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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
15
A caller asks Willie about handling soldiers who are heavy because they are returning from war with a lot of lead in them. The exchange highlights the soldiers carrying the burden of war as they come home.
Advertisement for Cascarets promising a clear rosy morning after use, touting no griping unlike Calomel or harsh pills, and noting low cost. Also a historical note about a North Africa newspaper Extra and a public reader delivering daily news in Algiers.
A fragmentary caption notes playful banter about prison release and a character named Muggsey. The text references timing, nomination, and a mock question about lightning, all in a slangy, streetwise tone.
The piece traces St Valentine as a Christianized alternative to Cupid, notes varied martyrs named Valentine, outlines customs of exchanging verses and notes on February 14, and explains etymology and medieval origins behind the holiday for lovers. It cites Butler and other authorities and ends with a literary nod to Ophelia.
Fragmentary line reveals worry about sending a ten cent valentine to a teacher and a comic to a girl, signaling a reflective moment about a small social exchange. No clear event or names present.
The golden days when the match counted trophies of St Valentine are gone. The twentieth century girl views any anniversary remnant as luck and novelty rather than pride.
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a kidney cleanse remedy. It claims sluggish kidneys cause pain and health issues and recommends four ounces daily in water before breakfast for a few days. The copy touts Jad Salts as a grape acid and lemon juice lithia product that flushes kidneys and neutralizes urine acids.
A speaker chides Sam for idleness, and Sam insists he keeps his wife busy with tasks at home, claiming he does not idle as claimed. He emphasizes that his wife does more work than she can manage.
Half pint of water with 1 oz Bay Rum a small box Barbo Compound and ½ oz glycerine applied to hair twice weekly until desired shade. Mix at home or buy ready made. Darkens gray hair gradually without cooling the scalp or leaving residue. An Observer quips about a man feathering his nest and money spent on his wife's hats.
A concise maxims style line notes that money speaking for some groups acts as a megaphone, amplifying wealth driven voices and influence in public discourse.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. The medicine is taken internally and claimed to influence the blood to cleanse mucous surfaces. It is described as a tonic and blood purifier with a claimed perfect combination of ingredients. Testimonials are offered, with Toledo based F. J. Cheney & Co. as proprietors.
A humorous exchange from Life contrasts a mother urging virtue with a child’s witty reply. The banter ends with a reflection on expecting the worst to avoid disappointment, underscoring a cautious outlook.
An advertisement touts blood cleansing as key to health and vitality. It claims sluggish blood causes most illnesses and promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable medicine to revitalize the blood. Readers are urged to buy from local drug stores and write to Swift Specific Co. for free medical advice.
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