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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
8
An old advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as a remedy to cleanse the liver and bowels in sick children. It promises quick relief from constipation, sour bile, and waste, claiming a teaspoonful saves a child for tomorrow and urging mothers to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup with age-specific directions printed on the bottle.
The Detroit Free Press quips about college degrees and social polish for husbands and wives. It suggests no matter education, a wife often feels something more must be taught and jokes about enduring sarcasm and laughter at others.
A vivid survey of knitted outerwear highlights the shift from utilitarian warmth to stylish, comfortable designs for home dressmakers. Garments range from aprons and indoor dresses to outdoor kits with varied fabrics like crepe, muslin, organdie, and gingham, emphasizing ease of wear, quick dressing, and decorative touches such as embroidery and fringe.
In a tense inn study Jewel Rivers presses author Landis about a forthcoming story. He admits love and dependence, while Curran presses for a subtler work. Jewel manipulates his affections as Masters hints at gossip and plots in this tangled literary drama.
A garbled 19th century travel tale quotes a veteran commercial traveler reflecting on years on the road and a misfired hotel stay. The text contains broken phrases, misread names, and disjointed recollections about past voyages and wild nights, with no clear sequence or outcome.
A family moment unfolds as a boy named Wake explains his feet feel awful and stupid after stumbling in the living room. His father questions the limp and the cause, while the exchange hints at sleepiness and confusion.
Advertisement touts Cuticura as a complete trio including Soap Ointment and Talcum for face skin baby and dusting powder use. Claims the talcum renders other perfumes unnecessary and urges purchase at two shillings each everywhere.
A Indianapolis Star item notes a married couple in a downtown apartment housing a colored woman who claimed to be the maid. The missus later questions the visitor and learns the maid identifies the woman as a robust colored “any meaning woman,” prompting curiosity about the encounter.
A Milwaukee Journal item describes a father wishing to buy his son a new pair of shoes while the mother hopes they last long. The child asks for a Toothall as a toy to accompany the shoes, expressing a simple wish for joy and utility.
A fragment describes a man who signs up for multiple cruises, finding each new enlistment more agreeable than the last. The narrator notes that after three times the act becomes a habit, citing a line from The Loatherwerk.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder ailments claiming universal success. It cites sworn statements and customer testimonials, invites readers to request a sample bottle by mail, and notes large and medium bottle availability at drug stores.
A district visitor questions a ragged child with a baby on her knee about her family. The girl says her mother is away and her father does nothing to support them, revealing a gash on the child's forehead and a terse exchange. The tone is blunt and distressed, illustrating hardship.
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