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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
3
A humorous Passing Show item from London notes a 2000 year old claim as 1921. An advertisement promotes Cuticura products including Soap Ointment and Talcum, touting soothing bath rituals and gentle use for babies with fragrance and medicinal claims.
A Paris Figaro excerpt notes Sumatra bans tiger hunting to protect plantations. Tigers curb wild boars and rats, offering a practical, utilitarian role rather than a national pride issue. The piece dismisses fears of European ex premiers harming local fauna.
In a brief exchange Dora asks for a song with a refrain and Jack responds with a request for a refrain. Dora affirms she can provide one, prompting a lighthearted moment centered on music and wordplay.
In a humorous scene a jockey shouts victory to a baroness, who congratulates him. The punchline reveals the triumph belongs to the jockey’s horse but the real burden falls to his creditors, not him.
A line from Car toons Magazine features a small boy humorously questioning hygiene etiquette with a quip about not being one of those always raising his hands, reflecting playful wartime-era comic tone.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder to relieve painful swollen feet, prevent blisters and sore spots, and ease corns and bunions. It claims quick relief for breaking in new shoes and minimizing foot discomfort for wearers.
A humorous reminiscence from a New York Sun item about Whitey the office boy narrator explaining he skipped work after a food spree at Coney Island. He recounts a long sequence of treats from newnuts to hot fudge sundaes, peanuts, and chocolates, ending with not having money to eat until a coworker buys more peanuts.
Todd asks if you are getting away with your wife this summer, but she has not decided yet. Eskimos of Alaska are decreasing in population.
Governor Small hails the 100 to 23 House vote as decisive for the utilities measure. The bill now goes to the Senate before the governor’s signature, while road bids show large cost cuts and prospects for an active building program. Lincoln memorial events and commentary from Small frame the day.
Public school buildings in Illinois numbering 13,955 have a combined capacity of 1,436,870 pupils. All but 88 are in use, with 246 temporary buildings rented for school use, according to a summary of Illinois school statistics issued by State Superintendent Francis G. Blair.
Mrs Cory S L Jackson of Terre Haute Indiana says Tanlac cured her nervous collapse and rheumatic pains after she feared leaving the house. She reports steadier nerves and full health now, and praises Tanlac as grand medicine from druggists.
A Thackeray quote discusses fortune and virtue, noting luck in bearing fate through early uprightness and childlike training in honor, highlighting education shaping character. The fragment presents a reflective aphorism on moral formation and resilience.
An advertisement warns to look for Bayer on the package or tablets to ensure genuine Aspirin pre ascribed by physicians for twenty one years and proven safe by millions. It lists approved uses from colds to pain and notes affordable twelve tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists. The trade mark is Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid ester of Salicylic acid.
Mrs Hicks reports relief from sour stomach after using Entonic tablets. The ad claims Entonic cures acidity and gases, aiding digestion, with a money back guarantee. It promotes a large box for a nominal price and offers mail orders with a guaranteed, trialless purchase.
P. D. Q. chemical kills bed bugs roaches fleas and ants including eggs with proper use. Free patent spout in each package. Hospital size $2.60 yields gallons. Owl Chemical Works Terre Haute Ind. cabbage plants 1 000 000 for June July by mail prepaid. Ballhead cauliflower tomato and aster seeds with bulk pricing from W J Myers Massillon Ohio.
A municipal concert moment captures a clerical office girl asking Elijah who as she explains she cannot know everything. The incident, recounted by the Indianapolis News, shows a humorous exchange during the event.
Apply two coats of white enamel to the new wire clothesline to extend wear and prevent rust. The coating improves durability and resists weathering.
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