09 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Democrat Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1922
Page
1
A corner pharmacist recounts an incident with a fat Black woman who filled a prescription containing strong ammonia. The solvent produced ammonia gas that blew the cork out and frightened her, as she feared being blown up. The bottle had been kept warm, generating gas, but the narrator calmed her concerns.
Notice of election for nine directors, secretary, and treasurer of the Jefferson City Building and Loan Association. Meeting at the association office on the second floor of the Exchange Realty Building in Jefferson City Missouri, Tuesday February 7 1922 between 9 a.m. and 12 m. Pres W A Dallemeyer Secretary L J Franz. 1-8 to 2-8
A local columnist in Jefferson City reflects on 25 years in newspaper work, praising Bishop Tihen and Bishop Tiber, plus anecdotes about life in Armstrong's and the State Library. The piece notes the city’s fashionable circles, social dynamics, and the librarian Jack Mentier who knows the library’s treasures.
The notice advertises Sham pooing hairdressing facial massage manicuring scalp treatment and chiropractic care at Vanity Shoppe near Dallmeyer's Dry Goods Store with a phone contact 1249 for appointments dated 4 26.
Readable fragment advertises pasteurized milk delivery by phone. Contact 1185 to arrange home service and door-to-door delivery. The text includes a time note 10-1 and seems part of a local classified notice or promotional blurb.
A long widow's bond with her lively cousin leads to a seaside romance. Little Phrony, amused by Cousin Phrony Butterfield's return visits, helps her find joy and companionship at a beach carnival. A chance encounter with Elliot Crawford evolves into an engagement after a playful day.
Do not wash varnished paint or enamel with soap or soda and water as it dulls the varnish and can cause peeling. Instead, prepare a tea leaf solution by soaking leaves in hot water for ten minutes, cool it, wash the surface, then dry and polish with a soft cloth.
Chicago January 9 wedding plans collapsed as Gordon C Thorne son of the late Montgomery Ward vice president faced a breach of promise suit for 100000 dollars filed by Charles Erbstein on behalf of Miss Mary Lygo ex Follies girl Thorne is reported to be in Florida with Miss Lygo ill in a hospital from poison remorse A praecipe for 100000 dollars damages also targets Thorne s mother Mrs Katharine Thorne Camp alleging alienation of affections and slander Mrs Camp recently won a divorce from William Camp
A humorous exchange describes an unable seaman mistaking a missing sponge for a serious issue and a gullible old gentleman’s bemused blessing. The seaman notes no pain yet reports unusual thirst, while the surgeon apologizes for the confusion about the sponge.
An old notice urges readers to recover money from worthless investments using the I. B. S. E. method. It directs digging up bad investments and writing to I. B. S. E. at 921 Kansas Ave. Topeka Kansas for full details.
A child asks for a bedtime fairy tale and is told to wait for the father to return. The mother suggests awaiting the father’s tale to end the quiet evening ritual.
SCHELL MUSIc CO. at 100 High Street offers a full line of wallpaper in stock with the lowest prices. First class paper hangers available.
The Medical Record cites Emanuel 4ifroni, a Jewish physician poet and astronomer in 12th to 13th century Rome, as being on friendly terms with Dante and possibly inspiring his epic journey of a Jew through hell and heaven in a poem named Mechoberoth.
A Hochi questionnaire of 980 Tokyo women finds beauty in kimonos ranked highest as the greatest pleasure. Theater goes with Western tastes for 120 women, visiting friends for 150, and meals for 100 maidens. Simpler tastes like nature’s beauty attract 50, while only 30 confess greed for wealth.
A conversation shows a farmer noting his son from college is starting to show interest in the farm. He mentions ideas like a grand golf course and converting the barn into a garage, reflecting plans for future development.
In a sharp exchange the bookmaker vents anger at a remark while his loyal clerk deflects blame, saying Al already heard the comment and implying the bookmaker may be losing nerve. The humorous debate centers on who should have anticipated the tease.
Source quotes Senator Sorguhm noting many letters from constituents have arrived and not yet been opened. The remark appears in the source as part of a broader discussion on public opinion and legislative responsiveness.
Miss Catt asks why Miss Wry would be a good usher. Miss Nipp replies that she is always trying to put people in their proper places.
The article notes Jewish doctors served popes over centuries. In 1385 Rome's senate cut tribute after Jewish medical men refused to charge the poor. Pope Boniface IX issued a diploma to physician Klas Sabbas and later sent a supporting document to Angelo II Manuele.
Professor W J Humphreys explains rainbow formation needs both rain and sun. Local convectional showers provide this mix more in summer, while general cyclonic storms dominate in winter. Consequently rainbows appear more often in summer and less in winter.
The piece argues that nature-inspired color use favors large soft areas with bright accents like flowers and birds. It notes quiet wall and floor tones create optimal backgrounds to offset vivid objects, recommending neutral walls and coverings as the preferred base.
The text traces prison history from 1550 London workhouses used to remove rivals, to early reforms in 1704 when Pope Clement XI reformed the Hospital of St. Michael in Rome to aid rather than punish offenders. It frames prisons as private tools evolving into reform aims.
A mother reprimands her daughter for ironing a doll on Sunday calling it wicked and noting the Lord watches. The girl replies that since the iron is cold the act is therefore permissible, highlighting a child's clever reinterpretation of sacred rules.
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