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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
3
In 1814 Jethrow Wood of Moravia New York crafted a probable first car iron plow. A Finger Lakes historical society plans to mark the site with a tablet noting his failed funding and idea. Dr Footy Bead Shot advertises a single dose claimed to cleanse arms or tapeworm.
Burt Blurt of Petunia laments rising danger as reports say a hijacker robbed another hijacker last night. The Kansas City Star notes growing fear and warns residents about increasingly bold criminal acts in the area.
The article argues that safe travel depends on fit drivers and trained engineers. It notes railroads once faced unfit engineers but now use tests and experience to ensure safety. It cites a Northwestern study showing 18 percent of elderly cab drivers unfit, yet responsible for 48 percent of accidents, urging passengers to ensure drivers are alert and capable.
Los Angeles dispatches report a beauty doctor’s disappearance after a patient died following a paraffin wrinkle removal. The piece explains paraffin injections repeatedly failed, causing dead skin, infection, and deformed cheeks, warning against marketing hype and urging fresh air and simple care for better complexion.
A gentleman complains that his ankle was bitten by a dog. The owner, surprised, and others react as the dog has bitten multiple people that day. The scene is a humorous exchange from Bursts and Duds.
A college graduate explains studying philosophy and metaphysics and struggles to find a job. The dialogue implies a search for practical applications in metaphysics, Greek language, and astronomy. It highlights the mismatch between academic study and available roles.
Mrs Nuvorich notes that a large sum for one kind of preserves appears excessive while Abs Kratt and Mrs Aristair Kratt debate if the cost is justified as a normal current expense.
A brief verse notes the author gains some glory and peace by recounting an old tale for a price of one dollar and fifty cents.
A satirical exchange quoted by the London Opinion shows the sultan asking who is lingering near the harems and the chief eunuch noting one man is a former favorite’s confidant while another plays second fiddle. The sultan orders the captain of the guard to hang up the fiddle and the beau.
A London Humorist joke sketches a handicapped minister questioning why Donald has not married. Donald fears choosing a bad wife and notes providence must dispose of the bad as well as the good.
A court fan quips that a patent suit seems dull though another recalls a funny session. The Tall lawyer named Short was seen reading a 6,000 word document he labeled a brief.
A fragment from correspondence contrasts love and practical needs with a bold line about placing love before food. The dialogue hints at marital tensions and choices in a domestic setting.
A brief poem contrasts pleasant sights like an ankle and stocking with the shock of a person whose inner thoughts are ugly. The speaker warns that outward charm cannot hide a foul mind.
A humorous exchange features a hardware merchant lamenting a stock of axes and his wife proposing a tree planting campaign as a practical future plan. The dialogue reflects a witty, timeless classroom of thrift and optimism.
A middle aged man keeps busy amid a diverse set of pursuits including girls, canoes, saxophones, and horse racing while noting his elder status and ongoing use of medicine. The piece contrasts youthful interests with aging responsibilities and self care.
A fragment shows a dialogue about a hill climber car. The speaker warns the vehicle could ruin finances while praising its hill climbing ability. No clear context or sources are present.
A long, scanned page lists weekly meal plans Breakfast and Dinner ideas for each day, with supper options and notes on Pumpkin Pie de Luxe and Julienne of Vegetables. It includes kitchen tips on boiling potatoes and several recipes such as Savory Spanish Potato and Chocolate Souffle with Sterling Sauce. The tone mirrors a midcentury homemaking column with practical cooking guidance.
The Tagurioce Press reports that 120 Americans hold life insurance policies valued at 41 million dollars or more, highlighting a new milestone in high-value coverage.
An advertisement urges buying Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura Trio along with Soap and Ointment. It promotes the powder as a refined skin care and dusting powder and notes availability at 25e each everywhere.
Advertisement notes high quality blades made in the U S A for Gillette razors offered at two dozen for one dollar. Money back not satisfied policy advertised by Johnson Specialty Company box 193 Cleveland Ohio. Humorous line about choosing a fuss with a neighbor over ukulele music as a light aside.
The advertisement touts Green's August Flower as an effective remedy for nervous dyspepsia sour stomach constipation indigestion torpid liver dizziness stomach issues and related digestive disorders. It claims a 58 year record of success with millions of households and availability in many places with bottles priced 80 and 90 cents.
Pennsylvania froth scene shows a fair beginner asking for lipstrey as a playful line reads in a light local column. The snippet hints at a social note or cartoonish caption with casual chatter.
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