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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
3
A Geneva dispatch reports 700 visitors in a single visit to the Great St. Bernard monastery crowded in by car and on foot. They stayed the night and dined with wine free yet paid nothing at the entrance, leaving only 15 francs in the collection box. Several English and American visitors were among the crowd.
The Ohio judge Benjamin Toppan, who died in the early 1870s, sought bar admission by answering two questions. Asked what is law he called it unjust distribution of justice. When asked what is equity he called it an imposition upon common sense and was admitted with open arms.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for dyeing old garments and home fabrics. It claims compatibility with wool, silk, linen, cotton, and blends, guarantees perfect results, and mentions a Diamond Dyes Color Card with 16 colors provided by a druggist.
An astronomy note explains that any planet rising before midnight is an evening star while those rising after midnight are morning stars. It clarifies these terms apply only to planets, not the fixed stars in the sky.
Jud Tunkins notes that most of the family staying away at the cinema prevents the flat from becoming overcrowded. He points to the cinema as a relief from daily crowding and noise.
For years druggists note Swamp Root's record as a kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a strengthening prescription used to aid natural organ function. The ad urges readers to test with a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. and mention the paper.
A Philadelphia scene shows a father carrying a child through a crowded Broad Street subway station. The child counts people aloud and then points to a well dressed man, asking in a loud voice what the man is for as they ride to their train.
An old advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a fifty four year proven remedy for nervous dyspepsia constipation indigestion and related symptoms. It claims widespread use in thousands of households worldwide with no failure reported and notes it is sold everywhere.
A quip from Tit-Bits features Willie explaining to his mummy that he will give Auntie Maud his spade and pail so she can kick it. He adds Daddy said they would get a lot of money if Auntie Maud kicks the bucket.
A compact observation notes time slips away as people seize moments late rather than early. The saying underscores a common habit of procrastination and urgency, suggesting vigilance in seizing opportunities before they vanish.
A fashion column praises the joy of making dance and dinner frocks. It describes a taffeta gown with a low bodice, narrow straps, net fichu, and a fringed, full skirt. The piece notes a shift away from extremes with hints of upcoming spring styles and longer skirts.
Omen notes that decorative fur nishings can be costly, but paper treasures from manufacturers offer affordable elegance. Lamp stands and crepe shade lamps with silklike effects showcase winter bouquets, pine cone ornaments, and artificial flowers dipped in clear shellac for a porcelain finish.
In a heated moment fans question Stubby-Let Percy’s fitness to umpire. The debate centers on experience and family ties as some argue his father’s status as a doctor could shield him from consequences.
An advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh by a blood action on mucous surfaces. It states the product is a liquid taken internally and sold by all druggists with circulars free from F J Cheney and Co Toledo Ohio. In the Crowd, a voter laments losing a two dollar watch after an election.
A Boys' Life dialogue captures a Scoutmaster asking John ny what he is doing in the rain while the tenderfoot responds he is getting wet. The exchange highlights rough weather during a scouting activity.
A courtroom exchange features a judge remarking on the weather bureau and the indispensability of weather. The dialogue suggests the burden of weather reporting and the constant demand for accurate forecasts.
Readers debate applying the Golden Rule as a proactive ethic. The quip reframes the maxim to emphasize initiating fair conduct before others respond, sparking discussions on practical morality and social behavior.
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