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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
4
A report describes rubber derived from ocotillo wood of Arizona. Ocotillo rubber resembles ordinary rubber and vulcanizes well. The wild plant is abundant. a ton yields about 200 pounds gum and 90 pounds tar. an experimental factory claims daily crude gum production. The tar byproduct has value for specific uses.
An advertisement claims Bayer Aspirin tablets are genuine, safe, and widely prescribed for over twenty years. It warns to accept only an unbroken Bayer package with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. A 7 year old Frances comments on Pilgrim fashion and running from Indians.
Bold ad claims Diamond Dyes dye any fabric wool silk linen cotton or blends with simple directions to transform old garments draperies and coverings. Includes a Diamond Dyes Color Card with 16 rich colors and a guarantee of perfect results from your druggist.
Shirley, a young boy taught to value birds, laments as his mother prepares a chicken for dinner. He clutches the bird and protests loudly, believing the chicken does not know it will be killed for food.
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum as a complete daily toilet regimen. It claims the soap cleanses and purifies the skin, the ointment soothes and heals, and the talcum powders and perfumes for daily use. It notes each product is 25 cents everywhere.
A fragment quotes Senator Hiraw Johnson claiming children reveal truth unconsciously. It recalls a question about a demagogue and answers with a paradox about a vessel containing beer and other drinks. The garbled text suggests a political anecdote or speech fragment.
A joke sequence opens with a man telling his wife to muzzle her leg and ends with a witty compromise where she muzzles him. In another quip guests’ arrival prompts plans to decorate a cellar to feel homey and respectable for entertaining friends. A curio dealer’s assistant notes a potential buyer seeking an oriental vise, and the dealer assesses the buyer’s apparent wealth.
A suspenseful exchange features a character noting the need to lock a trunk despite nothing of value inside. The other replies that discovery by the landlady would force an immediate settlement, highlighting tension over hidden belongings.
A collection of brief dialogue fragments and captions showing humorous misreadings and wordplay. The items touch on courtrooms, industries, marriage, and everyday objects with a light satirical tone and multiple named titles.
A historical analysis details how food shipments, notably fruit, move from rail cars to retailers via congested city routes, causing bruising and delays. It advocates centralized wholesale terminals to cut cartage costs and spoilage, citing potential annual savings across New York City districts and urging terminal development.
The United States Department of Agriculture moves two year old Morgan stallion Lucky from Middlebury Vermont to the King ranch in Kingsville Texas to study saddle breed potential. Lucky, 14% hands, 925 pounds, sired by Hugo, with Meteor Morgan and Calve lineage, bred at the government farm.
An article notes the push for standardized containers for products including cans to ensure uniform appearance quality and labeling. It argues that every container meeting the label's standard promotes brand trust and can drive further purchases.
In Ustick near Boise City, two boys with help from state agents bought 19 head of purebred stock boosting their community herd by 25 percent. A USDA field worker visited to note the progress toward a national cattle registration goal.
Mites and lice injure fowl by draining vitality and reducing egg production. Thorough house cleaning, regular disinfectant use on roosts and nests, and frequent dusting of the birds help control these pests.
In Alabama a Black segro team-driver returns home to find his wife agitated and asks why he should pallbear for past in laws. He insists he will not accept favors he cannot repay, a tale framed by London Tit-Bits style humor about duty and reciprocity.
The agitator spoke at length declaring restlessness and endless thoughts. A weary listener noted that many words may come but they differ in one key way, as only a light breeze can trigger their flight.
In Crimson Gulch some residents insist the sheriff neglects law enforcement for poker games. Cactus Joe argues the sheriff is doing the right thing by enforcing game rules amid a crowd that seeks order.
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