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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
13
In Cleveland and Ashtabula Ohio women describe relief from weakness and nervous symptoms after using Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. They credit these tonics with strengthening expectant mothers and aiding daughters during growth.
A torn clipping notes a scheme where a beautiful young woman allegedly offers lasting affection to an elderly millionaire if he deposits 100000 dollars to ensure love endures. The article mentions Frank J. Cheney and the firm F J Cheney Co of Toledo committing to pay 100 dollars for any incurable catarrh case, with the notary public and seal recorded.
A witty exchange discusses watchmakers and time serving as a metaphor for devotion in marriage. The speaker notes a watchmaker’s obsequious nature as fitting for his trade, while another line suggests that marrying money should bind a man to his wife.
Armen Doomborijian battles jealousy as his rival Doctor Azaad Boyajian courts Araxia Altoonjian. A kitchen blaze in the Altoonjian home erupts, ending with Armen clinging to Araxia while a burned Kermansha rug loses value from $600 to under $25.
The Chicago Daily News recounts Iona, a Hebrides island once forbidden to women by St. Columba’s plan. A watchtower and separate home for wives kept the holy island intact while monks preached to heathens. Later an abbess and nuns settled, changing the island’s gender lore.
John Burroughs notes a shared unity among birds as flocks act with synchronized turns and timing. He compares their coordinated flight to a communal mind, where individual birds seem to feel as one when flashing across sunlight and shore or sky.
An article notes plant and mineral sources for dyes including maidenhair fern stems and willow dark for browns and blacks, yucca roots for red, and other substances for colors. It explains fiber gathering timing, processing steps for weaving, and soaking of fibers before use. The piece also advertises Cuticura products for baby skin care and a scented powder.
Mrs Blobbs rushes in to hear Mrs Pilkinhills ran away with her chauffeur. Mr Blobbs calms her suggesting to delay dinner and smoke a cigar while she phones to confirm. The Birmingham Age-Herald quotes the exchange.
Diamond Dyes guarantees a new fade resistant color for wool silk linen cotton and blends with dress goods and accessories. The package includes an instruction book and a Diamond Dye Color Card guides dealers and customers in matching tones. A note mentions a subplot about a man buying a roadster and affectionately sparking a bungalow plan.
An ancient advertisement-like item notes relief from granulated eyelids inflamed eyes after a night with Roman Eye Balsam and cites a trial proving merit. A homely man returns to his Southern town after 15 years, recognized by an old enslaved woman and a local character, reflecting distrust of the Lord when money remains.
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