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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
3
Esther and Fitzhugh navigate hunger, survival, and a clash of ambitions while a sensational missing madman notice erupts into public notoriety. Esther warns Nikolay off and plots, Fitzhugh contemplates wealth at any cost, and a tense departure follows Nikolay’s jealous confrontation.
A tramp named Fitzhugh Wittugh or similar crosses a Chicago street causing a wreck. A young girl saves him, funds soap, and he improves his appearance. Esther Strom lures him to a radical meeting where he captivates the crowd. He extorts Otis for money, is arrested, declared insane, escapes, and seeks Kathleen Otis while plotting wealth. He hides, grows a beard, and changes his look.
Nikolay the big Russian demonstrates a summer ski jump in an American style by building a 100 foot slide ending in a 25 foot gap and a broad landing incline surfaced with canvas. Walford reports a neighbor’s son’s war game and a curious family exchange about risk and fear.
A fragmented ad promotes Diamond Dyes with simple directions for women to dye garments and fabrics. It mentions fadeless color on various textiles and warns of dyed outcomes, noting a druggist and suggesting even first time users can achieve perfect results.
Advertisement claims Othine double strength removes freckles safely. One ounce from druggist, apply night and morning, results vary with remaining lighter freckles disappearing. Money back guarantee if not effective. Cartoon line included as filler.
Avoid Its Dangerous Stage. There is a more serious stage of Catarrh than the annoyance caused by stopped up air passages and distasteful symptoms. The real danger is when the disease moves toward the lungs and consumption may follow. S. H. S. is promoted as a remedy that goes to the source and aims to remove germs from the blood. Get a bottle from your druggist and begin the treatment. For free advice write Medical Director 104 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
A whimsical exchange shows Elizabeth seeking how long a lover in various dire circumstances must wait for a letter. The clerk jokes about jail, poverty, illness, or death affecting correspondence while Elizabeth distracts herself with a blush and a quick exit. Also notes a cheeky dialogue from Georgette and Pricotine. The piece ends with a wry remark on male vanity.
A library mix up leads to a suspicious postcard note saying Mr Toddles is informed the girl he left behind him is now in the library and will be kept for him next Tuesday morning. The scene plays out with a light touch of romance and a hint of trouble as a wife reads the message.
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