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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
3
A fragmented excerpt mixes product pitches for Freezone corn remover with antiseptic foot powders and shoe care, interwoven with quirky dialogue. Names, places, and random lines appear jaggedly, resembling a late 19th or early 20th century ad page or satirical montage about foot care and gossip.
The fragmentary OCR notes a distorted phrase about capital and evolution referenced with names likely misread. No coherent event or identifiable entities emerge to report a clear news item or outcome.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions antiibers in deplarias wag 071 and a possible siege or battle near a capital. It references leaders and a plan or decision by Cau and Sonora with unclear actions and dates.
A testimonial from a reader in Lafayette Street recounts severe life crisis and fainting spells eased after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. The letter praises the product as a faithful, reliable remedy for a woman’s health issues and urges others to try it.
Chicago May 19. Rail wage hearing before the railroad labor board progresses with predictions a decision within three weeks. Carriers and unions urge calm as conductors and trainmen seek substantial increases, with daily rates rising to about five seventy seven dollars and monthly pay potentially 219.04 under a 26 day month.
Nebraska Republicans adopted a platform endorsing the state administration and criticizing Wilson. The convention endorsed the Knox resolution, kept the Johnson ticket at a 12 to 4 split for Chicago, and recognized women delegates with nominees spread among Smith Wheeler and others.
Alfred Lake View Iowa May 49. Three boys aged 35 17 and 18 drowned while trying to rescue two girls during a Cathalia youth league picnic at Carroll. Margaret Bertier 15 Agnes Halbie 18 were with them when a paddle raft tipped. John Erickson arrived in a motor car but the four rescuers disappeared before help could reach them.
The Tribune Washington Bureau reports Senator Gilman attacks the reserve system amid a Senate discussion on the paper patent and reserve policy. The piece notes concerns raised by Gilman about proposed measures and calls for further examination of the reserve framework.
The Chicago News piece surveys Empress Alix of Hesse and her letters revealing a dynastic, cunning, and biased view. It argues her influence over Nicholas II and Rasputin helped topple the Grand Duke Nicholas, hastening Russia's collapse and the Ekaterinburg tragedy.
The piece attacks proposed federal spending of 409 billion and 1.4 trillion in bonuses as immoral waste. It argues overspending harms solvency and taxes burden both capitalists and workers, urging voters to demand responsible leaders and reduce government cost. It frames taxation as a direct daily concern for ordinary people and stresses the presidency and Congress affect homes and livelihoods. It calls for accountability and prudent use of public funds.
The New York Times quotes President Wilson speaking to officers aboard the Pennsylvania on August 5 1917. He urges courage and unity, urging officers to break the German submarine nest and sustain the war effort through prudence and resolve. Secret testimony and praise from Secretary Daniels accompany the public address.
A broken text fragment discusses taxation policy and education in unclear terms. It mentions the word education and taxation and hints at opinions on how taxes affect schooling and public services. The exact entities, places, and dates are missing.
New York World reports the Retail Clothiers' and Publishers' Association of New York backs peace through congressional action not treaty methods. The group, claiming 14 percent of membership as red-blooded Americans, denounces internationalism and supports the Monroe Doctrine and swift action by Congress to curb price concerns.
The article discusses a friction over withdrawal of Tam Spiking Senate guns and a prompt denial about Mexico representation. Henry Sturgenthau’s position is noted, with reference to Huerta era tensions and the need for an ambassador in Mexico during an election year.
The fragmentary copy appears to be a corrupted report with names and places unclear. It mentions potential figures like Mr Curtansabis and a rate, but lacks verifiable context or complete sentences to summarize a concrete event.
Advertises Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross on each tablet and directions for use. It notes low cost packs of 12 tablets and larger packages sold by druggists. Claims aspirin as a Bayer trademark and cites medical uses for colds headaches neuritis and general pain. Also a brief note on Louisiana's record 19 registered women statisticians and a quip about rival lovers.
A sales pitch promotes Hunts Salve formerly Hunts Cure with a money back guarantee backed by a local druggist. It claims an honest, legitimate offer for eczema itch ring worm and other itching skin diseases, promising free treatment and easy trial.
A humorous collage from A B Richards Medicine Co. includes Christine asking about pickin trees in Aunt Louise's garden and playful exchanges about language and manners. Other snippets joke about service, advertising, and everyday misunderstandings in a domestic New Jersey setting.
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