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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
9
A Black porter scolds a shore leave gob for public displays of affection in busy stations. The porter jokes about taking the Long Island trains as crowds hurry toward the Philadelphia express and Washington bound crowds in New York and Chicago.
The piece explains Friday superstition origins tied to the crucifixion, salting misfortunes linked to Judas spilling salt in Da Vinci's painting, and salt as a symbol of incorruptibility. Spilling salt is seen as a sign of broken friendships and general upset.
A succinct reflection on male self-perception, noting how some men assume women must admire them. The remark hints at vanity and social dynamics without naming individuals or events.
A man recounts sleeping with stoves on his hands to soften his fingers and using cold cream. He aims to impress a college girl but face grim judgment when she greets him at a fraternity dance noting his baby soft palm. The remark sparks embarrassment and laughter among onlookers.
The late P. T. Barnum delighted to tell of his thousand and one amusing experiences. During his first tour of England the promoter attended a music hall and heard the usher direct patrons with letters. When Barnum asked where to go the usher replied You go to Hell, sir.
A three story reinforced concrete and brick structure measuring 60 by 95 feet and weighing 3000 tons was moved 450 feet at a rate of 50 feet per day. The building remained occupied for its regular uses without interruption to telephone, light or power services.
Historical religious study notes Johns vision on Patmos from Revelation chapter 1. It outlines John the Apostle authoring the Revelation for Christ’s churches in Asia, the salutation from the divine trinity, and the Vision of Glory including the Son of Man among lampstands with symbolic attributes and the instruction to write of what is to come.
A Fielding quote speaks to offering solace during suffering by penetrating the human mind and using soothing reasoning and gentle ridicule, while stressing careful, proper application of these arts.
A reflective line about weather moods notes sunshine tastes mellow rain refreshing wind bracing and snow exhilarating. it claims no weather is bad only different kinds of good weather.
Product advert claims Danderine can revive lifeless thinning hair by stimulating the scalp, fighting dandruff, and restoring color and vitality. A 35 cent bottle is available at drug or toilet counters.
A wry line about appearance notes the contrast between dyed hair and crow’s feet as a sharp social observation in a concise quip. The speaker suggests a deliberate alignment of outward style with aging facial features to imply authenticity and wit.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as guaranteed to give a rich fadeless color to any fabric including wool silk linen cotton and blends. A direction book explains how to dye over any color and a Diamond Dye Color Card helps match materials.
A humorous exchange notes we ignore snow on streets until temperatures rise and a thaw begins. The dialogue underscores practical timing for street cleaning and weather-driven actions.
A health claim warns meat produces uric acid that paralyzes kidney function. It advises using Jad Salts to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and relieve bladder weakness, claiming improved kidney action after a few days.
An advertisement claims Casenivets Cascarets provide a gentle liver and bowel tonic that cleanses waste without harsh laxatives. It asserts the product works during sleep, causes no griping or sickness, and notes twenty five million boxes sold annually at low cost.
A lighthearted exchange centers on Green Hill who quips about being drawn by his wife's voice. The remark notes his distraction as a humorous domestic moment.
A brief dialogue shows two locals debating spiritualism with one boasting of bottled spirits and the other expressing envy for such supernatural access. The exchange captures a curious crowd reaction at a small gathering.
An old time liniment pledges to ease rheumatic pain by rubbing on the affected area. The ad claims St Jacobs Oil relieves pain in joints muscles and bones without burning the skin. It promises rapid relief from sciatica lumbago backache and neuralgia and urges readers to try a small bottle at drug stores.
To get genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin look for the Bayer Cross on each package and tablet. The cross indicates true Aspirin prescribed by physicians for many pains and illnesses and proven safe by millions. Each unbroken Bayer package bears proper directions. Tin boxes of 12 cost only a few cents. larger packages also sold.
A woman continues to observe her cherished birthday ritual, despite the passing years, honoring a personal milestone with steady devotion and steady persistence.
In a humorous exchange a wife is described as an awful talker while Dolson is praised for being a good listener. The joke highlights listening as the key to harmony in a marriage.
Ad promises instant relief from cold or catarrh by applying Ely's Cream Baim in the nostrils. Claims clear air passages, soothe inflamed mucous membranes, and provide immediate relief. Encourages purchase from a druggist.
A quirky science note suggests microbes show a preference for certain non intoxicating environments, passing up tobacco and whisky in their growth conditions.
A Erie Pennsylvania reader credits Peterson's Ointment with healing a running sore after three weeks of use. The notice extols the product's powers on old sores piles pimples and chafing and notes mail order availability from Peterson Ointment Co Inc Buffalo New York.
A compact poem-like exchange notes how swiftly winter days pass and likens time to a ten of coal, acknowledging prompt passage and brisk pace with a witty aside by Morey.
Local ad touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional treatment that cleanses the mucous surfaces and strengthens overall health. It claims to cure all catarrh and offers a $160 guarantee if it fails, with testimonials and free literature from Dr. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A home brew uses Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to darken gray hair gradually. Mix in water, apply twice weekly for a desired shade. Drugstores can prepare it or it can be made at home at low cost. Keeps hair soft and glossy without sticking or rubbing off.
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