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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
5
Pape's Diapepsin Advertised as Quick Stomach Relief
An ad touts Pape's Diapepsin tablets as the quickest cure for indigestion gas acidity and stomach distress. It claims rapid relief after meals and notes the low cost at drug stores while ending with a quip about forgotten wives and sweethearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ONC
Pape
German airman high command theory proves ineffective
Paris Stars and Stripes reports an American aviator recalling how Lieutenant Avery shattered Meinkopf’s set tactics during a Boehe battle by diving in and opening fire without preliminaries. Meinkopf, Germany’s top remaining ace after Richtofen, reportedly vented fury at the sudden, unmethodical assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iact
Meinkopf
Bocie
Avery
Baron Richtofen
Germany
Meintonf
Paris Stars and Stripes
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Internal Cure
An early advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal treatment that purifies the blood and acts on mucous surfaces. It lists the product as a tonic and blood purifier by FB Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio and offers testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FB. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Vocalization on conscience versus salary at box office
A prima donna argues that audiences seek entertainment over conscience. The counterpoint recalls that fans buy tickets for drama, not moralizing, highlighting a clash between art and ethics in performance.
Kaiser and Hun Honor in War Rhetoric Debate
Fragmentary wartime remark contrasts a Kaiser figure with a French king line. The speaker notes the Huns lack honor, challenging the notion of public virtue in defeat. The excerpt reflects wartime moral framing and dismisses Allied claims of honor tied to German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose
Closefist's Wealth Sparks Quiet House Rivalry
Jinx claims old Closefist has money to burn while Winx notes there is never a match in the house, implying a clash over wealth or competition.
Teeth GROVES BABY query and harmful directions noted
Fragmentary text mentions Teeth GROVES BABY and harmful directions on a bottle. It also includes a dubious line about passing through the world on ancestors. The readability is limited and lacks clear facts or events.
Spanish Meat Dish and Omelets in Kitchen Cabinet Menu
The article outlines practical kitchen ideas from a cooking column. It describes a Spanish meat dish using minimal meat, layered potatoes, onion, tomato, and baking. a hash from boiled dinner with vegetables and dill. a rice and egg omelet with rice, stock, eggs, and bacon. an egg and sausage omelet with onion pepper and ham. oysters fried in batter with a simple milk and egg batter. and baked sweet potatoes with butter and sugar. It closes with a quotation from Tennyson.
True Hospitality and Simple Entertaining
The article argues true hospitality comes from hosting within means and avoiding extravagance. It champions simple, well prepared meals, ready to serve with minimal last minute effort, and warns against costly, elaborate entertainments. It praises traditional dinners and warns against risky experiments on guests. It notes a flour sifter's movable part as a minor practical aside.
Asthmador Guaranteed Muster: Refund Question
Fragmentary dialogue references a druggist claim about Asthmador and honey refunds. A wartime style exchange hints at confusion over a purchase or refund, with a German-sounding soldier and a casual miscommunication described in a rough street slang tone.
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Offer Kidney Relief
Century old Haarlem Oil capsules praised as an infallible kidney and bladder remedy. The ad claims back pains, headaches, indigestion and urinary issues improve with Gold Medal brand capsules imported from Holland. Money back if not relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holand
Fred
Holland Laboratories
How They Conversed During The Height Of Fighting
An American Hassan officer and a French artillery officer with limited language exchange carried on brisk business amid the fighting. The commandant tested their English, found Henri unable to speak it, while Henri claimed they spoke German. The scene highlights cross language attempts in tense moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
John W. Maroney
Oakland
Dean
Henri
Henry
Leni
Ger- Tan
Calculating Youth and the Big Hands of Uncle
A playful recount of Margaret who would only take nuts from her uncle. He assigns a boy to dole out nuts, but she whispers that she wants the uncle to hand them over. She explains she prefers his bigger hands, a note of affection in a family moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Customer Demands Service in Rapid Fire Restaurant Scene
In a Kansas City Star snippet a confrontational customer yells for service while waitress Heloise sarcastically retorts. The brief exchange captures a sharp, tense moment in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Kansas City Star
Elixir Babek touted as malaria tonic by parish preacher
Rev BR Szymanowski of St Stephen's Church in Perth Amboy praises Elixir Babek as a miracle tonic that drives malaria from the system. The remedy, priced at 50 cents, is sold by Hloczewski & Co of Washington, D.C., via drugstores or parcel post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ail
Gilbert Bros. & CO
Baltimors
Babek
BR Szymanowski
St. Stephen's Church
Perth Amboy
N. J
Hloczewski & Co
Waanington
D. C
Rat Are Friend Of Miners In Gold Mines
Investigators note miners feed and care for rats in Western gold mines as the rats’ health signals tunnel safety. Miners believe rats sense danger and will abandon a doomed shaft, leaving workers to avoid the area and seek safer galleries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callefornia
Unclear Fragments From A 19th Century Text
Quotations about social behavior and marriage appear in a muddled excerpt. It mentions a man named Tones, remarks on lawn care and a baby, and hints at marriage expectations. The fragmentary nature limits precise interpretation.
Fragmented sketch quotes on unity and virtue
A clipped dialogue contrasts a mother’s view of unity with a father’s retort. The passage laments modern life where advice is shared freely while simple virtue is praised but hard to practice. It references Roman Eye Balsam and a general critique of contemporary behavior.
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