Defies the Drought Corn Exhibit in Maryland Store
A corn stalk from Ernest Utterback’s Woodsboro farm near Woodsboro Maryland stood 5 feet 4% inches tall and amid a ten acre field its yield proved fair despite drought. The stalk was shown in a Thurmont Maryland store attracting local curiosity.
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Ernest Utterback
Woodsboro
Thurmont
The Dignity of Speech by Ben Jongon
A quotation on language and style arguing that clear perspicuity is essential while borrowing antiquity can lend majesty. It contends the balance between fresh expression and traditional usage, praising the oldest among both current and past languages as best.
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Ben
Jongon
Global notes span forests to felines and fossils
A roundup of varied facts reports France’s forest acreage in Africa colonies, a Colorado archeological dig, Cornell tips on rapid vegetable growth, Cheops pyramid stone blocks, Egyptian locusts meeting WWI chemical devices, many US firms funding research, Oklahoma farming shift to fewer larger farms, most arctic fox pelts from ranch stock, and Duluth Icelanders aiding Iceland’s republican anniversary celebration.
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France
Africa
Colorado
Cornell
Great Pyramid
Cheops
Egypt
Oklahoma
Oklahoma A, and
M, College
Duluth
Iceland
Bayer Aspirin Promises Quick Lumbago Relief
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as a safe, effective remedy for lumbago rheumatism neuralgia headaches and other pains. It highlights prompt relief and declares genuine Aspirin cannot depress the heart while urging readers to look for the Bayer cross.
Toll of Years: William Gibson's River Swim Return
William Gibson of Girard Ohio, after thirty years returned to the Ohio River during a visit and swam across the stream to Kentucky and back. He admitted the trip was too strenuous for a man of sixty seven, noting both ways was too much.
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William Gibson
Girard
Ohile
Ohie
Kentucky
Ohio
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
A weight loss claim touts Kruschen Salts as a fat removal aid. It promises rapid fat loss within three weeks, boosted energy, clearer skin, and brighter eyes, claiming a money back guarantee if results are not seen. The ad urges taking one half teaspoonful in hot water each morning, purchasing an 85c bottle lasting four weeks, and emphasizes bodily cleansing to reduce fat.
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America
Shakespeare for Africans translates Bechuanaland culturing jokes
Sol Pinatje native journalist of Bechuanaland introduces Sechuana translation of Shakespeare. The project fascinates natives who value Bard verses as lessons for rulers, quoting lines about fat rulers and the omen of comets at great deaths, reflecting traditional beliefs on notable events.
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Sol Pinatje
Bechuanaland
South Africa
When Food Sours An Antacid Advice From The Past
A health note extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a quick remedy for indigestion and acid discomfort after meals. It contrasts it with soda, claiming faster relief and gentler effects on the system. Consumers are urged to use the product for immediate digestion normalization after heavy meals.
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Phillips
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