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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
2
A Mrs Frankerald of West Philadelphia credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending years of nervous prostration. She can now do housework and urges other women with nervousness backache and headaches to seek the treatment. The letter promotes the company and its 40 years of experience.
A nine year old named Alfred buys a new Sunday suit for appearance but opts to keep the ball and bat, declaring he will likely be too busy on Sunday mornings to attend Sunday school. His mother carries the suit home while Alfred carries the ball and bat.
For years druggists note Dr Kilmer Swamp Root's strong record as a kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician prescription strengthening medicine that supports natural work of kidneys liver and bladder. Sample bottle offers ten cent test by writing Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
The previous year’s harvest in Sweden is valued at about 632.6 million dollars, roughly 268 million dollars above the 1913 to 1917 average, yet the harvest was described as only average. The excerpt ends with the remark that words cannot adequately replace work.
Wilson's Paris dispatch to Congress urges immediate funding for 1919 1920 government needs and outlines labor democracy aims. calls for cooperation between capital and labor, eight hour day, returning soldiers placements, tax reform, and continuation of tariff policy. endorses woman suffrage and cautious postwar economic measures.
An inspector in Washington notes in American Machinist that rats have increased at the Burgess plant since casein glue was used. After workmen leave, rats raid glue cans, raising concerns they could damage a wing.
The panel discusses adding poison to casein glue or altering it so rodents will not taste it. It warns against leaving machines stored with casein glue as this could be dangerous.
A North Carolina civil court judge heard a suit concerning road construction. The proceedings referenced three contractors including a grandfather figure in the dispute.
A fragment notes a judge and witnesses reacting to a remark about three men named Grandpap Pap and others. The scene includes one youth and remarks that amused the court, highlighting a light moment during testimony.
The passage argues true wealth lies in character over material riches. It contrasts great possessors with moral strength, urging readers to value integrity and virtue as lasting fortune.
A Cincinnati genius reportedly unveils Freezone a quick drop that stops pain and lets you lift hard or soft corns and calluses from toes without irritation druggists sell a tiny bottle for mere cents enough to treat all foot corn cases nationwide
Bobby entertains an air pilot waiting to see his sister. He jokes that flying machines are mentioned in the Bible. The vicar’s sermon prompts Bobby to claim Esau sold his heir ship to his brother Jacob in a playful Stray Stories vignette.
A vintage advertisement claims Cuticura Soap soaks and cleans sore hands while the Ointment dries and soothes. It advises drying with tissue, noting Cuticura can handle many toilet needs when Soap Ointment and Talcum are used together.
A congressman cites German deceit as a pretext for dodging war indemnities. The tale parallels a spendthrift playwright and the tale of Gunter the confectioner who pays a bill after Hanson the ironmonger presses for settlement. Sheridan uses a folded bill to settle the account.
A quip noting that the children are old fashioned and obedient, reflecting a social sentiment about manners and respect for parental guidance. The remark frames a traditional view of family discipline and behavior.
A fragment quotes a scene where a character anticipates Sallie starts playing, suggesting rising tension and mood through an implied musical performance. The dialogue hints at an upcoming moment, with cautious observation of sound and atmosphere.
The Canadian Bureau of Statistics reports farm land values in the dominion at 46 dollars per acre in 1918, including improvements. Earlier years show 44 dollars in 1917, 41 in 1916, 40 in 1915, and 88 in 1914.
An 19th century advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a cure for catarrh by acting through the blood. It claims internal use reaches the mucous surfaces, lists tonics and blood purifiers, and promotes Bryats 75c with testimonials and product details from J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
A new boy at an orphanage is impressed by scrubbing and cleaning in a dirtier home. He starts scrubbing dining-room steps but stays to see the board visit. After the inspection, he questions the need for extra cleaning of the steps.
Outside Brussels a large monument to a German general drew attention when a handbag marked To Berlin was placed in the statue’s outstretched hand by an anonymous wit as Allied forces advanced last year.
A courtroom exchange quips that the case faltered due to its nature as a short circuit court. The remark frames the legal argument around procedural constraints and speed in a light, tongue in cheek manner.
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