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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1898
Page
3
Fragmented notes from a 19th century page discuss remaking and unmaking books with contempt for altered classics like Oliver Twist, the censors in Darli ghurst, and the removal of scandalous pages, plus a long polemic on women and wartime sacrifice. Also a supply of odd ads on medicines and horsehair goods.
San Francisco tale recalls Gamuel Tetlow once called Prince Prodigal for fortune swings and a theatre empire built with Bella Union. A fatal quarrel with partner William Skaneantle led to his death as prosecutors argued, amid influence, he avoided execution. The piece also notes Sutro Heights sale to ex mayor Sutro for thirty thousand and references London lord mayor inaugurations with jeweled regalia, scepter, pearl sword, and city mace.
A tourist asks a hostler how long he has lived in England and if he is master. The hostler joins in that his master is also Yorkshire. Plonger Hooley of London is likened to Barney Barpatto in failures. Several ads tout tobacco and fashion steals with dubious claims.
A dense string of advertising pitches promote cosmetic and medical tonics from Coscareta to Dr. Kline’s Nerve Reatorer. Claims include cleaning blood, curing pimples, boils, and constipation, with multiple products and testimonials. Prominent names include Julius Hinead & Son and Dr. Kline, offering free treatises and samples.
A customer describes five years of womb trouble, back pressure, piles, irregular menstruation, and leucorrhea. After five bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound her health markedly improves enabling her to resume duties. She urges others to write for free, experienced advice from Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Massachusetts.
A quirky exchange follows about wins and losses in a poker game. Jokes hinge on heart and conscience while Potts and Betts tease Potts about heart related fortune. The dialogue weaves puns with names and a playful mood.
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