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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
7
London judge Darling is remembered for a sharp wit equal to Mark Twain. In one exchange he quipped about a trunk call at The Elephant Inn and challenged a chauffeur’s need for a license after reckless driving, revealing his playful courtroom persona.
A lady of distinction is said to be recognized by the delicate alluring scent she uses. A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse pores, followed by Cuticura Talcum powder, promises clear, healthy skin in this advertisement.
Cr H Manley, a Kansas homesteader, recalls helping a neighbor who could not read or write. The neighbor asks to send a letter home to Vermont and dictates the phrase not withstanding, which Manley writes with a homemade quill.
The Visitor believes the boy will become a famous wit while his mother recalls he is currently a half wit the doctor says. The exchange from Associated Newspapers captures a humorous family moment with a sly bite on talent and perception.
A brief aphorism from The Kitchen Cabinet notes that loving a woman for beauty or a man for prosperity lacks lasting merit since both are subject to change. The piece reflects early 20th century quotation collection style.
The article describes beverages that refresh and nourish, including eggnog style drinks with beaten egg milk and nutmeg, lemon juice with sugar and ice, iced grape juice with ginger ale, lime or pineapple juice blends, and a recipe for grape juice in sterilized jars. It also mentions cold tea and coffee with ice and optional flavors and a cocoa syrup dessert mix.
A quotation by Ellen Richards notes that collective advancement depends on individual homes rising through community regulations or the initiative of a few farsighted individuals, highlighting the balance between local governance and personal leadership.
The article urges cooling foods to tempt appetites in heat and stresses simple, early or prepped meals. It highlights using berries, muskmelon, pineapple, and canned staples plus a ready jar of mayonnaise and olives. It suggests tomato cucumber onion salad and easy confections rolled in coconut or chocolate as versatile options for busy hosts.
Government figures show 1921 motor truck production over 150000 with about 6 percent or 90000 sold to farmers. The piece proposes a simple concrete garage for farm needs with monolithic foundations, concrete block walls, a five inch concrete floor, center floor drain, and a hip roof for economy and easy construction.
An automotive engineering expert outlines a modern method for repairing punctured tires using a vulcanizer. He explains selecting a large enough device, inserting a backing inside the tube, trimming holes, applying cement with a stick, and vulcanizing for a permanent fix. A cloth barrier prevents sticking to the patch during vulcanizing.
Maryland road commission launches sign boards at principal entrances to cities. J N Mackall originated the plan and placed markers on Frederick’s west edge along the Emmetsburg pike where it meets the National Pike to Washington. Other states study the system at motorists’ request.
Fleming Brothers offer a 192 page book with 69 illustrations on animal health. It covers recognizing diseases, treatment, and care for livestock and is mailed free postpaid to readers who own animals.
A guide leads visitors through the Valley of the Kings and reveals the mummy of high priest Nooka. A humorous question about the mummy's death prompts the guide to answer it was fatal, sparking a quip about the priest being permanently hired.
An eminent medical authority warns against pills and salts for constipation urging a natural lubricant approach. Science favors Nujol as a harmless non medicine laxative that lubricates to enable regular bowel movements without griping. Nujol is used in leading hospitals and sold by druggists.
A Wayover tavern landlord and a veranda guest discuss a curious pair seen together. The guest remarks that they usually avoid joint appearances, hinting at an unfolding scandal the town hasn’t heard about yet.
Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble in women. Claims backache nervousness and loss of ambition improve with kidney health. Readers offered a sample bottle for ten cents by mail and larger sizes at drug stores.
A schoolboy notes the bidirectional rule in classroom discipline. He observes that when a woman loses her temper she betrays her age, reflecting on temper and authority in daily life.
A Keeseville New York woman credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with easing lifelong female weakness. She says six bottles restored energy and vitality, and her other products, Liver Pills, are excellent. The letter invites others to try the remedy for similar ailments.
Gen Arbuthnot B Garrett cites Wash White during a Los Angeles luncheon recounting running away from Turks and bullets. The anecdote includes a colloquial exchange with a colonel about Wash’s fleeing and a slang quotation.
In a humorous exchange on Rumpus Ridge Gap Johnson questions a youth about a muddy face. The boy replies he was eating elderberries and his aunt objects that the fruit is smeared on him, prompting a light banter moment from the Kansas City Star.
A taxi company issues thirteen forbidden actions for drivers. Among them are arguing with police, impersonating officials, chasing boulevard speed records with new or old cars, driving under the influence, racing others to crossings, seizing right of way from trucks, neglecting brakes, driving at night without lights, stopping or turning without signaling, loudly horn blowing near pedestrians, leaving engines running, and arguing with a judge.
A puncture is a small hole in tires far from help. When driving a new car shift gears on hills before the engine strains. Keep slower speeds near the right edge. Poor engine operation at low speeds stems from carburetion. Yellow soap can seal minor fuel line leaks. Speeding and overloading cause tire trouble. Hitting stones or ruts at 50 mph can damage tires with delayed effects.
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