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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
3
A reader reports a handwritten warning about a pie tainted with poison. The letter lists symptoms like hot flashes dizziness and fatigue and urges obtaining Pinkham's Vegetable Compound from a local address.
A fragmented report notes a burglary scheme seeking 5 000 to 20 000 dollars with no clear gain. Investigators found an average 75 dollar value per plunder item across 468 cases and a suspect who fell for a similar crime.
A humorous scene ends with Jones presenting his wife a small box of candy and boasting of a friend’s wife. Mrs. Jones replies with wit about practice, praising her husband while muddy OCR cuts the rest of the quotation.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Base as an antiseptic powder for the feet. It claims to ease corns bunions calluses and sores, reduce swelling and tenderness, and extend wear of shoes and stockings. Shake it into footwear for foot comfort.
Two club members argue about wives knowledge and men’s ignorance. One says his wife admits she doesn’t know what it is like to be married. The exchange exposes everyday marital tensions with a humorous twist.
A reflective aphorism opens with Ma Was a Widow followed by a playful dialogue. The girl asks if the mother would approve a kiss and the other replies asking who would be kissed.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Columbus and King Ferdinand debating an egg allegory while a traveling salesman discusses War bonds and savings with Sandy at a post office. The piece mixes historical figments with modern finance references and a hint of civic duty.
Summary of wound treatment methods including fresh, infected, clean, indolent, and burn wounds. Steps cover trimming damaged tissue, cleansing, iodine or hypochlorite applications, packing cavities, and dressing methods. Also lists equipment like sterile gauze, jars, bandages, tongue blades, and carbolic acid spray for discussion by the American Pige rian Association of Industrial ny agitians and Surgeons.
The article discusses a serious railcar shortage, estimating the need for about a quarter of a million more freight cars to meet current demands. It notes orders placed by June 1 were about 43,000, far below requirements, and cites delays from private operation shifts and interstate rate issues as factors in delayed manufacturing and deployment.
A New York supreme court judge discusses prenuptial frankness in annulment rulings. The opinion links honesty about all material facts to the essence of consent and notes the state has an interest in protecting parties with mental incapacity or immaturity from unsuitable marriage.
A curious exchange describes someone entering a private office by engaging the secretary in a loud golf conversation. The tale centers on the notorious figure known for immense wealth and implies clever audacity in obtaining access. The anecdote highlights intrigue around power and access.
A fragment urges following Easy directions on the Diamond Dyes package and warns not to streak or ruin fabrics while using the product. The note references the dye line and emphasizes careful handling during dyeing.
Advertisement touts Freezone as a quick painless remedy to corns and calluses with a tiny bottle sold by druggists. Mentions confidence boosts and companion mentions Cuticura talcum and scented powders as toilet requisites.
Fragmented diary style lines describe a worker named Emery complaining of mistreatment by a mean foreman who removed wheelbarrow legs to frustrate rest. The piece contrasts this with a comic London ideas gag and a parenting note about growing pains as Little John worries his legs may differ in length.
A fragment voices a wary peek at taste and deception. The speaker hints that faking a flavor will result in bitter consequences, warning that truth in taste should prevail. The terse exchange suggests guarded commentary on authenticity and perception.
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