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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
8
Brief, fragmentary dialogue items show a roving, humorous tone with lines about a clever cook prank and a suggestion of women receiving cigars. Other snippets hint at suspense and a cryptic remark on women’s speech, all capturing a lively period newspaper flavor.
An old advertisement extols Boschee's Syrup as a remedy to quiet coughs soothe throat and lung inflammation ease bronchial irritation and ensure a restful night with clear morning expection. It claims fifty two years of American production and medical benefits for lung trouble asthma and bronchitis. Also includes a humorous note about a Mr Moneybage and club gossip from Louisville Courier Journal.
An old advertisement claims Othine will remove freckles, promising guaranteed results with a one ounce bottle from your druggist. It asserts improvement by morning and money back if not effective, then shifts to a humorous note from The Old Lady in a Boston Transcript style about a nephew's wartime momentum collection.
An old advertisement claims local applications fail to cure catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy that travels through the blood to mucous surfaces. It touts a testimonial echo and lists Cheney & Co. Toledo as proprietors, reflecting period marketing language and a philosophical closing line about optimism and scarcity.
The article warns that poisons accumulate in the body from self neglect and that organs failing to discharge lead to toxins and a range of symptoms. It recommends castor oil or Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, a laxative made from May-apple, aloes, and jalap.
General Pershing's staff highlights a few of the standout acts of bravery by American soldiers awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for conspicuous valor on the battlefields in France. The items illustrate extraordinary feats among thousands recognized in official War Department records.
Highlights several World War I recipients including Major Oscar F Miller of the 361st Infantry for conspicuous gallantry near Gesnes France on September 28 1918. Private Coston near Bois de Consenvoye France on October 8 1919 and Private Jesse N Funk near Bois de Bantheville France October 31 1918 also cited for bravery. Private Joseph A Buffalo of 258th Infantry near Fey en Have France September 12 1918 recognized for extraordinary heroism.
Clifford E. Mellen of Company A 104th, after disregarding his own safety to save comrades, earned the Distinguished Service Cross. In Burg Haumont France on October 15, 1918, he and eight other soldiers were surrounded by the enemy in a shell hole.
Private Mellen of Worcester Massachusetts saved lives by grabbing a live grenade and throwing it out as it exploded injuring him severely. Private Dunn of Albany New York, killed near Grande Pre France on October 23 1918, volunteered to relay a message under heavy fire and was killed before reaching the line.
A list of World War I decorations for Capt Alexander Skinker of the 138th Infantry and Privates Garrity Slack Blackwell and Madsen, detailing their actions in France from September to October 1918, with home addresses and next of kin. A humorous note follows about a chicken in Jeffersonville Indiana that allegedly drank whiskey prescribed for heart trouble, allegedly dancing and attempting to sing, per local chatter.
Reports from the bureau of markets show February wool consumption at 27,500,000 pounds in grease, the lowest since records began, with 83,700,000 pounds a year earlier. Factors include strikes halting mills and small mills unable to obtain wool as government auction sales were cash only, sharply lowering February use.
In a clipped exchange a speaker asks about a man’s character and quips that he would make a perfectly lovely manicure girl, hinting at a humorous or teasing line about appearance and persona. The fragment preserves a sense of social banter and characterization.
A brief exchange opens with a line of apprehension then a witty retort about talk being taxed. The dialogue turns on patience and social humor as characters test how far verbal exchange can go before annoyance.
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