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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
3
A Detroit Free Press item recalls a dinner gathering where a man misreads a situation. The remark about sarcasm over a weapon reflects social humor rather than peril, highlighting a witty exchange between friends. No serious danger is described.
An advertisement explains cold symptoms as acute nasal catarrh and notes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a two part treatment with a local ointment and a blood-acting tonic. It claims to strengthen the body against colds and states the product is sold by druggists for many years by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
A man driving home in a sedan encounters night danger when a woman leaps into his back seat and begs for protection. A chase follows as another car arrives with a man and a wary pair. The odd scene blends tavern lore and newspaper whimsy from early 20th century columns.
A reflective aphorism asserts you can insure against theft fire and murder but not against a teller of smutty stories. It warns no insurer could cover the damage to your character caused by such storytelling.
A quick Plymouth Rock Gelatine dessert offers a fast, no-cook option during house-cleaning. Any flavor works and it yields enough portions for several meals, ideal when pie cake and pudding are too time consuming.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt captures a harsh parental warning scene. A mother and father insist on explaining dangers of a promiscuous gathering and late hours to their daughter. They seek obedience, but she resists, retorting that they are out of date.
A concise reflection notes that friendship enriches success and eases hardship by sharing sorrow and anxieties, illustrating how companionship sustains people through life’s fortunes and trials. The quote underscores how mutual support preserves well being and resilience.
The ad touts Grape-Nuts as easy to digest and high in iron phosphorus and essential vitamins. It highlights its long brand trust, saying the cereal aids digestion, supports growth, and serves as an economical, ready to serve with cream or milk. Mentioned producer Postum Cereal Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
Aileen the Nine O’Clock Girl charms Nicky Barry, a convalescent star athlete, with nightly calls and notes from a hospital couch. Jack Ryan, the baseball coach, teases and teeters between friendship and romance as Nicky struggles with sleep and pride while the pair share playful, romantic mischief amid spring jonquils and a clock’s solemn chimes.
A guest recalls a shabby, tiresome man named Hod Durnitt who lingered at the Petunia tavern fore noon arguing that the world is flat and the sun moves. The landlord warns guests to avoid him, noting interruption would trigger socialist arguments.
In your spare time you can easily make five dollars daily representing the Abner Royce Co. work as a trained Royce saleswoman selling Royce quality flavoring extracts and toilet requisites. Royce goods have been used by housewives in every state for 44 years not sold in stores. Over 20,000 Royce representatives welcomed since 1879. The Ad invites readers to obtain the Royce Money Book and contact The Abner Royce Company Station B Box 68 F Cleveland Ohio.
Massachusetts man offers 5000 dollars for automobile license No 1 in Cleveland as part of a humorous survey highlighting costly and foolish ways people spend money.
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble and may not suspect it. Poor health can cause back pain headaches nerves and despondency. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root claims to restore kidney health and relieve these conditions. Send ten cents for a sample bottle by parcel post. Large sizes available in stores.
The federal and state governments now own a little more than one third of the country’s virgin timber supply, signaling a major shift in forest management and resource control.
A Life magazine snippet notes a woman should own two hats for travel one to wear and one to carry in a band-box reflecting portable chic. The remark highlights practical etiquette and stylish practicality from midcentury fashion commentary.
A French professor Pierre Armaingaud claims reading La Montaigne’s fables each night can extend life to 100. Critics note Montaigne’s own view on life and death. The column weaves in quips about love, taxes, old stars, and school discipline with light local commentary.
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