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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
7
A laboratory tour shows the care and cleanliness behind Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Over 350000 pounds of herbs yearly are harvested at peak season. solvents extract medicinal properties. all utensils and tanks are sterilized. the medicine is pasteurized and sealed in sterile bottles. Letters from women attest to its health benefits in treating female ailments.
The Macon Republican notes aging as a state of mind with a quip about philosophy signaling growing older. It also mentions opponents using strong terms in debates over a soft drink tax.
A Cincinnati genius unveils Freezone a cheap corns remover promising instant relief. A tiny application stops aching and lifts hard or soft corns and calluses between the toes with no pain or irritation. The advert promotes widespread feet comfort at low cost.
The old National Museum building in Washington hosts a recreation of General Pershing's war map room. The commander and his aides studied the evolving map at a table and chairs, with walls covered in the original linoleum design. The map was assembled from pieces, lending a domestic kitchenlike feel to the historic setup.
A comical exchange unfolds as a suitor offers $3000 to marry the daughter. The father questions affordability noting $8000 would not last six months, while the hopeful promises self-sufficiency for half a year.
The remark emphasizes choosing healthy associations to improve morale and character. It suggests surrounding oneself with positive influences to foster well being and thoughtful living.
Farmers work longer hours and use Allen's Foot Base powder to reduce shoe friction and soothe tired feet. Advertisers say it freshens feet, prevents blisters, and adds comfort for workers, with women noted as constant users and dealers selling the product widely.
Mrs Talkerton laments Gladys thumb sucking and her husband jokes that as she grows older the habit will hinder speech and she will stop on her own.
A U S Railroad Administration ad offers free information to homeseekers on farming opportunities. It states there is no sale or loan pressure, only guidance, and directs inquiries to J L Edwards, Manager Agricultural Section, Room 70 Washington DC. The message ends with a moral remark about transgression against nature.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum as a complete daily toilet set for cleansing soothing and fragrance. The three products are marketed at 25 cents each with claims of clear skin and lasting freshness. A closing quip notes calling names in arguments may provoke a reaction but not a counterargument.
An advertorial urging immediate action for kidney problems. It claims acids and poisons are filtered with help, warns of backache fatigue and nervousness as signs, and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the original remedy with a money back guarantee.
Readers would gain insight into writers by viewing original manuscripts. Chesterton’s handwriting is called shocking by an English editor. W. W. Jacobs relies on typed copy with few corrections, while Wells Kipling Bennett Doyle are praised for neat drafts. Stacpole’s scribbles vary between neat typing and torn copybook sheets.
A brief overheard dialogue on a train shows a deaf man recognizing a passenger as Riley after repeated questions about knowing his father. The exchange is casual and slightly humorous as the man confirms the link to Riley and his father.
The carpet grass, Petit Gaten, a perennial creeping grass, thrives from Virginia to Texas and in coastal plains. It yields seed while grazed, supports one head per two acres under good conditions, and grows from May to November with heavy grazing required to prevent weeds. It propagates by sod or seed, with soil prep and fertilization guidelines.
The Fairfield county agent in South Carolina promotes purebred bulls and cooperative fertilizer buying to boost yields. He has already helped farmers order bulls and demonstrates cooperative orders for 16 percent acid phosphate. York county agent aided farmers to save money on a cooperative order.
Officials urge all Irish potato growers dealers and county agents to inspect new crop potatoes for wart disease and report suspicions. The disease was brought from Europe around 1911 and now threatens soil for eight years. quarantine restrictions and careful disposal of infected tubers aim to prevent spread.
A warning notes that counterfeit Aspirin tablets flooded the market nationwide. It cites the Bayer trademark and the Bayer Cross on packaging as a way to verify genuine product, urging caution to avoid talcnt powder in fake pills.
At a New York Sphinx club dinner, Atwood Flower notes English labor seeks high pay but slow output. He tells a London building scene where a foreman jokes about laying eggs. The remarks segue to Prohibition preacher anecdotes and a jail inmate’s fragrance charge.
A vast new dock on the south side of Royal Albert docks aims to restore London as the world’s leading port. The 64 acre water area will use a floating caisson and extendable length up to 910 feet, capable of handling vessels larger than the 868 foot Aquitania.
A humorous quote from the Birmingham Age-Herald features a man recalling his last cook leaving after she disliked his style of humor. He describes asking if their kitchen was a road to the movies, prompting her to quit.
Parsnips must be dug by hand to avoid damaging roots. Do not cut or break roots. keep the root to a quarter inch in diameter intact. Dig a trench beside the row and pull the rods out by hand to prevent injury and preserve market value.
The ad claims organic phosphate or bitro phosphate nourishes nerves and body cells to add weight and improve health. It promises brighter eyes, fuller cheeks, and energy, but warns it should not be used by those not wanting to gain flesh.
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes renewed reform efforts threaten famed drinking spots and jokes about losing legends tied to a renowned tavern now shuttered by prohibition. The dialogue reflects skepticism about romanticizing soda fountains as replacements.
The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a child who ignores a tale of Tom the Piper’s Son saying they are too busy feeding the stock with their pig club. The brief item highlights rural club life and childlike priorities.
A brief tale about Helen a young girl on the South side who admits naughtiness to her nurse Sarah Then Helen plans gradual betterment and hears a line about putting herself into everything she does from a book quoted by the Louisville Courtesy Journal
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