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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1912
Page
3
Mixed old-time advertisements and dialogue fragments describe Meritol White Liniment as a universal pain killer. The text also mentions Chamberlain's Liniment and includes a cartoonish tale about a sheriff, doctors, and Aunt Blue-Guy Tempy's Pearline, followed by lengthy mock probabilistic language about a settler family and marriage life.
A cautionary note extols a mother’s prudence in giving safe medicines and highlights Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for croup and bronchial issues. Personal endorsements claim relief from hay fever, asthma, and throat conditions, with multiple merchants named as sellers.
Constipation brings many ailments in its train and is the primary cause of much sickness. Keep your bowels regular madam, and you will escape many of the ailments to which women are subject. Chamberlain's Tablets may ease distress and suffering when indicated, and Chamberlain's Liniment offers rheumatism relief and sleep restoration. Sold by F. S. Shadley & Co.
An English builder uses double glazed windows to curb street noise in shops and rooms, claiming dramatic reductions in streetcar and wagon clatter. Anecdotes cite improved sleep and comfort, including a case of a family cure for a severe cough after using a remedy. Trade names referenced include Foley Kidney Pills and Meritol Eczema Remedy with endorsements from users.
A writer argues sparrows are allies to gardeners, eating weeds and helping weed control. He counters complaints about sparrows crowding nests and littering spaces, noting sparrows and other small birds share in weed destruction and pest control during winter and summer.
A man with a wife and 11 children arrives at an entertainment hall at 7 pm. He buys two tickets and demands all his children be admitted for free. The doorkeeper refuses, noting some children are too old for free entry, and the man argues that the bill says children under 12 are admitted free with parents.
In an Irish courtroom an Irish judge presiding over a pig theft case declared after witnesses testified and counsel spoke that the only conclusion was the prisoner stole the pig and is the most suitable man in the county, a remark cited by Lord James in an after dinner line from the Loudon Chronicle.
Hicks vents frustration while attempting to eat his wife's biscuit. His wife quips that she wishes to be an ostrich, joking about getting feathers for a hat in a playful domestic dispute.
A schoolroom exchange features a student question about Atlas supporting the earth and a reply noting Atlas was merely practicing his physical culture routine, reflecting light humor and classroom banter.
The ambitious author pleads for a share of dramatization royalties arguing his novel supplied ideas and dialogue. The purse proud playwright counters that names on the program in large type bring fame, implying compensation differs from credit.
Miss Dovey asks Mr. Rhymer for poetry tips and he suggests a simple rhyme technique. They propose pairing sounds like this with bitsa and discuss playful wordplay between them.
In a boarding house the talk turns to sleep as a new boarder confesses that though he would be a heavy sleeper, every time he falls asleep it wakes him again. The group realizes he has the vaudeville habit.
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