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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
3
The article argues that hand mixed paint by the painter is more scientific than factory mixes. It asserts genuine white lead with linseed oil is prepared in paste form by National Lead Company and ready for thinning. A tester is offered free by mail to New York address in Woodbridge Building.
A reflective line on true greatness defined by humility, service to others, and a sense of brotherhood within the human family. It emphasizes unpretentious character over ostentation and a generous interest in people.
In a quoted exchange from the Houston Post, John asks Herrick to be less polite in company while Herrick insists on showing love publicly. The dialogue suggests others may perceive fear in the relationship.
In Chicago a matron and her young nephew attend a concert. The boy, unfamiliar with most pieces, recognizes Mendelssohn's Wedding March as a good tune and asks its name. The matron calmly explains that the slower piece is the Maiden's Prayer. Harper's Weekly.
A man known as Mr B. left his travelling bag in a host house while departing town. The hostess warned him by sending her daughter, Marie, to fetch the forgotten grip. The child quipped that many have had theirs this winter and they would rather not have any more.
A rich young woman recounts spending 300 dollars on drugs for six years due to nervous dyspepsia. After switching to Grape-Nuts food, she improved immediately, gained four pounds in a week, and credits the product with restoring her health. She urges others to consider it and allows publication.
A stranger claiming to be a Pinkerton detective took a horse and buggy from McCombs Bros livery in Marshalltown, with officers in hot pursuit. The report also lists a string of Iowa incidents including legal cases, accidents, and local developments such as county bond issues, naturalization rulings, and plans for an interurban line from Fort Dodge to Emmetsburg.
The article warns that riding exposed on street cars in spring can easily chill riders, leading to colds and rheumatic or catarrhal issues. It advises wearing wraps, especially for long rides, and notes colds persist into summer. It recommends Peruna at first symptoms and urges early, continuous use until recovery.
Letters from readers praise Peruna for easing cold effects and catarrh. Mr. M J Deutsch of Chicago notes consistent benefit after years of use. Mrs. C E Long of Atwood recounts dramatic child recovery from coughs and croup after starting Peruna. James Morrison of Paterson endorses two bottles and strong results in his family.
A village doctor recounts a quarrel with his elderly patient who pays little or nothing. She scolds him for not responding to a night summons and insists her money is as good as others. He replies that he cannot tell whose money is paid and has never seen any.
A vintage ad copy promotes Plymouth Rock Coffee Jelly Compound as a dessert. It instructs mixing 10 cents Beckage with a pint of boiling water, serving with sugar and cream. The product is described as pure sugar coffee and gelatine, with mail-order details from Plymouth Rock Gelatine Co. in Boston Masa.
A rustic exchange unfolds as a woman questions another about her husband’s health. The driver of a spring wagon retorts that he lacks urgency, preferring to let illness catch him rather than chase it, revealing a wry, humorous sentiment.
Truth and Quality appeal to the Well Informed. It claims Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is a top laxative option that cleanses and relieves internal organs without debilitating after effects. The ad asserts its pleasant natural action, physician approval, and urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
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