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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1922
Page
3
In Indianapolis a three year old named Joe, visiting his aunt, surprised his mother by reciting a mock prayer at bedtime. Instead of asking for our daily bread he asked for give us this day our daily papers, prompting amusement and embarrassment.
In Hlarlow Weekly a sharp quip about rising above the crowd prompts talk of backlash from dissenters and critics who target those who stand out. The piece warns against arrogance and notes the social costs of leaving the pack.
Geo. Davis of 110 Naglee Street San Francisco California credits Tanlac with curing a severe ptomaine poisoning and three months of diarrhea and weakness. He says four bottles rebuilt his health and he is back at work daily. The Tanlac ad notes it is sold by all good druggists.
A daughter consults her mother about a marriage proposal from Wile as Mr Rankleigh arrives tonight. The scene unfolds with family guidance and a decisive response framed in a domestic transcript style.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for sore hands. It urges soaking hands in Cuticura Soap, drying, and rubbing in Cuticura Ointment, then removing excess with tissue. The copy claims the trio serves many toilet needs.
A French inventor develops a governor to regulate electric furnace temperature. The device relies on mercury expansion with heat to drive its action controlling heat output.
In Kokomo Indiana Mrs Florence Coop reports relief after using Doctor Pierce Favorite Prescription describing rapid improvement and easy taste. She also praises Dr Pierce Lotion Tablets for cleansing. She notes availability at drug stores and invites free medical advice from Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York.
An exchange set on Armistice Day recounts how a Black worker misnames the holiday after being told the war ended. The tale contrasts a mispronounced celebration with the historic Armistice moment that halted fighting.
In a light exchange a husband asks if there are grounds for divorce and a wife replies she made bad coffee. The joke pivots on the pun coffee grounds as a humorous legal pretext. The brief humor relies on wordplay rather than real conflict.
A quirky description of Christmas decorations and small items used for festive display. It mentions phone screen covers, protection pins, florist pins, and painted wooden decorations as part of a woodland scene around a Christmas tree with safety pins as a playful tying element.
The article describes a capacious cretonne bag with a small envelope attached by braid. Snap fasteners let the bag fold neatly into a pretty shopping bag, turning a simple item into a versatile gift option for the holidays.
This year's camisoles are the daintiest yet with net and lace models, crepe de chine satin variants, wide ribbons or georgette. Baby ribbon trims the bust and flat elastic at the waist. Easy to make and thoughtful gifts from woman to woman.
For Men or Women Christmas brings its pretty candles gayly decked out this year with sealing wax flowers or painted and gilded. They make lovely gifts for men or women, and so will the ribbon or cretone covered picture frame fastened to a glass front and cardboard back with gold braid binding. The cardboard back is cut out to form an easel support.
Smart Nanette fans rank their careers in Westie style as they join the smart set. A pictured fan shows a green shirred ribbon binding with organdie, roses, and ribbon loops. Painted flowers and foliage decorate the plaited fan and its covers.
A holiday note highlights bedroom slippers among Santa's gift options this year. The slippers feature ribbons and small ribbon flower decorations, offering a decorative, comfortable option for winter wear.
A description of two infant bibs, one pink and white Turkish toweling and the other honeycomb cotton. The square bib uses tape bindings for ties while the smaller bib features shell crochet edging in mercerized cotton.
The Institute of Economics is established to conduct economic research and publish results in accessible pamphlets and reports. It is directed by Dr. Harold G. Moulton, formerly a University of Chicago professor. The organization aims to present findings in nontechnical form.
A pupil explains days of absence to a teacher. When asked why the student replies I had an ache and the teacher asks where the ache was and the pupil answers At home.
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