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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1922
Page
7
J P Strahl of Portland Oregon credits Tanlac with ending stomach trouble gaining eighteen pounds and restoring vitality. He describes prior two year struggle with poor appetite gas biliousness and laxative dependence. Tanlac sales noted as available at druggists with over 35 million bottles sold.
A fragment from a social scene on board the Mauretania shows Mrs John Barrymore remarking that fashion in women’s dress grows more extravagant. A daughter wearing a silver gauze dinner gown defies modest attire, prompting a motherly rebuke about modest dress.
Billie Brownie shares a long list of shrubs, berries and trees that attract birds and provide year round food. Fairyland residents approve as the narrator notes birds prefer simple native plantings over cultivated foreign varieties.
Humorous exchange quotes Mrs. Huggins and Joe about smoking. A cartoonish line asserts aging would be worse if smoking had not been stopped, with a punchy remark that the speaker remains strong at sixty and might have been seventy. The quip is attributed to London Tit-Bits.
A overheard dialogue reveals Nell’s perfect home and marriage outwardly, with exquisite furnishings and social status, yet she cannot stand her husband. The remark acknowledges universal troubles behind appearances.
In Finchdube a cheerful married life meets a kitchen twist as yesterday the bride baked pies for her husband who returned home pie-eyed. The lighthearted column sketches domestic mischief with a nod to small town resilience.
A visitor praises the boy as a perfect angel, while the father responds with gloom and admits he has hopes for the child’s future despite doubts.
The fragment shows a quoted exchange with a professor and a cynic debating wisdom and youth. It hints at cultural attitudes and sharp banter about aging, youth, and societal roles, suggesting a humorous or satirical piece from a periodical.
A brief note uses a sarcastic line about a man dubbed a "two fer" as a petty aside in a humor column. The phrase mocks a figure described as common while referencing social attitudes of the period.
In days of old knights rode forth with courage, yet today the bold gaze and stand in place. The crowd reflects on shifting ideals as chivalry gives way to quiet observation.
A witty quote defines a toastmaster as a queer job that of a toastmaster. He must introduce speakers he has never met before to a lot of people he doesn't know himself.
A sales manager refuses to reveal a new display plan. He hints at a dramatic setup with a roomful of mannequins and the unexpected release of a mouse. The exchange has an odd, tongue in cheek tone.
A dialogue between two doctors jokes about taking patients for a ride. Doctor A condemns the practice as unprofessional. Doctor B insists he never does it. The humor hinges on the undertaker’s accompanying patients on such rides.
The couple spends afternoons at one club and evenings at another, illustrating a divided social routine. Ed remains at his club late while his partner spends the day at hers, signaling distinct personal schedules.
A brief dialogue presents a humorous exchange about talking to oneself and being accused of eavesdropping. John admits to talking aloud and quips he is no eavesdropper, highlighting a playful private moment.
In a brief exchange, the decree is granted and the couple vows to wed once divorce court fees are settled. The bride dismisses concerns about fees, noting she can charge them to her existing account.
A caller role plays an insurance salesman asking Mr Jones if his wife and child should receive $50 a week after his death. Jones agrees, then asks if the policy also covers his wife and child. The line appears in the American Legion Weekly.
Ethel proclaims marriage will put her on Easy street while Clara warns that a divorce could follow if circumstances fail. The dialogue hints at marital prospects and possible fallout within social circles.
Boston man Arthur Shurtleff and wife Mrs Shurtleff impressed English bell ringers with skilled rope work and a successful peal. The report highlights her exacting mastery as a native American woman bellringer achieving notable feats abroad.
A fragment notes that a man grows weary of following others expectations and chooses his own path despite external pressure. The line reflects common themes of personal autonomy and dissent.
A ponderous gentleman argues that philosophy fails to reach beyond a simple truth. Morality is good conduct for its own sake and leads to no other conclusion. The piece endorses a commonplace view on practical morality.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note mocks foolish spending by reporting a Massachusetts man offering 5000 dollars for an automobile license. The item highlights odd, impractical bids as a light editorial jab.
A calm night is shattered when a woman lunges from a car to snatch a man’s door and urge him to flee. Moments later a second vehicle with a loose hood appears, as witnesses report a scramble of drivers and hurried exits.
A philosophical reflection on how friendship enhances success and eases hardship by mutual support and shared concerns, echoing Cicero's view of social bonds sustaining individuals through prosperity and adversity.
A brief item notes a young man who mocks the romantic life of a widower, reflecting social attitudes toward widowhood and romance in the community.
A playful scene from a New York Evening World piece shows Miss Brown preparing to greet Mr. Gotrocks at the door. The dialogue notes his portrait, roses, book, candy, dog, and a wristwatch as part of a lighthearted visit.
A formal tribute extols the American architect as the ideal supervisor for any project from modest homes to grand hotels. The profile praises artistry, practicality, foresight, thoroughness, and loyalty to clients, noting expertise extends across all facets except personal profit.
A women’s travel guideline notes she should have two hats, one worn and one carried in a band box, to stay stylish on journeys.
A compact Life style note argues interdependence defines Mesopotamians today as money vanishes, forming near universal reliance. The piece hints at social cohesion amid economic constraint.
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