17 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1933
Page
1
A fragmented notice references Nature's technique in painting and notes that artificial diamonds the size of a tenth carat were manufactured at Columbia University for about $3 per carat but lack commercial value due to small size. It also advertises Cole's Carbolisalve for minor burns and cuts with prices.
An old advertisement claims creosote in Creomulsion relieves lingering coughs colds and bronchitis. It asserts rapid relief from long standing illnesses and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The tone promotes creosote as safe and pleasant to take.
Miss Rea M. Haines of Daston reports rapid fat loss after taking Kruschen Salts. She weighed 188 and dropped seven pounds in a week, then continued losing until reaching 145. The ad claims a 4 week bottle costs only a few cents and offers a money back guarantee.
A New York judge and his wife died by their own hands due to severe sinus trouble. The ad promotes SINASIPTEC a supposed cure from a St. Louis doctor claiming to prevent sinus infections and ease breathing. It urges purchasing a large bottle from a local druggist and using it in warm water.
A compact observation notes that rumors and bad news travel faster than light, using a playful contrast to suggest how quickly information spreads and how swiftly perceptions shift. The item frames insight with a glossy, modern tone.
Cartagena Colombia marks four centuries and enters its fifth with a grand expo recounting its romance and travail. The port city blends ancient fortifications with modern growth, showing coffee trade, new docks, and skyline rise alongside old balconied houses. Fortresses, walls, and slave towers symbolize a turbulent past as contemporary expansion unfolds.
Bery Richmond, a left handed pitcher from the Baltimore Orioles of the International league, has been sold to the Chierzo Cubs for a reported price of 15000.
In Paris, John Dunikowski, a Polish inventor, was sentenced to two years in prison and fined 100 francs for failing to turn sand into gold as promised. The court ruled his method an impracticable mix of absurdities and contradictions and ordered repayment of 2,500,000 francs to his backers. The case drew wide attention, with supporters including nobility seeking huge profits from the supposed conversion.
Poland faces agricultural and economic crisis as horses at a recent auction averaged 82 cents. One farmer sold his household furniture and five head of stock for 3.10 dollars, reflecting widespread financial strain on rural producers.
Prof August Piccard told the National Geographic Society in Washington that cosmic rays may be the energy of the future. He said they could replace dwindling coal supplies and power cities, industries, and aircraft, noting the rays are far more powerful than radium and could yield limitless energy once manufactured on earth.
United States and Germany forge freight pools to stabilize North Atlantic shipping. Agreements set between US lines and Hamburg America Union, Baltimore Mail, and Yankee line to curb competition and improve service. Berlin notes the move as a major step toward economic cooperation.
Washington state’s deepest oil well has produced only hot water, reaching 135 degrees at roughly 4,000 feet before being plugged at 5,280 feet. Drillers report the bore now extends to 6,725 feet near Aberdeen, with no oil encountered to date.
Reno figures show 3,143 fewer divorces granted in 1932 than 1931, with 3,105 total decrees and 1,087 to men and 2,001 to women. Annulments numbered 17. Attorneys’ fees and living costs fell, reflecting the public mood and demand for moderate terms during six weeks’ residence.
In Indianapolis James Gregory was among suspects discharged by a grand jury for lack of evidence. Judge Thomas Garvin questioned him about a home entry to commit a felony. Gregory corrected himself, claiming the jurors’ rights, and he was dismissed.
Mayo foundation doctor Rosenow proposes the Tosenow test using germ reactions to electricity to distinguish streptococcus infections from colds influenza and infantile paralysis. He argues electrical charge differences allow rapid, earlier diagnosis and epidemic prevention.
A compact line from a Swiss Alsatian verse notes a playful complaint about a messy kitchen. The speaker teases Mistress Mary for cleaning only the larder when a sweetheart visits, hinting at domestic chaos and affection in a light quip.
A vintage advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as the fastest, safest way to battle a cold You are advised to drink water every 2 to 4 hours on day one and take multiple daily doses afterward The copy promises near instant dissolution and quick relief, urging readers to buy a box of 100 at any drugstore.
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