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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
6
The article details the upcoming census field work with enumerators collecting data under federal authority. It lists questions on name, residence, race, age, birthplace, education, occupation, schooling, and home ownership, and notes per diem pay of $6 and a 30 day completion target.
The article argues honey provides health benefits and long life, compares cost with butter, and notes that properly stored honey lasts indefinitely. It describes honey varieties by color and flavor, warns against adulteration with glucose, and highlights uses in beverages and baking for keeping quality.
Chronicle preserves a 1592 council dinner bill of fare with courses including capons steamed beef old hens black game with vinegar carp sauerkraut with mutton pastry roast veal birds fried fish cheese fruit nuts chestnuts wafers. Wine and game supplied by the court. The host received 15 farthings from each person.
A local ad notes Shiloh Cough and Consumption Cure sold at 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar with a money back guarantee if it does not cure. The product has been sold for over 50 years, with Matthew's Pharmacy as the seller.
An old advertisement describes Shiloh as a universal remedy for coughs colds and incipient and advanced consumption. It claims world usage for fifty years with numerous cures and offers refunds if not satisfied. Prices are 25 50 and 100 cents through Matthew's Pharmacy.
Advertisement for Dodge's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming to cure dyspepsia and related symptoms. It asserts it is the only sure cure and offers a refund if no relief, attributed to Matthew's Pharmacy.
Wanted an experienced man to manage a private pond fish operations including watching and marketing. Everything furnished with liberal inducements. Apply at the ranch on Warm Spring creek or address Toston Mont B F Bemprice.
The ad section promotes Earls Clover Root Tea as a guaranteed cure priced at 25 and 50 cents. It reports a Bell of Lexington whiskey aged ten years arriving for Matthews Potteries, with demand delaying fulfillment. Dodge's Quick-Kur promises a 24 hour cure for colds and flu from Matthys Pharmacy.
860 acres of good farming land with all implements for working. All under good fence and well adapted for hay and grain. Commands good range and would make a first class sheep ranch. Terms very reasonable. Apply to Hyart & Dotenry Bankers Full.
An old bottle label claims a two thirds use guarantee with refund option if no benefit. Price options are 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar. Matthews' Pharmacy offers the product.
The ad touts Shiloh’s Cough and Consumption Cure for croup as a miracle remedy with immediate relief in severe cases, priced 25 cents to a dollar. Also notes the St. Louis Special overland train launched April 29 by the Northern Pacific and Burlington, a wide vestibuled coach service linking Portland Seattle Tacoma Spokane Helena Kansas City and St. Louis without changes.
A bookstore clerk suggests a similar priced alternative to a requested title, praising the rival choice as superior. The exchange reveals a brisk sales dynamic and a shopper's interrupted reply.
An advertisement promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as a cure for sick headaches caused by overwork. It claims fast relief and offers a money back refund if unsatisfied with a price of 25 or 50 cents. The copy attributes the claim to Matthew's.
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