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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1922
Page
7
A 30 year tested remedy, Guide's Pepto Mangan, is presented as an iron tonic that improves and enriches the blood. It claims to add color to lips and cheeks and strengthen overall health. Sold by druggists in both liquid and tablet forms for those seeking wellness and vigor.
A Los Angeles attorney advertised for a chauffeur. About twenty applicants were questioned on qualifications and marital status. He finally asked a Black applicant, George, if he was married, to which he replied that he makes his own living.
Spring fashion centers on crepe and georgette gowns with vibrant colorings. Dotted patterns, two tone ribbon waists, and self fabric trims define the season. Veils dominate, from Chantilly lace dyed veils to long georgette veils, with varied hat trimmings and new veil silhouettes.
A Chicago Daily News quote cites Old Man Doodle remarking that reputations for probity are less of a handicap today. He notes the growing tolerance for technical acquittals of self confessed crooks and questions whether it signals progress or mere motion.
An advertisement promotes Allen Foot Ease powder for shoes to reduce friction and relieve aching feet including bunions and corns. It claims the antiseptic powder soothes hot sweaty feet and allows wearing smaller shoes, suggesting use in each shoe.
A Chicago Evening Post cartoon and notes compare milady’s hair net expenses to the costs of clothing Armenian orphans in relief camps. Experts estimate $1.80 could outfit a Far Eastern child for six months, while milady’s hair net bill would be much higher. The Near East Relief recently bought 800,000 yards of fabric for summer garments for its wards.
Joe Stokes the druggist, owner of rental property in an Industrial district, faced slow industry and failed rent collection. After touring his properties he returned with a wry smile, saying tenants instead borrowed money from him.
James Murphy of Long Island City faced arraignment in the Long Island City police court on a charge of smoking in a subway station. He told the magistrate he had just paid his fare, lit his pipe, and put it in his mouth since there was nowhere to place it. The judge suspended sentence for this time, warning of a harsher outcome if similar conduct occurred.
Charles M. Schwab quips at a New York reception about world peace while a home seeker explains a conservatory is essential. He explains six daughters need a space to manage courting and preparations, turning the joke into a parable about domestic life and priorities.
An observer cites broad benefits from an international conference while Senator Sorghum and others discuss foreigners visiting America and sharing impressions. The piece notes public indifference to neighbors' losses and hints at economic or personal impacts of the event.
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