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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1916
Page
7
A nostalgic ad extols California Syrup of Figs as a safe, pleasant remedy to cleanse a child’s liver and bowels. It contrasts harsh castor oil and calomel with a fruit-flavored laxative loved by kids, claiming a teaspoon prevents sickness and offers clear dosage guidance for all ages.
A three months' bride sobs that her husband dislikes her cooking and plans to become a raw food fadist. Her mother questions the claim as the judge notes the couple's quarrel over meals.
A historic note describes a home hair dye mix using bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to darken gray hair. It claims to reduce dandruff improve hair texture and shine without staining the scalp or being oily. The mix is to be used twice weekly and can be prepared at low cost.
aphorism notes that a man who shouts loudest in public yields to quietness and dumbness in private life, implying a contrast between outward bravado and home behavior.
An older advertisement touts Dr Fase’s Pellets as the original liver pills suited to regulate fever and bowels. The copy emphasizes historical pedigree and health benefits.
An obese man attempts self shaving as a means to shed weight. The report notes the risky method and its potential dangers, reflecting concerns about unsafe weight loss attempts.
Mary Thomas long supported by benevolent association as rent helper and patient caregiver. A treasurer's assistant reports she died then revived claiming her wings came off and she was brought back to life. The tale blends charity, superstition, and local folklore in a small community setting.
Col George C Wright recounts a tale about a saloonkeeper McDermott who, after a German patron asks Das ist alles recht and McDermott answers Yah, learns the man has not paid. McDermott later discovers the guest said nein, correcting that all is not right.
An ob servant man notes that spread eagle oratory has fallen from favor and that the grand old bird is now seen as hardly more belligerent than the domestic turkey after endured plucking with impunity.
A humorous exchange mocks uninsured risks with a quip about wishing for insured items. The banter mentions broken insurances and a dog as a playful example, reflecting lighthearted dialogue.
A testimonial declares coffee harmed health and Postum offered recovery. The speaker details nervous decline, a doctor’s warning, and a successful switch to Postum Cereail and Instant Postum. Prices for 15c 25c and 30c 60c tins are listed with marketing lines. There's a reason for Postum, sold by grocers.
In old days Big game hunter Bill Slivers crafted a self-made long-range gun. He shot at a flock of pigeons flying unseen by the naked eye, using field glasses to aim. After twelve shots, all birds fell four hours later, proving the weapon’s accuracy beyond doubt. The cooks and campmates doubted him at first but praised his skill after the birds dropped.
A cold coal man shivers outside a warm kitchen as a generous woman offers coffee. He declines, asking for whisky instead, saying coffee does him no good when he is freezing, and he walks away in the bitter wind.
A reflective line by James Anthony Froude on the value of every occupation contributing to human capital. It describes each pursued task as an ascendant step expanding the horizon of knowledge toward an endless summit.
The excerpt advises that all mattresses used by children or adults be brushed and beaten every two weeks and placed in sunlight when possible. It suggests a regular routine of brushing mattresses once a week to prevent body dust from settling in creases.
A snappy exchange mocks a man named Jimson with a jab about selling him a hat checking privilege in a Synagogue. The line reveals sharp, satirical humor typical of the page.
A courtroom exchange features a munitions manufacturer defendant challenged about shell production and an applicant joking about designing hobble skirts as the judge cautions both sides.
A dialogue fragment shows a man asking if his father objects to his staying 80 late and a woman replying that he says it serves her right for being in when he calls.
Several women from North Crandon Wisconsin Lawton Oklahoma and Roxbury Massachusetts share experiences with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming relief from displacement ulcers fatigue headaches irregular cycles and inflammatory symptoms. The letters urge others to seek guidance from the Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co noting confidential female counsel and support.
A resident asks if the people in the flat above his unit own a piano, hoping to determine if the noise source is the instrument or another cause. The inquiry focuses on potential noise complaints and building quieting measures.
A dialogue extols progress as happiness rises with motorcars replacing bicycles. The speaker asserts people formerly miserable on bikes now ride in cars, signaling societal improvement and modern comfort.
A study notes thirty one languages spoken across the Philippine Islands reflecting a varied racial and cultural landscape. Researchers cataloged regional dialects and language use among communities, highlighting linguistic richness and interethnic contact in the archipelago.
The article explains the link between heart and kidney disease, noting that kidney failure can cause uremic poisoning leading to death. It promotes sending cells for a trial of Anuric from Dr. Pierce and a water sample for free analysis at the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, urging readers to write with symptoms.
An ad extols Dr Pierce's Anuric tablets as a free medical opinion and a powerful uric acid dissolvent, claiming it dissolves uric acid like hot water dissolves sugar. It touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for weak women, and notes no alcohol in the products.
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