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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
7
The column describes day by day tips to prevent wear on delicate stockings and feet. It notes using antiseptic powders like Allen’s Foot-Ease to reduce friction and prevent holes and discomfort from footwear. The piece highlights common causes of sore feet and recommends preventive care.
Paris correspondent recalls a titled performer who, to raise funds for his penniless mother’s care, performs a comic act at a cafe. He imitates animals and machines, is jeered, then begs forgiveness on stage, promising to improve. The piece labels this as a noble motive behind the shameless humor, tracing it to an impoverished mother in need of admission to an almshouse. The text ends with a string of sharp quips on irony and social action.
A collection of reflections on God in nature and humanity, citing Elijah and Jesus to argue divinity rests in conscience, compassion, and the still small voice within. It contrasts pagan nature worship with Jehovah’s emphasis on human kindness, forgiveness, and moral action, urging a child’s understanding through humanity’s acts.
Immigrant flow to Winnipeg and Canada West accelerates with 1000 arrivals daily from Britain, Europe, and the United States. Germans and Scandinavians represent major contingents while Scots and others seek new farms on free homesteads of 160 acres. Prices range from 15 to 20 dollars per acre for prairie lands with potential returns.
A country estate owner argues with his gardener Sambo over whether to cut a tree. Sambo reasons that the tree protects the greenhouse, is aging, and was cut down last night.
Miss Katherine McCallister of Indianapolis describes a rash that started on her face and spread to her arms and back. After trying several remedies, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting improvement within days and full recovery in about three weeks. Free samples offered by Cuticura with a 32-page Skin Book from Boston.
A reflection on character beyond praise and desire. The text cites Baalam's prayer to die as the righteous, then his betrayal and downfall through aligning with the heathen and being slain by a righteous man. The contrast exposes moral fragility and the gap between words and deeds.
The text traces the act of lifting a hand during oath taking to ancient times. It cites Homer as mentioning the practice among Greeks and cites biblical accounts, including Abraham, showing its existence in early periods before its adoption in Christian judicial contexts.
A Washington Herald item notes an odd misprint in an old advertisement for Mrs Winslow’s Boothe Syrup for children. The garbled copy hints at soothing gums and colic relief but appears partly unreadable. The piece comments on the ad’s strange phrasing and reader reaction.
Mrs D H Brown of Tola Kansas credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending two years of illness during menopause. After twelve bottles she reports renewed strength and ability to work including washing, praising the medicine and inviting others to use it. Letter asks readers to write for advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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