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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
4
An old advertisement claims Danderine hair tonic revives dull lifeless hair. It promises doubled fullness, added shine, and thicker strands after a scalp massage. A 35 cent bottle is sold by druggists with claims to check dandruff and falling hair.
The London exquisite presses forward with side whiskers, a look once frowned upon, tracing its revival from prewar days of regulation mustaches. British youths now grow tufts near the ears, mirroring a shift from wartime grooming as the Earl of Lonsdale and Hon. Lancelot Lowther, famed in fashion, keep their distinctive facial hair.
A wry exchange notes that repeated ground floor investments shrink wealth, as an honest critic jokes about returns. The banter hints at habits of speculation and the social friction of wealth and marriage prospects among Pretty women and homely men.
A program at the college trains on hiring practices and employee retention. It covers sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and ongoing management to improve workforce stability and reduce turnover.
A historical advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for dyeing wool, silk, linen, cotton, or blends. Directions are included in each package and guaranteed perfect results. The druggist offers a Diamond Dyes color card with 16 rich colors.
A teacher asks a child to name products of the Indian empire. The pupil stumbles through a memorized list curry land pepper rice chutney and more. An anxious child blurts out India-gestion as the examiner peers on in patience.
A brief reflection contrasts the scarcity of self made women with the commonness of self made men. It suggests skepticism toward the male dominated self improver articles and notes how women may resist adopting similar ventures. The tone is an archival newspaper quote quality.
A terse exchange draws attention to a living room scene where a sharp remark about a baby’s nose escalates into a clash of remarks between Hazel and another unnamed speaker. Actions speak louder than words, and true love is shown through quiet support.
Con Levington joins Andrew March at Sha Mo to meet Helen March the princess and to discuss race blending, tradition, and privilege. The scene features Chee Ming’s court, Besur the monkey, and the tension between Western modernity and Eastern relics as Helen speaks with wary curiosity.
A humorous contrast between ancient and modern ethics, highlighting how timeless virtues like faith and hope give way to new world emphasis on muscle, brains, and money, with a playful note on the misquote.
A curious local tale describes an affectionate dog drawn to a man believed handsome, while townsfolk debate what motivates the canine’s devotion and whether envy or jest colors the lesson.
An old advertisement promotes Pauie’s Cold Compound for quick cold relief with a dose every two hours, claiming it opens nasal passages, stops nose running, relieves headaches and feverish symptoms, and costs only a few cents. The snippet ends with a satirical joke about a Soviet boarding house selecting new tenants by secret ballot.
An old sales blurb urges Cascarets to help bilious or constipated individuals, promising a clear and rosy feeling next day. It mentions adults and children, with price points 10 25 50 cents, and includes a misprint Ady.
A humorous fragment recalls a man who stocked six cases of whisky before Prohibition to guard against illness. The family joke: Pa would claim he’s had no truly well day since.
Green's August Flower is promoted as an effective aid for indigestion nervous dyspepsia constipation and other digestive complaints. The ad claims fifty four years of use in thousands of households worldwide with no reported failures and notes its laxative benefits.
A Louisville Courier Journal snippet recalls a brisk exchange about summering places and a playful race between boathouses at Planktown, capturing local humor and river life in a brief historical note.
An old advertisement touts Swamp-Root as the premier kidney ailment medicine. It claims mild, immediate effects and gentle vegetable formula. Readers can order a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr. Master & Co. at Binghamton, N Y.
Claiming catarrh is a constitutional ailment, an advertisement promotes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a internal remedy. It asserts the medicine works through the blood to improve mucous surfaces and general health, with doctors and druggists urged to stock it.
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