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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
9
A March to April lethargy is blamed on indoor living and poor sleep. The piece recommends Dr Pierce tonics and laxatives to combat spring illness, urging weekly use of Pleasant Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery to restore energy and vitality.
A Tit-Bits piece recounts a Spanish legend that a diamond ring hung on a statue of Our Lady of Almudena curses owners as misfortune follows. It notes Alfonso XII, Queen Mercedes, infanta Maria, Queen Christina, and the king’s death within a year, then the ring’s display on the statue. The French author speculates the ring could end the war by sending it to the Kaiser.
Two speakers clash over a vague limit issue with heated exchanges and sharp remarks about propriety and sense, reflecting broader disagreement and impatience with the topic under discussion.
A wealthy Chinese art collector sends agents to China. In Peking a slick American pawns a counterfeit pearl for ten thousand dollars. The broker destroys a fake to warn merchants, then reclaims the real pawn when the buyer returns with exact payment. The con artist leaves empty handed as the broker tricks him back.
An old Indianapolis News item describes a flour ishing farmer's club with a membership cap. Outsiders discuss how to gain entry, noting two paths: be such a success that joining would honor the club or be such a failure that the club gains by showcasing you as a cautionary tale.
The 16 army cantonments built last summer and fall cost nearly 800 dollars per soldier, totaling about 187 million dollars for housing 650000 men. Original estimates stood at 184 million. Construction moved rapidly, with the engineering corps organized by May and cantonments for 300000 men finished within three months, and full housing ready by December 5.
The Dutch tried to cultivate coffee in Europe but failed due to climate. Plants were raised in Amsterdam botanic gardens and sent to King Louis XIV in France, who had them nurtured at Jardin des Plantes in Paris, yielding several crops.
A Kansas City Star account describes Joshua Lott resisting moving to the front of a Prospect line car. Conductor jokes about enlistment as Lott shifts from rear to front to accommodate boarding riders, highlighting line etiquette and passenger discomfort during a transfer point stop.
War zone hospitals order Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for troops. Shaken into shoes and foot-bath, it promises rest and comfort for tired feet. Ad promotes “Riot of Gold” and features lighthearted holiday humor dialogue from Mrs. Fintbush and Mrs. Bensonhurst.
A Cuticura advertisement promotes twice daily shaving with the Cuticura Way claiming no irritation. It touts free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept. X, Boston, and lists soap price 25 cents and ointment 25 and 50 cents.
A fragment shows dialogue about a student labeled as using many automobile terms while another notes he frequently rides streetcars. The exchange highlights contrasts in transport modes and speech.
In a light exchange a character asks Madge’s age and receives a witty reply claiming she is “old enough to make a goose of herself when she tries to play the chicken.” The remark highlights playful humor within a social scene.
A historical advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a guaranteed cure for piles and skin conditions. The testimonial from David A. Seymour, Buffalo Parks Superintendent, claims full relief after trying other remedies, with a 30 cent box offered and money back from a druggist if ineffective.
A simple-minded coal valley resident dominates a chapel service with a quirky prayer about the Kaiser. The Welsh note from Cardiff Western Mail adds a humane look at belief and humor in faith. An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a laxative and blood purifier.
A reflective remark notes that a person’s hobby is driving his car and his life work lies in tinkering under it. It also comments on the difficulty of judging those we love. The passage blends introspection with a nod to mechanical curiosity.
A brief social exchange features Mrs Styles inviting Mrs Myles to tea, with plans to bring her husband, knitting, and requests for sugar and coal. The dialogue captures mid conversation hospitality and practical courtesies.
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