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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
8
A laboratory visit reveals the care in producing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's ailments. Over 860,000 pounds of herbs are gathered seasonally, solvents extract medicinal portions, and every utensil and tank is sterilized. The product is pasteurized and sealed in sterile bottles, with letters from women praising its health benefits.
A fragment reflects on aging and philosophy as a man grows older, noting social reactions to aging in Macon and mentions irritation with coarse language about tax on soft drinks. The passage preserves a newspaper tone of brief civic humor and public remarks.
Advertisement claims Freezone instantly relieves corn pain and lets you lift the corn off with ease using Treezone. It promises a painless treatment for corns between toes and calluses, selling a small bottle for a few cents from druggists.
The old National Museum in Washington restores Pershing era setting. It shows the commander's room with chairs forPershing and aides, a table for documents, and walls covered in the original linoleum background as the map was updated hourly. The map arrived in pieces and is now joined, giving a domestic view of history in the making.
Mr Grabeom is asked for his daughter's hand with a £3000 offer. He warns that money won’t last long. the suitor insists it should cover at least six months, hoping to persuade him of his suitability.
A fragment notes a push to ensure personal well being by securing reliable food resources. It underscores the aim of sustaining daily meals and avoiding shortages through steady provisioning.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Eare antiseptic powder to ease tired feet and improve workers’ efficiency, claiming friction is removed and feet are refreshed. The piece also parodies a domestic quarrel with a joke about a child’s future behavior, ending with a humorous aside.
J Howaria, Manager Agricultural Section LB Rattrond Administration Room 70 Washington DC invites Homeusekern to seek free farming information. The agency states it has no money to lend, only knowledge to share, guiding interested individuals in agricultural options.
The Cuticura Toilet Trio offers a soap to cleanse and purify the skin, an ointment to soothe and heal, and a talcum powder and perfume. No toilet table is complete without them, 25¢ everywhere.
Important notice urges inspecting every bottle of Castoria for infants and children, confirming the familiar signature of the product. It emphasizes Castoria’s long history of use, claiming over 40 years and noting that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
Advertisement urges readers to treat kidney troubles with Gold Medal Haarlem oil capsules. It warns of signs like backache tiredness and nervousness and promises near immediate relief, stating capsules are pure originals from Haarlem laboratories and available in sealed packages with money back offer if they fail to help.
Readers would gain side lights on character by seeing original manuscripts of popular writers. Chesterton’s handwriting is described as shocking by an English editor. W. W. Jacobs keeps to his type, with few corrections. H. G. Wells Kipling Bennett and Conan Doyle are noted as neat copies. N de Vere Stucpoole often scribbles from a copybook.
A fragmented overheard exchange on a train depicted a deaf elder mishearing names and a mention that the speaker knew the father, revealing a brief street corner dialogue captured by the Boston Transcript.
A whimsical tale features talking animals describing generosity and fame. Red foxes debate why creatures like the Swift are called generous, exploring names, earned over deeds, and the idea of giving to prove generosity. The dialogue parodies boastful self praise and animal wit.
A damaged OCR text fragment presents poetic lines about snow, beauty, and neglected details. It mentions a person or group named Reva and an entity described as a "Girl'n Companion" amid cryptic phrases and archaic spellings. The readable content centers on nature imagery and abstract reflection.
A four year old boy named Mark failed to respond to his father's call for dinner. The father questioned if Mark heard him as he stood outside, and Mark replied that he did not hear the call, suggesting possible hearing difficulty.
Fragmentary OCR text asks why a youth would leave school to work, contrasting purity and youth with a tough future at school. Mentions Willie and a parent figure debating education versus work, reflecting era's attitudes toward schooling and labor.
Advertising copy claims organic phosphate nourishes nerves and body cells to cure thinness. It promises weight gain, improved health, and brighter eyes, noting caution that the product increases weight and should not be used by those not seeking to put on flesh.
A demobilized army tale from the London Morning Post describes an adjutant guarding his garden strawberries after a colonel or chief officer helped himself. The adjutant posts warnings that trespassers will face drastic measures, a quip reflecting military authority and pride.
Drugstore promotion claims many suffer kidney trouble without knowing it and that Dr Kilmer Swamp Root offers a mild healing solution. An insurance examiner cites widespread undiscovered kidney issues among applicants. Sample bottles available by sending ten cents for postage and a note naming the paper.
A Birmingham Age-Telegram item recounts a burglary scare at a residence where a husband and wife confronted an intruder. The burglar escaped without taking anything. the wife kept calm and asked about life insurance payments, affirming the policy status.
A fragmented chat mentions a man who recently had a baby and weighs enough to stand on a scale. The note references a Birmingham newspaper and a joke about a cousin’s nephew. It hints at wartime heroism and a playful claim of holding an army record for making flapjacks.
The exchange shows Senator Sorghum challenging a speaker who laments pride in oratorical skill while noting harrowing examples of citizens distracted by trivial politics. The dialogue hints at concern over public attention and rhetoric in governance.
Residents gathered at town hall for a late evening discussion led by the sage of Plunk, addressing local concerns and the rumored plan. No formal questions were recorded as the crowd listened to the speaker’s remarks and reflections.
An incomplete wire service fragment describes a submarine collision or related incident with garbled text. The readable portion mentions a call, a submarine, a lunch phrase, and a name fragment Beenyao, suggesting a chaotic report. No clear date or location is determinable from the text.
A Kansas City Star note reports millions of fraudulent aspirin tablets sold nationwide under the Bayer brand. The item warns talcum substitutes, urges caution with packaging marked nyer Cross, and recalls viral claims of tainted product safety.
A clipped dialogue reveals a school sweetheart’s letter as a temptation for a man bound by his circumstances. A society bred aunt scolds her nineteen year old niece for lacking interest in social life, recalling her own youthful prominence and the town’s dating norms.
A fragment from the Birmingham Age-Telegram recounts Tenry describing a girl in France who writes letters to him. The girl, about seven, supposedly dictates sixteen-page letters to her grandmother, while he was billeted with her family.
An informal scene at ahero reception has a committee chairman asking sisters of returning soldiers to line up. A pretty woman hesitantly replies not a sister but promises to be one to many. A quirky exchange ends with the phrase let conscience be your guide.
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt mocks readers rushing toward danger and notes the mix of perception and misrule in society. It contrasts balloon ascensions with empty crowds and jokes about a red nose at a lighthouse while asserting that some women are not as bad as they are painted.
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