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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
7
An advertisement urges immediate use of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Capsules to treat rheumatism and kidney ailments. It claims the capsules purge poisons, restore kidney and bladder function, and heal inflamed tissues using a blend of herbs. It warns that imitators exist and stresses selecting the GOLD MEDAL brand.
Murky exchange mentions a dining room scene with references to Thad and an assortment of pips enlekuis and old hens. The fragment suggests a garbled anecdote or misheard report, with vague blame and some wordplay about reeling genius.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle, natural liver and bowel tonic that avoids harsh laxatives. It claims the product cleanses waste without griping, supports daily use, and that twenty five million boxes are sold annually. It asserts the remedy works while you sleep and is inexpensive.
Prik Hedley elected president of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company says reporters should not expect a burst of travel. He jokes about staying put and keeping his humor, noting he will not pack for Hot Springs and prefers staying in New York.
Reports from marshals recount several gasoline mishaps in one area within a month. A man ignited gasoline from a car tank by lantern, causing $800 damage. A spark from an emery wheel set gasoline ablaze injuring a worker. A boy warned others after a can of gasoline exploded. The blaze required two fire departments to prevent spread. Youth’s Companion notes multiple accidents and cautions.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions a hotel’s praised service, a missing preacher and congregation, and a Paris fashion detail about a woman wearing diamonds. The garbled dialogue references a preacher, a manger, a service, and a bar scene in Paris.
A Senate reading of an article by Sir Andrew McPhail proposes transferring about 000 square miles of Maine to Canada under the League of Nations to secure St Lawrence access and define future borders. The piece argues such generosity aligns with American spirit and helps test the League’s reach.
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace releases the first full report on direct and indirect war costs. It itemizes direct costs at 186.0 billion dollars and indirect costs near 121.6 billion, with soldier value at 33.55 billion and total known dead about 9.999 million plus presumed deaths. The study totals include land losses, shipping, production, relief, and neutrals’ losses, highlighting the scale of wartime economic impact.
The California battleship, launched at Mare Island, represents the pinnacle of U S battleship design. Costing over 15 million dollars, it features 42 fourteen inch guns, electric propulsion and numerous electrical systems, with a crew of 1,082 including 58 officers and a 32,000 ton displacement.
A schoolboy’s zany exam excerpts reveal humorous misunderstandings of Rome Pompeii and English kings. Notes poke fun at Henry VIII six wives and other misstatements while preserving a snapshot of classroom humor.
The piece mocks census data claims about age reporting, noting myths around 18 year olds and the reliability of census takers. It mentions legal cautions on truthfulness, the draft camouflage claim, and a publicity request by Miller Hamilton for human interest photos, contrasting machine images with reporting.
An article by William A. Radford highlights the Dutch colonial house as a popular, economical design with a central door, balanced windows, and a sun parlor. It describes a 32 by 26 foot seven room plan with a two-story layout, built-in buffet, washroom, pantry, corner bedrooms, and an open fireplace. The piece urges consulting builders and stresses plan planning for town or farm homes, noting Gulf Stream and a playful closing anecdote about Johnnie’s discovery.
Prof Sameul N Page of Omaha argues in New York that instinct favors round faces for women and angular features for men in mate selection. He claims round-faced women excel in business and sociability while thin angular individuals lead in business, contradicting the myth that Cupid darts randomly.
A fragmentary item notes Green has become tame after marrying Ife a few months ago. The piece suggests his prior habit of arguing loudly has softened, leaving him unable to engage in disputes.
A simple cleaning method uses stale bread to rub wallpaper. The bread is softened, crust removed, and rubbed up and down on the surface to lift dirt. In a separate note, Billy, a neighbor and playmate of Jeanette, breaks his arm while visiting relatives.
The piece notes Pa pretends to have read all the books in the house to please children and visitors, while not truly keeping up. It hinges on social expectations and a father's cautious display of knowledge without full effort. The tone reflects quiet domestic irony.
A fragmented old notice describes a fixed canal and harbor development at New Orleans aimed at improving maritime access. The text references rising interest in improving the Mississippi River’s use for shipping and port potential.
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