Freckles and Fashion Observations From a Street Scene
A thinly veiled social aside notes how a pretty woman walks with a homely one and mocks a forced apology. The piece hints at vanity and manners in a city street setting.
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
5
Lemon Lemons Whitening Lotion Ady Advert
The ad promotes a lemon skin lotion made by mixing two lemon juices with three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint. It claims to whiten reduce freckles sallowness tan and darkened skin and to be a cheap alternative to cold creams. Instructions include straining pulp and storing for months and using daily on face neck arms and hands.
Woman seeks divorce over perfect husband
A woman requests a divorce arguing her husband is too perfect. The counterpoint asks whether any wife can be happy with a partner who never allows fault finding.
Boschee's German Syrup Ad Claims 51 Years Of Use
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup for coughs bronchitis and throat settles across the U S. It promises restful nights easier morning expectoration and natural healing. The copy notes American-made with over fifty years of sales and features a joke at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
United States
Nature
America
Pimply Rasby Okine Healed by Qutt Cure Ad
Rasby Okine finds relief with Qutt cure often after failed treatments. The Boap cleanses and purifies while the Ointment soothes and heals. Free address listed as Outicura Dept X Boston with sales at droggistas and mail. Soap 25 Ointment 25 and 60 Ady notes.
Lesson on Jesus Confession and the Cross
The lesson presents Jesus retreat with disciples after rejection, detailing Peter’s confession, Jesus predicted suffering, death, and resurrection, and the call to discipleship marked by self denial and cross bearing. It emphasizes core Christian doctrines of the Incarnation atoning death resurrection and second coming, preparing disciples for crucible moments and faithful living amid world tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christ
I. Peter
John the Baptist
Elijah
Jesus Christ
Jerusalem
God
Front Row Seat Sparks Father Son Banter at Show
A humorous exchange centers on a father's habit of sitting in the front row at a musical comedy show. The son quips about his bald father’s head justifying the choice.
Airplane prices spark profiteering concerns
The note points to profiteering with ten thousand dollars for an airplane or more, noting it is a large sum given production aims for ascent and efficiency. It emphasizes controversy over high costs in aircraft manufacturing and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bright
Utah
Married to Money Leaves Wife Yearning for Coal Man
Conversation humorously contrasts Patience and Patrice as they note a wife who married money but feels unfulfilled. Patrice frets she would rather have married a coal man, highlighting money not buying happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patience
Patrice
Not Go Altruistic
Congressman Flubdub talks of forming an investigating committee to help friends but the Louisville Courier Journal notes the rhetoric. The plan aims to investigate the speaker himself, revealing a cynical self serving aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Yardle girl turns to family life after stage dreams
A gossip-like exchange recalls a Yardle girl who pursued acting and then settled into a stable family role. She became a mother of six and stayed with a husband who is faithful, not given to night roaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yardle
Public Office Shapes Notoriety, Says Senator
In a pithy exchange Senator Sorghum argues that holding office does not guarantee prominence. the man may even render the office obscure, underscoring the uneasy link between position and public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Laughing at Streetcar Shortage Reveals Taxicab Owner
A man chuckled at news that hundreds lacked streetcar access, then admitted he owned a taxicab line, explaining his amused reaction. The exchange highlights the conflict between public transit limits and private taxi interests.
Unclear Text Sparks Question Over Ancestry Compliment
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a clash over ancestry and reciprocated praise. The line contrasts pride in lineage with curiosity about whether others would extend the same sentiment. Further context is missing to determine speaker and setting.
Stunt of Deception Trumps Years of Hype in Ancient Plot
A cryptic note hints at a long running camouflaged scheme past public chatter. The line suggests a bold fronting tactic teased for years, finally revealed as an intricate ploy.
A Dubious Question About Marriage
A fragment from a dialogue shows Charley asking a partner what her father would say about their engagement. The response recalls a wary, ironic verdict asking if insanity runs in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Whistled Songs Spark Bare Jokes in Street Echoes
A witty exchange mocks street singing as a speaker laments popular tunes heard everywhere. The other replies that gratitude remains for the whetting of the air by whistled melodies.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Purity and Security
An advertisement asserts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant kidney liver and bladder remedy. It promises consistent quality in every bottle and urges readers to try a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. and mentioning the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Felmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Ady
Honor and Truth Refined in Civic Discourse
A brief editorial note elevates virtue noting honor as a noble asset and truth as mightier than force. It praises courtesy and refined conduct as essential to public life and character.
Hall's Catarrh Remedy Claims Long-Standing Efficacy
Fragmentary ad copy cites Hall's Catarrh Remedy with claims of relief through the bloodstream and years of testing. References Toledo Ohio and pharmaceutical outlets, but readable text is incomplete and scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Syntei
Pola & Ugiats
Rice
United States Allocates Twenty Billion for War Against Germany
The United States appropriates twenty billion dollars to finance wartime operations against Germany. The decision affects military funding, supply chains, and allied support as the nation intensifies its engagement in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Ad Lets Health Regimen
Advertisement urges use of Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets to regulate liver bowels and stomach. A fragment mentions a ship and stock strike potential, implying labor action rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
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P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Packer
Swift & Company
U. S
Union Stock Yards
Illinois
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen, Ind
U.S.A
Fletcher
Carter
Basion, Pa
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