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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
3
A Kentucky cure for swelling feet and a testimonial for Dean's Kidney Pills describes relief after one box, sold 60 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co. A Frenchman counts kisses in marriage, humorously noting decline after year one. Miscellaneous medical ads cite nostrums, potions, and liniments with doubtful claims and scattered misspellings.
A Louisville Courier-Journal quote on genius and friendship precedes a sales notice urging farmers to act now for land in Atascosa County near San Antonio Texas. Promissory offers range from 10 to 40 acres and two town lots for 210 dollars. Literature and views from Dr Charles F Simmons, San Antonio Texas.
A humorous exchange imagines an imperial ruler addressing a citizen as “Sir” about inequality between common people and an autocrat. The dogmatic reply asks if the gulf is a czarchasm, a playful coinage blending czar and chasm. The dialogue parodies authority and perception.
An ad segment warns mothers to examine ASTORIA bottles for infants, with nostalgic names like Tommy Rott-Huh and Eddie Fye-Well. It also invites readers to write Dr. Charles F. Simmons in San Antonio, Texas, for information about buying 10 to 640 acres and 2 town lots of fertile land in Texas at $210 payable ten per month.
An obscure ad prompts farmers about virgin lands in Texas offering 10 to 640 acres and two town lots from a 95,000 acre tract for 210 dollars with 10 dollars monthly payments. It also mentions Thebes ancient city and a home remedy for foot care, reflecting scattered catalog-like notices and promotional copy.
Captain Brundage and mate discuss a scam to fake the captain’s death in Chicago and lure Bliss Antrim, then board the Buffalo docks with a deaf dummy ruse. The plan hinges on a phony teardrop and a staged funeral to access funds. Bliss learns of a death and steps aboard the freighter.
Polly Antrim sails as sole passenger on the Arkham to visit Jim Brundage’s grave while the deceitful Brundage and mate Prout plot a long voyage to Chicago. Polly unmasks Brundage, forces him to hand over $250 at Chicago, and asserts control over the ruse as the Arkham reaches Clark Street dock.
Geo James Evelyn Pilcher, editor of the Military Surgeon, is named director general of the National Volunteer Emergency corps established in 2990 to render aid in calamities or war. The corps aims to organize and coordinate relief efforts and emergency actions nationwide.
Fragmented text shows a dialogue about fever and mind over matter with stray lines about a doctor and a farmer advert. It includes an implausible medical claim and an unrelated advice column snippet offering land in South Texas and a misquoted proverb.
A historical ad style note cites Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for female ailments. The text suggests personal stories of relief from headaches, fatigue, and menstrual discomfort, urging readers to consult a physician while sharing experiences with friends.
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