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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
3
A shorthand note cites London Answers on fat men and ambition, noting Charles James Fox as a rare example of a heavy statesman. The piece references an effigy in Westminster Palace illustrating the perception of obesity and political push.
At Sunday night supper after a ride with friends, Franklin joked to his mother about cooking for aviators noting that fresh air gives a big appetite. The remark reflects a light family exchange in a casual domestic scene.
A girl, lone child in her family, learns Milred has a new baby brother and argues at home about whether she too has a baby brother. She recalls two playmates with brothers and a recent cousin born about three weeks ago, prompting a family discussion.
An observer notes resistance to change as tradition lingers in daily life. The concept of opportunity is linked to persistent door knocking, with a critique of impractical old methods and a call to adapt by visiting unseen entrances.
The report notes tobacco types in the United States show cigar production and prices lagging as cigarettes rise. In 1919 cigar tobacco accounted for about one sixth of the 1.989 billion pound crop, with dropping demand and price shifts due to the surge in cigarette use.
Hortons in Washington, D C. kept seven laying pullets from May 1 1919 to December 14 earning 252 eggs in two months 115 in November and 187 in December. At market 90 cents a dozen they paid their cost and feed. seven cockerels reduced cost. daily ration included scratch feed dry mash greens scraps grit and oyster shell.
The 1918 death rate reached a record high with 1,471,307 total deaths in the year. Influenza and pneumonia caused 477,467 deaths, over 32 percent, while influenza and pneumonia rates set peak values for the period. Organic heart disease, tuberculosis, nephritis, Bright's disease, and cancer remained leading fatal causes.
American relief workers report Montenegrin natives employ unusual wound cures such as chewing tobacco with hair inside a sore, horsehair, fresh rabbit skin, common ink for burns, cobwebs to stop bleeding, and biting dog wounds by pulling the ear, before seeking Red Cross clinics and dispensaries for relief.
The advertisement stresses Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine only when bearing the Bayer Cross. It notes unbroken packages with directions, small tin boxes and larger packages sold by druggists, and defines aspirin as the trademark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid ester of Salicylic acid.
An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a universal remedy for dyspepsia available at drug stores, emphasizing its quick relief and accessibility to customers seeking stomach comfort.
A Cincinnati advertorial touts Freezone as a cheap, painless cure for corns and callouses. Six drops on a tender spot allegedly frees the unhealthy tissue, letting the corn lift out root and all. It claims the remedy won’t irritate surrounding skin and urges retailers to stock small bottles for quick relief.
An antiseptic talcum powder praised as a convenient economical option for face and baby care. Claims to outshine other perfumes and presents Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum as a complete trio.
An advertisement touts Optimistic Thought and Suavity as collectors of many bills, while Garfield Tea is promoted as free of harmful drugs and made entirely from simple herbs for health benefits.
The text notes vanadium strengthens high stress parts in aviation, submarines, torpedoes and similar works. Its possession in materials enables difficult elements to be solved. Vanadium applied to steel makes its most important use while also influencing cast iron and copper alloys.
A witty remark in Film Fun contrasts beauty and brains noting many headlines rely on a maid’s handiwork rather than a director’s craft. The quip underscores industry satire about publicity and appearance influencing fame.
A short reflective note about taking Garfield Tea for digestion and health, ending with a quotation on success from Emily Dickinson.
An old advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder touts relief from tightness blisters corns and swelling. It promises cooling comfort for aching feet and urges acceptance of no substitute with address to Allen Olmsted Le.
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