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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
6
A New York doctor proposes a bichloride of mercury tablet that combines antidote and poison so a person may ingest corrosive sublimate with impunity. The piece envisions self resisting bullets and broader applications, contrasting household mastery with political intrigue.
In a groundbreaking move Prince Oscar of Prussia, fifth son of Kaiser Wilhelm, publicly announced his engagement to Countess Ina Marie Bassewitz of Mecklenburg, the first morganatic match from a reigning Holenzollern line. Germans praise his stand. potential exile looms if the Kaiser opposes. The piece notes aviation schools, athletic reforms, and social customs amid looming WWI era tensions.
A brief cartoonish dialogue from the Ladies' Home Journal shows a wife asking George about her new hat and George bluntly replies before the wife cuts him off. The exchange captures a humorously candid moment about marital conversation and fashion commentary.
An old style advertisement explains an effective treatment using Cuticura Ointment applied to blemishes at the end of the finger, washed off after five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Recommends daily use during waking and sleeping routines to prevent inflammation and clogged pores, promoting healthier skin. Free samples with a postal card request to Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
Irving Fletcher, a noted advertising expert, told attendees at Delmonico's that good ads win loyal patrons by truthfully presenting strong cases. The discussion touched on Brown and Jones, with playful jabs about a leap year romance and Jones's skeptical reply toward steady devotion.
Indiana congressman Uncle Hank Barnhart recalls a traveler meeting a woman he hadn’t seen in years. The greeting “Though you were dead” leads to a reply of marriage and “Oh, some Englishman.” The dialogue touches on shock over affection and a brief note on English women doctors, mostly married.
An appeal describes eye strain from coffee and tea, citing a case where quitting coffee and using Postum improved vision and health. The letter, attributed to a Postum Co. campaign, touts Regular and Instant Postum with pricing and a slogan There’s a Reason.
A temperance address by Dr J Eamund Dube of Laval University explains longevity among heavy drinkers with a parable of two automobiles. One wrecked by deliberate harm, the other still runs despite minor damage, illustrating how some live to eighty despite daily brandy.
The Nashville Banner reports a temperance city has led to a sharp rise in grocery business. Stores praise cash payments and higher sales while former saloon-adjacent shops lament closures and vow to oppose a revival. Credit accounts reduced as more customers pay cash and grocery trade expands.
Premier Mr Scott of Saskatchewan announces a plebiscite to decide if the open and retail sale of liquor should be abolished. No liquor will be carried under parcel post. A forthcoming Quebec measure will drastically reduce liquor licenses, creating two zones under general license commissions in Montreal and Quebec.
The Atlanta Constitution quotes Sa'er Williams urging gratitude and honest effort on the highway of life. He cautions against false hopes of heaven distant from the heart and advises contentment, self discipline, and avoiding temptation.
A Commercial Traveler notes the telltale signs of a town with or without a license. He observes that licensed towns show neglect in buildings fences and sidewalks, with an unthrifty air, while no-license towns display the opposite. The remark highlights urban appearance reflecting local governance.
The Massachusetts Supreme Court holds that an employer with foreknowledge of an employee's intoxication is liable for the employee's acts, whether sober or drunk. The decision advances temperance by making it harder for tipplers to secure and keep jobs.
John Ranter lost a suit against Mutual Life Insurance for a $4000 policy payment. Ranter entered the liquor business and Mutual Life claimed the policy did not cover such risk, winning the case.
An editorial from The Water Wagon argues that taxing saloons is an easy way to fund pauper relief, but urges ending saloon support to shift burden away from taxpayers and toward the industry.
A playful exchange roams through a mock newsroom about naming a new paper. The mock dialogue riffs on libel fears and legal peril, noting that indictments may be quashed and that attorneys could blunder in the process.
An unusual exchange wonders which coat best suits a fishing party, hinting at fashion choices and social tone. The dialogue suggests playful critique and a swallow-tail aesthetic as a possible guide to attire.
A Frenchman Delamoy invented a device that uses a door to wind a clock. The real need is a door attached gadget to remove people from rooms, but no method exists. A sly note questions lasting satisfaction from compliments and compares fat people to hay.
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