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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
15
The article describes needfire as a Scottish ritual of fire made by friction to ward off disease, associated with purification and renewal. It notes the practice among shepherd communities, the extinguishing of local fires, and individuals passing through flames, with faint traces possibly remaining in parts of Europe.
Mrs Styles displays a proud hat while her husband grunts at the bill. He doubts the hat improves his looks and scolds the expense. The exchange appears in London Answers and illustrated by a quip from the Arkansas Gazette about a cranberry lover.
Salvador's foreign minister asks the United States to define the Monroe doctrine before joining the League of Nations. He cites Article 21 and urges an authentic interpretation, noting the doctrine's role in Latin American independence and anti European intervention.
The American Forestry association asks business houses schools and women’s groups to join a paper conservation campaign. President Charles Lathrop Pack cites rising pulpwood usage urging a national forest policy and better fire protection. The movement aligns with the American Paper and Pulp Association and Chicago’s National Woman’s Association of Commerce.
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin carry the Bayer Cross and claim trusted, world famous relief for Colds Headache Toothache Earache Neuralgia Lumbago Rheumatism Nerve Pain and general pain. Unbroken packages with directions sold in handy boxes of twelve tablets. larger sizes also available through druggists. Aspirin is the trademark of Bayer.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote shows Rattlesnake Bill lamenting his derailed prestige after entering movies. He says if he knew what lay ahead he would have stuck to train robberies and kept his self respect, noting how the director treats him.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil for lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. A quick rub on the back is claimed to remove soreness within fifty counts. The ad emphasizes safety and instant comfort with a single-use application.
The Senate advances a bill to amend the current act and improve reimbursement for soldiers who lose personal property in service. Senator Wadsworth condemns treasury rulings that deny many claims and argues for a fair, square deal for service members.
A 1918 tax era report notes 1915 to 1918 millionaire counts rise with 2,809 in 1916 and 31 net growth in 1918. New Yorkers total 2,888, Nevada residents live elsewhere, and figures split among capitalists manufacturers and food producers. Top income 84,056,604 in 1917. single women numbered 227. individual incomes paid 361,486,177 in 1918 while corporations paid 2,142,445,769.
A traveler recalls a road jouney filled with country speed traps as a pleasant experience. He describes the trip as enjoyable and uneventful aside from the traffic checks encountered along the way.
A home remedy advertises a hair darkening mix using water Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine. Apply twice weekly to gradually shade gray hair and soften harsh strands with little cost from druggists or at home.
In a rural discussion, a parent questions why children learn traditional dances as others claim it’s a passing fad. A neighbor retorts that the practice saves shoe leather by reducing wild missteps during performances.
An old advertisement promises a $100 reward for a catarrh case uncured by Hall’s Catarrh Medicine. It claims internal action through the blood and mucous membranes, selling for 75 cents with testimonials available. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio advertise the product.
The Owl's Castle named Hapsburg stood in the canton of Aargau and is described as the reputed cradle of the Hapsburg dynasty. Burnt sienna is a paint made from natural earth near Sienna Italy.
A man missing both arms from the wrist to elbow uses artificial arms with metal wrist plates to dress shave eat and work. Interchangeable tools like brushes razors knives forks spoons and pens fit into wrist sockets and are held by spring catches. A married man’s view on marriage is humorously noted as a wise guy.
An urging pamphlet promotes S. S. S. as a blood cleanser to remove the cause of rheumatism rather than local treatments. Readers are advised to obtain a bottle and consult a medical director at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga, for special advice.
A veterinary or patent medicine ad touts The Right Way as a blood and gland tonic that expels germs, wards off disease, and prevents illness for those exposed. It claims safety, lists price from 60 cents to $1.15 per bottle, and seeks agents and distributors.
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