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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1917

Page

7

Crisis of Woman's Life in Wagoner Oklahoma

A Wagoner Oklahoma reader credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with lifting her from a two year bed and two operations during the Change of Life. She urges other middle aged women to heed symptoms such as hot flashes suffocation headaches and dizziness and notes neighbors also found relief. The ad promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe treatment.

Wagoner Okla Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Lydia BE. Pinkham Viola Finican

Enterprising impresario invites audience to lion cage

The Unthoth circus impresario offers 100 to any audience member who will enter the lion’s cage. A sheepish man volunteers, but the manager taunts him and asks to remove ten before entering. The scene unfolds with contempt and a wink as the dare proceeds.

Jose Wa Hovravestricken Fmipresario Mim

Drink Buttermilk Develop a Sour Health Habit

A guidance note urges drinking large amounts of buttermilk to cultivate a taste for it and drink daily, promoting sour health benefits.

Freedom Purchased

A brief note reflects on ongoing obligations and financial arrangements as a sense of liberty is linked to continued payments. It mentions alimony and bonds in a terse, newspaper-card style. The fragment implies a person named Viale is involved in a financial matter.

Freedom Purchased Liberty

No Doubt Bill Jones Shakes Hands After Meeting

Ife grabbed both hands in a brisk show of cordiality while Jones greeted me warmly. Jack noted the exchange and quipped about protecting his watch during the moment.

Bill Jones Ife Jack

Gold Scarcity Sparks Debate Over War Finances

A London discussion unfolds as Thary and Henry argue over delaying a marriage ring due to gold shortages and wartime strain. They fear the country may deplete gold reserves, turning to silver, while a summer decision on marriage is hinted.

Thary Denry Sebaunt Chie Llenry Ana Henry London

Soldier Mike Returns Home Wounded From Front

A wounded soldier named Mike, using crutches, is stopped by a friend on the street. The exchange blends humor and gallantry as Mike recalls his first fight, noting it was the first time police did not stop him.

Mike

Qne Method of Learning from Uncle Charley Advice

Uncle Charley says staying still and listening reveals much from talkative folks. A phrase notes a woman moving her prayer rug before a mirror in a certain life moment.

Charley

State Council of Defense probes German Iowa papers

The State Council of Defense will mailbox letters to editors of German newspapers in Iowa asking their positions on the war. Failing replies may trigger follow ups by federal agents and possible suppression of publications if seditious material is found. Loyal Germans in Iowa note some Germans mainly read German papers, while some editors like Gustav Donald of Der Demokrat in Davenport advocate loyalty to the United States.

Des Moines Iowa State Council of Defense Defense Council United States County Defense Council Gustav Donald der Demokrat Davenport France Flanders America Department of the Interior Canada Departments of Labor and Agriculture Oklahoma Kansas North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin International Boundary Line Ottawa

Two Pritchard brothers in Iowa crash fatal for one

Private Charles Pritchard of the 168th U.S. Army was instantly killed when their Ford roadster rolled seven miles west of Des Moines after striking a dog. His brother Private Elias Pritchard was seriously injured and remains in critical condition. The brothers had visited their parents near Booneville before leaving for Des Moines.

Des Moines Ashawa Charles Pritchard 168Th U.S. A Third Iowa Infantry Lias Pritchard Booneville Elias Pritchard van Meter Iowa

Freezone promises painless corn relief for quick lifting

An advertisement touts Freezone as a magic treatment that removes corns and calluses with a few drops. It claims instant soreness relief and painless lifting without harming surrounding skin, urging readers to ask their druggist to order a small bottle.

Adv

Local Board Handles Questionable Selectives Report

A board member questions the qualifying sounds in a contentious report presented by playstelans. The discussion centers on a description of a recruit’s physical fitness, noting irregularities and an unusual assessment of a subject’s condition.

Jobo O Watlenmeyer Sandler Choy Devausville Bidinmipalis News

Denison Teacher Denison-Roy McKim Killed in France

Denison-Roy McKim formerly a school teacher at Denison was killed in action in France on August 16. News reached Mrs. J. L. Miller of Delofit. McKim served in Europe with Canadian troops and Fort Madison based Ft. Madison Sites Power Company. Fort Madison sues Mississippi Power Co. for 250000 over alleged sewer damage after failed negotiations.

Denison Roy McKim France J. L. Miller Delofit Young McKim Europe Ft. Madison

Turn Picnic into Loyalty Meeting

More than two thousand people attended the sixth annual meeting of the Skunk Valley Picnic association. C. C. Pugh of Des Moines spoke in place of Senator Kenyon who could not leave Washington. L. M. Swindler presided as patriotic enthusiasm peaked during the all day event.

Panorva Skunk Valley Picnic Association C. C. Pugh Des Moines Kenyon Washington

Sentry Story From Aboard Off South Carolina

Melvin Lostutter, ex-Columbus reporter now in the United States marines, sends a tale of a green sentry on duty off the South Carolina coast. Three figures appeared in darkness and the sentry using military style demanded halt. The officer identified as Captain and his wife and child were recognized after the sentry commanded further advances.

Melvin Lostutter Columbus Newspaper United States Umnarines South Carolina Mark Slime Indianapolis News

Cuticura Ad Urges Daily Use For Itching Scalp

An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for itchy scalps and day druff. It advises retiring evening application of Cuticura Ointment, a morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water, and daily use of Soap and Ointment. A free sample offer via mail to Cuticura Dept L Boston is included.

Dept Boston

Mysterious basement mural at Birnotoghana Sng art school

A chalked slogan "Eat less bread" flanks a plaster-free model of a large man in a basement. The piece hints at whimsy or satire within the Birnotoghana Sng art school setting while noting an odd bond proposal to build new schools for mackerel, reflecting absurd humor.

Birnotoghana Sng

Bungling Kaiser Draws Mockery From Seward Prosser

Seward Prosser, head of the New York Red Cross, mocks the Kaiser for bungling diplomacy and empty promises. He cites failed peace efforts by Bethmann-Hollweg and Doctor Michaelis, and satirizes pretentious talk of victory as the "bachelor" flubs a seaside quip about a young look.

Kaiser Seward Prosser New York Red Cross Lhe Kaiser Bethmann-Hollweg Doctor Michaelis Miss Minnie Ass Minnie

Longmore Plans Statue Tribute By Former Clients

Longmore notes former clients of late divorce lawyer Smith plan a memorial for Lily Men at org. They discuss designs, with some favoring a Liberty Statue style and others a grand Land motif.

Longmore Smitth Lily Men

Lanstow to Clanib Chowder Switch Proves Local Quips

A young man in New York’s foreign quarter stopped before a small eatery noticing the painted sign Lanstow. The proprietor queried the joke and the man explained the missing letter in arb. the next day the bill of fare changed to Clanib chowder keeping the theme of misspelled words.

New York Lanstow

Untitled Quote Sparks Transfer Demand in City

A back-stand wag at the game cries for a W.T. transfer while a rider on the stock sards jokes and a weary Tan asks for patience as he notes future shortages. the Indianapolis News source captures the chaotic scene.

W.T Indianapolis News

Invariable Rule of the Missing Picnic Basket

A quip notes a quirky rule about a picnic scenario where fifteen people with fifteen baskets see the single basket lost always contain the suit. The line playfully hints at luck and chance during a group outing.

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