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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
7
For years druggists tout Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. The tonic is described as a physician's prescription and strengthening medicine sold on merit. A sample bottle offer is included with a note to mention the paper.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder for quick relief from corns and bunions, plus Red Cross Ball Blue for laundry to lengthen fabric life. It references army use, and also promotes Dr Peery's Dead Shot worm medicine, aside from light humor about baby care in a dry goods store.
Judge notes Willis-Bump claims colonial lineage and ancestors who faced witches. He adds that Gillis and their descendant dodge collectors as part of the family lore.
Anecdotes about the 19th century French poet Beranger who died in 1857 show his generosity toward beggars. Lisette defended him as he shared clothes and funds, provoking sneers from friends and a reputation for patience with ingrate visitors.
A fragmentary exchange notes a cook praised for piety yet accused of diabbotical cooking, reflecting tension between religious virtue and kitchen craft in a bygone era. The reading hints at social judgment tied to culinary skill and faith.
A fragment speaks on fatigue with price hikes and retail evasion. The speaker dismisses common excuses from tradesmen and ties grumbling about moral decline to a broader social crusade.
The American Federation of Labor adjourned its Montreal convention after indorsing the League of Nations without reservations. Gompers supported the covenant amid opposition by Irish sympathizers and the progressive wing. The federation urged ratification of the peace treaty, public ownership of railroads, anti profiteering and stronger collective bargaining rights.
William F. Armstrong of New York dies in Chicago May 2 leaving a will filed for probate. It provides 100000 to the New York East Conference Methodist Church 100000 to the Methodist Board of Home Missions Philadelphia and 100000 to Wesleyan University for Armstrong scholarships with the residue to Wesleyan University.
An advertisement touts Freezone as painless for hard and soft corns and between toes, with a tiny bottle claimed to end pain and remove corns. It also promotes Adv. Cuticura for pimples and blackheads, recommending Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talcum for daily skin care. A concluding quip notes will and a woman’s way.
The piece describes a practice where a Chinese woman crosses a muddy road by using a boy as a stepping stone. She offers him a small coin for him to kneel in the mud so she can step over.
Experiments show belated transatlantic mail can be delivered at sea by flying boats. A mail bag in a side chute is snagged by a line dropped from the plane, then jerked aboard as the ship sails on.
A wry exchange contrasts lingering run-down fatigue with dodging cars, ending with a remark that the dismissive attitude belongs to a Har. The fragment hints at a humorous or observational column line about urban life and attitudes.
Elsie plans to test Fred by asking Maude to arrange a beach night and kiss. Maude agrees but fails as Fred asks Maude for a kiss first. Elsie learns the test backfires and her fiancé proves faithful.
Knicker Jones reflects on housing and vacancy conditions in the era as Booker notes limited available spaces. A portrait of Ms Guddy is described as a speaking likeness and characterized by its likeness to her.
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