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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
6
Advert depicts Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills as a non harsh laxative promoter of liver and stomach secretions. It argues constipation fouls the body, causing ill health and various ailments, touting pills as a safe tonic without dope or harsh physics, priced 25 cents.
A humorous Uncle Toe Cannon tale relayed by A. J. Thomas describes him as an engaging old weapot figure. In a political anecdote the Speaker delays roll calls to favor Republicans while Democrats rally votes, prompting laughter and protests from a Democratic leader. Another tale recalls a political boss’s death sparking a scramble for his job with a morbid quip about Undertakers and a coroner.
A confused dialogue references theft of chickens and parrots a social revolution pamphlet and health tonic claims. It parodies dubious literature with a testimonial about grape nuts and postum curing indigestion heart palpitations and weight gain, ending by noting new letters arrive periodically.
Fragmentary verse about a robin calling on a rainy morning. Vivid imagery of bright fingers beckoning and spring blooming, with musical reference to the robin’s heart. Language is archaic and stylized, suggesting a magazine poem fragment.
Elinor Barnes awaits the arrival of Elmer Morse from the Far West as donors from Montana explain his leadership and urge her to release him to lead their reform campaign. The scene follows a village welcome turning to promise of a shared future in Montana for Elmer and Elinor.
Chicago readers learn of the 22 000 horsepower turbine units at the Quarry street station of Commonwealth Edison. Two units are in operation, a third under construction, with each unit capable of lifting twelve Tribune buildings in a ten hour day. The article details wheel sizes, steam pressures, and speeds reaching six and a half miles per minute, claiming a Chicago to New York run in about two and a half hours.
In a Youth's Companion tale, Mrs. James Potter presses a harsh truth about Millie on her neighbors while the minister, weary of blame, urges her to balance truth with its bright side. He asks Potter to write truth with care for a month and reflect on what is told and what remains hidden.
A two Connecticut inventors introduce a metal bed gate that folds or extends to fit a bed length. Crossbars pivot at intersections, with a central vertical bar to resist outward movement. It promises convenience and potential savings for families with few children and no crib needed.
A London Globe tale recounts Napoleon I failing to disguise himself at a Paris masked ball. The emperor asked for elaborate outfits, valet Constant dressed him, and recognition came as he tried to converse with a woman. Napoleon admitted being recognized and requested another costume and shoes.
Arkansas spends at least four million dollars on elections and campaigns every two seats held. The tally covers state and national elections plus primaries, municipal and school votes, with total costs breaking down by county and statewide campaigns. The estimate includes spending for constitutional amendment campaigns every two years.
A Mariner's Advocate tale recounts a yacht captain in livery pacing the deck in distress as a stern rudder fails. A lady asks the trouble and he replies that the rudder is broken, insisting the issue lies under water and yearly wear.
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