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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1896
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a peculiar phrase about a ten tion pen and rotten ustom with a reference to 680M. or sul steur's wdce med by scorn, leaving unclear context and subjects. The readable bits suggest a corrupted account or glossary entry rather than a complete news item.
A blend of child-rearing debate, light humor, and ads dominates the page. It notes a discussion on corporal punishment versus kindness, a witty schoolroom exchange about David and Jesse, and reports on Morgan County Colorado farming prosperity with irrigation, crops, and land prices.
An advertisement hyped as a universal remedy claims to cure scrofula to pimples and purports 1100+ successful cases near Boston with 200+ certificates. It advises taking a tablespoonful in water at bedtime with fat intake and no diet changes, mentions lung and liver pain during duct blockages, and urges readers to read the label and send a postal card for a book.
The article recounts Sarah Bush Lincoln born 1788 in Kentucky, who became Thomas Lincoln's second wife. It details courtship, debt issues resolved by Thomas Lincoln, and her influential role shaping the Lincoln home. It notes her death on April 10, 1869 and her notable relatives in Hardin and Franklin counties.
James Campbell Matthews is elected recorder of Albany New York the highest judicial post ever held by a Black citizen born in Pennsylvania forty five years ago. Zangwill is depicted as charming though ungainly in dress and the anecdote of his name elicits a playful reaction. Manuel Garmona y Valle of Mexico describes a yellow fever cure using subcutaneous injections from patient secretions with vaccination like protection against disease.
A hopeful verse urging readers to begin anew each day. The lyric speaks to the weary and invites renewal and solace through fresh mornings and renewed faith. The author Susan Coolidge anchors the message with inclusive welcome and personal reflection.
Senator James Lawrence Pugh, pictured here, has gained prominence recently through his speeches advocating free silver.
A large colorful wall map of the United States is offered by the Burlington Route. The three by four foot map shows states counties towns and railroads, rolls on a frame, and costs over 15 cents plus stamps to receive. Limited supply and a prompt reply is urged from J Francis GC F T A Omaha Nebraska. There is a humorous aside about men who cannot sing yet think themselves good judges of human nature.
A collection of brief, fragmented advices and testimonials from 1894, touting money making schemes and consumer remedies. Mentions Gray & Co plating goods, a cousin earning from selling outfits, and various products like Maa Wixslow’s Teething Remedy and Brown’s Bronchial Troches. Also includes short personal quips and ad-like blurbs about hoarseness cures and funeral wishes.
The excerpt argues against whipping a tired horse as it quickly tires the animal further. It urges stopping to feed the horse, noting food restores strength and blood or tissue health. It advises persistent nourishment to improve muscular, digestive, and nervous systems.
The text extols cod liver oil with hypo phosphites as a valuable food enhancing muscular, digestive, and nervous strength without harsh methods. It claims steady gains, improved appetite, richer blood, and better flesh, and compares favorably to Scots Emulsion as the superior option.
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