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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1895
Page
7
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system, fights colds headaches and fevers, and does not weaken the kidneys or bowels. It claims medical approval and widespread satisfaction with 50c and 1 bottle sizes, from the California Fig Syrup Co. Only the official maker’s label guarantees authenticity.
A New York Sun reporter records Michael O'Leary's self made autobiography carved on a stick. He recounts nineteen trips to the Island and Blackwell's Island confinement, claiming seven years on the island and a life of police courts and raucous desolation. He recalls kidneys and medical advice alongside a rambling tale of arrest and drink.
An old tale recalls a man who rose from wealth to ruin by drink, recounting a hogshead prank that left him bruised and ashamed, then vowed never to drink again. The piece also includes brief notes on travel, ads, and scattered quips from daily life of that era.
A fragmented ad row highlights seed books and samples from John A Salter Seed La Crosse Wis. It also contains assorted lines about crops potatoes oats corn and farm seeds plus a harvard note and teething remedy. The claims mix agricultural products with miscellaneous notices and marketing quips.
Young spirits and vigor fall to weakened vital powers from bad habits among youths. Nervous debility and loss of manly power arise, but improved home treatment cures them. A plain sealed medical tract on social diseases sent for stamps. Buffalo New York.
Readers are invited to buy latest New York style sewing patterns at ten cents each plus one cent postage. Descriptions show yardage, pieces, cutting and assembly with garment pictures. Examples include pattern No. 629 for a gores skirt and pattern No. 286 for a lapels waist with box pleats in multiple fabrics.
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