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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1910
Page
6
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Miss Minnie Pickard of Altamahan North Carolina recalls being ashamed of a pimply face three years ago. She credits D D D Prescription as a cure for eczema and skin troubles, noting its penetrating action reaches the root of the problem. The formula includes oil of wintergreen and thymol and now a 25 cent bottle proves its effectiveness.
Estherville Iowa resident Mrs Helen Tracy testifies how Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved a year of constant back pain and sleepless nights. She bought them at Williams’ Drug Store and notes lasting kidney health improvement over several years. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets Dean’s Kidney Pills nationwide.
An ad extols Electric Bitters as the greatest health builder, claiming it cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and blood, boosting daily performance. It cites a testimonial from W M Sherman of Cushing Missouri and notes pricing for the Weekly Times Demo and Manner. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy also advertised for coughs colds and flu with a note on its safety and prompt relief.
An administrator's notice from Ratherville dated September 2, 110 announces probate actions in Meat County. It states that estate lands are to be settled by the court’s order and urges creditors to seek immediate payment to the administratrix ANN Lovator.
A London Gentlewoman recounts Tennyson reading The Grandmother aboard the royal yacht at the Princess of Wales request. He was spoken to by royalty and a court fool noted for manners. The empress of Russia revealed herself to be the unknown passenger. The czar reportedly spoke little English and was displeased by a back pat.
A Chambers' Journal report describes hydrocyanic acid in almond oil used for ratafia. A man handling a bottle mislabeled it and licked the label, suffering a sharp poisoning sensation as liquid trickled on his tongue. He rushed to water, recalling the moment vividly.
A Chicago Tribune witty remark contrasts a man who can shuffle cards all night with the difficulty of fastening his wife’s gown. It notes the humor in gendered tasks, calling it a popular bit of philosophy at a dressmakers’ convention seeking public attention. The piece touches on vanity, skill, and the odd survival of Old Nick in male behavior.
A traveler hurries for a train with a large live turkey in a crate. A guard rules the crate must be checked as baggage. The man insists it is luggage and tries to pass, smiling as he slips by before the guard reacts.
A Twain quotation warns that circumstantial evidence can mislead. It cites a pencil sharpened by a woman as an example: witnesses might claim a knife, but observation of the pencil’s dented edge would suggest teeth. The piece urges caution in judging outcomes from partial proof.
A husband reads a wife's lengthy letter and jokes that she wrote mirage instead of marriage. She retorts that either word fits, since both imply anusion. The light exchange plays on a playful misunderstanding and wordplay about union and illusion.
In a brief Spokane Spokesman-Review note, two suitors Jack and Tom proposed last night. The responder, excited, cannot recall which proposal was accepted, but insists the chosen calla tonight must be the one.
A brief Baltimore American note describes new portraits sent by a woman, noting their quality as perfectly frightful and praising the photographer as conscientious rather than flattering.
A comic exchange mocks pride in Mayflower ancestry with a quip about the first cabin life and changing fortunes. References Mrs Plymouth Rock and Mrs Many Rocks appear as playful character titles in a Cleveland Plain Dealer dialogue excerpt.
A Philadelphia Record tale describes a clever scheme by a frugal husband’s wife who buys a $50 wrap charged to the husband, returns it for a $50 credit, then spends $0.50 more, netting $49.50 while staying within his stingy strictures.
A Harper's Magazine anecdote recounts President Andrew Johnson visiting Mrs Knox and mistaking her deceased friend for Mr Knox. When she corrects him with that he had died six years earlier Johnson asks what mistake he made and she notes his lack of humor saved embarrassment.
A New York Press quote extols owning a home as a personal milestone and social good. It argues that home ownership strengthens individuals and families, inspires workers to strive harder, and ensures security if the breadwinner is lost.
A curious tale explains how the Rothschilds supported composer Carafa by a snuffbox. The box funded his income and was repeatedly given and returned between Carafa and a jeweler, starting with Baron James de Rothschild. The pattern continued after Rothschild’s death, upheld by his heirs for the musician.
A Westminster Gazette note recounts a London attorney named Else meeting Jekyll. Else confronts the accusation of being a pettifogger and scoundrel, while Jekyll clarifies he never called him such, only that he was a little Else.
A dialogue shows a couple comparing their rosy wedding expectations with present scarcity. The woman laments longing for rice and old shoes tossed at their wedding, while the man replies with cautious optimism about their situation. The exchange captures strains of early struggle and mutual support.
A brief scene shows he muttering that his coffee is not sweet enough and she replying with a light remark about tolerating it. She passes the loaf sugar to him with a smile, turning the moment into a domestic, lighthearted exchange.
A light exchange between a proud mother and a friend about naming a baby. The mother notes the future presidency and the likelihood of many namesakes, reflecting a playful, forward looking conversation.
The speaker muses on a man in France who murdered three wives in succession and contemplates a foe who would murder the speaker. Vr. H replies that she would share that sentiment, linking base envy to jealousy of another’s happiness and paying homage to excellence beyond reach.
Philadelphia critics recall Tree's early nerve filled performance in Alone where he forgot lines and signaled for help with fingers. The next day they hailed his portrayal as a revelatory study of blindness, noting precise nervous habits and attentive bearing.
An Eskimo encountered wire for the first time during Peary’s north pole expedition. Professor McMillan explained it as a means for transmitting voice, prompting the man to attach wire between forked poles and speak into it. He expected to hear his words echoed and reacted with disgust when no sound returned.
The piece notes snails are widespread with over 3000 species. It describes nesting behavior of large tropical bulimas, shell repair abilities, and experiments where a shell fragment becomes a hidden door. Winter hibernation and tail shedding in Philippine and West Indian snails are also mentioned. the report cites the London Telegraph.
In a Lester Wallack reminiscence, John Brougham is praised for quick wit. A tale recalls Hearne, famed for flashy waistcoats, visiting a play to see Brougham imitate him. After the show Hearne disclaims the likeness yet comments on the bold garment, prompting Brougham’s quip about Hearne’s paternity.
In early days door knockers used a plate called a oail. Repeated striking wore it down, leading to the saying that something hopelessly lifeless is "dead as a doornail." This Home Notes item explains the evolution of the emphatic phrase.
A small newsboy sobs against a wall as a passerby consoles him and jokes that he may be president someday. The boy quivers that it seems he is always being teased and harassed, reflecting on childhood adversity and ambition shared by a Chicago News item.
In a Chileazod Tribune item a humorous note from O Hankinson to Miss Bulmore is quoted. The writer returns with a marriage offer letter that begins Dear George and confesses confusion over the name George. The exchange preserves playful misaddressing and social wit.
A wry epigram attributed to the English physician Dr Isaac Letsom notes that when patients seek his treatment with purges, bleeds, and sweats, death remains their choice if they survive his remedies. The quip reflects historical attitudes toward medical practice and medical humor.
Fragmentary excerpt shows a dialogue where a "millon aire" asserts honesty as the best policy while a young thinker questions it, suggesting practical success may have depended on different choices. The garbled text imitates older spelling and voice, with incomplete lines.
A stranger sought Mark Twain at his Bermuda residence to glimpse his famed attractions. She asked about the crystal cave and the aquarium, but Twain quipped that he rivals them, claiming he is “lots better” and offers more value, with his playful, earnest humor.
A witty Western tale recounts a prospector who misreads a glint in the mountains as precious metal. The narrator discovers the shine is simply a tin matchbox, containing a stale match, prompting a dry laugh at misapplied optimism.
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