician described by the New York Post as a charitable helper visits a mother with three children in a tenement. He procures medicine and food for her and later recalls giving $2 for a prescription and to cover meals. He mentions aiding the family after a medical call and speaks with the ten-year-old daughter about her mother.
Fragmentary lines recall a marriage between Lord de Broke Peoh and an American heiress, hinting at a father’s business connection and a sensational alteration noted by the Globe. The text reflects scandalous tones and naming of Lady de Broke.
A Louisville Courier-Journal excerpt describes a prominent physician touting a home made cough syrup that supposedly cures any cough in five hours. The formula uses wild cherry bark, cardioal essence, and white pine syrup with dosing for adults and children.
A Halifax letter from GG Dustan dated September 21 1905 states Minard's Liniment has been used for twenty years by Minard's Liniment Co Limited Gentlemen LT and praised by a Montreal physician as the great Nova Scotia Liniment. It is recommended for rheumatism and sprains.
A dialogue notes a son starting in business with a quarter of a million after an initial million, now two months into operations in Wall Street. The exchange hints at capitalist circles and unspecified risk in the Catholic Standard and Times.
The stomach is key to vitality and when its action falters the whole system suffers. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are recommended to restore healthy stomach function. Generations have supported their use and a trial is urged to prove their value.
A Bits page item riffs on married life happiness with Joynes noting a month of marriage and Singleton asking how long. Witty quips follow about Christmas gifts for single men and satirical lines from The Scranton Times and Christmas Puck about relationships and household antics.
A humorous tale shows Johnny dining with his ex at New Year. When asked for a good resolution he replies, and his sister-in-law proposes a simple test to stay out of the parlor for five minutes to learn the reason. The joke hinges on the implied mischief and playful banter of the household.
A reflective verse lists desires for luxury with comforts such as an easy chair cigars in boxes a highball glass a siphon and ameerschaum memories. It mentions a paper cutter beauty a photo of air a peach tinted lamp a telephone a clever nook and a glowing fire as ultimate mortal desires.
A lawyer asks the witness about distance between two towns. The exchange devolves into confused wordplay with references to flows cries and a judge's correction, leaving all parties sensing a misstep in the courtroom.
An advertisement touts Pazo ointment claiming cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee. It includes a quotation about kindness and a caution from the Board of Health about sterilization and licensing.
An advertisement for Dr Williams Pink Pills claims they strengthen blood and help women endure stress and illness. A testimonial from Mrs. Fisher of Bays describes anemia after an accident and recovery after using multiple boxes. Pills priced 50 cents a box or six for $2.50, from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
A Royal Hero artillery officer sought an additional charger allowance to visit two far apart batteries. The War Office refused noting the distance is 33 miles as the crow flies, and the officer should not request extra horses for a single charger. The officer persists in seeking the allowance. A humorous aside appears about a boy and Santa Claus. The piece closes with a medical ad and a joke about triplets in the census.
The Standard cites a Berlin report that Germany may consider a threefold rapprochement with Britain in colonial Africa near Persian Gulf interests and possible naval accord. It notes no major naval concessions yet and says Bethmann-Hollweg and the Emperor back the policy, with Burnburg’s colonies ministry supportive.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses kidney issues and a dubious remedy claiming to strengthen kidney function. Mentions doctors Moarses and Drivuan Root Pyne and a supposed Tesulte of Deglettal kidneys. Language suggests a sensational patent cure.
United States production rose for gold and silver in 1908 with gold totaling 21 378 480 fine ounces worth 441 932 200 dollars and silver at 205 186 370 fine ounces valued at 108 684 000 dollars Mexico led silver gains with 12 517 000 extra ounces while Canada added 9 326 000. the US silver output fell by 4 974 009 fine ounces from 1907 Africa posted the largest gold increase 151 899 600 to 166 520 500 dollars and the United States gained 4 124 300.
In a Jira Shinano interview, Count Hayashi argues for Japan to annex Korea, citing American annexations as precedent. He claims Japan’s investment in Korea exceeds U S levels and urges rapid action, while pro Japanese factions in Korea push for annexation through local channels.
The Washington Post reports a Georgia clerk named Howell telling a humorous tale about a janitor from the city who loses his place in the auto business and wonders how car engines run without horses hitching to them. The anecdote explores industry changes and adaptation.
A lighthearted Detroit Free Press quip notes a wife’s refined taste as she purchases a selection of splendid cigars for her husband, highlighting humor in domestic elegance.
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