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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
7
An old classified style note touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable remedy for fainting and dizzy spells. It claims the tonic uses native roots and herbs and was recommended to Mrs. from 437 West Lafayette.
The ad touts Bayer’s Aspirin tablets as the true world famous prescription since 1900, noting the Bayer Cross on each tablet and package. It describes uses for colds, headache, neuralgia, toothache, earache, rheumatism and related pains, with small tin boxes containing 12 tablets and larger package options sold by druggists. It ends with a sales line about the brand and a light aside about people’s worries.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as the sole brand for rich, fade resistant colors on wool, silk, linen, cotton, or blends. It claims any user can dye with perfect results and notes a drug store color card is available. Separate tale describes Sgt Barker disciplining a recruit during parade drill with a comic exchange about a confused drill.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a quick cure for corns and calluses with no pain. It claims a tiny bottle costs a few cents and will remove hard and soft corns, including between the toes, then promotes consulting a druggist. The note cites a Cincinnati genius as the inventor and emphasizes ease of use for paying customers.
The Indianapolis News quotes a man opposing doctors who proclaims that plenty of exercise can cure fits and then loudly suggests a drugstore has poison to kill all in Indianapolis. A clerk nearby responds with sarcasm asking how the man would prefer to have his share.
A fragmented ad copy touts Allen's Foot Bane products for sore swollen feet and itching. It mentions applying powder or spray to footwear and emphasizes quick relief during training and daily use.
Samuel G Blythe recalls a fanciful remark about driving the German army into the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. He quotes a dignified Belgian king who, after surveying the vast gorge, declares the plan impossible since there was no German army present. The anecdote appears in the Saturday Evening Post.
A Boston Transcript fragment spoofs an erudite Englishman famed for his learning who laments his failing skill at golf. The exchange underlines how even a man steeped in arts and sciences can be humbled by a simple game, with playful regional speech illustrating the joke.
A brief reflection notes that many people give sound guidance to others yet fail to practice it themselves. It suggests self-examination and consistent action to align behavior with spoken counsel. The comment has a universal, everyday tone suitable for a small-town column.
Lace and satin dominate summer fashion with light blouses and long gowns. Velvet and metallic embroidery appear in bold accents while English and French influences shape lace dresses, silk blouses, and crinoline or georgette skirts in rich color contrasts.
A Plymouth Beck hen befriended a white kitten, forming a unique bond. They wandered together daily, the kitten rubbing against the hen while the latter scratched for food. The pair ignored other animals, communicating in an unseen way, a friendship that lasted until farm duties forced them apart.
Fragmentary excerpts discuss self reliance, potential, and greatness from various thinkers. The text cites phrases attributed to Shakespeare, Franklin, Washington, and MacAlpine, debating whether both sayings reflect the same idea. It ends with a note on honest, efficient work and a reference to a Buffalo brief.
A terse reflection argues that people resist despots and reject government oppression. The speaker notes fear of the wreck caused by violence and a shipwreck metaphor for a failed voyage driven by force against free will and judgment.
A garbled report describes a quarrel involving Cella and Hobby that escalates to violence. A wall collapses, injuring a Weir family member. After harsh reproval, the wall’s impact subsides and the incident concludes with unclear actions and apologies.
An obscure statement from Turki Tupkine discusses a proposal and a learning route. The remarks imply a cautious stance toward the plan and emphasize a need for practical results. Further context from the source would clarify the individuals involved and the exact nature of the proposal.
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