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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
8
An old health ad promotes EATONIC tablets to remove excess stomach acid, ease digestion, and relieve symptoms like heartburn belching and bloating. It claims victims feel revitalized after use, offering money-back if relief is not experienced. It urges readers to test the remedy immediately.
Washington reports the Effects Bureau has begun returning soldiers belongings to next of kin. Since Civil War times such a centralized bureau in Hoboken handles personal items left at billets or battle sites. Up to Feb 7 this year 6,181 packages were received for deceased soldiers, with 2,872 disposed of and 3,308 awaiting further action.
Rep Mann of Illinois recounted a tale in which a First-Class Private Frank W. Tillman repaid 25 cents for a baggage transfer, mocking wartime expense scrutiny. The crowd laughed as Mann argued the government did take the cake on being mean, noting the soldier’s sacrifice and promotion. The piece ends noting the 25 cents was returned to the government.
A reflection on Wilsons Monroe doctrine stance and a historical note from 1861 when Santo Domingo reverted to Spanish rule for four years. The piece traces Dominican history from 1844 Haiti era to Santana and Baez presidencies, annexation attempts, Maximilian, and Mexican republic restoration, with brief mentions of Grant and Juarez.
This piece traces the rise of French as the global language of diplomacy from Latin use in 1780 to widespread adoption after the Vienna and Berlin congresses. It cites clearness, political influence of Louis XIV, Protestant emigration, and subsequent 19th century conferences as key factors sustaining French in international negotiations.
A humorous exchange questions why a poor man is seen as less desirable in society. The piece comments on progress, urging effort and cooperation to move forward, while a Cuticura advertisement promotes its scented talcum powder trio for toilet use.
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