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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
4
The piece argues quoits as a very ancient English hobby with potential for national prominence. It notes benefits like eye hand training and accessibility in small spaces, rejects rustic stereotype, and discusses origins from discus lore, Elizabethan mentions, and Shakespeare’s Falstaff.
The orange, a fine Louisiana variety, was first introduced by Jesuits in New Orleans. St Bernard and Plaquemines parishes lead production. many parishes grow the fruit. Trees begin bearing at seven, reach full growth by 12 to 15 years. A mature tree yields up to 38 000 to 50 000 oranges, with fruit selling around 10 dollars per thousand, and some orchards produce millions of oranges for princely income. The state has about 2 000 acres under cultivation. Louisiana oranges are prized in the north and west, often outperforming Cuban fruit depending on market conditions.
The article outlines medieval crafts with taylours and smyths as dominant roles and lists 186 wrights and craftspeople. It notes numerous skynners barkars souters glovers and prospering fl ashers. It mentions arkswryghts glasswryghts and specialized crafts with Latin trade names.
The narrator recalls sighting a massive blue and silver tuna leaping from the ocean off Santa Catalina. A flying fish darted by as the tuna captured its prey in a swift midair strike, eliciting astonished reactions from the onlookers aboard.
A middle aged man admonishes a younger man about smoking while offering a cigar. The elder cautions against the habit and lights a match as the young man takes the cigar and bites the end, noting the cigars are mild and harmless.
The cathedral can hold up to 36,000 with temporary galleries in place. Festivals draw 6,000 to 7,000, while normal services see about 4,000, making the nave look full.
A poor man laments his children crying for bread while a rich man retorts that others are grateful for what they have. The exchange highlights class disparity in a brief Brooklyn Life vignette.
A retired burglar recounts a deadly trap he fell for in a wealthy sleeper’s room. He describes a floor trap costing up to $500, a hidden tunnel and a pine box, with the boss of a shanty aiding his capture by signaling police within minutes. He estimates four years of his own time wasted.
A Detroit Journal note explains the early Anglo-Saxon custom of newlyweds drinking diluted honey for 30 days after marriage, linking the practice to the term honeymoon. It also remarks that those unaware of basic manners may lack enduring worth.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns cuts and bruises and other skin ailments. Claims rapid pain relief and healing with a money back guarantee. Sold by Romig Bros.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered from a fistula in the mouth and was told to undergo a costly operation to live. He cured himself with Bucklen's Arnica Salve, five boxes, proclaimed the surest pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world. 25 cents a box, Romig Bros. sold it.
The makers of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds report giving away over ten million trial bottles. The ad claims it cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases and urges readers to visit Romig Bros for a free trial bottle with guaranteed refund if not satisfied.
Dr D B Cargile of Wichita Kansas reports that four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of long standing scrofula with terrible sores on head and face. The testimonial claims it is the best blood purifier and a supreme remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It also stimulates the liver kidneys and bowels and builds strength. Sold by Romig Bros for 50 cents.
Mrs. Michael Curtain of Plainfield Illinois says a month of treatment failed and her physician deemed her a hopeless case of consumption. A druggist recommended Dr Kings New Discovery. After six bottles she recovered and can do her housework. Free trials at Romig Bros with large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
A woman named Mrs. Luther Lutz overcame seven years of severe illness and a dangerous cough after trying Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. One bottle brought relief and sleep, and two bottles cured her. Trial bottles are offered free by Romig Bros Shelly N C, with regular sizes 50e and 1.00 and a guaranteed product.
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia credits Dr King s New Discovery for Con Sumpts with curing her hacking cough after years of suffering The remedy allegedly eased chest pain and helped her sleep again The medicine priced at 50 cents and 1 00 with free trial bottles at Romig Bros Store and a guarantee on every bottle
Four miles from Townsend a ranch formerly Shelly ranch on 20 acres with 120 acres in alfalfa for sale on reasonable terms. Water rights noted. Also included is an unrelated health ad for Dr Kings New Life Pills and Romig Bros Geyser Cream sold at Matthews Pharmacy.
An old time cough remedy at Matthews Pharmacy claims to cure croup quickly. Advertisement notes one million bottles sold last year and offers 40 doses for 25 cents.
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