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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
10
Physicians urge influenza defense by keeping the system clean and liver active. One Calotab at bedtime with water cuts a cold overnight with no salts or upset stomach. The pill costs thirty five cents and is refundable if not satisfactory.
A guest recalls an embarrassing moment at a banquet honoring a visiting celebrity. Thirsty and seeking water, the narrator bowed to a dignitary in a dress suit, whispering for a drink yet realizing too late the guest of honor hurried to his seat.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for liver and bowel discomfort. It claims the product cleanses the stomach, removes sour fermenting food and excess bile, and empties bowels so the user feels better by morning.
The passage recalls a “better man” and better days on the highway job, contrasting past generosity with present profiteering. A critic notes someone who took what passengers needed at the time, not hoarding profits for future claims.
Bayer promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with directions for colds pain head neuralgia lumbago and rheumatic pain. The genuine Bayer medicine has been prescribed by physicians for years. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost only a few cents.
An item notes a woman’s happiness at home while her husband is jailed. An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for skin care and tea as a remedy, with arbitrary health claims and promotional language. The fragmentary text resembles an early 20th century newspaper clipping.
European and American leaders react to postwar moves with plans for Wilhelm's extradition, new funding measures in France, and debates over Italy's Adriatic stance. Reports cover a Siberian joint action groundwork, naval vessel transfers to Britain, and unsettled Versailles ratifications amid Allied negotiations.
President Wilson appointed a commission to investigate wages and prices in the bituminous coal industry and plan its program at once. Senators press for treaty ratification compromise as Congress prepares to reconvene in January. Rockefeller donates 100 million dollars split between education and medical research foundations.
Twenty five people were wounded in Havana Cuba as police confronted mourners at a funeral for a laborer killed in demonstrations over the high cost of living. Spectators lined the funeral route amid tense street scenes.
Washington reports that a heavy tax on manufacture and sale of wood alcohol and permits for all traffickers are being considered to tighten controls. Officials say weaknesses in the prohibition amendment and internal revenue laws leave federal action open only to new, stricter legislation.
Rail labor leaders representing 2 million workers push for extending federal control of railroads beyond March 1. After a long conference, railroad employees declare principles urging continued government control and oppose anti strike provisions in bills before Congress.
Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Barry former commander of the Department of the East is dead at Walter Reed Hospital from uraemic poisoning after three weeks of illness. He retired October 13 at age 64 and died with his wife and son John at his bedside. Born in New York City to a poor Irish family his rise in the army was aided by the Roosevelt family through Rep Robert B. Roosevelt who helped him gain West Point appointment.
The Department of Justice announced that evidence related to the alleged Supreme Court leak was submitted to a federal grand jury in January. The disclosure concerns decisions of the United States Supreme Court and involves a DOJ investigation.
Fourteen thousand people were executed by Bolsheviks in Russia during the first three months of 1919 under an extraordinary Moscow committee order.
In a Detroit Free Press excerpt a father corrects his wife and son on Roman history. He claims Julius Caesar could not be Nero’s relative and asserts Caesar was not a great fighter but a womanizer. The tale pivots on Brutus and the line Et tu Brute as a joke.
Asia Magazine notes a wartime copper scheme where Japan bought Chinese cash to supply European copper needs. The Manchuria Daily News cites 25,600 tons purchased in one year with a profit of 2,167,000 yen about 1,083,500 dollars.
Professor Louis Kretlow of Chicago notes the shimmy traces to the sixteenth century and cites Thoinot Arbeau's 1588 dance book. He recalls teaching 68 years and recounts Milwaukee’s early days as a trading post with reels and jigs amid pantalettes and hoopskirts.
A correspondent recalls working at American headquarters in London during March 1919. While rushing to work in Trafalgar Square, he discovered his leather leggings were missing, revealing white socks and undergarments between his shoes and trousers, prompting laughter and a hasty return to his lodging.
The humorous exchange notes a young heiress taking a domestic science course and implying she should become a good breadmaker to justify her wealth. The quip highlights social expectations of self-sufficiency and propriety in wealthy circles.
A garbled exchange hints at a parent's remark about a daughter described as tongue tied in childhood. The fragment suggests miscommunication and may reflect broader dialogue in a regional newspaper column or letter. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event or date details.
Don’t stay stuffed up quit blowing and snuffling. A dose of Papes Cold Compound taken every two hours until three doses are taken breaks up a cold and ends grippe misery. The first dose opens nasal passages stops runny nose relieves headache dullness feverishness sneezing soreness and stiffness. It acts without assistance and costs only a few cents at drug stores. It tastes nice contains no quinine. Insist on Papes.
Dialogue snippet shows Helen praising Jack as wonderful while Maud notes his vanity or self-approval, suggesting in-house flirtation or social tension. No broader context or outcome provided.
An advertisement urges readers to buy a small bottle of Danderine from drug or toilet counters to treat dandruff and halt hair loss. It claims repeated applications restore scalp health and bring thicker, shinier hair with new life and color.
A debate over a son’s future path ends with the remark that the boy plans to run for office. The exchange frames a choice between personal life and public service within a community discussion.
The notice warns women that many suffer kidney or bladder trouble without realizing it. It claims symptoms like back pain and headaches indicate kidney issues and promotes Dr Ilmer's Wamp-Root as a remedy, urging readers to send for a bottle by mail from Ilmer AMpton, New York.
A witty observation notes that when a man tries to stand on dignity, someone else often sits on it instead, spoiling the moment and undermining pride.
A vintage ad touts Diamond Dyes as guaranteed to dye wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics with a new rich color. It claims the package includes a Direction Book and suggests asking a dealer to show the Diamond Dye Color Card for material matching.
A wry comparison highlights how a stingy person’s character seems diminished when set beside a large recurring expense. The remark contrasts moral stinginess with a tangible burden on daily living, framing frugality as a form of spiritual scarcity.
A vintage advertisement touts Hales Catarrh Medicine as building the system and cleansing mucous surfaces to reduce colds. It claims internal action on blood surfaces and offers testimonials and a $100 guarantee. The copy ends with a quip about bachelors and smoke.
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