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Newspaper
Alden Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1926
Page
1
A historical note discusses the Bayer package marketed with the claim of safety and fear relief. It outlines consumer perception and regulatory context of the era, highlighting the tension between advertised benefits and established health claims. The piece emphasizes cautious interpretation of product promises and public trust.
Commissioner McLaughlin discusses investigations noting their queer appearance and likens some to a Maori gambling tale about a millionaire who protested a win to prevent his horse from triumphing. The anecdote underscores his view of unpredictable outcomes in racing and inquiry.
Denise St Onge resists Laflamme as he pressures her toward marriage with promise of independence for her father. A violent confrontation ends with Laflamme trampling a violin and a sudden Ojibway attack. The pursuit shifts to the forest where Steele and allies hunt a killer hound, ending with Pete dead and the mystery unresolved.
Four men and the boy Little Jacques chase a dreaded beast after a night-long howl. The group moves through snow as the hound leads toward the ridge where the thrill of the hunt escalates, with past encounters and fear shaping their resolve. Jacques clutches his rifle, fearing for his family at Wailing River while aims sharpen.
At the British Ornithologists' Club meeting Mr. A L Butler showed a Trinidad nest formed by hollowing a sapling top. The single egg lay snug in the cup, the bird incubates upright with head and neck extended and tail against the stump. The species habitually sits bolt upright on similar stumps whether incubating or not.
The Association of American Bank Women, formed three years ago, now counts members across 160 cities, reflecting rapid expansion and nationwide presence in the banking sector.
Edgar L. Jensen of San Diego searches eggs from his chicken coop for a pearl set in a cuff link swallowed by a hen. He believes the pearl remains in the egg factory mystery, while friends bet he will never retrieve it from an egg.
Diamond Dyes offers a 15 cent package with simple directions for tinting delicate shades or dyeing permanent colors in lingerie silks ribbons skirts waists dresses coats stockings sweaters draperies and more. Ask your druggist if the material is wool or silk or linen cotton or mixed goods.
Wheat flour bread crackers and pastry account for 19 percent of a typical American family's food. They provide about 27 percent of protein 6 percent of fat and 46 percent of carbohydrates, with high starch content suggesting combining with protein rich foods to form a balanced diet.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura products for hand care and toilet use. It urges soaking sore hands in Cuticura Soap, drying and rubbing in Cuticura Ointment, then removing excess with tissue. It notes Soap Ointment and Talcum cover all toilet purposes.
A yearly California race runs from Lake Arrowhead to Newport Balboa starting in snow with snow stunts then by auto to the coast. Competitors must carry full equipment from ski jump takeoff to sea dive, changing to swimsuits at the shore.
A brief fragment recalling a quirky memory about working and selling balloons at a picnic, with an impressionistic voice. The line hints at a past anecdote and a casual conversation tone without detailed context or clear attribution. The readable portion centers on a youthful memory of selling party balloons at an outdoor event.
A Tap ESG Naval academy professor described an aircraft with sixteen wings eight long and eight short attached to a rotating mast. It would rise without forward motion and steer horizontally by two rudders on the rotating pole. The inventor predicts wide adoption in Japan within ten years.
A humorous roll of British statesmen and public men noted for distinctive attire and features suited to cartoon portrayal. Names include Baldwin, Lloyd George, Chamberlain, Churchill, MacDonald, Birkenhead, Balfour, Cecil, and Birkenhead with varied facial hair, accessories, and expressions.
A humorous dialogue between a wife and husband about fishing ends with a playful claim of catching enough fish to avoid further effort. The brief scene captures domestic whimsy and lighthearted wit without broader context.
A Monticello physician, Dr. W B Caldwell, promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative that establishes natural bowel regularity without harsh purges. The syrup is described as harmless and pleasant for all ages, with a 60 cent bottle advised for home use.
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