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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
4
A LaCrosse Wisconsin man says he suffered chronic bronchitis for twenty six years and hoarseness each winter until taking Peruna. After a few sips he claims most symptoms vanished and he continues with a second bottle. Peruna promoted for catarrh and related ailments.
In a compact exchange a clock maker jokes about labor unrest and his own "Bends" ever ready for action. The wit centers on timing and the perpetual push toward an eight-hour workday in his craft.
An old advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe for millions, with unbroken Bayer packages containing directions for headaches toothaches earaches neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. Tin boxes hold 12 tablets and cost only a few cents, with larger packages sold by druggists.
A collage of 1920s sports and local items including Iowa National Guard drills in Davenport and Le Mars, and county records. Reports cover large real estate deals in Plymouth County, a not guilty arson verdict for George Briggs, a Kelley town profile with odd demographics, a June 7 Iowa State College pageant, Buffalo Bill monument plans, Winneshiek County egg production, jail rebuild plans in Vinton, and statewide farm management courses. Also notes on reduced railroad rates for the state fair, and various pro baseball updates on players, managers, and league moves.
Leon Ames signs with the Kansas City Blues after being released by the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran pitcher, known for his long career in the National League, plans to continue playing with old associates in the American Association who respect his service.
A humorous exchange notes Mrs. Hifly Owens radiant in a new gown while her husband appears miserable, both absorbed in the same matter. The brief quip reflects social satire from the St Augustine Record.
An ad touts Freezone as a cheap easy remedy to lift off any corn or callous with just a few drops. It promises instant relief from pain and removal of the root with no soreness, claiming the product costs only cents at drug stores. Also notes humorous commentary about a minister and a child’s quip on profanity.
A saying notes that a man with no means of forgetting his trouble will create more troubles for himself, implying mental habits shape ongoing distress.
In town last fall Jack Jolly, a golf ball maker, was teased by a friend about learning the game. Jolly asks the man his age and cites a Scottish friend who at 51 still improves, hinting at persistent progress. A separate remark notes a marine showing a changed countenance at a beauty doctor, with the punchline about the purpose of going there.
A terse maxim notes that using a practiced combo to crack a safe is preferable to causing an explosion. The quote contrasts methodical safe access with reckless force, suggesting prudence and skill over destructive action. It emphasizes technique and safety in handling dangerous locks.
An old advertisement urges Rheumatism sufferers to avoid topical remedies and instead cleanse the blood with S. S. S. as a supposed cure. It claims the disease comes from blood germs and promotes sending for medical advice at a Georgia address.
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