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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
4
A Chicago Journal column argues infantile paralysis causes fewer deaths than diarrheal diseases. It notes New York’s epidemic abating while Chicago stays nearly free, but warns many survivors endure lifelong partial paralysis. It calls old plagues the most dangerous.
An advertisement from Skinner Mfg. Co. Omaha Nebr promotes Skinner Macaroni and Spaghetti as the economical nutritious food for children. It claims to build bone and muscle, avoid nervous irritability, and offers a free cookbook to mothers.
A Canadian tour tale recounts a night in Montreal when an angry patron demanded his money back after suspecting Madame Bernhardt of not playing the empress role. The manager and crowd puzzled over a child named Aman and a boy who claims to be the young duke, until the astonished manager realizes the only other character is Bernhardt herself.
The scene shows chatter about the broken engagement of Ethel and Jack amid public glee and shock at a cinema front where onlookers discuss the abrupt split. The dialogue hints at social expectations and personal strain within a small community gathering.
Partial OCR text shows garbled phrases and misread lines, no clear event or names. The readable bits mention identity mixups and a humorous misstatement about a wife. No verifiable facts orDates emerge to anchor a proper news item.
The passage hints at a consumer shift from coffee to another hot drink, reflecting a growing trend among people seeking a cheerful, warming beverage after consuming something hot and the allure beyond coffee. The text implies tea as the likely alternative, signaling a broader taste movement.
A health brief notes Instant Postum as a beverage that reduces nervousness and sleeplessness. It presents the product as a soothing alternative, favoring relaxation and rest without caffeine.
Paper rope serves many holiday uses with bundles sold by paper dealers. Woven over wire in colors brown and white a shellac varnished basket is shown. A serving tray uses a paper button and glass top with brown rope handles. A spray of yellow flowers decorates the tray. Shoe trees in sets of three or four provide practical gifts.
A description of a four to six piece lunch or breakfast doily set made of heavy printed cotton with coral patterns on white, including a large 18 inch central piece, six smaller seven inch pieces, and three small three and a half inch doilies. Edging crocheted in colored mercerized cotton. no narrow hem needed before attaching edging.
Cozy slippers feature knitted and crocheted designs in cray and light brown yarns, with rose decorations and satin bows. The line describes women and men friendly slippers, plus wooden shoe trees wrapped in yellow satin with ribbon bows, suitable for gifting this season.
The article details two open bags for temporary disposal in a bedroom. It describes a top silk or cretonne bag with a brass-ringed hem, supported by a movable wooden rod frame, and a bottom bag of printed Japanese cotton lined with plain silk satin. Both bags feature embroidery hoops and tassels with silk cords forming hangers.
The article describes a decorative bath basket for babies filled with essentials like a sponge talcum soap a comb and brush plus a teething ring. It suggests using pink satin ribbons and pink paper rope for a fancy finish and notes willow or bamboo baskets as suitable containers.
The piece asserts a coalition of science and education aiming to abolish Santa Claus, yet notes children remain loyal. It argues the beloved gift bearer endures as a cultural fact despite modern critique and institutional opposition.
A humorist and his companion banter about Christmas plans. She asks for chestnuts to stuff the turkey, highlighting a light seasonal moment and playful repartee between the two. The dialogue centers on preparations and social wit amid holiday bustle.
Mr Groweher jokes about trimming the Christmas tree as he suggests asking his wife for guidance. He fears her likely demand for costly decorations such as Russian sable, highlighting a light domestic quip on holiday spending.
A whimsical note ponders a perpetual vacation like Santa’s every year, imagining endless time off and the fantasy of carefree travel without work obligations.
The Beligan couple Valmont and Reynon appeared on a Hippodrome program here under special government permission. Reynon served six months in the trenches before coming to America, and a friend praised his English singing as they performed a number from their routine with English lyrics.
Far Coming Events list poultry shows and stock show plans for Denver and Colorado Springs plusLocal notes on Christmass season activity in Delta Yuma Steamboat Springs and Rifle with industry data on coal steel rails and honey shipments. Includes social and legal items from Denver Bar Association to bootlegging fines and civic developments.
An old ad promotes Cuticura soap and ointment for skin care with free samples by mail. The text also recounts the Battle of the Herrings near Rouvey in 1420 during the siege of Orleans as Joan of Arc rose to prominence.
Physicians urge heed to kidney function as modern habits strain the kidneys. An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as an ideal herbal remedy for kidney and bladder issues and invites readers to request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and to mention the newspaper.
Inventors unveil a process in which milk powder is sealed in metal boxes with a small pinhole. Boxes sit in a chamber where air is pumped out, then nitrogen is admitted to fill the boxes. Upon removal, the pinholes are soldered, trapping inert gas inside to prevent spoilage.
The article notes King Victor Emmanuel IIs disdain for idle nobility and praise for labor. AFlorence reception features a potter marquis who once lost status by making pottery. The king proclaims, Thank God there is one noble in Florence who does something. Advertising copy for Red Cross Bag Blue follows.
Secretary of War Baker lauded the army’s commissariat, saying it stood the strain of the Mexican crisis and provided ample rations for all. A streetcar anecdote about Old Noska illustrates a butter supplier scandal and a confrontation with the egg supplier, ending with Noska throwing the butter man out.
An OCR fragment shows an ad warning about Castoria and signature claims for infants. The scene shifts to a London pub where an Irishman orders beer, hands over extra payment, and comments on the price drop as the barmaid and copper witnesses react. The text captures a humorous, boisterous moment with local dialect.
A historical note suggests railroads push to reinterpret or weaken the Adamson law amid ongoing labor tensions. The exchange implies rail executives discuss a unified strategy to insert a harsh term or provision into labor regulation. This framing hints at strategic legal framing by industry leaders during labor disputes.
A family friend asks about gifts and Jessie explains a pickle-eater as a percolator a pot with a sieve for coffee bubbles. A brief lightning flash lights the ground for a moment, seeming longer than it is.
Eminent physicians link uric acid buildup to rheumatism and joint inflammation. Dr. Pierce at Buffalo’s Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute developed Anuric, a native remedy said to drive out uric acid and ease pain. Available at drug stores or by mail trial from Dr. Pierce.
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