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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
6
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming it removes dandruff stops scalp itching prevents hair loss and makes hair heavy soft lustrous and abundant. It promises visible fullness within ten minutes and real growth after about two weeks with daily use.
In a rapid fire eatery an impatient customer complains about a twenty minute wait. Claudine, a waitress, retorts that manners would not fix the caller and mocks the man’s tone and insult in Kansas City Star style.
This ad touts Haarlem Oil as a 200 year old Holland remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims relief from back pain headaches indigestion and insomnia with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules imported from Holland and sold in drug stores. Money back if not relieved.
A summer incident recalls a young Ned who described a hornet sting as an experience and, upon spotting a second hornet at the window, exclaimed that another of those “sherp- Whooier fies in the house,” capturing a child’s vivid mispronunciation and humor.
An OCR fragment markets Cuticura toiletries including soap, ointment, and talcum powder for cleansing and scenting. It references a wealthy man and bravely after danger, plus notes on amateur photographers and a beauty product ad tone of the era.
Paris reports indicate Allied powers will press Germany to accept and sign the peace terms or face continued war. Col House met with British and American delegates as debates over the League covenant and Monroe doctrine influence the preliminary treaty. France proposes actions in Poland and demilitarization of eastern Germany while navigation rights on the Rhine are debated.
Dr J C Orth of Guthrie center secretary of the Iowa branch at the Leigne to Enforce Peace reports a Des Moines meeting attended by organizers from counties statewide. Every county will be organized to support the proposed league of action, with letters sent nationwide outlining its aims and advantages.
The Iowa House and Senate clash over the Dean bill cutting the state agents fund to 87500 annually, requiring bonds and district-judge consent, while a new suffrage measure seeks to endow all residents over 21 with voting rights. Proposals for court reform, tax tweaks, and infrastructure follow as lawmakers consider commissions and new rules in Des Moines.
Sioux City marked the dedication of a new million dollar store erected by the T. B. Martin Company. The Sioux City Press club led the program with speakers Governors Harding of Iowa and Norbeck of South Dakota. A burlesque on world affairs followed the appraisal and remarks.
The readable fragments reference German forces and West European regions with mentions of Austria Italy and Poland. Several garbled phrases hint at wartime geopolitical discussion and historical power structures.
A Newark woman describes severe nervous breakdown symptoms lasting three years. After two years under a physician and trying many remedies, she found relief with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recommends the product and endorses its root-cause approach to restoring normal health.
The dialogue features a character asking about Amanda the hero's wife and a playful reply labeling her as a mandatory figure. The exchange highlights a tongue in cheek tone and character dynamics.
An old home remedy promotes using garden sage mixed with sulphur to darken gray or faded hair. An advertised Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound is claimed to give natural, even color after a few applications, with hair becoming dark, glossy, soft, and luxuriant.
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