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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1918

Page

16

Powder on Nose Sparks A Comical Domestic Clash

Dialogue-heavy fragment shows a flirtatious exchange between a wife and Thatchfield about powdering her nose. He objects, she persists, and in a playful twist she powders on while he, paradoxically, loves her inconsistency. Includes snippets of medical Q A about digestion, milk intake, and cautious medical advice from a newspaper correspondent.

Partial Reports and the Word Partial

The St Paul Dispatch questions the use of partial in official statements such as a partial report from a congressional committee or a partial investigation by the Federal Trade Commission. It argues the word is misused and urges clear language to avoid misunderstanding in legal and government prose.

Congressional Committee Federal Trade Commission Agatny Arbitration Board St. Paul

Eaton ic remedy for indigestion and acidity touted

An advertisement claims excess stomach acid causes indigestion bloating and heartburn and promotes EATONIC tablets to absorb and remove the acid. It asserts improved digestion, vitality, and mood, and promises a druggist guarantee with a money refund if not pleased.

Eatonic

Osteomyelitis explained and patient concerns

The article defines osteomyelitis as inflammation of the marrow inside bones, often starting at the end of long bones or the spine, and notes causes including poor nutrition cold injury and over exertion. It emphasizes that the disease occurs mainly in youth and young adults, can destroy bone and surrounding tissue, and requires skilled surgical care. outcomes may be serious despite treatment.

Colonels and titles drift in peacetime satire

A humorous discussion cites William Allen White on colonel as a mere honorific. It jokes that many civilians will adopt military ranks postwar, from private to lieutenant, as homefront organizations grant titles. A quip about an officer trainee prefers multiplication to division.

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Bits of Byplay by Luke McLuke in 1917 humor page

A compact collage of light verse and quips from early 20th century humor columns. Fragmented jokes reference names and places such as Cincinnati Enquirer style humor, Virginia, Nashville, Washington DC, and Carthage ill. Gazette. The piece blends wordplay on eloquence urban legends and social quirks with quick one liners.

Build up after Spanish influenza with Phosphated Iron capsule

Do not fear the after effects of Spanish influenza Grippe or hard cold. Improve health and strength by building red pure blood with Phosphated Iron capsules. Doctors say blood quality helps recovery as phosphates and iron aid digestion sleep and color. Buy capsules from druggists. insist on capsules for safe handling.

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