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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
9
Gillis Mills Poni Justice KH Cherry feared cancer from a bad sore on his skin. After trials of remedies, Bucklen's Arnica salve cured the condition. It also claims to heal burns ulcers and bruises. An Ohio man claims he never wore undergarments. Africa sees similar claims without press attention.
Poor economy remark aside, this ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria and related fevers. It credits Van Fretwell with reclaiming health after three bottles, claiming relief from malaria, chills, fever, and improved appetite and strength. The testimonial mentions WH Williams offering the remedy at a price.
A Greensburg Kentucky druggist recommends using three thick paper sheets folded to the door width and two inches deep, covered with serge to match the door, with three brass rings sewn and fastened to the bottom of the door. This creates a removable seal against cold air under the door. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as used in the household and for sale by FS Shadls.
A Wide World Magazine note reports men among certain American Indian groups in the Southwest voluntarily performing women’s household tasks. Pueblo Zuni members share cooking and water carrying, wearing female garb while maintaining masculine voices. Also ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets via F. B. Shadle & Co.
The piece argues that true helpful influence comes from natural appeal and urges stronger penalties for careless smoking and matches to prevent fires in cities like Baltimore and New York. It cites a Harvard professor linking divorce to Americanitis and notes trivial remedies from the Indianapolis News about pests and stepladder dangers.
A collage of satirical lines mocks health fads, San Francisco etiquette, divorce doubt, and weathered opinions. It notes a physician’s claim on diet, a wealthy clubman’s murder, a South Dakota divorce bid, and broader musings on music, fashion, and social behavior with light irony.
A youth inspired by advice on ambition joins Cladville Football Club’s greengrocery stall management after reading a notice in his favorite paper. He spots a job listing offering dates in stock at two pence per pound or four pounds for sevenpence ha penny, prompting his next step.
Mrs Kidder and Mr Kidder spar over a theater performance describing actors firing at each other. He says it isn’t realistic because no one is getting killed, while she counters the realism of the stage combat.
Dialogue notes a petty domestic quarrel about cooking, with Towne and Browne exchanging lines. The exchange implies the wife cooks for herself, the husband eats out, while the couple discusses cost and happiness. The fragment shows a newspaper style column with ironic tone.
A fragment from a drama or fiction scene shows a tense farewell on a porch. A woman asks George if he truly loves her and he insists he does. He jokes about his affection as she recalls a dog bite incident she missed while leaving.
A traveler asks about the mean temperature at Devil's Lake North Dakota. An old settler retorts there is no mean temperature, only the meanest, underscoring frontier wit. The brief exchange captures local humor about climate in the region.
A citizen voices frustration with tax payments, accusing county officials of pressuring citizens while acknowledging personal responsibility. The exchange highlights civic tension around taxation and public spending.
Dialogue fragment shows a character pleading for lights off after eleven with a parent objecting to late illumination in a domestic scene. The exchange implies tension over curfew and household rules.
The lines present a playful verse about pause and cosmic tremors tied to a joke about a baby’s tooth. A misread “pausiung” evokes suspension while the speaker teases fate and a social exchange about choosing a partner. The dialogue ends with a pun on life’s course and wireless.
A witty exchange questions a husband’s remarks after a visit. One spouse asks if he spoke of the punch they gave him, and the reply deflects with a sharp, humorous line about him being full of it.
A whimsical story of a timid Gould and his wooing causing mistaken ardor, followed by reflections on Roman busts and modern hair fashion. The piece muses on love, timing in engagements, and the idea that portraits reveal true beauty, critiquing contemporary hairstyling and vanity.
A brief look at how long hair has been viewed across eras and cultures. The church opposed long hair as vain for centuries while monarchs, Spartans, Cromwellians, and Puritans favored different lengths. Today wax figures show elaborate styles, yet many men avoid long hair aside from a few artists.
Report describes cargadores or cargadores as strong laboring men who replace moving vans in Mexican cities. They carry furniture and goods on improvised loads, marching through streets to new destinations. Two men lift a heavy burden on a single carry system, blending messenger and porter roles.
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