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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
3
An aging reader audience is urged to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic. It is said to aid digestion, relieve constipation, and strengthen the stomach liver and bowels with a pleasant taste. Dr W B Caldwell offers free sample bottles on request.
Mrs. T. B. Rosser of Mill Hall Pa recounts a severe eight week infant eczema ordeal. After trying multiple doctors and treatments the family reports rapid improvement and full recovery four weeks after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. They praise the remedies and offer free samples by writing to Cuticura Dept 29 K Boston.
A seven year old, Freddy, bursts into a room shouting Boo after mother warns him to knock. He explains he looked through the keyhole first, as quoted by Judge.
A collection of quirky ad lines and tips from a bygone era. Notes on hats for men and women, Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach and bowels, Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, and a tongue in cheek line about predicting rain after marriage training.
The Sudan government now offers comfortable journeys from Cairo or Port Sudan into the heart of Africa. Railways and steamers reach Khartoum Omdurman Wad Medani Sennar El Obeid and beyond to the White Nile Region with safaris, big game hunting, birding and fishing through districts of Shilluks Dinkas and other groups. A 24 day White Nile round trip from Khartoum is highlighted along with shorter Cairo Khartoum Port Sudan Red Sea itineraries.
The New York Press notes a belief that 70 percent of Brooklyn men whistle in public, torturing riders on trains and buses. It condemns the habit as unmannerly, cites vile breath and constant noise, and suggests signs to curb the nuisance.
A bride recalls sending her husband George shopping and the long absence ended with him returning with two pairs of chickens a turkey four cans of oysters a ham and a live pig. She quips that they cannot eat all that within a month and jokes about men's extravagance.
Conversation recalls a Sunday church moment with the line He giveth his beloved sleep cited as the scripture read. The exchange emphasizes a believing crowd present and the speaker’s amused skepticism.
A terse exchange notes a airship ascent at Pittsburg with quips about smoke and burning. The dialogue implies an event describing a flight that ended in ascent and smoke.
A German physician notes elevators may ease heart strain by aiding ascent while stairs strengthen the heart through muscle work. The Independent supports elevators but praises walking downstairs for heart health and fat loss. The piece cautions overreliance on elevators and urges foot exercise to prevent flatfoot and maintain arch strength.
The Portland Oregonian contemplates how women's suffrage may alter legal outcomes for men and women. It notes men face hostility in some suits against women and questions whether female jurors will change justice dynamics. The piece suggests women jurors might be less swayed by tears than male jurors.
In a brief scene from the Christian Register a young woman browses bicycles and asks about price and quality. She asks the clerk the name of a wheel and then requests a recommendation, jokingly misnaming the Belvidere as Belva.
A boss tells a long time employee his services are no longer required after more than fifty years. The employee laments the lack of steady work as the judge notes the exchange ending the scene.
Advertisement promises a repeat appearance not seen again and invites buying two packages of Mother's Oats to secure a sample spoon free. Address not provided.
A Chicago visitor notes a painting during a meal as a host mentions the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis third annual expenditure report. The 1911 spending totals exceed 14.5 million dollars with most going to sanatoria and hospital care, plus rural clinics and educational campaigns.
A quip from A Pioneer questions why Jonah was thrown overboard. The speaker muses that perhaps he was the first man to rock a boat, offering a playful maritime pun.
A woman’s steadfast faith in her husband endures after opposition criticisms while he runs for office. Her loyalty is described as genuine and strong, illustrating personal support amid political scrutiny.
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