Music in Bars Should Not Rule Temperance Advocates
A temperance advocate argues that the tempo of music in bars should not determine stance on concerts. The point stresses policy focus over entertainment style.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1904
Page
3
A temperance advocate argues that the tempo of music in bars should not determine stance on concerts. The point stresses policy focus over entertainment style.
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous system remedy with a $100 reward for any failed case. It claims internal use to destroy the disease’s foundation and to restore constitution, with testimonials available from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo. The ad also sells Hall's Family Pills for constipation and ends with a social commentary on girls and manners.
An advertisement extols Allen's Poot-Ease for sore and tired feet noting relief for long discomfort. Mrs Matilda Holtert testifies to its value and it is sold by all druggists for 25 cents. The copy also hints at social satire about wives who drive husbands to drink.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for a cold. It mentions Jove's signature on each box and a price of 25e with a refund promise.
A Rochester Express piece relays brief humorous vignettes: a supreme court justice in a sailing mishap comforts a nervous lawyer. a drill sergeant guides recruits with a cheeky corpse joke. a general’s quip about a misread attack notes rear versus front in a light wartime exchange.
Special from Hensley Arkansas reports Mrs Sue Williams touting Dodd's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache claiming relief after one box. The item notes backache as an early sign of kidney disease and warns against Bright's or rheumatism, with other product mentions and unrelated anecdotes.
Dr Philip B Hawk of the University of Pennsylvania reports experiments showing swimming and water polo yield the largest rise in red blood cells among athletic activities. Blood counts before and after workouts indicate swimming increases about 2 percent on average, with running a close second at 17 percent for the next best exercise.
Mrs. Frank Edgerton of South Sixth Street, Columbus reports a buzzard with a broken leg found by a son of Edgerton’s employee. Deputy game warden Charles W Heyl seizes the bird from the coal shed and plans Edgerton’s appearance before Squire Lakin for alleged possession prior to May 6 1902.
In a village exchange, old Graspitt scoffs that Singleton will remain a bachelor as he refuses money to marry. The dialogue mocks secret ballots and voter influence while Tess and Jess spar over Tess’s presumed nurse fiancé and Tess’s late-night care.
In a sharp exchange, Senator Sorghum claims Jefferton only saunters in the race versus stronger contenders. The remark underscores a perceived weakness in his campaign stance and momentum.
Housekeepers urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch claiming it saves time since it never sticks to the iron. Each 16 oz package is marketed against 12 oz rivals and warns grocers to avoid short packages. A consumer exchange scene shows wallpaper thickness debate unrelated to the product.
An old newspaper snippet markets Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to cure feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and worms. It claims free samples by mail from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York and mentions Defiance Starch with sales pitches and a few jokes.
A Pittsburgh Post item recalls a boastful settler who claimed to have bought Chicago’s site for one small jug of rum. The piece frames the tale as a caution about pride and fate, noting the hopeful man would likely have preferred contemplation over conquest.
A collection of vintage ad copy references including Undoma Hair Tonic promising a soft fluffy look, free treatment offers with customer names requested, Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething, Defiance Starch boasting superior quality, and social quips on love and harmony.
Mrs. Kate Upson Clark argues that genius requires an unhappy life and should not marry. She claims a poet’s wife loses interest after one week and a genius lives in deep emotion, making marital happiness unlikely and leading to divorce, self harm, or vice.
A long evening game tested smelling ability with numbered bottles of cloves gin eucalyptus sherry and other essences. Players tried to identify contents and distinguish brandy from whisky. In this effort a woman won signaling surprising skill in a previously male dominated sense.
An advertisement touts PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for piles claiming refunds if not cured in 14 days. It cites endorsements and a testimonial from Wm. O. ExpsLrey of VanBuren Indiana and references Piso's Cure for throat and lung issues. The ad contrasts stock market savvy with timing, ending with a note on gender perceptions.
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