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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as instant relief for nasal congestion sneezing and fever. It claims dosing every two hours up to three doses clears blocked nostrils stops runny nose eases headache and aches and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
Citizens stroll through a district famed for high culture per square foot. Locals discuss Shakespeare as if his death were recent, revealing sharp wit and local character.
A home formula suggests mixing Bay Rum Barbo Compound glycerine and water to treat gray hair. Apply twice weekly until the desired shade. it will darken streaks gradually, leave hair soft and glossy, not color the scalp, and neither sticky nor rub off.
A reader notes a shift from the phrase closing to questioning drift. The piece argues the current discourse fails to address direction and warns editors focus on the metaphor of skidding rather than closing.
To have a clear smooth skin use Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness or itching then bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water Rinse dry gently and dust on Cuticura Talcum for fragrance All items priced 25c each AdV.
A reader asks which flowers suit an April bride and is advised to choose a shower bouquet featuring seasonally fresh blooms. The suggestion emphasizes light, airy stems and a cohesive color palette for a spring wedding.
Paul P. Glaser, a Gary attorney, is on trial before Judge A B Anderson for criminal contempt. He was ordered to surrender 1845 allegedly excessive legal fees and to report a mortgage pledged as security for an additional 300 in fees. The court granted a defense continuance but required government evidence to proceed.
The state board of accounts recovered 6481.61 through cash payments or credits on claims by Ray Sullivan, a Peoria road contractor. Chief examiner Jesse Telsch-Baehr announced the action after audits showed overpayments in Miami County roads. Sullivan’s settlement clears him of alleged fraud and completes work per specifications.
An unreliable fragment describes police concerns about trucks at a fort. Officers note vehicles damaged or treaded, tires and springs replaced, engines pushed, and stored architec details, with statements from a colonel about the incident.
Auditor of state Whauss transfers Hastings of Princeton from state build examiner to bank examiner in Indiana. Post includes name changes and new assignment details.
Ite succeeds Charles P. F. Wurst of Indianapolis as head of the Eighth district in Southeastern Indiana after Wurst resigned a month ago due to health. Wurst had served the department three years.
Vincennes January 26 attorneys for John Aten Stiff age twenty eight on trial in Knox county circuit court for first degree murder say he will plead self defense Stiff shot Charles Weep fist in November during an argument over whiskey which West is said to have taken to the Wewy home and which Stiff refused to drive when West called for it
Lafayette January 26 Dr Charles J T Brockway a Lafayette physician will face a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the Tipperanae county circuit court in March the date agreed by state and defense attorneys Brookway has been at liberty on five thousand dollars bond
Eleven influenza cases reported to Tecabhth muathormes prompt Mayor Cutsheall to urge city council action and prevention measures. No deaths so far. cases described as milder than dust.
Mrs H H Wasson wife of the U S post office inspector for Indiana was found dead on a couch at her home in Shufften by family members. Heart disease is believed to be the cause though she had complained of a headache before lying down.
Ice coated streets and sidewalks slowed traffic in Princeton and nearby areas. Trains and traction cars ran late while pedestrians faced frequent falls.
Indianapolis Jan. 26 Mrs H E P Stanford was re elected president of the Marion County War Mothers at the annual election held in the public library auditorium.
Sleet and freezing drizzle disrupted Terre Haute street cars and slowed interurban service on January 26. City lines faced delays as conditions hindered operation across the network.
Victoria Koppl of Summit New Jersey endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming it eased her digestive and sleep issues and improved overall well being. The testimonial encourages others with symptoms like suffocation headaches backache and dizziness to begin the remedy. Rare coins offer advertised investment value with prepaid delivery from a Brooklyn company.
Disjointed lines show a bookkeeper debating timing and meals with an unclear speaker. The exchange mentions numbers like 160 Jersey and a quarter of five and hints at a moved decision and corrective action.
A historical ad copy touts Boschee's Syrup as a remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and related ailments. It claims a link between cold illnesses and dangers similar to war and urges that the product frees the patient from symptoms.
A terse exchange riffs on digging up items after a vague sale. The dialogue hints at hidden value and riddle like wordplay with spades and trump references. No concrete event or person is named.
On a farm Elizabeth the gray goose cares for abandoned ducklings. She feeds them, teaches manners, and reads stories as winter settles in. Chickens quarrel with the ducks about parental roles, prompting Elizabeth to uphold the brood’s safety and order.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a cure for catarrh, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It promotes the product as made with blood purifiers and lists B. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo as proprietors with testimonial requests.
In a reflective scene a narrator notes Elizabeth speaks of becoming mother to her ducks when no real offspring were present. She recalls the ducks' baths and clean faces while chickens reproach their own messy past, and Elizabeth urges reconciliation as she calls the ducks her own children.
A dialogue hints at harsh training where raw recruits are subjected to a roast as an initiation step. The exchange suggests a policy or practice of intense, possibly punitive, treatment during early military or organizational conditioning.
In a light exchange, Celler asks about a dog’s intelligence while Bobby notes the pet’s tail appears to convey more sense than the head. The moment reflects a playful household remark on pets and wit.
Advertisement claims Ely Cream Balm clears nasal passages instantly for colds and catarrh. Applying a small amount in the nostrils soothes inflamed membranes, relieves headaches, dryness, and night breathing discomfort. Buy from your druggist.
Rochester reformer John B Gough Ryan cites a temperance message while recounting clubby missteps during a highball hour. A pair of clubmen discuss losing reason after a night out with one man remarking he had a good one when he left at 3 am but forgot it on the way home.
An advertisement extols Red Cross Ball Blue as the finest product of its kind. It claims every user agrees with the statement and adds a slogan about enduring through hardships.
A line in a historical piece notes that several men suffer a regular Sunday morning homesickness when church bells ring, reflecting a mood tied to weekly worship and memories.
A newlywed husband, USC graduate, attends a campus banquet with friends and omits telephoning his wife. She nearly breaks off their marriage before humor softens tensions. The man jokes Alma Mater is not a vampire, while his wife warns him to tread carefully in the dance.
A Detroit News dialogue fragment shows Cholly claiming his daughter means the world to him while Gotrox offers her with blessing. Cholly muses he could have asked for more if Thad asked.
A concise observation contrasts social pretension with casual showiness, noting that some project airs while others simply whistle them. The remark hints at differences in affectation and behavior without naming individuals or events.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip describes an “ordeal” visit to the Blithersbys where a baby picture reel spans 1000 feet. The joke references showing motion pictures of the child between ages one and three, framed as a comic torture.
McNutt expresses satisfaction after being hit by an automobile and states there is no expectation of additional damages. He says he has had enough and does not seek further remedies.
The remark contrasts physical courage as inexpensive to obtain with moral courage that cannot be bought. It suggests that bravery in character holds intrinsic value beyond material means.
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