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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
4
A vintage advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for nervousness insomnia and despondency tied to kidney weakness. It claims the product acts directly on the kidneys the ancient reins and promises toning and correcting effects for the organs.
The crusty bachelor Tom Templeton plans to marry soon and Miss Fracks prompts him to accept congratulations. He replies there is no grudge against Tom and remains blunt yet amicable about the nuptials.
Dinsmore accuses Snicker of thin jokes while Winterbottom defends the humor as a ploy to reveal truth. The exchange hints at a witty, teasing dialogue about perception and honesty.
A humorous dialogue shows Jack berated for manners while admitting no streetcar fare to escort a young lady home. A quip about fur coats in heat leads to a playful jab at moth ball quality and a caterpillar’s remark.
In a humorous aside, readers note the familiar slogan on each box. The scene shifts to a family exchange about a lake and a boy named Jimmie. Harriet-Harry returns home, mentioning a borrowed half dollar to pay the hackman before a kiss. A magazine poem titled Raffled appears under the same heading.
A playful exchange where one friend asks another to settle a bet with Coffup. The respondent declines, noting they would avoid making an enemy among close friends. The dialogue centers on friendship and disagreement without further context or outcomes.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable catarrh claim and Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised by F J Cheney Co Toledo. Testimonials from Toledo merchants praise Cheney and the remedy, claiming blood and system benefits with test coupons and free samples.
In Kansas City, three farmers were arrested during a dispute over the possession of an idle man they each wanted as a farm hand. The incident centered on who had the right to employ the man.
In a heated exchange, Maggie asserts daughter of the revolution status while challenge and retort fly. A companion quips about running a merry go round, adding a brisk, ironic twist to the exchange.
Mrs McChane exults in doing laundry while McProudee recalls her husband losing work. They joke that washing is just to amuse the children as they steam covers for windies to make pictures on them.
A woman delays graduating after an examiner hints at her age, prompting frustration. He asks what major national event occurred in 1860, revealing the historical testing moment.
The piece notes many distinguished political diplomatic and social figures dined with the king at Windsor Castle. It contrasts with the late queen’s reign when family meals were private in the oak room. The king now hosts a sizeable daily dinner party, a notable shift from past practice.
The piece notes a pending decision of a leading world society with few convinced about the exact date while many trust Hostetter's Stomach Fitters as the remedy for dyspepsia indigestion constipation biliousness and liver and kidney troubles a fair trial is urged to prove its value.
The editor doubts Witlittle's humorous submissions claiming he grinds them out. Witlittle defends by saying his jokes would have a point if he did grind them.
A clerk with bow legs prompts a blush from a fair customer as they spar over whether a writer’s dialect is drawn from life. The exchange hints at authorship, character construction, and the legitimacy of stylistic choices in dialogue.
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee if it fails. E. W. Grove signs each box.
Clarence asks about patriotism at a wedding. Algernon replies with a quip: the bride wore red, the groom white, and the bride’s father blue due to paying all the bills. The exchange plays on national colors for comic effect.
A line from Poe recalls a cook sending a tat card back and a cryptic message about finding three of their best plates at the bottom of the pile stuck with mixture. The dialogue suggests a playful or coded exchange.
Booker T. Washington recalls that many freedmen who learned to read were believed to receive a call to preach soon after starting to read. He narrates a Alabama field worker who, on a hot July day, halted work, gazed at the sky, and declared that he felt called to preach.
A collection of whimsical tales and observations from historical figures and events. Vignettes cover Mason and law study, Franklin voting quirks, Bismarck misperceptions, Toole’s grace supper, a Gordon Highlander scene, Queen Victoria funeral warnings, Danish St Thomas harbor salutes, a verger’s petty theft, and Southern Negro home debt figures.
Mrs. Frank Canter of Amesbury Massachusetts credits Lydia E Pinkham products with curing long standing female ailments including inflammation womb bearing down pains and recurrent illnesses after trying multiple doctors. She recounts taking Blood Purifier Dry Form Compound Liver Pills and Sana tive Wash and reports full recovery.
A newspaper ad features a price for an iron bedstead at twelve dollars and a cash discount offer that posts the bedstead as not for sale without cash. It also promotes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic with claims of malaria and fever relief. The ad ends with No Cure No Pay.
Mr Brutle announces bringing Cadleigh home for dinner on Thursday. Jem Brutle questions the plan saying the guest is disliked, while Mr Brutle confirms the Thursday dinner will be cooked.
On Fourth Avenue a shopkeeper runs a small shop with signs announcing Bird cages and aquariums and another sign reading Bird cages and squaria. He steps out, scans the signs, and chuckles as if avoiding a tricky issue.
A young man asks about a supposed coincidence and an experienced friend notes that many sensational reformers are either very rich and self-satisfied or very poor and hopeless. The exchange suggests merit or motive may be clouded by wealth or poverty.
A church member asks about a cozy corner at home. Gotham replies his wife arranged two, but they are claimed by a cat and the wife's dog, leaving him with no comfortable retreat after work.
Mrs Hatterson jokes about taking her husband to pick drawings room decorations at 1 o clock. Mrs Clatterson asks why he should come. She replies to blame him if the results disappoint.
In a dining room scene, a hostess counsels Willie Knox to eat more while he explains he already stuffed on cookies before arriving, quoting his excuse that his mother told his father they wouldn’t get much at the meal.
Evelyn Morse of 651 Adams Street Minneapolis Minnesota writes that three years of stomach catarrh disappeared after trying Peruna. She notes she improved within a week and was cured after three months of use and has had no return of symptoms. She recommends the remedy and offers free advice from Dr Hartman president of The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
Cassidy argues that English stories about themselves are true while those about the Irish are lies. Ascum counters that some stories about the English are also lies, and discusses bias in reporting.
An advertisement-style note claims Grove’s Tasteless Chill is a tasteless iron supplement with no cure and no pay. It warns people about taking the product Tonie and mentions a printed bottle formula. The text presents alleged ingredients Iron and Gut ulne and asserts a no cure, no pay policy.
In Lonelyville, residents from Mr Manhattan’s suburb describe late nightly routines. One speaker asserts the alarm clock forces a 9 40 wake time, claiming late nights stretch after 9 for all days except Saturdays.
The readable fragments mention cures for consumption and a so called Restorer from Randco Hutchinsons, a Norwich New York address, a mock dialogue about a jilted woman valuing damages at 25000 dollars, and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup noted as a teething remedy. The tone resembles early sensational ads and social chatter.
DeKan ter claims a Cassidy bartender watered whisky to appease temperance pressures. Cassidy admits concessions are needed to satisfy temperance advocates.
The Bailey Gatzert enters the Portland Dalles route as an excursion boat offering daylight round trips on the Columbia. Depart Portland at 7 AM, stop at Cascade Locks Hood River White Salmon, reach The Dalles at 3 PM, return at 4 PM, arrive Portland 10 PM. Fare 2 cents one way 1.50 round trip 2.50. Office at foot of Alder Street. Main 351.
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