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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
14
A mock exchange about carving a public pledge on stone. An ad touts Dr. Peery's Dead Shot claiming worms and tapeworm expulsion without purgatives. A humorous mistruth about quacks in China cites ducks as a joke about gullibility.
An advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as quieting coughs and inflammations of the throat and lungs. It claims to ease bronchial irritation and aid restful nights, with benefits for lung trouble asthma croup and bronchitis. Made and sold in America for fifty two years to civilized countries.
Mrs. Blunderby reports her nephew has returned home and shows his collection of momenturies from the war. The Boston Transcript notes the remark with humor.
The advertisement proclaims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated systemically. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy that purifies the blood and cleanses mucous surfaces, claiming strong tonics and purifiers as components.
A lighthearted quip contrasts expectations with a dog in daily washing. A passerby notes the dog has just caught a rat as another person jokes about drinking. The remark ends with a wry comparison to men who are driven to drink.
Albert Hill at a boarding house draws Ruth Taylor into a plan to cure his loneliness. She assists by staging interactions with Miss Dennison, hoping to help him forget. In the end Ruth realizes she loves him and confesses she aided in his pursuit, then they reconcile and plan a future together.
A historical note argues women confide less about ages and rely on outward impressions to stay youthful. It suggests women who cultivate beauty remain young and find joy in simple pleasures, while others are worn by gossip and petty annoyances.
An etymological note traces proletarian from proles to describe those with offspring and useful labor. It discusses how the term broadened to cover workers who rely on daily labor for subsistence, highlighting evolving social roles and capital.
A garbled notice discusses tarbot eyes and price at Shetlands trade, noting tarbot and brill reportedly have eyes on the left or right side. The dialogue ponders why the unusual eye placement would affect value, with other fish like plaice mentioned in passing.
Reports from the Bureau of Markets show February wool use at 27,500,000 pounds grease, far below prior years. Strikes and mills’ shutdowns plus cash sales by government limited supply, driving reduced February consumption.
A fragment from Cartoons Magazine blends political quip about filibusters with a humorous note on manners in crowded cars. An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talcum for clear skin, priced at 25 cents.
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