Mer Name Was Not Polly Ticks
An Illinois legislative candidate on a late campaign stop asked a farmer boy about politics. The youth replied that Polly Ticks was not his girl’s name and that politics would not be his concern, ending the encounter.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
7
An Illinois legislative candidate on a late campaign stop asked a farmer boy about politics. The youth replied that Polly Ticks was not his girl’s name and that politics would not be his concern, ending the encounter.
A fragment recalls a defendant remark about life feeling like the Sahara, linking a harsh sentiment to his alleged thirst for vengeance. The line underscores a heated moment in the ongoing legal matter.
A vintage ad extols Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as beneficial for stomach, liver and bowels. It touts thrifty habits as wise, noting the product’s long history of use and sugar coated tiny granules.
A column warns that people may push for funds by praising you but at the cost of your money. It cautions readers to assess offers before yielding financial support or trust in flattering appeals.
A young boy develops commendable routines by choosing a different path from his father, embracing discipline and positive behavior as a personal rule.
An advertisement promotes Cole's Carbolisaire as a remedy to curb catarah. It claims high effectiveness and lists price options of 25 and 50 cents. The ad notes availability at all druggists.
A Thanksgiving meditation urges gratitude beyond material luck toward God’s holiness. True thanks arise from remembrance of divine justice and reverence, linking memory with faith and elevating gratitude above personal circumstance. Without God, Thanksgiving loses meaning.
The article describes natural looking peanuts with paper caps and toys, corn bars with car models and airships, oranges apples and pears with caps and musical toys, a large yellow crepe bag with bonbon snappers, gilt paper snappers with fruit pictures and charms, paper tamekins shaped like turkeys, roasted and strutting turkeys, cranberries and pumpkin pie wedges in pastboard and chocolate cases, and confectioners showing sugar grapes and crystallized fruits and nuts as eye candies.
An aged body slows activity and digestion leading to constipation. Harsh laxatives are discouraged. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is presented as a mild effective remedy. A free trial bottle offer is available by writing Dr W B Caldwell at 203 West St Monticello Ill. Adv.
Miss Katherine McCallister of Indianapolis describes a rash that began on her face and spread to arms and back causing itching burning and disfigurement. After trying various remedies she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and within eighteen to twenty days she was completely cured. Cuticura advertised nationwide with a free sample offer and Boston postal address.
Arthur Blanchard recounts a Pullman trip where a tunnel caused a bride to battle a hat and hairpins while the groom looked on. Blanchard quips the tunnel cost 13 million dollars and the bride agrees it was worth it.
In New Mexico's Pecos valley the latest arrival faces a joke as a local exchange stumps with a gag about biting into an ee ee eeee eee. The scene mixes regional flavor with playful wordplay in a humorous bite.
Vintage advertisement text recalls a medicine for children praised for 30 years of use and feature heavy emphasis on soothing cries. The snippet highlights a child oriented product with a long standing endorsement and signature claim.
A fragment outlines exchanged lines about a purchase of music as Miss Oldmaid asks about Kiss Me in the Moonlight. Mr Dopenutt suggests another clerk was involved, implying a mix up or misattribution.
The Duke of Cornwall, Governor-General of Canada, spoke at Macleod Alberta to an audience largely of American settlers. He urged Canadians and Americans to obey Canadian law, welcomed non-British born residents, and expressed hope for continued prosperity in the western wheat country.
A witty remark on women leading civic efforts, praising their organizational skill. The phrase implies women achieve success by forming a broom brigade and making a clean sweep in public duties. The quotation captures a period tone and suggests proactive, organized community action by women.
A terse remark on the danger of trusts, arguing that as trusts push harder for power the ordinary people lose the most, reflecting a critical view of corporate dominance and its impact on society.
A 1918 advertisement warns that the heart is not receiving sufficient nourishment and promotes securing the best remedy. The piece emphasizes heart weakness as a result of tired blood.
Rochester New York resident Mrs Richard N Dunham reports her 18 year old daughter experienced dizziness and cramps until using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Stoutsville Ohio sixteen year old girl also says headaches backache and cramps eased after using two bottles.
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