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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
6
A Chicago area library story recalls a stove heated room with a pitcher of water singing. A boy jokes that the pitcher is to fake steam heat causing amusement for the librarian. A mistaken book request and misheard titles add to the librarian’s lively day.
A claim stating camel hair brushes are made from camels hair is incorrect. experts note that many so called camelshair brushes use hair from bhala or other animals like Russian and Siberian squirrels.
Mr Johnny Penguin plans a grand gesture to win Miss Penguin by presenting an engagement ring found on the beach. He wrestles with how to choose a fitting gift and finally asks Miss Penguin to marry him, offering the found stone as a ring.
In a seaside tale, Miss Penguin rejects an engagement ring offered with grand talk of gifting a wave. Mr. Johnny Penguin boasts of a rare gift, yet the penguin crowd giggles as she critiques the gesture and questions the giver. The scene ends with her refusal and unresolved romance.
Western Newspaper Union reports a tornado outbreak across six states causing at least 100 deaths, hundreds hurt, and widespread destruction. In Illinois suburbs around Chicago and Elgin, damage tops millions with church and building collapses. Georgia and Alabama also see heavy fatalities. Indiana Ohio and Michigan affected. Elgin listed worst with $4 million-plus losses.
In Columbus dry leaders forecast victory in the recount of votes on the state prohibition referendum. The original net minority of 479 was cut to 159, with further reductions predicted through alleged errors. They expect anti prohibition forces to seek a precinct by precinct recount next week citing vets claims of errors.
George B K McDonald, general manager of the Pacific Great Eastern railway, said during a visit to the prairie provinces that near Jasper Park in Canada there are substantial bituminous coal deposits within three feet of the surface. He estimated the reserves at nearly 0,000,000 tons and noted the coal could be loaded as cheaply as gravel in a ballast pit.
Bolshevik authorities announce rapid mobilization across Moscow and the Urals. News reports describe the working army’s activity on the Thralsan and Sbberlin rail networks and in the Caucasus and Ural districts. All males 10 to 60 and females 16 to 45 are compelled to register for work.
A Salvation Army solicitor asks what to do with worn clothes and a reply suggests wearing them. A Kansas City Star note mentions Hostetter Smith. A baby peril story recounts a mother and Kathryn upstairs as a sister falls from a couch and a child warns of ruin. A description compares tree and shrub changes around a house across seasons.
An advertisement promises $100 reward for proof Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by taking internal medicine that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. It credits J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and urges testimonials from users.
A described method suggests placing broken china in a box of saw dust and letting it set. The piece is positioned as desired and its weight helps hold it steady until the cement hardens.
An advertisement urges readers to use Cuticura Ointment on rising and retiring and to wash off with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It claims the product helps poor complexions dandruff itching and red rough hands, describing it as wonderful in many cases.
A London Punch item notes the era’s search for electric washing methods. It jokes that future patrons may have to tear buttonholes themselves, mocking the convenience promises of new tech.
A promotional notice claims eczema stems from a blood infection and offers S. S. S. as the thorough cleansing remedy. Readers are urged to obtain a bottle from the Atlanta address for advice and results.
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