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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
22
Seventy to a House and dense population described as a health concern in a political era. The text notes catarrhal deafness allegedly cured by Hall’s Catarrh Medicine, claiming it acts through the blood to the mucous surfaces. It promises a hundred dollars for any case not cured, with a dubious medical claim and widespread regional references.
A man rides in a cab to his home near the cemetery and pays eighteen pence. The cabby notes a white horse with a tall, short-statured rider but jokes it will be a black horse with a foggy future if he is brought there again.
A fragmented Boston Transcript line alleges Mrs Swellman was robbed of jewels while Mrs Meany is labeled involved. The exchange hints at a scheme where Swellman’s cook and maid were offered raises to steal, with amounts stated as five and eight dollars respectively. The overheard accusation escalates into a claim of theft and conspiracy.
A playful exchange quotes a girl named Raymond arguing that ruling without consent of the governed is improper. The remark is delivered in a grieved tone as a mock confrontation about supper and authority. The Boston Transcript reference adds a satirical tone.
An advertisement touts Cutlura Soap Ointment and Talcum for toilet use with steps to remove surplus ointment. The World Outlook recounts a child Elizabeth’s religious confusion at prayer, wishing for all the bad people to become good and all the good people to be nice.
The article notes rising manufacturing in Martinique with 15 sugar factories 114 rum distilleries eight kilns and additional plants for canning pineapples chocolate powder and coca butter alimentary products two iron works terra cotta brick copper shop gas works and four printing houses. A stray dialogue references Redd-Binck taking his dog to France with his regiment and mentions old jobs and a film.
At the Jungie Hop, Mrs Chimp excitedly asks about George Gipafte while recounting a knot in the neck. Mrs Ithino and others react with concern as the scene unfolds with dancing partners, cheek to cheek moments, and a rough press.
Poy answers that the castles in Spulr are built mostly of gold bricks, explaining to his son the material used in their construction. The dialogue hints at wealth and the surreal setting of Spulr, framing a moment of instruction about building and value.
Molly the monkey tells a true story from her life, recounting a voyage to France as a mascot for a master and a stay in a city with views of the harbor. Larry listens, curious but concerned about the chatter, as others hush questions while she explains her past.
An advertisement recounts a woman recovering from a flu lingering cough and weakness after doctors failed to help. Milks Emulsion is praised for restoring appetite, digestion, and strength with a money back guarantee after six bottles. Sold by pharmacies. price 1.2 per bottle. Also note Victoria plans to develop large brown coal deposits for cheap power and briquettes.
A vintage advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin under the Bayer Cross safety mark. It touts safe use for headache toothache earache neuralgia and joint pain with directions on package and mentions 12 tablet boxes and larger Boyer packages. The ad includes a humorous Miss Mage and Miss Bute exchange from the Boston Transcript.
A dialogue snippet shows a pair debating morality with humorous framing. He remarks on notoriety and self-interest while she urges reform and happiness, ending with a wry note on reputation and its value. The text reads like a clipped social satire from a bygone era.
An advertisement urges women to buy Diamond Dyes claiming easy, vivid results for dyeing worn garments and draperies. The copy notes war graves maps in Europe, remarks by a headmaster about retirement, and includes unrelated quoted names and phrases toward a sensational, disjointed ad style.
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root as superior for kidney and liver ailments. It touts the vegetable medicine as mild and fast-acting, urges quick start of treatment, and offers bottles in small, medium, and large sizes. A free sample bottle offer is included with a ten cent request.
An advertisement promises painless corn removal using a tiny bottle of Freezone sold at drug stores. It urges applying a few drops to corns or calluses to stop pain and lift the corn or callus off with no pain. The copy ends with a self-help aside about self-love as a root of discontent.
Bloodborne skin disease relief offered by S. S. S. as a purifier that targets germs in the blood. Claims of success in eczema and other disorders. Manuscript cites a medical adviser address in Atlanta, Georgia for literature.
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