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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
7
A collage of quips and cartoon captions features Mrs Winaton’s soothing syrup ad spoof lines about teething, jokes about vice on tombstones, hobo philosophy, romance losses in spring, and playful exchanges in daily life. The piece notes light humor and everyday observations with a streetwise, old newspaper tone.
A Ghiengo politician invited his cousin from the old country and had him appointed smoke inspector. After a month the inspector reported that he had inspected the city’s smoke for thirty days, found plenty of smoke of apparently good quality, and submitted a curt finding.
A Kansas woman reports memory and health gains after quitting coffee and using Postum. She notes steadier nerves, regular heartbeats, and improved stomach comfort, claiming Postum tastes as good as coffee. Product details and brewing tips from Postum Co. include Regular and Instant forms and a promotional booklet.
German archaeologists led by Professor Robert Koldewey uncovered parts of the royal city of Babylon after debris was cleared from the 19th century. Excavations reveal the Gate of Ishtar and the Tower of Babel site, with bricks, tablets, and a colossal stone lion among finds. The work shows Babylon’s daily life, trade, religion, and crafts, suggesting a civilized empire dating back to 4000 BCE and continued influence through Hammurabi's code.
A polite duel unfolds as Good Hand plays three-trump sequences in hearts spades and diamonds. She then unveils ace, king, queen and knave of clubs provoking the amused exclamation good gracious from her opponent.
The quotation discusses a judge becoming secretary of war and cites the idea of countering a strong enemy by legal action, referencing injunctions and taking a chance at venue. The text reads as a contemporaneous opinion showing concern over military leadership appointments and legal remedies in wartime strategy.
A humorous snippet describes a man giving his laundry ticket to a friendly Chinese man who translates it. The translation reveals a joking description: a tall man with ears sticking out and a wart on his nose.
One of Germany’s oldest feudal dominions, Reuss consists of two principalities, Reuss Schleiz Gera and Reuss Grela, covering 441 square miles. Ruling Henry XIV recently died. the line splits into two branches of Henrys, forming a complex double dynasty later aligning with the Rhine Confederation and the German Confederation while maintaining immense wealth amid minor conflicts with Austria.
A motivational excerpt urges readers to define a highest ideal and fuel it with desire and will. It emphasizes mental imagery faith and perseverance, choosing positive aims, avoiding sidetracks, and pursuing goals until they become reality. Mention of William Walker Atkinson and a South Pole expedition coal finding appears amid the discussion.
A trotting mare named Betty Green died in a fire at Belleville Maryland and received funeral honors. Owner William Reichert spoke a eulogy recounting her 2:10 record as stable hands prepared the coffin at Walnut Grove stock farm. The obituary notes fond memory of the great race horse and compares her to Maud S and Sysonby in fame.
Mrs Emma Patterson of Muncie Indiana recounts a year of scalp sores and itching on her daughter. After trying multiple soaps and medicines she used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. Within a week the head showed no breakouts and hair grew well. Endorsed with a Boston address and offer for free skin book.
Engineering Magazine notes that Tanbark, once a worthless byproduct of the leather trade, generated steam equaling 2,000,000 tons of high grade coal per year. It was dumped into rivers and used for roadfill, costing money, until improvements converted this waste into an economical auto-combustible fuel.
The Department of Agriculture grants a certificate of good character to the Kingbird, known in rural areas as the bee martin. Once indicted as a bee destroyer, experts now say it kills only drones and useless bees, aiding beekeepers. It also preys on harmful insects and protects chicken yards from crows and hawks.
A dinner with Mayor Gaynor in New York features humor about a young, self-assured lawyer from the country. The mayor notes respect for gray hairs comes with age. A quip about naming a baby Nebuchadnezzar sparks humor over an inheritance.
The advertisement urges careful examination of CASTORIA bottles bearing the signature of In for over 80 years and references a street encounter where a tramp lies about identity after being given a pie and free clothing. The dialogue implies a quaint urban anecdote about a tramp and mistaken identity.
Ontario youths drawn to the West as immigration soars with about 400000 yearly from Britain, Europe, the U.S., and Eastern Canada. The movement fuels settlement across plains and British Columbia, stressing homesteading, trees, farms, and new towns while continents and seasons shape national growth. Convict students at Manhattan State Agricultural College pursue diverse courses, mixing peniten tiary life with learning. Parliament suspensions and penalties provoke debate on parliamentary discipline and routine.
Steelite is a cobalt rich alloy with 75 percent cobalt and chromium. It can be cast ground and edged, resists rust and acids, and remains highly flexible. Used as a lathe tool it cuts steel at 200 feet per minute, faster than normal, and certain variants cut glass and quartz. It is claimed especially suitable for watch fittings. Then a humor brief about two absent minded professors ends with a punchline about a mistaken name.
The fragment notes John Jenks as the back and the sheriff in front while Omaha tests girls as telegraph messengers. It cites Chicago in 1912 spending 27,299,275 dollars on its schools, indicating a large municipal education expense.
Antique ad promotes Ark for Aller's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for corns bunions ingrowing nails swollen feet blisters and corn spain. Sample free with address Allen 8 Olimsted LeRoy NY.
Hood River photographer J Bloom naps at RR Scott ranch when a winter squirrel gnaws hair, trimming a portion from his black locks. Bloom claims the teeth were sharp and the episode startled him into a loud scream. Portland Oregonian report.
Two women share life changing results from Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Mrs Earlewng of Utica reports relief from female weakness and fatigue after ten years of illness. Mrs Greenstreet of Nebo credits renewed health to the remedy, saying she is now active and hopeful.
A fragmented quote set describes ongoing striving and a perceived character trait. It mentions a person labeled a gerapper and notes ownership of a motorcycle, hinting at a quirky personal detail within a broader dialogue.
An offbeat line contrasts a poetic query with a practical hook about a baby suffering colic. The remark frames a domestic scene emphasizing tension between romantic phrasing and common parental concerns.
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