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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
14
A vintage ad touts Freezone for corns and calluses. It claims quick, painless relief by applying drops to the affected area, then lifting away the corn or callous with no soreness. The tiny bottle is described as inexpensive, available at drug stores.
A nervous exchange notes a burglar in the house feared by John and a woman. They discuss the intruder finding nothing of value and worry the thief may become more aggressive seeking something to steal.
Physicians advise a purified system and active liver to ward off influenza. Take a Calotab at bedtime with water to cut a cold overnight and refresh the system. Next morning the cold should vanish, liver active, appetite restored. Calotabs sold sealed for 35 cents with refund if not delighted.
A quoted remark notes that Arabs follow the Prophet Mohammed and do not shave, suggesting this practice makes them ready to beard their enemies. The speaker cites this as a reason for perceived boldness.
Druggists note Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder support. It claims to aid natural function and has long standing use. Readers are invited to test with a sample by sending ten cents to Binghamton New York and mention the paper.
The ad asserts catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed mucous surfaces and the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It promises a constitutional cure via Hall’s Catarrh Medicine, claiming $100 reward for any cure failure and offering free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ontario.
A Boston Transcript line captures a gruff speaker lamenting a harsh world as he sips coffee on a sidewalk, conveying a mood of struggle and resignation amid urban life. The brief vignette hints at social alienation and personal hardship in a city setting.
A brief quip from The Proper Place about filing peace articles. The exchange imagines placing papers in a pigeon hole, humorously reducing a task to a trivial sorting action.
Sperry Maynard arrives as Smoky Top ranger and endures five months of isolation. He befriends Barbara, a hotel guest, who later reveals she fell in love with his portrait and recognizes him in the mountains. They plan a future together as he returns from the lookout.
Bits and Urthe bits of crepe can be used for infant bootees quaint boudoir caps collars for children's dresses cases for toilet articles book slip covers and other small textile projects. This item lists several practical crafting options and highlights versatility in fabric scraps.
A fragmentary note speaks of Chirosette reviving whimsical fancies and sprightly spirits with a retold style. The passage highlights a close cadence and imaginative charm in a revived artistic tone.
A reflection from E. W. Howe's Monthly on human pretensions. The piece argues that people take themselves too seriously and demand disproportionate rewards for earthly labor, claiming prosperity and immortality cannot coexist. It portrays man as a material animal needing modest living and sensibly earned comforts.
A quotation extols life as a poem that discerns its own story, where Inspiration and self-awareness aid each other. It notes life as a world in miniature, a repeating verse of the universal divine poem in life.
The piece describes trimmed afternoon and evening dresses with plaited and trimmed features. It notes free use of trimming below the hips, bows and broad trimming accents, military style braiding, and fingered sleeve details. It mentions favored millinery colors cherry red and pearl gray.
Fabrics net and organdie lead graduation dress trends with pretty misses frocks and chic blends of checked gingham and organdies surpassing many silk looks. New designs feature white organdie trims and delicate lace, with practical net options noted for durability and dainty detail.
Fashion notes describe new one piece street frocks in wool, crepe satin and alk fabrics as chic practical alternatives to street suits. Designs feature kimono sleeves, unusual necklines, wide girdles with cut slashes and buttoned hip emphasis, with decorative hats completing a feminine, versatile look.
The Bayer Company explains per package directions that one or two glasses of water aid after taking Bayer Tablets of Aspirin. Genuine Bayer items bear the Buyer Cross and list uses for colds headache toothache earache neuralgia lumbago rheumatism and general pain. Small tins hold twelve tablets and cost only a few cents, with larger packages also sold by druggists.
The article states the money of the world is about 50.63656 billion Americana dollars from official mint data for 56 major countries. It also includes an advertisement for Dr Peery's Dead Shot claiming a single dose clears out worms and tapeworms.
Dialogue excerpt shows a tense exchange between a woman and a man in London Answers. She recalls his earlier claim of liking her attire while he remarks on never having seen her in a rage.
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