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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross and claims of genuine, physician prescribed relief for cold, headache, toothache, neuralgia and rheumatic pains. It notes small tin boxes and larger packages are available through druggists. The rest mixes in a couple of light jokes and a pat.
A home hair tint warns that by mixing Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine in water the hair darkens gradually. Applied twice weekly it softens harsh strands without greasiness and costs little. druggists can prepare it.
Offers 100 dollars for an uncured catarrh case, claiming Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures through the blood and mucous surfaces. Promotes internal use, sold by druggists for over forty years with testimonials free. I J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio printed in the ad.
A light exchange wonders why a team will try a play on the dog. The jest suggests it could be a howling success, framing the idea with humor about the canine audience.
An advertisement recommends S S S as a blood cleanser to remove rheumatic germs and cure the disease by cleansing the blood. It argues local liniments cannot cure rheumatism and urges readers to obtain S S S from drug stores or contact the Medical Director at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta.
Dr. A F Hughes and Lucy Jenkins Franklin spoke before a large Henderson audience of high school boys. Mrs Franklin read a mother and son scene in which she pointed and urged Adolphus to come to his mother, causing a startled young man to rise and obey. The incident drew a hushed five minutes before calm returned.
Mrs Moringeau questions the fate of a large dog as Mrs Nickelpinch reveals they sold him to spare him a winter in a kennel intended to house an artist, since many are homeless. The exchange hints at social commentary through a humorous domestic scene.
Readers respond to a Youth's Companion piece on mechanical tools and the names of animadverts. A correspondent claims the monkey wrench name comes from inventor Moneka of Poland, while another notes Samuel Crompton’s spinning machine earned a mule label for its mixed origins.
A Birmingham Age-Terard remark mocks an eccentric man who arranged his funeral and attended his own exercises with evident delight. The column notes his obituary will likely be printed with typographical and other errors he cannot fix.
The 1701 Chinese population figure is compared to today’s United States size, noting a dramatic growth gap. The line implies a scaling relation between centuries, highlighting long term population expansion.
City council awarded paving to Dearborn Construction Co of Waterloo after bid opening. Iowa items include farm sales near Waukon and Clemons, a $275 per acre Union Prairie sale, a public sale of White Leghorn poultry near O'Brien county, and reports of 1919 farm business, taxes, and stock sales.
Bainbridge Colby of New York, longtime Progressive leader, chosen by President Wilson to succeed Robert Lansing as secretary of state. Announcement made at the White House after a meeting with the president. Senate approval anticipated within days. Colby lauded for legal and diplomatic background and prior service on the Shipping Board.
President Wilson signed the oil land leasing bill opening more than 6,700,000 acres in the West for development. Geological survey estimates recall 80,000,000 acres of proven coal lands under government withdrawal with 40,000,000 yet to be classified.
In London the House of Lords reported French forces inflicted treavy losses on Turkish irregulars near Marash in Aleppo province, Syria. In Minnesota Harald Thorson, a local banker, left one million dollars to St Olaf College of Northfield, announced Feb 26.
Charles T. Crane of Chienzo is understood to have been chosen by President Wilson as minister to China to succeed Dr Paul Reinsch, who recently resigned.
The readable fragments describe unclear terms about men and capital stimulation. No concrete events, names, or places are identifiable from the provided OCR. Further readable material is needed to produce a factual headline and summary.
Thousands of women may suffer kidney and bladder disease without realizing it. The ad claims back pain, headaches, and nervousness signal kidney trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the cure with sample offer and store availability.
Diamond Dyes promise rich fadeless color for wool silk cotton and blends. Package directions show how to dye over any fabric and a Diamond Dye Color Card helps match materials. Also notes on health claims and a proverb about avoiding colds.
A murky exchange centers on dogs with Aleyo and Miss Neon trading odd remarks. The brief quarrel hints at a lighthearted, if cryptic, street corner confrontation about canine prowess.
The ad touts Raschee's Syrup as a long trusted remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and throat irritation. It claims influenza fatalities exceed wartime losses and promises a good night’s rest with easy morning expectoration. Made in America and sold widely to households worldwide.
A witty remark notes an English baronet visiting with a horse described as a knight mare, provoking amused exchange in the crowd. The exchange highlights playful class humor and countryside manners during the visit.
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