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Newspaper
Democrat Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1921
Page
1
The piece argues against a state constitutional convention citing high costs and voter apathy. It criticizes Governor Hyde's administration as costly with little gain, warns of dangers from a convention, and notes fusion tickets and resignations among delegates.
Henri Fabre emerges as a towering yet austere figure in French letters and biology. Noted as an exacting observer by Darwin and praised by Hugo, he worked with makeshift labs and scant tools. His self experimentation to study caterpillar poison highlights his rare empathy and relentless pursuit of understanding pain.
The piece contrasts the tired business man’s Broadway escape with the weary office girl and stenographer. It questions how workers who spend eight hours typing, standing behind counters, or answering phones unwind after 5 PM and whether theater, dancing, or exercise appeals to them.
A 1919 column notes the President read his Congressional message in person, a Wilsonian novelty that fell flat amid chatter that ex Senator Sutherland wrote it. It contrasts wartime civil service favoritism with Harding era shifts, citing a pension to influence appointments and a Virginia rural carrier case. The piece ends by recalling a 1919 slogan, No beer no work, and the era’s change to both beer and work.
Mrs Nannie Messer of Route 3 Bartlett Texas recalls a three year prior illness characterized by widespread pain and dizziness. After trying Cardui she reports rapid improvement and declares continual benefit, endorsing Cardui for common female complaints not needing surgery. NC-136a
A vintage classified listing shows multiple notices for sales agents and employment. Items include a Vaporizer Co. ad from Pukwana S. D., Watkins Co. Dept. 70 Winona Minn. seeking agents, male help for firemen and brakemen training, Moler Barber College offering barbering courses, and John J. Black seeking farm owners selling property with details and lowest price.
An advertisement touts fifteen thousand acres in Lake County Florida for orange grove development. Ten acre units are offered with planting, care, and delivery in five years, based on the ideal of Charles H Ingersoll. Prospective buyers are invited to request a descriptive booklet from W. H. Hecht at 204 Wainwright Building, St. Louis.
Wanted salesman with car to sell low priced tires at Traders Hydro Vulcan Tire Company in Chicago. Offer includes $100 and expenses guaranteed plus extra commissions. Machinery and trade name details are listed at the Traders Building in Chicago.
Advertisements offer barber college training with high pay and steady work. Moler Barber College invites applicants at 10 N 6th St, St. Louis. Also listed are job ads for sales reps, salespeople with cars, and district managers from Kathan Drug Co, The C L Smith Co, Ideal Disinfectants, and Goodstock Cord Tire, seeking experience, references, and drive in Kansas City, South Bend, New York, and Chicago areas.
Ad touts a dramatic facial and body renewal after a single New Muscle Tower treatment. Claims include headache relief, relaxed muscles, eased nerves, vanished worry lines, and refreshed feeling. Also promotes permanent waving Marcel waving and soft water shampooing with Marinello Shop contact Phone 206.
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