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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1913
Page
3
An old time remedy ad touts Dr King's New Discovery as a universal cough and cold treatment for all ages. It markets quick relief and refunds money if not effective, with testimonials from Mrs Davies of Stickney Corner Maine and Mrs Mertz of Glen Ellyn Pa. Sold by F S Shadle & Co.
In Estherville Mrs C H Wiltsie testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her family member's sharp back pain and kidney issues. The pills are advertised as effective for weak kidneys and backache. Sold at all dealers for 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
From one of Nebraska’s largest shops comes Cole Bron figures for painting projects. Prices are reasonable. Call 480, Ka thersidle, Das, for details.
Sir William Ramsay explains in Harper's that molecules are invisible and cannot be seen, yet artificial molecules mimic real behavior closely enough to prove real molecules exist. He compares inference from footprints to deducing molecular reality.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item portrays a small east side boy locked in his room for misbehavior. He threatens to burn curtains and die after swallowing match heads. The mother administers mustard and hot water and the boy confesses he did not swallow the matches.
Tips for tennis doubles stress constant movement after each shot. Partners must wave to indicate return angle and shift position toward the side of the shot. If the net man hits deep to the right corner both players cross right to protect the right side and cover the central diagonal.
The American Machinist notes machinists in motor engineering often cut aluminium and test various lubricants. Volatile oils evaporate too quickly, making them less useful. Cobblers wax is proposed as a suitable option since it does not dissolve quickly and flows less readily.
A courtroom anecdote shows a lawyer bargaining with the judge over a minor offense. The prisoner can pay only modest fines, while the lawyer laments fees and the cost of pleading guilty.
A crowded Mount Vernon New York subway ride ends with a courteous stranger of sturdy build and foreign extraction giving up his seat to a mother and her baby. The man and his wife receive thanks as the baby is handed to the mother for the rest of the journey. A Madison Avenue Times note adds a cough remedy ad segment.
In October 1908 Ernest Smith is found dead in Chiswick High Street with a punctured eye and brain injury, alleged to be caused by an umbrella. The report notes Meritol White Liniment and Rheumatian powders as advertised remedies from Madison, Wisconsin and claims of success from users like M. J. Reynolds.
Fragmentary reminiscence on footstools once common in homes. The piece notes women used footstools to elevate feet above drafts, tracing a lineage from great grandmothers to their descendants. It contrasts practical origins with a later notion of decorative, attention drawing use.
An old anecdote recalls Napoleon as a Brienne student who, faced with a siege question, answered supply from the enemy. A competing advertisement touts Mevital Eczema Remedy as superior, claiming strong sales and unique ingredients for eczema relief.
In a tense chat a woman defends inviting Mr De Bumville despite his alleged lack of principle. He notes public knowledge of his exile to dodge the law yet the woman calls him a perfect gentleman. Local text also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar remedies.
The piece critiques sham optimism as heartless, likening it to exaggerated pessimism. It recalls a political gimmick where a cousin was appointed a smoke inspector and issued a report claiming he found plenty of smoke of good quality after thirty days.
A letter from Mrs O Paliver of Green Bay Wisconsin reports kidney and bladder trouble improved by Kaley Kidney Pills. Mr Paliver confirms health and strength restoration thanks to the remedy, sold through all druggists.
A scrambled collection of brief humorous lines and misquoted phrases from multiple papers. It includes a mother calling to her son about shoes, a professor remarking on love paradoxes, a Greek god comparison, and stray Crossword style quips, all presented as disjointed snippets.
Thousands suffer from back pain and rheumatism and are urged to try Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims the pills act directly on kidneys and bladder, easing backache and kidney trouble, with brisk sale by druggists.
An old advertisement notes Foley Kidney Pills available at all druggists. It emphasizes standard patent medicine language and broad availability through local shops.
The wedding ring described as a single solid band is actually two rings joined invisibly. An internal pinhole allows separation by inserting a pin, with the inscription placed on the inside surface.
An 18th or 19th century reminiscence recalls reform in naval training. A boy of thirteen or fourteen, recently separated from his mother, stood bravely on Queen’s flagship deck as firing began. He said he would not cry for his queen’s quarterdeck, then a man beside him was killed and the boy fainted.
Seattle Times Intelligencer notes the buffalo died out due to being economically unfit for settlement and modern steak demand. The piece argues conservation should preserve bulls as curiosities or zoo specimens but laments excessive sentiment over the species demise.
A vivid snapshot of Yokohama Theater Street with banners for endless film programs. The article notes original posters, wooden sandals at entrances, and the distinct quiet display of moving pictures amid Japanese street life.
A grandmother recalls a Scottish clan chief beheading as a notable loss, pairing it with a sketch of Spanish peasants who work by day and dance by night. The excerpt contrasts stark headlines with everyday pleasure, noting how simple fare like fruit onions and watermelon shapes strength and happiness in life.
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