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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
7
A historic ad promotes a rheumatism and backache remedy using one ounce of Syrup Sarsaparilla compound and one ounce Toris compound blended with half a pint of whiskey. It advises taking a tablespoon before each meal and at bedtime, with shaking before each use. The ad claims wide availability from wholesalers and that many have been cured after a few doses. It also states the remedy builds strength and vitality.
Walter Lonsdale praises Dr Cook claiming honor and weak defenses. A parlor maid confirms a late husband’s homecoming, revealing a night of drinking and repeated awakenings before the early morning.
They say he has turned over bed and breakfast revenue leading figures. He is described as economical and may reuse the same approach. The remark speculates on financial prudence and potential repetition of tactics.
A Cleveland Leader Sunday Magazine recounts a Baltimore primary class where a teacher sternly admonished a pupil for laughing, insisting no laughing in this school and urging better conduct from the start of the term.
Senator Tillman jokes about exaggeration comparing it to the Ben Johnson tall tale. He recalls a stump speech anecdote where a hole would be dug for Johnson to stand in due to his height.
Description of a new coffee roaster with a static inner cylinder, perforated steel wall, and speed to roast beans evenly. It uses electric heat and has a sampling cup triggered by a knee to eject beans. Also promotes Pettit's Eye Salve at 25c from Howard Bros. Buffalo NY.
This Sunday School lesson examines sincerity versus hypocrisy in giving and praying. It discusses motive over action, the Lord’s Prayer as a model not a ritual, and the threefold deliverance in prayer from past sin temptation and evil, ending with a note on God’s sovereign power.
E A Guillemin arrived in Canada in 1891 with little money and built a vast farming empire. He owns about 6,000 acres in crops from 6,880-acre farm with 104 horses and cattle, threshing 56,000 bushels of wheat this season, selling 34,000 at 84 to 87 cents per bushel. He bought a threshing machine for 2,100 dollars, which earned about 3,000 dollars this fall.
Fog-Eye Smith of northwest Wyoming boasted a menacing threat over a watering dispute with a newcomer. He later wandered under a poker table seeking his glass eye while muttering about lacking humor.
Mrs. H Kiernan of Brooklyn credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with curing her niece’s eczema after five years of suffering. The child, once covered with sores and sleepless from itching, showed clear improvement after using the products, with a photo from age 18 months.
Imogene argues that papa is harsh but should be judged by his best, and Philip agrees that Imogene is his best.
Mrs Elizabeth Wolf of Tipton Missouri says she suffered severe bladder inflammation and back pain with scanty painful secretions. After using Doans Kidney Pills she was cured and has remained well. Doans is sold by dealers at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
Percy Parkington confronts Miss Muriel Muggins with renewed resolve after she rejects him. He declares he will conquer the world and gain riches, while Miss Muggins coolly taunts him to return after he achieves success.
A newly qualified Tennessee judge presides over a minor criminal matter involving an accused man labeled as an old darky. The defendant, Tom, lacks legal representation and says he will tell the truth, recounting a past acquittal and noting the judge once served as his lawyer.
A witty quip notes a new hotel will feature red wallpaper in every room to hide stains from guests. The remark underscores practical concerns about cleanliness and maintenance in hospitality.
Humorous or sharp exchange as a shoemaker named Well allegedly refuses payment, kicks the speaker downstairs, and references boots the speaker made for him. The brief seems to capture a grievance about payment and injuries.
Uncle Ephraim reports two thin razor back hogs vanished from a rear yard pen. He dismisses theft and suspects the hogs raised on edge and crept through a crack to escape, a tale recounted in Youtt's Companion.
An old advertisement touts Allen’s Lung Balsam claiming it cures a fresh cold and stubborn coughs lasting months. It urges trial at one dollar and mentions Lewis’ Single Binder cigars and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething. It also offers a tongue in cheek line about love and money and friendship as a troubles-sharing companion.
A Minneapolis reader requests publication of a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter claims the remedy cured female troubles and restored health within three months and invites others to write for confidential advice to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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