14 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Lake Park News
Location
Lake Park, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
1
A 1915 paper touts organic phosphate as Euro-Phosphate or Micro-Phosphate to aid undernourished, nervous individuals. It claims phosphorous deficiency causes thinness and weakness and that regular use can restore vigor, beauty, and health, with cautions about fat intake for those avoiding weight gain.
A humorous exchange reveals Miss Anne’s anger after a kiss in the dark and an apology that backfired. The suitor claims he mistook her for a younger cousin and insists his words were misread.
An advertisement touts Freezone painless corn removal using fingers, claiming instant relief with minimal cost. It promises quick removal of hard and soft corns and urges purchase at drug stores.
A fragmentary report shows Senator Sarchee debating stage expressions and audience reception. The note hints at personal consequences for feelings toward a great singer and a controversial performance.
Fragmentary 19th century style notice describes cosmetic powders and cleansing substances. Mentions tones of health and beauty claims with references to powders and products. Reading is incomplete but hints at a promotional or medical advisory tone, listing items like cleansers and scents.
Fragmentary text appears from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper page with garbled phrases and names. The readable bits reference a music critic remarking to a university, a confused discussion of stations and a remark about a wife and year, ending with a garbled exclamation.
A local Esescheepies department reports a department wide sale on kitchen towels sheets and pillows. The listing highlights discounted textiles available this month at the university facility.
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion about prosperity and usefulness. A speaker notes a belief that a man who can stand prosper should sit down, with a reference to the amount $24. The passage appears incomplete and garbled, lacking clear context or names.
A basic explanation describes how sun rays strike the earth at different angles in winter and at the equator. It notes heat travels through the air and that seasons arise from the varying angle of sunlight, with poles being cold and the equator hot.
The article discusses a revised British national anthem with two new verses approved by the king, sung outside St Paul’s Cathedral during a victory celebration. It notes the difficulty of altering wording to reflect empire themes and cites public sentiment about the changes.
Report describes a vast European rail expansion with a Paris to Berlin corridor, highlighting express lines and connective routes. It notes implications for Germany, France, and Austria, with freight and passenger movements shaping commerce, politics, and the wartime balance. The piece views the event as a pivotal step in continental integration and strategic logistics.
The shores and officers hosting Liberty bonds valued above a threshold will recover losses after a state inquiry. State Senator Martin Sara advocates for restitution and oversight, announcing forthcoming provisions to compensate victims and strengthen security.
In a satirical plea, Garimerce and Finance urges men to wear shirtsleeves during peak heat. The writer imagines President Wilson and Washington adopting coatless styles to ease discomfort and boost appearance, urging both sexes to influence men to dress lighter.
The Barre Review argues France is not defeated but rebuilding. It cites high tax capacity, demobilized workers returning to jobs, and rails and communications largely restored. French industry such as auto and textile sectors are resuming, with credit improving and war losses translating into continued economic effort.
The Grain corporation reported profits for the months ending July 1 and declared this profit based on actual business results. Officials defended the earnings as sound, noting favorable government views and absence of congressional criticism. The firm emphasized prudent operations, including insurance against losses and avoidable freight costs, while highlighting fortuitous factors like avoiding Gulf danger and marine losses.
The article notes approval of federal road funds totaling 719,000 for national forest roads and tourist access in California. It cites the California State Automobile Association and forest supervisors, highlighting spending to boost automobile travel and access to pastoral California forests.
A study outlines taxpayers in the country with incomes from Stik and over per year. It notes total income tax and supertax contributions, with figures for those earning between CD) and over SORO, and totals from high earners exceeding thresholds. The piece also mentions taxpaid by a class with coc of Res, and references business incomes from various companies and other sources, then abruptly shifts to an unrelated literary fragment.
A funeral service and burial will be held for Peter Mueter Hiei with 26 following attending. The will directs a meal at Peter Geigel's hall after the ceremony and invites all friends. Refreshments are planned per the will's provision.
The text presents a distorted reflection on government control and future insight, contrasting desires with perceived benefit. It mentions a city seizure, wine act, and temporary needs while musing about breakfast, trees, and the benevolence of planting. The prose remains unclear and largely incoherent.
The Anglo French Review recounts a harsh view of Syria where begging thrives as a craft, child actors perform in public, and thieves ply piracy, fraud, and pocket picking amid British arrivals and police scrutiny. It notes horses and animals valued by Arabs and Syrians, with calls for care to keep streets tidy.
From the Canadian Bureau of Statistics annual report the average farm land value in 1918 is $46 an acre, covering improved and unimproved land and buildings. Earlier years show 1917 unknown, 1910 $41, 1914 $35, with 1915 and 1914 figures noted as nm. The report highlights steady gains in land values across the Dominion.
A playful fragment shows a boy and an adult discussing fears of quitoes and imagination. The dialogue hints at a small town, casual speech, and a teasing tone about truth and storytelling without clear plot or setting.
The tale recalls a playful moment as a neighbor jokes about using lime to deter bugs on cucumbers. Jane, amused and curious, asks to borrow a can of the lime to help Grandpa with his head. The scene highlights family humor during a tricky season.
A small boy and an affable young man exchange light lines about a family quirk. The boy hints at a habit of wearing hair tucked behind the ears, while the man challenges him to reveal more, noting if his ears were larger he might imitate it.
Plodding Pete remarks on the League of Nations as a charity, while Mean ’dering Mike questions its practicality. The dialogue notes that high dividends and large assessments mislead, and suggests it is easier for love to win than for many youths to repay war debts.
A pair of quoted exchanges features idle curiosity and a joke about George Washington and a cherry tree. The dialogue references Bligsins and a coal shortage as playful context.
Purported remedy claims to rebuild weakened organs and kidneys with GOLD MEDAL capsules. Warns of fatigue, sleeplessness, backache and digestive issues. Promises new life and health after three to four capsules daily. Drugstore guarantee of refund if not satisfied with results. Original GOLD MEDAL brand only.
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