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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
3
Anita Baldwin heiress and daughter of the late Lucky Baldwin fights for life after enemies allegedly poisoned her food with tiny bamboo particles. Authorities note the danger and she warned Senator Phelan of California to guard against possible life threats.
The Shoe and Leather Reporter notes widespread opinion on the industry hobbled by labor strife in New England and fragile demand. Industry leaders see possible gradual recovery, but tensions between manufacturers and workers threaten a full revival.
The passage argues women are drawn to social activity and money making as they age, suggesting men focus on money and career. It contends women retain vitality through adapting to new ideas and social roles, while signaling tension in marriage as women outpace men in certain pursuits.
A misread newspaper fragment recounts a tale of a man named Samuel Houston and his dealings with ladies and a tension between art and war, with unclear sequence and scattered phrasing. It reads as a quirky, garbled reminiscence of social interactions and literary allusions.
The 1690s Boston shipment of Publick Occurrences faced suppression after Benjamin Harris attempted to publish the first American paper. Authorities menaced censorship, with the governor dictating content and stifling the venture, producing only a single issue.
A butchered clipping describes a farmer advertising melons with a girls bathing sign near New Hope, raising concerns about crowding and exploitation. The piece mentions a carnival Barker and rising controversy over spectators, moral issues, and immigrant presence amid the rural scene.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a beauty tonic that freshens the scalp and reduces dandruff. It claims after use hair becomes fuller thicker and more lustrous, with youthful brightness even for thin or dull hair. The ad notes a 85 cent bottle price and urges all druggists to stock it.
A customer in a restaurant with an orchestra asks the head to play a somber piece during his meal. He hopes a low, sad tune will soften the flavor of his steak and influence his dining experience.
The fragmentary OCR suggests a slang filled note about grovks and grassing in strait jecheis with unclear context and few identifiable facts. No clear event person organization or location is established in readable text.
An advertisement extols Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe for headaches toothaches barache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. It urges buyers to accept only unbroken Bayer packages with proper directions and notes aspirin is a Bayer trademark made from salicylic acid ester factory details and small 12 tablet tins costing a few cents.
A Jazz orchestra keeps a dining room occupied at the Louisville hotel. A staff member notes he cannot sit in his private office due to the noisy, busy scene as trays and service bustle during performances impact staff and guests.
An early 20th century ad touts Cascarets as a simple remedy to keep the body regular and awake, addressing bilious or constipated feelings, headaches, and upset stomachs. It notes appeal to children and lists 10 25 50 cent prices.
Mrs E Shanks testifies that Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription restored her health after years of weakness and nervous backaches. She credits the remedy with curing her woman’s troubles and restoring energy and strength. The ad touts the product as a trusted women’s tonic, fifty years old.
A testimonial from A G Gilbrath of Erie Pa praises Peterson's Ointment for healing a year long sore on the leg after three weeks use. The ad touts quick cures for eczema piles pimples and blackheads with mail orders available from Peterson Continent Co Inc Buffalo N Y.
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