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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1899
Page
4
A nostalgic poem recalls youthful days of laughter and racing rabbits and field songs. The speaker contrasts carefree nature scenes with a lover’s absence and asks how the beloved's return can restore the old magic and soothe sorrow. Memory, distance, and longing frame the plea for reconciliation.
The sketch traces Charles Stewart Parnell at 28 entering politics after a Dublin dinner with his sister. Captain Dickinson, Gray of The Freeman’s Journal, and John urge immediate action. Parnell vows to stand for Wicklow as a Home Ruler, later wins Meath after John Mitchel’s death, and rises to leadership by 1880.
Chronicles recount Bruges hosting 150 ships in basins while German merchants sent over 2000 cloth pieces to Russia and Poland. The city traded leather, wool, silk, linen, hemp, wine, and hardware from many realms before 14th century troubles, invasions, and religious wars diminished its fortunes.
The Hirqingham Post notes Swiss debates allow French German or Italian expression in parliament. The president speaks in German and is translated nearby. Laws and resolutions are drafted in all three languages and official reports are published in French German and Italian.
The text extols Bermuda onions as a cure and strengthener, claiming raw onions can clear the head and even affect romance. It contrasts this with observations on social control in German colonies and notes that gambling debts are enforceable by law in several countries.
A young wife on Prairie Avenue learns of her husband's past Minneapolis mistress. She follows him to his Chicago office, boots up in a bold display, and spends the afternoon there before confessing. Her husband calmly urges her to buy a pretty hat next day.
A short Christian Endeavor World tale recalls young John Hay at Warsaw Illinois Sunday school where he excelled in Bible verse recall and firm discipline. Teased for washing dishes and wearing an apron he flooded the crowd with a dishpan fling, ending the bullying.
The article extols kissing as Russia’s national greeting from the emperor to cadets and servants alike, describing widespread customs in public and private life. It notes kisses among fathers and sons, generals, regiments, and even the bride and her attendants, portraying kissing as a pervasive social norm.
The article recounts Robert Ainsworth a seventeenth century lexicographer who burned his wife’s jealousy driven draft then rewrote a complete Latin dictionary. It parallels Carlyle whose manuscript of Frederick the Great was destroyed by fire and he persisted to finish.
A tramp previously domineering shifts to a asking stance when a hired man arrives. He bluntly seeks a scrap of food, specifically cold turkey or cold ham, or any handy sustenance. The exchange reflects a sudden change in demeanor prompted by the unexpected helper.
The Prince of Monaco, famed oceanographer, tied a glowing buoy to a deep sea trap in Biscay. Three steamers altered course to investigate the beacon, nearly causing collisions as the blue flare attracted ships unfamiliar with such beacons. He later ceased using the buoy on busy routes.
A English landlord carts a tale of trading with a tenant when a hare appears. The tenant’s horse kneels for game while the landlord’s horse proves balky at a stream. The punchline: the tenant’s mare is useful for fish as well as game, a trick the landlord learns too late.
Property description notes the Shelly ranch, about four miles from Townsend, totaling 820 acres with 120 acres alfalfa. Water rights are described as good. Seller hints at potential buyer E. H. Goopman.
The patronized remedy promises a better appetite and liver balance for those with dyspepsia. It claims to improve digestion, promote regular bodily habits, and enhance energy. Available for 25e at Romig Bros.
Geyser Cream claims to remove sunburn tan freckles and compliments chapped hands lips rough skin pimples and facial blemishes. Available for sale at Mathews Pharmacy.
An old ad promotes Karl’s Clover Root Tea to relieve constipation and tiredness, urging pleasant consumption and sold by Matthews' Pharmacy. It also touts Shiloh’s Cure as a top cough remedy for croup, claiming a million bottles sold last year and 40 doses for 25 cents, available at Matthews' Pharmacy.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best for burns cuts and bruises curing old sores ulcers boils and skin eruptions. It pledges pain relief and rapid healing with a 25 cent price and a guarantee, sold by Romig Bros.
Doctors warned Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson D after months with a rectal fistula he would die unless a costly operation. He cured himself using five boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The salve is sold by Romig Bros. as a trusted pile cure.
Promoters have given away more than ten million trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. They claim it cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Romig Bros offer a free trial bottle with regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar, guaranteed or refunded.
Dr D B Cargile of Wichita I T reports Mrs Brewer cured of scrofula after four bottles of Electric Bitters. Sores on head and face healed and health restored. The advertisement claims Bitters purify blood, treat eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores, and aid digestion with a 50c price. Sold by Romig Bros.
Mrs. Michael Curtain of Plainfield Illinois faced a lung consuming illness after a month of treatment failed. A druggist recommended Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, and after six bottles she recovered fully and can do her housework again. Free trial bottles offered at Romig Bros with large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
Mrs. Luther Lutz, after seven years of illness and a three month coughing spell, reportedly recovered using Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. A Shelby, North Carolina report by W. C. Hammick & Co. advertises trial bottles free at Romig Bros with regular 500cc bottles priced at $1.00 and a guaranteed statement.
Annie E Springer of Philadelphia reports a long hacking cough cured by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. She credits rapid relief from chest pain and restored sleep. Price 50c and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Romig Bros Store. Every bottle guaranteed.
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