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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1920

Page

5

Old Man Finds New Tonic Hypo-Cod Restores Health

An elderly Baltimore man, William R. Gilbert, praises Earle's Hypo-Cod after months of illness. He credits the tonic with restoring strength, appetite, and energy, enabling daily work at age 70 plus. The ad urges readers to visit a local drug store for a bottle or two.

Gilbert Battery Ave Baltimore Earle Mr. Gilbert

Jack's Married Sparks Fresh Start Rumor

A quote from the Boston Trap script implies Jack has begun anew with his wife's money after past wild oats, signaling a dramatic personal turn influenced by marriage and finances. The remark suggests speculation about wealth and relationship dynamics driving his actions.

Jack Boston

Swamp Root Helps Women Kidney Trouble Says Ad

Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues with vague symptoms. The ad claims Swamp Root restores kidney health, offers sample bottles for ten cents, and promotes further purchases at drug stores. A sidebar joke about women in politics follows.

Kilmer

Fall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claim

Catarrh is described as a local disease worsened by constitutional conditions and fall health. The circular promotes BALLS CATARRH MEDICINE as a tonic and blood purifier that cleanses the blood and supports the system to restore natural balance. Circulation through druggists. BE. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.

Fall Ball Nature BE. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Locating the Heart Parody in a Quip Exchange

A humorous exchange features Mr Bildoo and a speaker remarking on sentiment and home. The dialogue hints at the tension between emotional attachment and practical living while keeping a light, witty tone.

A Lady of Distinction Uses Cuticarn Soap and Powder

An advertisement claims a refined woman gains clear healthy skin through a Cuticarn Soap bath, hot water cleansing pores, then a dusting with Cuticarn Talcum powder, portraying fragrance and delicacy as key traits.

Muskellunge Feat Pined In Rod and Line Record

A fisher recalls landing a muskellunge weighing up to a hundred pounds, described as a lifetime achievement in angling. The tale appears in the American Forestry Magazine as a saga of rod and line conquest.

Saga

Dr Peery Dead Shot Worm Medicine Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr Peerys Dead Shot as a single dose remedy for worms and tapeworms affecting the stomach and bowels. It claims no second dose or purgative is needed.

Dr. Peery

Jud Tunkins on modern politics and old speechwriting

Jud Tunkins notes that the old-time statesman who wrote speeches by hand would not stand a chance in today’s era of handshakes and public gestures. He contrasts past practices with current political culture and rhetoric.

Jud Tunkins Tunkins

The Hartley House Mystery Chapter Continues

In this chapter John, Jed, and Isobel confront Richard Dobson’s fate after Mr. Sidney’s death. Morgan of the Metropolitan agency reveals Sidney’s true identity as Arthur Dobson, while Richard dies from the shock of his escape, leaving the house to face moral compromise.

Mr. Sidney Richard Dobson Richard Jed Dick Dobson Alwick Mrs. Sidney Isobel Mr. K.dney John Dobson Sidney Arthur Dobson Morgan Penitentiary Cravada Richard Dolson Arthur Hartley House Mias

Burial by the pool marks a bitter afternoon

Mr. Sidney lies buried in his room beside the pool on a cold afternoon as the household mourns. Isobel remains calm and Spartan, while Algol hides from strangers. The death exerts a gentle, pervasive influence on the house as Jed and the others adjust to life after his passing.

Mr. Sidney Samy Algol Tsohel Jed John Isobel

Missouri as Independent Republic and Frontier Pivot

The article traces Missouri's history from aspirations of independence to pivotal role in national debates. It notes 1838 1839 memorials to Congress on Santa Fe trade, traced expeditions from St. Louis in 1812, and early 1824 legislative acts. It links the 1920 constitution preamble to independence and outlines Missouri as a frontier bridge between Kentucky and the plains, shaping westward expansion.

Missouri Congress of the United States St. Louis Missouri Legislature Congress Missouri River Kentucky Great Plains

Value of Snakes in Nature and Gardens

The grass snake is harmless to humans and beneficial, unlike venomous rattlers cobras or pythons. It helps reduce bugs and slugs, which also curb mice shrews and other small pests. Slug destroyers deserve protection rather than nightly massacre.

Carduti The Woman's Tonic Boosts Oswalt's Recovery

Batesburg South Carolina Mrs E E Oswalt credits Cardus for relief from back and head pain chills and general weakness after months of illness She says she used Cardui and felt better within months and continues to take it seasonally claiming it tones the system reduces nervousness and boosts appetite All druggists sell Cardui andv

Batesburg S. C E. E. Oswalt Cardus

Savage Natives Described With Pseudo Medical Claims

Fragmentary text depicts biased and offensive portrayal of African natives with unclear medical judgments. The excerpt appears from a July-dated piece and references physical and mental conditions in a demeaning context, reflecting outdated ethnographic stereotypes.

Diamond Dyes Advertised For Home Dyeing

An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use on wool silk cotton and mixed fabrics. Readers are directed to the Diamond Dye Color Card with 16 rich colors and claims perfect results.

Japanese Industry Notes Teen Able to Obtain Air Machinery

A fragment reports Japanese units can obtain deliveries of air machinery ore from Mushish and United States builders since TER. The exact equipment and quantities are unclear but mention 5,000,00 smindtes and a reference to a number related to TACO.

Mushish United States

Turning the Luck Across Britain Magpie Folklore

In Yorkshire villagers cross their thumbs to turn the tack when spotting a single magpie. In Scotland a saxpie near a dwelling is believed to portend death to an inhabitant.

Yorkshire Scotland

Anointing Eyes and Ears Mentioned in Coined Adage

An old adage claims applying Roman Eye Bal sam to eyelids at night leaves ears refreshed by morning. A humorous exchange from a city paper questions a wife’s hunting for burglars and danger, joking that risk and salary are hard to foresee.

Houston Post

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