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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
2
Dan Blair son of the Copper King of Bis's town Mont travels to England where Lord Galorey hosts him. He meets Lily, Duchess of Breakwater, a widow drawn to his fortunes, while the youth hopes for an ideal partner.
In the red room the Duchess of Breakwater teases Dan about marriage while he admires her allure. Their tense closeness grows as Dan confesses he learns from her, yet the arrival of Lady Galorey at the piano disturbs the moment and empties the tea tray.
Dan Blair, a Blairtown youth, is profoundly moved by Letty Lane in the London stage hit Mandalay at Osdene Park and by a young drugstore singer in his hometown church. The experience sparks his imagination of distant seas, jungles, and grand theatres, while shaping his social circle and ambitions.
Mme Lavardelle, appointed by the French government to teach reading and writing to illiterate soldiers, is described as the daughter of a Russian general. She previously taught her father’s troops in Russia, a background the French critics say lacks French teachers. Her experience, however, may count in the effort.
A Worth parish church near Three Bridges is highlighted as a rare pre Norman edifice with a pure English cruciform plan and an unaltered window suite. Rev Arthur Bridge’s booklet chronicles the church’s likely descent from Alfred the Great through Ethelward, noting its ancient semi circular east end and other intriguing architectural features. The Dundee Advocate notes the Landor exhibition at the London Library featuring manuscripts and a volume of Landor poems with drafts and corrections, including gifts to Browning and Mrs Lynn Linton.
Painful kidney and bladder troubles are claimed to be cured by Dr Derby's Kidney Pills. The ad asserts quick relief from kidney derangements and offers 250 and 600 package sizes with a free sample. It directs purchases through Derby Medicine, Con aton Rapids, Michigan.
A clipped exchange shows a doctor and Mr Littlerest discussing treatment for sleeplessness. The physician claims to address the cause, while Mr Littlerest jokes about a baby in another room and warns not to strike him too hard.
Constipation causes and aggravates many diseases. The favorite family laxative, Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, offers thorough cure and gentle regularity.
A saying notes that those most suspicious of others may themselves require close monitoring. The observation links paranoid scrutiny to personal accountability and suggests vigilance applies to accusers as well as accused.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure using laxative bromoidine tablets with a money back guarantee by Druggists and a signature on each box. It also notes societal women are known by what they waste affection on and mentions Lewis' Single Binder cigars costing more than other brands. It ends with a remark about making both ends meet requiring no end of money.
Henry J. Goldstein of Boston reports five years of rheumatism that stiffened his knees and hindered business. After trying many medicines, Hood's Sarsaparilla relieved his symptoms and he declares himself cured. He urges others to try the product in liquid or Sarsatabs form.
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