23 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
1
An advertisement promises instant relief from indigestion gas acidity and upset stomach. A tablet of Pape's Diapepsin is claimed to end indigestion pain and misery with little cost and no waiting.
A humorous exchange features Smythe and Smith debating a son-in-law who tries hard to please others, while the other notes his efforts mostly serve himself. The sketch contrasts perceptions of generosity and selfishness in a lighthearted domestic scene.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a physician approved remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. It claims quick, effective results in thousands of cases and offers samples for ten cents from Dr Kilmer Binghamton NY, urging mention of the paper.
A new Wing On department store has opened on Shanghai's main business thoroughfare. It marks the second large modern department store to debut in the city, highlighting China's retail expansion and commercial growth in the area.
Henry Turner Saileys essay reflects on fatherly duties and family life, urging weekly time with children, weekend nature study, and reverent Sundays. He recalls teaching by example, the joy of shared literature, and homemade playthings, arguing for patriotism through American-made toys and simple, domestic values.
A mother watches two year old Roy play with a battery of ride-on and pull-along toys. He moves a train of iron locomotive and three cars toward a pretend Tybee island station built from blocks. The scene unfolds on a long piazza with sisters nearby, celebrating sturdy, homegrown playthings.
A reader essay extols growing French Marie Gold marigolds from seeds in indoor pots to brighten winter. It describes planting four to six seeds in a small pot, covering, and watering, with plants reaching about five to eight inches and blooming in about six weeks. The piece encourages children to care for the plants as a cheerful, easy project.
The piece traces Gotham in England where villagers feigned stupidity to avoid duties. It explains the origin of the phrase the wise men of Gotham and the tale of three Gotham wise men who sailed. The name later applied to New York City via Washington Irving and the Salmagundi magazine, spreading as humorous lore.
An inspection trip highlights Western Canada as a land of varied possibilities for cattle sheep or crop farming. It suggests choosing costs and markets wisely, noting a broader potential beyond common literature and advertisements.
A fragmentary excerpt discusses public virtue as a guiding force, elevating patriotic sacrifice above personal interests. It portrays virtue as noble and supreme, inspired by a single high ideal, attributed to Clay in a political or oratorical context.
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a cure for a wide range of ailments tied to scar tissue and digestive issues. It claims to stimulate the liver to secrete bile and purify the blood and notes sale in all civilized countries with a teal price.
An unclear fragment references a speaker asking Iren Man about social connections and mentions about eight thousand friends. The text is garbled and lacks concrete context or verifiable details for a fuller card.
Narrator recalls Gracie being used as a pretend plaything by Edward who tossed her as if she were a rag doll and teased Nancy and Nick with hurtful actions. Gracie’s feelings are described as hurt by the cruel behavior and the scene evokes sympathy for the imagined child.
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