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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
10
An urban quip recounts a policeman explaining a loud disturbance as an ordinary one cent safety pin sticking into a three million dollar baby. The exchange frames a satirical critique of risk and cost in modern life.
A doctor questions Mrs. J about his husband’s condition while she notes only what the doctor ordered. The brief exchange reflects a clinical routine in a medical setting.
A Philadelphia couple suffered long term indigestion and anxiety from coffee and tea. They switched to Postum cereal drink, reporting improved appetite and wellbeing after avoiding caffeine. The ad touts Instant Postum, sells tins and a grocer’s sample, and invites readers to read The Road to Wellville.
Governor Clarke urges bipartisan effort to modernize Iowa law and public services. He calls for public utilities reform, better roads and schools, updated health and prison systems, and anti corruption measures while urging support for a presidential primary, woman suffrage referendum, and Blue Sky protection. He praises agricultural and manufacturing growth and asks legislators to act for the common good.
A columnist reveals that her first marriage remained secret for nearly a year. She recalls avoiding the press while seeking a divorce, noting reporters’ snooping helped end the clandestine union.
A regretful man relates taking a flyer in the stock market and hitting an air pocket, illustrating a risky bet that soured his finances. The exchange uses aviation imagery to dramatize speculation and loss.
A comic quip scene features Miss Kitty taunting Mr Lilsbeau about not coming in out of the rain. He defensively confirms, “you must always believe a tiat papa tells you,” in playful banter.
A short exchange shows a playful contrast as one speaker favoring a light fruit lunch asks for a simple meal while another wonders about using electric currents in a whimsical, non serious way.
Short ad claims Dr Pierce’s Pellets regulate invigorate the stomach liver and bowels and cure constipation. The product is described as small sugar coated and easy to take as candy. Ad copy emphasizes health benefits and convenience.
An unnamed speaker publicly confronts a rival, telling him to his face to stop undermining others. The confrontation highlights tensions within their group and signals a decisive stance against backbiting.
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