Radio Craze Sparks Frenzy Across City
In a Boston Transcript style line up of dialogue, residents debate whether radio is a passing fad or a modern mania. The exchange hints at a growing public obsession with new broadcasting technology.
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
7
In a Boston Transcript style line up of dialogue, residents debate whether radio is a passing fad or a modern mania. The exchange hints at a growing public obsession with new broadcasting technology.
A Pittsburgh mother reports using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before and after birth. She says it helped her nervousness and fatigue and recommends it to others. The ad claims it aids new mothers and supports baby care without harmful drugs.
Washington city council in special session awarded 65 blocks of asphalt paving to Premier Construction of Vincennes at 2.70 per sq yd and 8 blocks of brick paving to P L Beard Construction at 3.60 per sq yd plus 0.78 per linear ft for curb and gutters. State health campaign funds for tuberculosis care raise money for portable patient building.
Old Mr. Gunnysack, fed up with delays in telephone-slot booths, recounted a recent incident at a railroad terminal. He deposited a nickel and received his call number only to learn the line was busy. Central refunded the nickel and, unexpectedly, 35 cents from a hurried neighbor who left before collecting their own number.
Correspondents of the New York Herald discuss authorship of the popular song Little Annie Rooney. They support James Thornton as writer of both words and music, noting the Nomad’s recollection dating back to spring 1890 and its popularity by summer 1890. The Boston Transcript joins in praising the tune and criticizing claims against Thornton.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as an antiseptic and economical all purpose powder for face skin baby and dusting use. It is presented as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio with Soap Ointment and Talcum and claims superior fragrance reducing need for other perfumes.
A vaudeville performer in an uptown theater jokes that higher sugar prices will drive hotel suite costs up. The remark is noted with the phrase And they let him live. New York Times.
Little Jamie reports to his mother that at Sunday school they learned all the ten conundrums, a humorous misstatement reflecting a child's view of the lesson in the Boston Transcript.
Augustus Cannaday of Terre Haute reports long illness cured by Tanac due to stomach trouble and loss of appetite. He praises five bottles of the medicine and urges others to try Tanlae. Tanlac sold by druggists with claim of over 30 million bottles sold. Also notes Hayt coast fish import figures.
Drugstore reports show many kidney conditions go undetected. Dr Kilmer swamps root praised for healing effect and insurance insight cites high rejection rates due to undiagnosed kidney trouble. Sample bottle offer via 10 cent mail request to Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
Reading fragment shows a brief exchange with "Equipped" and lines about singing to pass time and boots remarking on a weapon. The snippet offers no clear event, actors, or location, limiting a fuller card.
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