05 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
1
Advert reads Ely's Cream Balm opens blocked nostrils in one minute and relieves catarrh by soothing swollen nasal membranes. It promises instant relief from congestion, headache, and dryness with a fragrant antiseptic formula available from druggists.
A brief aside notes a meeting at a lawn party between two acquaintances. The remark called her a grass widow and described him as a rake, hinting at social gossip and moral judgment in a light, tongue in cheek tone.
An advertising notice touts Green's August Flower as a laxative that regulates digestion, cleanses the stomach, stimulates bile, and purifies the blood. It claims wide use for indigestion, nervous dyspepsia, constipation, and related issues, urging purchase from druggists and dealers.
A brief note records a judgelike verdict on a poem with editor and minister remarks. It mentions guilt and a garbled line about health issues and a wedding, noting the minister’s congratulations after a paid fee.
In torn Belgium a grandmother and young girl search a battlefield for a missing family fortune. A broken tile becomes a relic of home and hope as Helene returns, revealing Paul hid money and Maria holds a key to a future reunion.
A Canadian display at the Kansas City exhibition highlights Northwestern Dent corn grown by John Hamilton of Kelwood Manitoba winning the blue ribbon. The Canadian official notes the shift northward of the corn belt as Western Canada expands into fodder and eventual grain crops. Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta show strong results in wheat oats barley and potatoes, with Manitoba and Saskatchewan repeatedly winning wheat sweepstakes and multiple prizes in other vegetable classes.
In a heated session, officials discuss an experimental dust laying machine. One speaker favors a model for raising and spreading material, while others question efficiency and costs. The debate centers on practical rural road maintenance and future purchases.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel aid that works while you sleep. It claims no griping or harsh side effects unlike calomel or salts and emphasizes low cost and easy use. It also hints at youthful ideals and health through light, rosy mornings.
A family dialogue explains mink behavior and habitat as Mr and Mrs Mink discuss amphibious life. They describe offspring, nesting, spring births, and the mink's affinity for water and land, while Nancy and Nick learn the meaning of amphibious and the care of young.
Disjointed OCR fragment discusses danger symbols linked to jaws and marriage. The text hints at lethal risk and a general warning about men being susceptible to fatal injury from a jaw related threat. No clear names or locations are identifiable.
An ad page highlights fabrics and color ideas for women including Diamond Dye color cards and safe fabric care. It also promotes heavy use of elthrestiff paper for children’s books and suggests talcum powder for skin care. The piece closes with a quip about labor and social reform.
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