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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1928
Page
7
Mrs Enizanern Toso of 4913 Hale Ave Cleveland Ohio reports weakness and nervousness after illness improving after ten bottles of Lydia E Pinkham vegetable compound. She says she feels strong again and allows use of her letter as a testimonial.
An advertisement extols Fletcher's Castoria as a pure vegetable remedy for infant colic constipation and diarrhea. It claims it soothes the stomach and system with no distasteful doses and recommends consulting a doctor for real sickness while praising the included care and feeding book.
The piece surveys ocean depth versus land height, continental shelves three times land area, and the 100-fathom line marking slope to abyssal depths. It discusses sea food potential, ocean currents like the Gulf Stream, and historical ship incidents illustrating mysterious water pathways and deep-sea implosions.
A brief anecdote recalls a Black worker famed for mule handling. When asked how he calms a stalled mule he replies he gives the animal salt to taste, then the mule resumes plowing. The man notes the salt may not change thinking, but it makes the mule forget what he was thinking.
A glooming insurance agent urges a life policy while a young wife jokes about cremation. The scene twists as the agent notes a policy would not help if the husband dies, prompting the wife to push a morbid punchline about cremation.
A dialogue fragment shows a husband asking if his wife cares for him while she asserts she lives on his account, highlighting a strained marriage dynamic. The exchange centers on affection and financial support without further context or outcomes.
A historical note questions whether claims of George Washington never telling a fib were factual or a press agent fabrication. It weighs the authenticity of circulated anecdotes against archival evidence.
A lighthearted dialogue between a bride and groom aboard a seaside scene. The bride suggests lunch at the hotel after a quiet moment watching the sea. The groom agrees, expressing affection and hunger as they plan their midday meal.
A humorous exchange imagines selling a tired horse named Dobbin for a camel due to a hump. The lighthearted banter riffs on animal trading and mischief in a rural setting.
A witty exchange portrays Miss Stone as a powerful attraction to Mr Steele, described as a veritable lodestone. The playful remark highlights Stone’s magnetic appeal and Steele’s fascination in light, humorous tones.
A witty saying notes a woman stops sharing her age when age itself begins to tell. The remark blends humor with social observation about aging and discretion.
A playful exchange at the courthouse turns into a quick marriage moment as Harold and his partner arrive to wed. The officer corrects the setting, but the couple proceeds with their plans, turning a minor dispute into a memorable nuptial note.
A distressed driver collapses at the scene while townspeople scramble for medical help. The injured person is recognized as the victim, with a local resident noting that a doctor is available in the community.
A pair of stenographers report the boss’s handwriting is legible for the first time. The second stenographer mentions an arm fracture from cranking a car yesterday and the worker is learning to write with the left hand.
In evidence, the comparison asks why old structures endure longer. The answer is simple: they have lasted much longer, implying superior durability and enduring craftsmanship.
Four day Atlantic liners to be laid in American shipyards next spring as the first step toward four day passenger service between America and Europe. The record may be speeded by airplanes to reach ships at sea and to leave them at equal distances from the coast. Each ship will have a landing deck for airplanes and hull models have been tested at the Washington navy yard. ten ships priced at $150 million.
A Omaha reader reports relief from a severe winter cold after using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The testimonial says three bottles alleviated all kept symptoms and urges others to try the tonic for debility. The ad notes dealers and offers free confidential medical advice from the Invalides' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
The article notes the United States hosts the largest foreign language press with 14 million foreign born readers and about 25 thousand publications including 165 dailies and 870 weeklies, with the rest monthly or semi monthly.
Doctor Caldwell practices a family medicine approach in Monticello Illinois focusing on women children and babies. He promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin a laxative formula first used in 1892 and now in its third generation with millions of bottles sold yearly and widespread praise from grateful users.
A promotional note touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as safe for all ages and effective in obstinate cases. It claims no opiates and invites readers to request a free prepaid sample by mailing with the name and town.
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