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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1921
Page
8
An early spring visits Robin and his mate Tobin as they search for a home. Robin bristles with activity and plans a cherry pie while Tobin experiments with a cherry stone soup idea. The scene ends with Mrs Redbreast hungry for soup and Robin reassessing his plan.
A musician recounts how a band leader named Mikaey traveled to the United States seeking work after leaving a struggling Jobanike scene. The tale covers training new tunes, a king’s invitation, a chaotic exit, and the band’s dreams of income from bass, drums, and horn sections amid financial woes.
Dr A A VanDyke of Minneapolis elected commander of the Minnesota Department of the American Legion. He previously served as St Paul Post No 8 chair and led welfare and legislative efforts while earning recognition as a citizen and veteran. Born in Alexandria Minnesota he studied medicine at the University of Chicago and dentistry at Minnesota.
Robin questions nothing as Mrs Redbreast cooks the famed cherry stone soup. Spreading fame, wives visit to learn the recipe and return home to make the soup, proving wives unite in managing their husbands. Copyright.
The piece discusses how grooming and beards influence perceptions of self-respect and efficiency. It traces beard fashion through history from Caesar to Romans, English military mustaches, ancient Hebrews, and desert protection, noting social cues tied to shaving. It ends with a stray health inspector line about a water issue in a wall.
The piece traces the name Gladys from Claudia and Claudius lineage, noting Gladys as the English form carried to America. It links Gladys to the gem agate and its charms, cites Tuesday as a lucky day and seven as a lucky number, and mentions cultural preferences in France and Spain for related names.
General Stev Taye and advocates of the American Legion push to aid disabled veterans through Charles Forbes and the new veterans bureau. The policy emphasizes expedient decisions, aiming to place claimants in care or work programs, with no claim denied without imperative disallowance and doubts resolved in favor of the disabled.
James J. Davis outlines wage earners aiding by limiting demands and merchants boosting profits to expand buying power for clothing and goods. Rent relief by landlords and a rising living wage are urged to support workforces as rents fall.
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a five year proven cure for nervous dyspend ers sour stomach constipation indigestion torpid liver dizziness stomach upsets and related digestive symptoms claiming worldwide use and availability. A second section notes women ministers within the Disciples of Christ, highlighting The first woman ordained 47 years ago and current annual additions to the ministry, with Kansas and Wales cited in counts of women preachers.
An advertisement touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the top remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims fast mild effects and urges purchases at drug stores or a sample request to Kilmer Co. The text also notes Pennsylvania grown tea crops being harvested for winter use.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy to ease constipation in children with a catchy plea for mothers to request the genuine product. The text also includes a fragment from a discussion about an insurance payout, with a woman asking how much she should receive and a suggestion to deduct it from a future settlement if her house is damaged.
An advertisement extols Diamond Dyes as simple for any woman to refresh faded garments such as draperies skirts and sweaters. It promises no streaks or runs, works on wool silk linen cotton or mixes, and guarantees satisfaction even for first time users. The copy also notes druggists can advise on fabric type and suggests starting at age fifty.
Mrs. Bert Dorman of South Bend attests severe health decline until using Dr. Viesco's Favorite Prescription. She reports restored strength after five to six bottles and recommends the medicine for the feminine organism. Available at drug stores or by writing Dr. Pierce at the Vovalids Hotel in Buffalo for advice.
A village clergyman and his wife take a holiday in Switzerland. She is envied by villagers. On return, a friend asks for her thoughts of Switzerland. She replies she could not see much as the mountains blocked the view.
Ad copy touts Blopa Carbolisalve claiming rapid healing without scars. Mentions quick relief when applied and urges purchase through druggists or mail order from The J W Cole Co Rockford. Language appears promotional and lacks verifiable medical evidence.
Grandfather and young Robert discuss a drawing scene in a comic film fable. The test reveals the grandfather’s belief in moral learning and the boy’s question about figures of speech and the meaning behind the drawn notes.
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