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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
4
A Cincinnati inventor promotes Freezone as a speedy corn and callus remover. A few drops applied to a tender corn supposedly dries and shrivels it so it can be lifted off with the fingers. Dealers are advised to stock a small bottle or order from wholesale houses.
A brief exchange shows an exemption clerk asking about dependents and Mr. Meekton replying that Henrietta guides his finances yet remains independent about the matter, illustrating a humorous shorthand for independence in household budgeting.
A terse confrontation unfolds as a tramp-lady and a neighbor exchange insults over a grass cutting offer. The itinerant figure dismisses the homeowner’s request, while the woman rails against the street liaison and the informal barter. The exchange highlights class tension in a rough urban block.
A Boston girl celebrates her first lesson in bicycle riding at home. She quotes a remark about a novice’s progress, recalling the phrase incorrectly as a compliment. The corrected memory says, “What he did say was, You’ll do just vote for a new beginner.”
A dated letter from Kaminer's Drug Store in Saintburg endorses a kidney medicine as one of the best in its class. It invites readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle and a booklet, promising proof of the remedy's benefits for kidneys and bladder.
The lesson outlines Ezekiel 14 34 centering on Israel's faithless rulers who harmed the flock. It notes God's judgment and the promise of restoration through the Faithful Shepherd Jesus Christ, who will seek rescue feed and heal the scattered sheep and return them to their land.
Preparedness note suggests taking home Red Cross Ball Blue for washday. Encourages asking grocers for the product which pledges to impart clear white and brighten laundry. Describes blue as true and associated with snowy clothes and a smiling basket.
A casual exchange notes a son's fishing boast. The speaker counters, saying the boy merely returned from vacation with a few trout and hints he might have fished for an heiress instead. The tone is light and tongue in cheek.
Cuticura Soap bath the affected surface with hot water dry gently and apply Cuticura Ointment repeat morning and night This method affords immediate relief and points to speedy healthment They are ideal for everyday toilet uses Free sample each by mail with Book Address postcard Cutinurn Dept L Boston Sold everywhere Adv
Advertisers claim real human doctors are nearby and accessible at any hour. They emphasize doctors with souls and hearts and urge trust in Fletcher's Castoria, warning of imitators and urging caregivers to rely on their physician's guidance for child welfare.
A brief saying notes that fixating on a single theme limits chances to communicate widely, implying narrow focus reduces broader opportunities to express or telegraph ideas.
A fragment quotes an English proverb about practical jokes as fooling others. It mentions Appleton Wisconsin planning to have an auto factory and a wise head aiming to close the month. The text reflects historical proverb usage and local industry notes.
Mrs Evsiz J van der Lande of Paterson New Jersey credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier with restoring her health after back pains irregularities and fatigue. She urges other women to try the remedies and seek special advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
Signor Masengul, famed Milan and Naples conductor, recalls how a stool hurled from the balcony after he refused an encore led him to abandon the practice. He now never grants encores, explaining past low pay and fierce audience reactions shaped his stance.
A playful exchange shows two hens debating government egg quotas with one declaring resolve to resist while the other chips in with a stubborn reply, reflecting a humorous political cartoon tone about poultry and policy.
An exchange notes a 220 pound first prisoner taken by an American in the trenches and remarks on the portent of the moment. The dialogue highlights the speaker’s interest in the event’s impact and suggests a salience of the claim to history.
The text argues that war redeems economy as a virtue and warns that a man who never jokes risks becoming a joke himself. It reflects a stern moral tone about public conduct and wartime moralizing.
Miscellany of quirky quips and garbled phrases from urban columns. Brief snippets touch on gardening hands and teamster dinners, freight trains, and Trieste’s pipe scene, all framed in a bygone newspaper cadence.
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