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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
8
The article describes Mexican sign language as a universal nonverbal system across tribes from Guatemala to Texas. It lists fixed gestures with broad meanings such as I don't know or I don't care, wait and be even with you, he's drank, have one with me, playing the barber, eat, and a common salute using two middle fingers near the face.
A chopper teaches tree felling technique with plumb line guidance and undercuts to direct falls. The piece also notes germs can penetrate eggshells in about 16 hours, stressing careful storage and cooking to avoid illness.
Scientists link rising lung and kidney ailments to limited vegetable variety. A K Bush of Dover Minnesota promotes The Farmer's Garden a practical illustrated plan for a fruit and vegetable garden requiring only horse power and a cultivator. Free folders available by request to Northrup King & Co of Minneapolis, with mention of seeing the paper.
A Chicago Post item recalls two methods for tetanus treatment. A New Jersey case used brain serum injections successfully, while in Liberty Missouri a blunt chin blow by Dr. Wood of Kansas City reportedly closed the jaw and cured the patient.
A fragment shows a mother asking Pauline about a lost doll. Pauline replies she misplaced it and suggests she knows where it is, amid garbled text that ends with an unfinished phrase.
An old ad promises Shilohs Cough and Consumption Care available for 2hets AUets and 1.00 dollars with a refund if not satisfied. It claims a 50 year guarantee and notes Matthew's Price of 25 to 40 cents at the pharmacy.
An old world remedy for coughs colds and consumption claims wide use for half a century. It asserts cures for incipient consumption and relief in advanced stages. If not satisfied, refunds are offered including a free trial and money back options.
Dupe ad style notice touts Earl Clover Root Tea as a cure for constipation and boasts fifty years of sales. It also markets Matthews McCormick’s Bell of direct whiskey, ordered for over a year, now available in a 10 year age, with a call to visit Tom and Fickan for a sample.
An old advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as a cure for sick headaches and female ailments. It claims the product purifies tissue and quick relief, selling for 25 cents and 51 cents at the pharmacy with money-back if not satisfactory.
A notice from owner Jane Uffel asserts a water rights action under revised statutes. It warns that failure to comply with required steps will forfeit inherited rights and advertisements will be used to enforce the claim.
Matthew's Pharmacy advertises a patent medicine claim that Dodge's Quick Kure will cure a cod in 24 hours for grippe colds and headaches.
Dyspepsia tablets offer a refund if no benefit. Also a ranch for sale in Montana with 2360 acres and full equipment. Shilohs Consumption Cure advertised with guarantee and price ranges. Matthews Pharmacy promotes a croup and consumption remedy with immediate relief claims.
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