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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
3
Advise on the Exceptional equipment and scientific attainment of the California Fig Syrup Co. in producing Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna with purified plant principles. Emphasizes only the genuine product, manufactured by an original method, and warns to avoid imitations by checking the full company name on the front package.
A Yukon reader credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing their two year old's severe rash after weeks of worsening symptoms. The note, dated 1908, highlights dramatic skin relief and no recurrence since treatment. Also appears: a passage praising Spahn's Distemper Cure for horses and a quip about Harriman obituaries.
An assortment of period ad copy and quotes mentions Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children sold by druggists with testimonials, plus various humorous vignettes and agricultural notes including peanut acreage growth from 3,800 to 80,000 acres by 1907.
Sunday School lesson on Paul’s final charge to Timothy. The text emphasizes opposing false doctrine, preaching the Word in season and out of season, reproof and instruction, readiness for trials, and the hope of a righteous crown. It notes Demas’ desertion, Alexander the coppersmith, and Paul’s steadfast faith despite impending death.
The Portland Oregonian reports a large 1909 migration of American farmers to Canada estimated at 70,000 heading for fertile Western lands. It notes reasons including safer life and property, cheaper land, and favorable rail access via Canadian Pacific Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern lines, with government agents ready in U S cities to assist settlers.
Fragmentary text mentions a joke exchange about a razor and pork chops, followed by an 1886 affidavit from Frank J. Cheney offering payment for catarrh cures. The ad rhetoric promotes Ball’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials and Hall’s Pills for constipation.
A fisherman asks what to do when a great shark approaches and the reply favors a quick prayer then swift swimming. A stray line touts syrup for chil deve toleinn wottenn thevan claimed to reduce Sammatica and cure collie, ending with an odd image of someone drinking a bottle.
Mrs Chugwater asks about animal magptism and Josiah explains by merging animal and magnetism to form anime magnetism. The playful dialogue relies on puns to illustrate a humorous misunderstanding.
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