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A cranky looking visitor asks for an opening for a writer. The editor grimly replies that a first class intellectual may find an opening by turning the knob to the right and not slamming the door on leaving.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
2
A cranky looking visitor asks for an opening for a writer. The editor grimly replies that a first class intellectual may find an opening by turning the knob to the right and not slamming the door on leaving.
A two year old boy endured weeks of intense itching and a barklike rough rash with large blisters. After doctor visits failed, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment were credited with a dramatic recovery, with no symptoms since. The testimonial hails from J W Lauck of Yirkon Oklahoma dated August 28 and September 17, 198.
The president's message to Congress outlines foreign relations as satisfactory aside from Nicaragua. It cites cordial ties with Mexico after a meeting between Diaz and the U S leadership. It endorses civil-service pensions, prosecutions of corrupt officers, and post office reforms including postal savings banks and higher rates for magazines. A ship subsidy and campaign finance disclosure are urged.
The Portland Oregonian reports a mass migration of American farmers to Canada in 1909. About 70 000 farmers are expected to move this fall with an estimated 70 million dollars in cash and effects. Reasons include cheaper fertile land and perceived safety and stability under Canadian laws. Canadian Pacific Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk Pacific railways open vast homesteads nearby, with government agents ready to aid settlers.
In a church vestry after service Rev Mr Talcom confronts Deacon Snowball for replacing a 50 cent coin in the collection with a dime. The minister calls the act plain dishonest doings and scolds him in shock.
Advertises Mother Gray, a nurse at a New York Children's Home, claiming cures for constipation feverishness teething disorders stomach trouble and worms with 30 000 testimonials. free sample offer through Allen Olmsted Le Roy N Y. Also a note on enthusiasm and crowd shouting.
Fragmentary notice includes scattered references to coughs, colds, pricing, tobacco brands, and a remark about money. No coherent event or person details emerge from the readable lines.
A collection of preface style sentiments on marital love and respect contrasts with old time patent medicine ads. Promotions tout Pettit's Eye Salve first sold in 1807, Perry Davis Painkiller, Dr. Pierce pills, and sugar coated pellets. The copy blends moral tone with product pitches and advice on health and behavior.
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