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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
4
A biographical sketch refers to Winslow Homer and a comic encounter in Scarboro Maine. A wealthy New Yorkgentleman visits Homer's studio, meets a rough fisher who pretends to know the artist, and Homer ends up inviting him in and selling a painting.
A man from Lebanon Ohio recalls an eight year struggle with eczema on his face beginning in 1882. He describes water blisters that bled and crusted, spreading over his upper lip and chin, with severe itching and burning. After trying various doctors and home remedies he found relief with a product advertised by L Busioz Dept. L, promising cure with cutaneous oils and soaps mailed free.
In a humorous exchange two charming women, Miss Russell and a diplomat, tease a popular man’s appeal to ladies. The scene moves to a demonstration where a car climbs a tree, prompting playful quips about usefulness and exaggeration in a lighthearted, satirical tone.
Mrs Shortsoct asks if the husband is fearfully bad tempered. Mrs Leedoul replies that he is not dangerous, just worried about appearances and seeks a reputation for being a cranky brain.
A Chicago family credits Grape Nuts with ending their doctor habit and restoring health. A mother recalls nervous indigestion and headaches improved after starting the cereal, while her husband notes stronger, steadier energy on night shifts. The advertisement cites Postum Co. Battle Creek and the book The Road Wellville as reading.
Fredericksburg Virginia claims Mary Ball as a pivotal colonial figure. The article recalls her life in the Rappahannock town, her Tory leanings, and her stern, indomitable character. It details her residence in Fredericksburg, furnishings tied to Mrs. Washington, and remarks on her will and slave ties, ending with her burial nearby and Virginia’s memory of her as the Rose of New Virginia.
A fragmented essay-like piece examines the Hornet as a controversial figure. It portrays the hornet as arrogant yet refined, critiquing social behavior, vanity, and the pursuit of material wealth. The narrator notes lingering habits and the folly of pride, hinting at a broader moral about wiser restraint and charity.
A Swedish inventor Nyström develops the melograph, a machine run by electricity that records and reproduces music on a waxed ribbon. The Exision telephonic company in Stockholm backs its development, while a poem-like passage extols rustic children growing into leaders and artists, ending with H. H. Krout’s name.
A reflection on how Charles Dickens and his characters have shaped language and everyday life. The piece notes beloved figures like Little Nell and Uriah Heep as enduring types, with phrases and names woven into daily speech and culture.
The article extols a disciplined force in the canal zone likening it to Canadian mounts and praising its restraint. It notes the military presence guarding 409 savare miles and hints at high costs and engineered water towers used for defense, citing a vast sum of 225 000 000.
A river journey weaves memory and rumors from the Hester Hale. A gambler named Ready Rankin sits beside a young woman, the tale tracing family secrets, a granddaughter, a bank teller son, and a fatal night on the river that binds past and present.
A Washington tale recounts Rep Ralph W Moss arriving with wife to unfurnished quarters, choosing a nearby church known to locals. They discover they are the only white attendees, prompting reflection on social norms in the capital. The piece recalls Indiana figures and a minister once called as witness in a will case.
Mrs. John S Way of Independence Kansas says years of kidney disorders, swollen ankles and nervousness were eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She emphasizes the cure despite advanced age.
A newsboy drenched by a cold November rain shouts for papers outside a doorway. A passerby notes the harsh weather but the boy stays hopeful, saying the sun will shine again. The piece cites Jesse Benedict Carter on history and Rome as a living classroom.
To the head of every family the health of its members matters most. A popular laxative with pepsin is Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin, mild yet positive in effect. A nightly dose provides morning relief and strengthens stomach, liver, and bowels for natural function. Doctors and druggists stock 5c and $1.00 bottles. Send for a free sample from Dr. W. B. Caldwell, 201 Washington St., Monticello, Dia.
An ethologist claims Papua's leap year effect stems from social norms. He notes men avoid marriage and women gain status, with engagements marked distinctly as public signals.
A fragment discusses the role of localized newspaper publicity in guiding consumers and how newspapers offer crystalized information at home. It also references Dr. Pierce's Pellets as a remedy for digestion and urges skepticism toward boasts of cleverness.
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