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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
3
Mrs A B Moore of Water Ville Missouri reports persistent kidney trouble for eighteen months with backache head pain and fatigue. After a few doses of Dean's Kidney Pills relief followed and continued until she was cured. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
Mrs. Jones tests a newly arrived phonograph by playing her husband’s recording of In Old Madrid. Polly the parrot responds with intense excitement and finally declares Great Scot You ve got the old man boxed up this time.
A Denver bank teller explains a lie detecting method:avoid eye contact and watch the voice. Truthful speakers remain firm and straightforward despite lack of eye contact while liars become confused, hem and haw, and clear their throats during business talks.
A London paper recalls two country girls touring St Pauls Cathedral. One, awed by the vast interior, asks aloud how long it would take to sweep the grand church, revealing a humorous casual view of a sacred place.
A Boston lawyer cross examining the plaintiff in a divorce trial asked if the wife drinks and then if the husband drinks. The man replied with a sharp retort that drinking is his business. The examiner pressed, asking if the husband has any other business. The reply: Everybody’s.
An article advocates outdoor exercise and diet for brain workers, praising Grape-Nuts as a natural food from field grains rich in natural phosphate and potash. It notes the product is prepared for quick serving with cream, made by Postum Co. in Battle Creek Michigan, and references The Road to Wellville health classic.
An overview notes poison ivy’s three leaflets versus Virginia creeper and mentions immunity in some people while windborne vapor harms others. It covers the plant’s toxicity to dogs, the toxin toxodendric acid, a potassium permanganate cure, historical medicinal and marking ink uses, and a barter note on ink as a substitute when out in the wilds. It also cites 1640 England introduction and 1798 European medical use, plus a boot blacking fluid from the juice and its resistance to soap and chemicals.
A leading New York interurban banking house installed a novel ammonia based cooling apparatus with a ventilating system to keep air dry and circulating. It reportedly lowers indoor humidity and temperatures 8 to 15 degrees, drawing attention from vacation plans and keeping workers cool at their desks. The $30,000 installation and ongoing operating costs are significant, and the device may not gain wide popularity.
Two well dressed women hungry from bargain counters peruse a restaurant menu. They weigh roast turkey, sirloin steak, fricassee of chicken, fried kidneys, lamb stew and mutton broth before deciding, in unison, that today they simply want pie.
A Washington salesman notes a strong taste for white waistcoats among local African American men. He describes laundries in colored districts displaying linen and pique waistcoats and asserts these garments, worn from spring to fall, are a prized attrition for white shirt waist wearers.
The New York state white marble M'Kinley monument in Niagara Square Buffalo N Y is set for formal dedication Thursday Sept 5 during Old Home Week Sept 1 7. Gov Hughes and his staff will participate and Roosevelt and Cleveland are invited to attend and speak. Military parades will highlight the ceremonies.
A brusque north of Ireland country doctor blocks a bog‑bound lane with an old woman guiding an ass. He exclaims that women and asses are always in the way, and the woman retorts that manners place him last as he drives on.
The article urges using Defiance Starch to achieve stiffness with less paste, preserving fabric beauty and wear. It claims Defiance is stronger, so it can be applied thinner than other brands, improving home laundry outcomes.
A quip from Tit-Bits notes an incident where a man offered sixpence to a deaf and dumb person who responded with thanks, only to be arrested afterward. The exchange highlights the odd consequences of polite behavior in that era.
A public notice stresses mothers examine every CASTORTA bottle for infants and children, ensuring safety and suitability. It cautions against defective containers and urges verification of labeling and assurances of product integrity.
A doctor advises absolute rest for a husband while Madam questions compliance. The scene ends with the doctor praising the start as very good, in a terse Stray Stories exchange.
An extraordinary sale of Defiance Starch proves it is both good and cheap. Each package contains one third more starch than competing brands for the same price, delivering full satisfaction.
A quip from the Yonkers Statesman contrasts horse sense with mule sense. The dialogue hints at a man’s alleged stubbornness and reliability without explicit action. The line plays on animal metaphors to describe character.
A historical drug advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease cures hot sweating and swollen feet and relieves aching feet. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents with a trial package free. Address Allen 8 Olmsted Roy N Y.
A Judge quote opens with a homespun defense of nature and a new Defiance Starch claims to be the latest improvement. The ad urges readers to obtain the product from any grocer, touting economy and faster, better results.
A witty remark contrasts calling a girl a vision versus a sight, noting how language shapes perception. The playful line hints at social nuance and the subtle impact of terms of description.
Two lines of theater dialogue show Miss Meanley confronting Miss Cutting about their relationship. Cutting replies with a paradox about turning friendship into enmity, revealing tension and wit between the characters.
Ad copy touts Krause Headache Capsules from a local druggist Norman Lichty Mig F Bisien Ta. The second sentence remarks that a man who occasionally compliments a woman may be forgiven for other lies.
A Peoria Illinois dealer promotes Lewis' Factory Single Binder Cigar noting its rich taste and declaring it available through Lewis' Factory in Peoria.
In a brief item the proverb notes that a golden bit does not improve a horse, signaling a timeless critique of overvalued adornment versus function. The saying emphasizes practicality over luxury regardless of wealth.
An old man seeking ordination is asked about scripture and replies with a parable on the queen of Sheba. The tale ends with a punchline about who was wed at the resurrection and a playful biblical misread.
A Brooklyn father reports twelve years of misery from his son's eczema ended by using Cuticura Ointment and Remedies. The infant showed a red spot that spread, with rough scales by day and cracked inflamed skin at night. After doctors failed, the first box brought improvement and the second set cured.
The piece highlights Defiance Starch as free from injurious chemicals and the safest choice for fine fabrics. It claims its strong stiffening power reduces needed quantity by half, delivering a perfect finish as when the goods were new.
A census taker visits an isolated village and gives a form to a woman for answers. One question asks if she is married or single, but the box reads Con dition as to marriage. The woman answers Awful hard up before. Wuss after.
An advertisement claims FITS St. Vitus Dance and all nervous diseases are permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. It offers a free trial bottle and treatise with the address of Dr. K. H. Kline in Philadelphia.
The text argues a man supporting a big family cannot afford luxuries and urges smokers to purchase Lewis' Single Binder cigars from their dealer or Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois.
An ad style critique notes the slogan of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup used to market a teething remedy. It claims to soften gums reduce inflammation ease pain and cure wind colic in a two cent bottle while warning that round numbers are unreliable.
Dr. Juliet Severance recalls a medical college case from 1858 about gout and rheumatism and a strict diet. The piece also touts the Defiance Starch discovery, claiming removal of harmful chemicals and added strength and smoothness compared with patent starches from 25 years ago.
A collection of humorous lines about absent mindedness and iron care. The piece promotes Defiance Starch with a 16 OZ package selling for 10c at grocers. It jokingly notes a man’s foolishness fades with habit and efficiency.
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