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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
5
The advertisement claims spring ills from winter buildup cause boils pimples and fatigue and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a thorough blood cleanser. It touts a blend of over 20 ingredients, claims superior cures, warns against inferior imitations, and notes 100 doses cost one dollar in liquid or Sarsatabs.
A collage of humorous vignettes and snippets from Chicago Tribune style humor pages. Anonymous exchanges feature Jack speaking plainly, Uncle Hiram tea, pickpocket inquiries, and light quips about love, divorce, and civic life. The collection weaves cartoons, puns, and short dialogues.
The Wolcott hotel introduces a daily nail care program for all staff in contact with guests, led by Miss Cora M Parker. Two waiters, Serath Carros and Antipolus Chaganos, volunteered for immediate treatment as the policy debuts, aiming to boost cleanliness and guest appeal.
A collection of amusing child misstatements and prayers from youngsters. Tales include Fred arguing George Washington never lied, Edgar boasting about good behavior and skipping prayers, and Clifford begging for cookies after his visits to his grandmother's.
A geological survey estimates Port land cement production in 1008 at 40 million barrels, down nearly 20 percent from 107. The text also includes assorted advertisements and jokes about remedies and leisure, with references to Mrs Winslow’s Baby Syrup and Pettit's Eye Salve, and a quip about a desert garage scene.
Amateur dramatist asks for critique and receives blunt feedback. The exchange shows tension as a critic promises honesty while the dramatist bristles at the prospect of a tough assessment.
The article details President Taft choosing a White Steam car after official investigation. It notes Roosevelt's prior White use, reports Taft’s car is Model M with 40 horsepower and a U.S. coat of arms, and cites catalog quotes offering a 4000 and 2000 dollar versions.
An article titled Making Railroad Travel Safer describes automatic devices to protect passengers. It highlights the death button in the Manhattan subway system, a plunger in the controller handle that cuts power if the motorman is incapacitated, allowing the train to stop automatically.
A Yonkers Statesman quote notes sugar as a strong source of muscular energy, citing Bacon experiments with sugar as food in the French army and bolding the idea of sugar trusts.
A nameless man argues against college education for his son to avoid job risks, sharing he lost his first job correcting his employer's grammar. He cautions readers about betting on the stock market or Board of Trade with their finances.
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