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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
7
An old lawyer recounts a Brooklynn courtroom tale from years past where a witness dodges questions. The jurist presses for precise location, and the witness finally reveals the stranger fact that he lives next door above the lawyer in a puzzling spatial exchange.
A mixed brief catalog and anecdotes discuss daily expressions and social propriety. It contrasts the mood one projects with its effect on others, cites public indelicacy in public glasses wearing, and includes notes on kidney pills and health claims amid miscellaneous snippets.
In Paris with Dad the writer recounts a comic abroad trip marked by English channel seasickness and a string of misadventures. They clash with servants over tips, dodge language barriers, and dodge a series of humorous confrontations ending at the Eiffel Tower.
The piece notes Japan copying European methods of warfare and adopting foibles such as jewelry with gentlemen wearing thick gold rings from koban ore. It discusses introduction of new customs and the nuanced view of kissing, stating affection in Japan is outwardly restrained though Western-style kissing may attract curious interest among modern couples.
A Brooklyn Eagle note describes a pleasant rectory girl of Irish descent who handles callers with wit. When a caller asks to see Fatherwan in she says no and offers a curate who is just gone out, provoking amused commentary on parish life.
Boston Transcript notes that Onur mints produce coinage for countries without domestically operated mints. It cites last year’s Philadelphia mint striking coins for Colombia and Venezuela while both Philadelphia and San Francisco mints handled coinage for the Philippine Government.
Article extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female infertility and uterine ailments. It includes testimonials from Milwaukee women praising improved health and successful pregnancies, urging expectant or would-be mothers to seek Mrs. Pinkham's free advice in Lynn Massachusetts.
Ally Sloper and Sleter argue over a scent mix up with Lottie and a judge weighing propriety. The dialogue reveals social pressure on a young woman and a misleading exchange in a shop setting.
J Hill of Concord C says Doan's Kidney Pills proved efficient for kidney and backache. He reports irregular secretions, dark sediment and sediment, but the pills cleared them up and he has had no backache since. He notes overall health improvement. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes, 60 cents per box.
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