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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
3
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for all fabrics from wool to cotton. It guarantees perfect results even for first timers and mentions a color card available at the druggist. The closely worded copy also references contemporary quips about trends and branding.
A vintage ad touts Rev Cross Ball Blue as a household help to keep snowy linens pristine. It urges purchase at grocers for five cents.
In Andalusia a writer travels with a host and notes a large family of daughters at a fonda near Los Boliches. A misheard remark about a fine family leads to a grim tale as an event during a wild terral reportedly kills eleven of their girls.
A fragmented dialogue shows Mildred and a girl’s father debating advice from elders and a mother's rebuke. The tone reflects a rural or domestic scene with family tensions and curt retorts.
Fragmentary line notes that success in chorus work hinges on a performer’s understanding and preparation. Context unclear but emphasizes the link between comprehension and achievement in musical performance.
An advertisement urges buyers to seek Bayer tablets for cold and general pain relief. It emphasizes the Bayer Cross on packaging and notes affordable tin boxes of 12 and larger sizes sold by druggists. The text also mentions Aspirin as the trade mark of Bayer and cites physicians’ endorsement over eighteen years.
Advertises Othine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. Claims one ounce may suffice to clear skin with morning and evening application. Warns to demand double strength and offers money back if it fails.
A citizen asks a railroad official to restrain the express through Elm Grove from blowing its whistle on Sunday mornings. The official calls the request ridiculous, while the citizen explains the pastor’s sermon ends only when the whistle sounds, noting the train was late last Sunday.
Gap John of Rumpus Ridge tells editor there is no special news from Tomlinville. The conversation touches on Safe Sage’s two month influenza spell treated with experimental liquor, while Ivan Sus City Stan questions Sage’s recovery from bone-thry licker.
A dialogue fragment features a doctor stating only those who eat certain numbers are affected, prompting questions about public risk and awareness. The line suggests a satirical or surreal context rather than a factual event.
A Bible lesson outlines Saul’s ascent as Israel’s king. The People demand a king, Samuel’s warning of royal demands, and Saul’s selection by lot at Mizpeh. God’s sovereignty and Saul’s initial reception at Gilgal are noted, with emphasis on kingly qualifications and leadership themes.
Poetic reflection asserts that all growth comes from God. Humans influence conditions but cannot truly cause growth. divine action is the force behind flourishing in soil or soul.
A reflective note on how the most insignificant individuals mock others to lift their own esteem. The text suggests safety from reprisals and a fragile hope of self-advancement through belittlement.
Agricultural guidance outlines stages from hatching to market for green ducks. It details feeding schedules, grain mixes, grit, beef scrap, and green feed, with fattening rations and timelines to reach 5–6 pound ducks at 8–12 weeks, including milk-fed options if available.
Garden pros from the United States Department of Agriculture describe how greens such as spinach kale chard mustard turnip tops and beets thrive with rich soil and proper cultivation. They detail sowing methods bed layout spacing and winter protection for a reliable frost free harvest.
W T Kilby a North Carolina livestock owner decides to sell two half breed bulls and replace them with one pure bred after careful calculation. The United States department of agriculture which enrolled the farmer in the Better Lives Better Stock movement approved his judgment.
The article notes many methods for brooding chicks and warns against washing eggs before market. It states washing opens pores and reduces keeping quality, implying better results without washing.
Larry the monkey feels unwell and asks Molly the black bear to tell a story. Molly, eager to share, begins a true tale of her past experiences, while Larry questions her phrasing and struggles to participate.
Molly the bear recounts a travel oddity from a zoo visit to France and back. Larry and Tam press for a story while Molly notes her age and diet. The exchange ends with praise for Molly as an interesting black bear returning for another stay.
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