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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
8
A prospective buyer and a seller banter over car finish in a terse exchange. The buyer claims he judges a motorcar by its finish while the seller mocks this, saying his vehicles always carry the same finish described as a brick wall or ditch, underscoring a blunt sales persona.
Repeated ad copy warns that California Fig Syrup is a child laxative with a pleasant taste. It urges mothers to look for the name on the package and asserts the product is safe, mild, and effective for stomach, liver, and bowels. The text includes promotional lines and stray editorial chatter.
Washington Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, famed discoverer of the North Pole, died at his home on February 2 after an operation for pernicious anemia. Surrounded by family, his death marks the end of an era as the United States honors a man linked with Maine shipyards and Casco Bay summers. Born in Pennsylvania, Peary’s career spanned the Navy, Arctic expeditions, and the Roosevelt voyage to frozen seas.
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary famed discoverer of the north pole died at his Washington home following an operation. The obituary recalls his journeys toward the pole, including the April 21 1909 discovery of the farthest north and the July 1 start of the final dash. The piece notes his promotion to rear admiral and tributes from Congress.
A wireless dispatch reports Bolsheviks captured Archangel on the White Sea as White forces retreat. The message says the Whites banded together, but the opposing side jets the Bolsheviets and denies any ship agreement. President Wilson reportedly denied a formal comment.
A long list of natural items and sightings linked to Harold Chastain's Troop No 1 hike in Oakland California. Entries include trees, birds, small mammals, insects, plants, and other natural details. The fragmentary OCR reads as a catalog of flora and fauna with numerous misspellings and odd terms.
A fragmented youth scout text complains about troop leadership shortages and the call for more leaders. It notes large numbers of scouts and leaders and urges men to join or support scouting efforts, highlighting the fulfillment from guiding young people.
City survey teams inspected playgrounds in Perth Amboy to assess sanitary conditions and safety for children after school hours. Three groups toured business and residential districts to observe play areas, crossings, and potential hazards for youngsters.
United States Department of Agriculture notes the coastal plain pasture issue hampers agricultural use of these lands. Heavy grazing boosts yield but drought and limited demonstration facilities hinder progress. New tools and grasses show promise for improving pastures and production.
The text discusses widespread preventable sheep deaths, noting dogs are not the main cause. Major factors include neglect, lack of shelter during lambing, storms, and deliberate exposure. Emphasizes owner and shepherd responsibility to protect flocks from preventable dangers.
A fragment discusses pasture feeding costs and profitability, mentioning W. H. Peters of a national teleVen build and the need to balance grain and feed. It notes that even rich pasture must include grain to ensure animals thrive, with prices and profits referenced in a historical agricultural context.
Fragmentary OCR text describes pig rearing ideas and pasture considerations. The readable lines suggest focusing on feed, pasture quality, and care for growing pigs. Names, dates, or clear facts are not present in the legible segments.
An old ad urges Americans to guard kidneys from overwork by reducing rich foods and using Jad Salts a few days after breakfast. It explains urine irritation, back pain, and nocturnal urination as signs, claims the drink flushes and neutralizes acids, and promotes it as inexpensive and safe for every home.
A cot hist faction argues against work, claiming people should live without labor. The exchange questions propriety and personal duty, with Eve pressed to justify or refute the idea. The dialogue hints at social norms and the tension between idleness and productivity.
The text describes catsbane effects and general medical guidance for internal ailments. It mentions age related susceptibility and the role of Cheney Co Taleo in addressing dual treatment approaches. The fragment hints at complications from mucous and systemic involvement without clear patient details.
Fragmented dialogue shows two travelers delayed by a train and a dramatic conversation about a crucial plan. The exchange hints at misfortune separating true friends and a looming decisive moment as characters debate paths and consequences.
A fragment recalls a harsh period living on crackers and milk. The narrator mentions severe stomach pain, a medical remedy, and a long effort to stay balanced after a difficult year, with partial names appearing in the text.
A newspaper page notes a film screening at the Eaton sewer where a Navy theme captivates two women who discuss their husbands service. The piece echoes brief quips from the Times Chronicle Telegraph, The News, and local papers about school life, water, and document handling with humorous exchanges.
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