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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
1
A comic chain of exchanges features Mr Kingbird and Mr Fox with bird wit and warnings as Jimmy Crow lurks nearby. The tale ends noting a charming Chinese girl who is a popular movie star with recent U S film appearances.
Mrs E E Kennedy of 243 Eighth Street reports her husband’s four year open neck sore near the brain base healed after two jars of Resinol Ointment. Doctors feared cancer and operation, but the salve cured the lesion fully. This letter credits Resinol as a God send for cuts and burns previously treated with success.
The Kingbird answers Fox about being a tyrant and the role of drones versus workers. He admits books split on his conduct, noting he battles only when just cause exists and mostly eats insects, while drones live on honey and do little to contribute.
A folklore note explains a Massachusetts and Upper Canada superstition that a ladybug landing on clothing signals upcoming gifts such as a new dress, gloves, or shoes. The piece links the bug to Freya, Norse goddess of abundance, sun worship, and procreative forces, noting farmers’ associations with good crops.
The article traces eczema origins to Hebra and outlines forms from skin irritation to constitutional causes. It notes symptoms burning itching, crusts, cracks, and potential infections, and advises removal of causes, moisture control, protective dressings, diet changes, and tonics.
The northern limit of Minnesota was defined by the 1814 treaty of Ghent with Lake of the Woods as boundary. Surveys showed no rivers flowing eastward, leading to 1873 transfer of a small Northern Peninsula area to the United States and a final settlement between the U.S. and England in 1877.
The article traces Nina from Hebrew Chanaahh to English Hannah, then Anne and Annette, via French Ninon de Pinelas, arriving as Nina in English. It notes Nina’s vogue in America, links the diamond to fearlessness, and cites superstition that it boosts marital love. Sunday is said to be Nina’s lucky day and 3 her lucky number.
A 1925 analysis notes American families spend 35 to 40 percent of income on food, with retail food purchases totaling billions. It explains calories needed, junk food costs, rising candy intake, and the link to obesity and diabetes, urging simpler meals to save money and improve health.
A historical note argues handshakes originated as weapon checks and persist in modern greetings. It warns hand contact spreads disease, urging cleanliness, glove wear, and careful washing especially in winter and spring, while suggesting Chinese custom of bowing over handshakes.
An appeal targets women, warning kidney and bladder issues can underlie many illnesses. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy, offers a low cost sample bottle by mail, and notes available sizes at drugstores.
Mrs. T. A. Saunders of 711 E Depot Street Knoxville credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending years of nervousness sleeplessness melancholia back pain and weakness. She reports gaining weight and enduring no doctor visits for two years after eight bottles and urges other sufferers to try the remedy.
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