22 May 1919
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
1
Advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn remover costing only a few cents. It promises quick relief from hard or soft corns and calluses without pain or irritation, claiming to lift corns off instantly.
Bobby entertains an air pilot awaiting his sister and quips that flying machines are in the Bible. The vicar’s sermon this morning claims Esau sold his heir ship to his brother Jacob, echoed by Bobby in playful Stray Stories.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum for all toilet uses. It urges applying Soap for sore hands and rubbing in Ointment, then removing surplus with tissue paper as part of daily hygiene.
A congressman cites German bolshevism to dodge war indemnities and recalls a Sheridan anecdote. In the tale, Gunter the confectioner leaves a bill, Hanson the ironmonger pressurizes, and Sheridan, penniless, crafts a cunning ruse to settle the debt by presenting Gunter’s bill.
A brief exchange hints at strict upbringing and obedience. The narrator contrasts old-fashioned children with music, noting Sallie’s forthcoming piano playing as a sign of restraint giving way to talent.
The Canadian Bureau of Statistics annual report notes the average value of farm land in the dominion, including improved and unimproved land and buildings, was 40 dollars per acre in 1918. The average rose to 41 dollars in 1917, 40 in 1915, and 88 in 1914.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a cure for catarrh, notes internal use through the blood, claims constitutional influence, praises ingredients, lists Toledo Ohio makers, and offers testimonials.
A new boy, moved by the orphanage's order and cleanliness, begins scrubbing dining-room steps but considers quitting when the annual beard inspection arrives. After the board's visit, he questions the need for frequent scrubbing, suggesting a shift in habit.
A large monument near Brussels depicts a German general. When Allied forces began advancing last year, a humorous prank placed a handbag in the statue's outstretched hand labeled To Berlin.
A witty remark notes the case failing due to being heard in a short circuit court, implying haste or limited scope undermined the proceedings. The exchange hints at legal irony and a perceived flaw in the tribunal.
Fashion notes shift toward Russian blouse inspired suits with long narrow skirts and overlapping seams. Rich lace blouses of hildeinndeval and cluny embroidery share space with dainty georgette options, lace details, and new sleeve shapes while remaining affordable for youth.
The passage praises muted colors and delicate fabrics like organdies and dimities. It evokes old garden days with flowers and soft tones, noting a shift from bright to genteel hues while preserving character and beauty.
West Philadelphia resident Mrs. Frank Fitzgerald testifies after thirty years of nervous prostration that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health. She urges other women with similar symptoms to try the remedy and notes guidance from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. for conditions.
A fragmentary quotation recalls a longing for a simple life at home with a tidy house, comforting routine, and steady peace. The text reflects intimate dialogue about contentment and restraint in daily work and rest.
A fragmentary clipping notes a drill scene with an officer and a worker asking what is wanted, followed by an ad line praising Snowy Onens for housewives and laundry use of Red Cross Ball Blue for five cents, concluding with a Helen Keller quote about joy and resilience.
A long advertisement urges thin people to take bitrophosphate to gain flesh and strength, claiming nervousness sleeplessness and weakness fade as weight increases. It promises healthful transformation through phosphoric nourishment, with a caution that it should not be used by those not wanting to gain flesh. Also includes a misc item about land sales and a short tale of Teddy mourning his dog Rags.
An advertisement touts GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER as a global remedy for constipation indigestion and liver troubles claiming a few doses relieve symptoms. It also includes light humor about keeping up appearances with a maid and a theater night with unused tickets and a light exchange between a couple about companions.
An odd ad copy advises using Allen’s Foot Ease powder to loosen tight or new shoes and prevent irritation. It suggests sprinkling the product in the foot-bath and inside shoes to ease wear, claiming relief for sore feet and rough spots, with a Bacon quote about wealth and distribution.
A Brooklyn Citizen snippet records a whispered exchange about an engagement kept secret at present. One speaker cites Miss Oldum’s claim that the reason for not being married was lack of proposals, and reveals that a proposal had indeed occurred.
A distressed man stands amid a blazing mansion clutching a portrait of a beautiful woman. His pale face shows shock as the canvas, once hanging on a nail, falls and causes a lump on his head, prompting questions about the mystery behind his grief.
A farmer complains of his wife’s alarming decline with incoherent talking and rapid shifts in subject. The doctor jokes that she has been hitting on IF too much, advising the husband to go home and take out his party line telephone immediately. The note ends with a remark on people making fortunes from curiosities.
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