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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1919
Page
3
Druggists urge protection against influenza with Calotabs claiming to cut short colds and prevent complications. Ad promises overnight relief after a bedtime dose, touts liver and system cleansing, and states a 35 cent price with money-back guarantee if not satisfied.
George M. Cohan voices views on chorus girls during a theater strike. He cites a broker’s wooing line and a sharp reply from Vivian Vavasour as she asserts a business focus and legal propriety.
An old ad paragraph praises Cascarets as a harmless cure for liver and bowel issues and foul breath, claiming fast relief at a low cost. A separate street scene describes coal delivery workers offering guard services for two dollars per person, noting coal as a tempting target and the risk of theft.
An advertisement offers Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with a free Bayer package that includes proper directions for headaches colds pain neuralgia lumbago and rheumatic conditions. It emphasizes that the Bayer name signifies genuineness.
An amused scene unfolds as a woman rejects a one piece swimsuit while a boy jokes about Mrs Brown’s attire. The dialogue shifts to humorous remarks about fashion, softness, and a quick ad caption for Cuticura products ends the snippet.
Nine years ago Sarah Lindley gave a tramp her $2. A stranger claiming to be an attorney later arrives with papers claiming a will left her $65,000 from John Brunsvik of Stewartville Minn. The story unfolds with local attorneys confirming the bequest and a fiancé serving in France.
Eight year old Margaret Hanbridge keeps a duck named Quackie at 510 Belvedere Street. The affectionate bird accompanies her to the grocery butcher shop and her father's Haight Street electrical business, even tagging along on trips to San Jose. Previously her King Charles spaniel Babe died, and Quackie helped fill the void by posing in dolls clothes and acting as a companion in Margaret’s daily life.
Mrs. Hilda Cosgrove recalls telling fairy stories to her five hungry children after husband John Cosgrove, a Spanish American War veteran, died. She says Uncle John Connors promised riches and, years later, letters indicate a fortune of 50,000 dollars may fund the children's comfort, schooling, and clothing.
J A Slifer of Court Place returns from his annual trip to Riley's Old Swimmin Hole near Greenfield Indiana. He recalls 1859 memories of Jim Riley coaxing him and his brother to swim and the poet's early life as a sign painter.
USDA outlines that preventing disease in poultry is essential for healthy chicks and productive hens. It lists four major diseases gapes roop chickenpox and scaly leg with practical control measures including soil management, cleaning, disinfection, and specific treatments for each ailment.
Keep up to date on methods of poultry keeping and avoid common mistakes. Feed pullets a variety of foods to promote early development and laying. In fall, disinfect the house and utensils to prevent colds and aid recovery. Keep henhouse windows clean to let sun provide warmth and purification. Do not feed sour or moldy food.
An old advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound eases nasal congestion sneezing and body aches with the first dose. It touts quick relief costs only a few cents and contains no quinine while promoting the product as easy to use and effective without help.
The report notes trouble equipping Arabian troops with effective firearms due to a religious objection to using grease for rifle cleaning, hindering maintenance and effectiveness.
A short reflective note contrasts vanity with childish wishes about a toy pistol and a muzzle, illustrating the idea that pride separates a person from simple pleasures. The fragment hints at moral themes without detailing events or people.
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