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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
3
A jumble of phrases on cynicism justice and memory. The text reflects worldly maxims about Saintly appearances and fools versus the wise. It ends noting a profitable dell hearing and bad memory, attributed to Linppincott's.
In Parish hall rehearsals for Reliance Howe Company a mud lump was tossed through a window injuring a village lady. South Side Observer condemns the act and calls for the perpetrators to be punished.
The Lincoln State Journal emphasizes its large Nebraska telegraph coverage and role as a daily state record. It argues readers gain timely Nebraskan news, including deaths and marriages, while praising Defiance Starch and Scheer wash goods as examples of trusted quality.
A 19th century view argues sports and dances aid treatment in insane hospitals. Physicians report wheelbarrow races and three legged contests uplift patients, while some say future brain operations may cure madness. Hospitals expand, showing improving outcomes and happier inmates despite persistent dangers.
A remedy claims to break a cold quickly using Compound Byrup of Sarsapurina, Tora Compound, and whiskey mixed and taken as a spoonful every four hours. The ad asserts the treatment cures an acute cold in 24 hours and notes ingredients are available at any drug store.
An anecdote told by George B. Cortelyou quoted in a Herald item shows a bibulous Irishman with his hands full trying to stay upright after St Patrick's Day. The secretary of the treasury narrator uses the joke about two Irishmen separated by lamp posts to illustrate staying in control when asked about future gubernatorial ambitions.
George B. Farley reports a two month skin eruption below the knees ending after applying Cutiura. He endured raw swollen limbs and sleepless nights until the remedy eased itching and allowed him to wear shoes within two days. May 14 1907 Concord New Hampshire.
A widow recounts a moving proposal from a widower who arrived with four children. The children knelt before her, signaling a poignant moment and future expectations.
A reflective verse contrasting the dissatisfied with contented folk. The text suggests that those who feel nothing is good enough are unfit for earth or heaven, always restless. It allegorizes the third domain as unable to be well, since perfection or constant care would be tedious.
Mr Timmid warns Miss Maud about the chandelier trembling as he questions the security of the house foundations. Miss Maud reassures that nothing is wrong and that Papa's rooms above are simply cluttered and noisy.
A Tennessee woman attributes improved health to using Postum instead of coffee. She details starting Postum after a caffeine headache, noting weight gain from 117 to 170 pounds and claiming coffee caused illness. The piece promotes Postum Co. claims and a health book, with testimonial-style framing.
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