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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
8
A fragmentary verse fragment recalls a departed beloved, the speaker noting lips once kissed, a grave marked with memory, and a line from Arthur J. Stringer quoted in an old Harper's Magazine memory.
The article recalls a summer guest who painted a sought after view with rocks and jack pines, sold for 1000 dollars before framing, while the landlord doubted the scene. It also notes a tale from Rider Haggard about an oak root bearing a horse shoe, once a paper weight at Bradenham Hall.
The National Druggist warns that chemically pure water or distilled water is a dangerous poison to the protoplasm. Even a small mouthful can cause a catarrh like stomach reaction and taste provokes rejection. It condemns use for stomach washing and stresses harmful effects of distillation.
The article notes an old practice of placing lampposts before the homes of town chief magistrates. It cites Heywood and Reginald, mentioning sheriffs provosts and wayers, suggesting the posts may have originally held proclamations for sheriffs to publish.
A domestic mix up shows Mrs Bilkins scolding a forgetful husband over winding a clock. A misheard marriage proposal leads Miss Single ton to refuse a clergy man due to a deaf misinterpretation of his request to subscribe to an organ fund. The humor shifts to a Scots dialogue about descent and vanity with a playful suppression of expectations.
Scientists link rising lung and kidney ailments to lack of varied vegetables. Dover Minnesota horticulturist A K Bush of the Minnesota Farmer's Institute promotes an illustrated The Farmer's Garden plan for a fruit and vegetable garden that any farm can manage with horse and cultivator. Northrup King & Co offers the free folder to readers who request it.
Advertisement for Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure sold at Matthew's Pharmacy with a 25c 50c and 1.00 price range and a money back guarantee if not cured, noting over 50 years in sale and refund policy for unsatisfied customers.
An old world tonic named Shiloh advertised as a universal cure for coughs colds and early consumption. The notice promises refunds if unsatisfied and lists prices at 25 cents 56 cents and one dollar from Matthew's Pharmacy.
An ad notes Dodg s Quick Kure for la grippe colds and headache promises a cure for a cold in 24 hours from Matthew's Pharmacy.
The late Augustus H Garland famed as Cleveland era attorney general and senator enjoyed practical jokes. Senators Voorhees Vest trapped him with chocolate caramel soaps, garland ate several, pretended he was choking and said he would have swallowed it if it had killed him.
An old ad copy touts Clover Root Tea as a cure for constipation and promotes Bell of Lexington whiskey now available after a year of demand. It invites customers to visit Matthews McCormick's to view the shipment and enjoy service from Tom and Fick.
Advertisement touts Kerl's Clover Root Tea as a cure for overworked women, claims it cleanses blood and builds tissue, offers money back if unsatisfied, priced at 24 and 50 cents. Also notices sale of two full blooded Durham bulls aged four and six by Tim McCarthy in Tewarer Ont.
Marketing copy proclaims Dodge's Dyspepsia Tablets as the only sure cure for indigestion and promises a money refund if ineffective. The text also notes a job offer seeking an experienced person to manage fish catching and marketing at a private pond with liberal incentives, in Toston Montana.
360 acres of good farming land with all implements for working. Well fenced and suited for hay and grain or a first class sheep ranch. Terms very reasonable. Apply to Hyatt and Doreyry Bankers.
An advertisement promises a guarantee on Shilohs Consumption Cure with a refund option if two thirds of the bottle are used and no benefit is felt. The price points listed are 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar, sold by Matthews Pharmacy.
Advertising claims describe Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure as magical for croup and deadly cases, promoted to mothers as failing nowhere. It lists prices 25 50 and 1.00 with assurances of immediate relief and no failure.
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