Doctor Fixes Swelling Then Billed for It
A patient recalls visiting a doctor who treated a swelling and promptly billed the full amount. The exchange highlights a sharp punchline about medical charges.
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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
3
Bayer Aspirin Adverts Safety Cross Promise
Take aspirin right to get quick relief per directions on Bayer Tableta of Aspirin. The Bayer Cross marks genuine aspirin used by physicians for over eighteen years. It treats colds headaches toothaches earaches neuralgia lumbago rheumatism joint pains arthritis and general pain. Handy tins of 12 cost a few cents with larger packages from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
K Batonic
Easy Marks as Beggar Rolls Passersby in Subway Approach
A long-bearded beggar sits in a wheelchair opposite a Williamsburg Bridge subway entrance with a teen helper barking for coins. The ruse centers on a Yiddish phrase urging charity, drawing coins from passersby who otherwise might hesitate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg Bridge
Delancey Street
New York Evening Sun
Worther and Worther Quote Reflections from Courier Journal
A Louisville Courier Journal passage cites Worther and Worther on life being worth living and an enlarged value of purpose. The note adds a remark that most women prefer flattery to praise, reflecting social attitudes in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Colorful remark on political leanings sparks debate
In a brisk exchange Miss Cayenne argues a mild socialist may not turn outright red. The interlocutor suggests the figure will remain a pale shade, a shrimp pink, rather than a deep hue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
Ely's Cream Balm For Quick Relief Of Head Colds
Advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm opens blocked nostrils and relieves head colds and catarrh. A small bottle applied in the nostrils soothes swollen mucous membranes and provides instant relief from stuffiness, discharge, dryness, and headaches. Endorsed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarh
Ely
New Wireless Distress Call System for Ships
The American Chamber of Commerce in London reports a wireless emergency device allowing ships with a transmitter to call any station within range via a bell signal even if the operator is absent. It aims to improve immediate attention to SOS calls and reduce reliance on on duty operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Chamber of Commerce
London
Embarrassing Moment Noted in Pop Lyrics Report
The Age-Herald quotes a listener noting Miss Fowler closes her eyes while reaching a high note and cautions about safety. The comment includes an exchange about a high note causing a startled reaction and a vet reference, reflecting a lighthearted, offhand remark.
The Reason Friend Why do you prefer comedy roles
Movie actress responds about her preferences and mentions having pretty teeth. The brief quote style captures a casual interview fragment with actor Jim Fam referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Fam
Newberry Convicted and Sentenced in Election Case
Grand Rapids Michigan Truman EH Newberry junior senator from Michigan was convicted Saturday of conspiring in 1918 to violate election laws. He received two years in Leavenworth and a $10,000 fine and will appeal. Several associates also received prison terms and fines, with sentences announced by Judge Clarence W Sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Truman EH. Newberry
Michigan
Clarence W. Sessions
Senate
Supreme Court
John Gs. Newberry
Frederick Cody
New York
Paul JH. King
Detroit
Charles A. Floyd
Newberry
Leavenworth
George 5S. Ladd
Sturbridge
Mass
Allies Occupy Constantinople Strengthen Sultan's Power
Allied high commissioner in Constantinople says they will not destroy the sultan's authority but may modify decisions if massacres and disorders continue. Four thousand Allied bluejackets and Marines land under fleet guns, with Indian detachments among the troops. Major General Henry F. M. Wilson issues a multi language proclamation warning death for acts endangering Allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Bosporous
Galata
Golden Horn
Bosporus
Henry F. M. Wilson
Colby Nomination Reported Favorable by Senate Committee
Bainbridge Colby nomination for secretary of state received an affirmative report from the senate foreign relations committee on Friday without a recorded vote after extensive hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bainbridge Colby
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
First Oil Discovery Reported Near San Angelo
Excitement rose Friday as crews confirmed the first oil discovery in the wildcat territory near San Angelo Texas. Local workers estimated flow and lined up to drill further as officials awaited tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas
Wildcat
Soldier Returns Orients to Work at Ground Level
A returned serviceman is urged to start at the bottom in a lesson on learning a sound business. The responder notes that beginning low is preferable to risking danger by going over the top.
Danderine hair treatment promises dandruff cure
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a quick fix for dandruff and hair loss. A small bottle is rubbed into the scalp with claims of dandruff removal, new life and thicker color after several applications. The text ends with a comic quotation about odd telephone habits.
Liquid Shit Make for Overactive Kidneys Ad
An advertisement claims Liquid Shit Make treats overactive kidneys in children and adults. It urges use when kidneys are too active day and night and notes it is not a universal cure. The ad promises availability from druggists in small or large bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Sloan's Liniment Offers Fast Pain Relief Ad
The ad touts Sloan's Pain Relief liniment for stiff joints sore muscles sciatic pain rheumatic twinges and lame backs with quick soothing results. It claims no staining mess free application and economy in a large bottle sold by druggists for 35c 70c and 1 40.
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Bayer Company
Barking
Perana
Peruna
Mise
Ricka Leopold
Lavco St
Menasha
Wis
Misa Leopold
Birmingham Age-Herald
Honda
Sloan's
Sloan
Draggiate
N. Y
Houston
Searael
Percard
Thacher Medicine CO
U. 4
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