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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
3
An health ad suggests drinking a glass of real hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush the stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels of last day waste. The remedy allegedly cleanses sour fermentations, gases, and toxin buildup, boosting appetite and facial glow while curing biliousness and indigestion.
A Chicago company promotes an eye care book to help readers keep a youthful appearance. The ad emphasizes aging and looks with a campaign titled Not Gray Hairs and links a Marine Eye Remedy product to eye health information.
Dobbins the prominent promoter plans a summer retreat in Gibraltar. The remark suggests he cannot rest easily away from a major bluff or ongoing deal.
A quip about Evelyn canceling a rowing outing with a man described as a fool in a boat. The conversation labels him as a "proposer" type, not a romantic suitor, provoking light sarcasm about the match.
War scene near a German bombardment sees Canadian soldiers in a brief respite from trenches playing baseball. A shell lands in an adjacent field causing a fielder to miss a catch, prompting the pitcher to urge concentration on the game.
A customer testimony promotes Postum as a healthful switch from coffee. The letter cites a mother with heart trouble and stomach woes who improved after using Postum, and describes both Postum Cereal and Instant Postum products with prices and availability from Groters. There is a sales-note attribution to Postum Co. Battle Creek, Michigan.
A benevolent near sighted professor meets a small boy on a path. The boy claims to be the professor’s son and says he is carrying something home to his mother as instructed. The exchange unfolds with humorous confusion about what was to be carried home.
A bride and groom converse on a train parlor car with the bride anxious about forgetting something as the groom reassures her. The dialogue reveals a mood of cautious concern and introspection about the couple’s upcoming step.
The Washington Star quotes a man arguing that women’s vote defeat strengthens wives’ conviction that men fail politically and keeps interest in the suffrage campaign alive. The exchange reflects ongoing tensions in the voter rights struggle.
A morose young man calls marriage a lottery, while Miss Cayenne counters that it is not, arguing you can keep buying tickets in a lottery. The exchange tersely reveals different views on commitment and risk.
A fragment shows Toucher asking for ready money from T Wadd who replies his funds arrived slowly and may not be ready to part. The exchange hints at delayed funds and cautious finances.
A quick impulsive act ends with harm as a woman presses through pain to avoid missing a growing finger nail. The verse hints at regrets and a lesson to slow down before the next attempt.
A bystander explains she planned to intervene but was reassured by a calm mother. The dog owner claims his dog is on top in the dog fight as tension subsides.
A dialogue fragment shows a young officer admitting strong attachment to ships. The exchange emphasizes loyalty to vessels and the naval lifestyle without further context or events.
The dialogue recalls an old-fashioned man who equates mammon and rum, mentioning a recent speech in which he allegedly slays a notable proponent of preparedness. The exchange questions the speaker’s current stance and influence.
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes a debate on a formidable figure described as a Goliath. The exchanges highlight courage and the notion that some youths are willing to face danger alone, framing a dramatic confrontation with a powerful foe.
An exchange between friends jokes about a car as an expensive toy. The motorist admits the speed is not the issue but the rapidity with which it drives him into debt, highlighting financial strain over performance.
A wartime fundraiser prompts a sharp exchange about propriety as a nurse sells a kiss for $200. One speaker condemns the act, urging women to reject such actions, while the dialogue reflects broader social tensions over morality and duty during the conflict.
An elderly interlocutor recalls realizing, with rueful humor, how misjudged a past investment proved. The exchange highlights regret and the lesson of prudent risk.
A dialog exchange shows two speakers negotiating aid and pride. One person insists they will help but notes they are not yet out of funds. The other acknowledges willingness to share when financially able, revealing a tense moment about money and generosity.
A cautionary note on aiming for success while repeatedly falling short. Repeated attempts end in minor gains and recurring setbacks, prompting reflection on strategy and persistence.
A Louisville Courier Journal quip shows a great editor addressing infants with a sharp line. His assistant notes some infants can't read, and the editor juries the remark that mothers can read it to them.
A judge recalls a prisoner who admits to a past marriage in a cage of man eating lions. The exchange ends with the prisoner noting time changes, a humorous quip about the excitement.
A conversation questions a rich uncle’s decision to leave his fortune to a single heir. The speakers note that anyone with multiple potential heirs would not have chosen this one, suggesting bias or unusual motive behind the bequest.
Volney Rogers describes a method to control borers in apple and peach trees. He explains probing with a knife and wire then filling holes, and wrapping trunks with heavy paper from ground to crotch to deter egg laying. He also removed soil at the base and covered it, continuing for years with success.
Mrs Dubwaite laments that her son at college has neglected his studies after a football season. Mr Dubwaite counters, noting his son writes of neglected social duties.
A home formula mixes Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine with water to darken gray hair. Apply twice weekly to reduce dandruff and improve hair softness and shine without staining the scalp.
A brief exchange features a man asserting self possession and a woman rejecting marriage. The dialogue highlights differing personal stances on commitment and social norms.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding, and protruding piles. First application gives relief. An irresistible impulse is one we yearn to follow.
Fire blight is the most serious disease for fruit growers, carrying an estimated national loss of 25 million dollars annually. It is caused by a germ that overwinters in cankers at the base of spurs and on limbs, and can be controlled by removing cankers and preventing spread. A community effort is urged to recognize stages, clean up orchards, and avoid false blight cures while spraying only to combat aphids and ants if needed.
A worried wife recalls her husband Jack suffering a vertigo attack last night and collapsing near a hall rack. The incident is described with a somber tone, noting a dangerous near miss and concern for his condition.
Judge hears talk of a lawsuit where Miss Butterfly sues Mr. Flighhigh for fifty thousand. Jinks notes understanding Binks-Young calls him a man of promise.
A terse exchange centers on a glove dealer who should always please his customers by having stock on hand. The quip implies a dealer’s advantage lies in ready inventory and prompt service.
Dialogue shows Omar asking for ten dollars for a day, Parker offering a dollar for ten days, implying a cheeky equivalence. The exchange highlights a humorous contrast in bargaining terms.
A family quarrel surfaces after two brothers exchange taunts about barst ter fight. One brother claims the other ignored the provocation, while the other insists the threat was treated as a natural reaction.
A concise aphorism notes that lasting achievement requires effort beyond a moment. It emphasizes that victories arise from sustained work rather than sudden leaps. The line frames success as the result of persistent endeavor rather than instant luck.
Mrs Cumrox praises the orchestra for superb performance saying they are almost super human. Mr Cumrox agrees noting their ability to play forward or backward with ease as if any tune could be reversed.
Old estates report widespread cementing of holes in tree trunks to stabilize the trees and halt decay. Large hollow trunks are filled with cement and painted to match the bark, creating solid, camouflaged repairs.
Guidance says two year old trees yield best results versus older stock. Experts note yearlings are preferred by many good orchardists while older two year olds generally perform better.
A store owner advises a young employee to sell exactly what the customer wants. He argues that steering a customer to an alternative may be tempting but not as profitable as meeting the stated desire.
For baby rashes eczema itchiness chafing and irritated skin use Cuticura Soap baths followed by a light Cuticura Ointment application to the affected part. A soothing cooling relief for a fretful sleepless baby. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
The insect golfer fell four strokes behind on the seventh hole while clearing an anthill. The mishap occurred during play at Bugsome. The caddie insect offered no mercy as the bug battled the rough terrain and a tricky green.
Advertisements claim GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC strengthens the body for cold weather. Quinine and Iron are highlighted as tonic ingredients. The copy urges taking several bottles in fall to purify blood and build the system, priced at 50 cents.
Anurie is advertised as an insurance against sudden death by urging readers to submit urine samples for testing before life insurance risk is accepted. The ad cites symptoms like backache headaches dizziness and lumbago and directs readers to Dr. Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo for testing by sending 10 cents for a sample package.
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