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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1924
Page
12
An inquisitive man asks a housewife about bus fare and being forced off. She explains she was simply asked to get off and sit or walk, with no concern shown for her choice. She smiles at clean laundry and credits Red Cross Ball Blue sold at all grocers.
The article recalls the use of cotton as a foundation material for buildings on sandy soil. It credits the Leasowe site between the Mersey and the Dee, where a cotton shipwreck’s washed ashore fibers mixed with sand inspired a sturdy stone tower that withstood great storms.
Mrs Johnson reads a paper and quotes a line about “millions now we will never die” as Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge muses that if that’s true there is no point in fussing about going to church, so he plans to sleep again.
A quip by a Eureka barber about gray hair triggers a playful exchange with a querulous patron who grumbles about the lengthy haircut. The banter, reported by the St. Louis Times, captures a light moment in a barbershop.
A playful dialogue shows a child asking for money and a mother guiding self-reliance by insisting the child request funds from the father. The exchange hints at future independence and family dynamics in a domestic scene.
Advert encourages readers to try Allcock's Plasters for relief from aches and pains, promising a single trial will prove their merit.
The Detroit News notes the seven wonders of the ancient world, with the pyramid of Cheops at Ghizeh surviving oldest and best preserved. It details sealing entrances and deceptive chambers to deter tomb robbers, and mentions other wonders including Babylon walls and the lighthouse of Alexandria.
A reflective quote contrasts hardship with relief after a first airplane trip, noting a survivor’s perspective on fear and gratitude and the feeling of being glad to be down and out at a pivotal moment.
A health note suggests coffee can cause indigestion headaches and run-down feelings and recommends trying Postum for thirty days. It claims Postum is a caffeine-free cereal beverage without harmful drugs to improve sleep and calm nerves.
An article reviews disputed birth dates for George Washington, noting a family Bible entry claiming February 11 1732 and the calendar reform of 1752 that shifted dates to February 22. It cites Washington's own expense ledgers dated February 22 1778 referencing payments to a procession band.
Based on three months of expenses in 1789 Washington calculated a yearly outlay near 25 000 dollars. He refused any salary beyond actual costs and kept a small staff. His household included a secretary, an assistant secretary, three aides and eighteen servants with a sixteen horse livery.
The note recalls a Continental artillery band serenading Washington at Valley Forge. It notes the first public recognition of Washington's birthday and cites Comte de Rochambeau in February 1781 declaring a French troops holiday in Connecticut, marking ties with France and the birth of our national holiday.
The 16 blade folding knife presented to George Washington by Captain Samuel De Wees in 1784 remains in the De Wees family. Now owned by George De Wees of Chicago, Illinois, a direct descendant, the relic features blades arranged to fold into four right angled slots in the handle.
An advertisement extols Danderine as a refreshing non greasy hair tonic that tones neglected scalps, corrects dandruff, stops falling hair, and restores strength and youthful color. It claims instant relief from itching and promotes a gleaming mass of beautiful hair for readers visiting drug stores.
A diner tells a waiter he will pay tips in a monthly lump sum. The waiter asks for advance payment. The patron replies with five shillings, saying the waiter needs money or distrusts him. He then reveals he is leaving today.
A brief item announces dyeing and tinting services for worn or faded garments and drapery offered at 15 cents per item. The notice emphasizes accessibility and a simple process for reviving fabrics.
The ad promotes Diamond Dyes promising successful dyeing for first timers. Druggists stock all colors and directions are included in each package.
The piece notes that most animals swim or instinctively cope with immersion except monkeys and perhaps the three toed sloth. It warns that several creatures that swim naturally can drown while swimming such as rabbits, mice, moles and smaller cats due to fur saturation.
Boxed remedy advertised to cure biliousness constipation sick headache and indigestion. Sold in drug stores with claim of liver and bowel relief.
In a brief exchange a speaker mentions new owners of the manor-house as keen antique collectors. A second line questions who is collecting whom, while a playful comparison to oysters hints at the couple's private habits and home life.
A playful note suggests a contortionist could be entirely wrapped up in himself without being concested, a wordplay on self containment and bodily flexibility.
The advertisement touts Dr. R Y Pierce M D of Buffalo as the originator of pure remedies. It claims long research on herbs and roots, endorses the Golden Medical Discovery and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription, and offers trial tablets for 10 cents from Dr. Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York.
Advertisement notes limited time offer to distribute MecNesa Inc quality extracts spices pharmaceutical remedies and related items. It invites men or women to apply for free samples through Furst & Thomas Dept SA Freeport Illinois.
Detroit News notes Puritan societies treated kissing as a social vice. It cites 1656 Boston captain set in stocks for public Sabbath kiss and 1668 couple fined for sinning on the Lord's day. The piece ties disgust at kissing to moral regulation.
The prompt combines several questions about history and geography. It asks for dates of the War of 1812 7 the author of Wells line of History. It also asks which season is winter and the state where Indiana is located.
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