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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1920

Page

2

Woman Recovers From Illness After Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy

Eva Shay of Garnett Kansas says after a nervous breakdown following childbirth she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After five bottles she recovered fully and later had more children with no health issues. She praises the medicine and recommends it to others.

Eva Ei, Shay Arnett, Kansas

National remedy of Holland for kidney and uric acid pains

An old three size remedy claim for kidney liver and uric acid troubles. Advertises Gold Medal on each box and warns against imitation.

Holland

Armor and Bridges and a Castle Threat

Ivan watches a glittering procession led by Earl Edmond moving toward an ord’s castle as he fears a raid. He secretly cuts a bridge post to prevent crossing, then hides the hole to thwart the assault while dawn reveals approaching troops.

Raymond Edmond Jord Ivan Earl Edmond Ord Miso

Ivan the Poor Boy Becomes Knight at Lord Raymond's Castle

A Blacksmith's son Ivan grows from forge to fortune after admiring Lord Raymond and his daughter. He aids the realm when Earl Karl Edmond's army crashes the bridge, saving the castle. Ivan earns knighthood and later rules lands with Adela, erecting a stone pillar at the bridge to mark the victory.

Van Ivan Lord Raymond Karl Edmond Raymond Adela

Calhoun Rises as Movie Favorite From Cleveland to New York

Alice Calhoun gains popularity as a rising motion picture star. A former Cleveland girl educated there, she now resides on Riverside Drive in New York City as she joins the growing roster of film personalities.

Spiritual Searce Phe Mena Herrman 66Th St New York City Alice Calhoun Miss Calhoun Cleveland Riverside Drive

Beautiful Skin Lesson From Cosmetic Mixture

The article argues that clear, softly colored skin reflects health and well-being. It recommends a glycerine and rose water mix to soften and daintify skin, notes glycerine prevents drying and freckles while rose water dilutes it, and urges hygiene and proper digestion over heavy cosmetics.

Origins of playing cards traced from Egypt to Europe

The text notes that card games began in Egypt during Joseph's era, with modern forms emerging much later. It cites the Chinese dictionary Ching-tze-tung naming its invention in 1120 A D, and suggests European adoption came via Saracens or Crusaders who learned of cards in the Orient. The modern deck is described as French in origin.

Egypt Joseph Seun-ho Europe Orient

They Say These Two Words Cause Untold Misery

A brief quote highlights how two simple English words they say have shattered friendships, disrupted homes, broken hearts, and led to deaths, attributed to Hunter.

Hunter

Definition of a Friend and the Virtue of True Love

A reflection on friendship as a guide to self improvement. It asserts that true friendship is to keep life true to its best, and that the highest love inspires us to grow stronger and better for its sake.

Green's August Flower Remedy Advertisement

A long running medical ad touts Green's August Flower as a cure for nervous dyspepsia constipation indigestion torpid liver dizziness headaches and related fermentation. It claims fifty four years of use in thousands of households worldwide with no failure and notes availability everywhere.

Green

Stubby-Let Percy Umpires No Baseball Game

The speaker argues against Stubby-Let Percy umpiring a game stating he knows nothing about baseball and noting his father is a doctor who can provide free care. This implies concern over nepotism or a biased officiating setup.

Stubby Percy Bobby

Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Rich Color for All Fabrics

Advert promising Diamond Dyes with simple directions for dyeing old garments draperies and coverings in 16 rich fade resistant colors. Claims works on wool silk linen cotton or blends and guarantees perfect results when used with the Color Card available from druggists.

For Economy's Sake

A humorous exchange shows Mrs Exe-What noting her daughter is let off each afternoon and Mrs Wye replying it saves on dishwashing as the girl is away more, reducing accidents.

Exe

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