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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
14
Clyde Drew, once peaceful and physically weak, battles a cowardly insult with boxing training. After a long self‑reproach period, he defeats his rival in a public fight, earns back respect, and gains Dora Thorn's approval and engagement renewal.
Mrs Josis Ham of Shamrock Missouri describes severe health woes from female weakness to insomnia and pains. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier she reports full relief, restored energy, better sleep, and renewed family happiness. The letter invites readers to seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Hundreds suffer stomach and digestive troubles in the area and are urged to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Two testimonials from F. A. Reeder of Helena Maryland and William H. Lacy of Washington DC claim long lasting relief and no need to restrict meals. The ad promises permanent results for stomach and intestinal ailments with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
In Albany NY, John H. Finley, New York education commissioner, dismisses debate as straightforward and asks a parable about choosing a tenth or twentieth part of an apple. The clever schoolboy dodges but reveals a dislike, illustrating a point in the Bible reading argument.
An advertisement promotes Clean Sweet Scalp using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment to clear dandruff and itching. It extols pure fragrance and emollients for skin and scalp troubles and offers free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere.
A quip from Farm Life imagines a choice between two dinner invitations. One invites a home with a young lady back from a piano conservatory, the other to visit a house where a five-year-old boy recites many verses. The speakers weigh which to refuse.
An old advertisement urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for safety and notes the product’s use for over 30 years. The text also includes a note about a hired man plowing the front yard and a joke about photography foreground setup.
A judge questions whether the wife seized the weapon and fled, while the plaintiff confirms running out. The exchange adds a dry punch line about the wife possibly picking up a flatiron to calm things, highlighting courtroom sarcasm.
Rev. 8. Szymianowskii of Stephen's Church Perth Amboy N J praises a tonic named FINNIR BABEK as a remedy for chills malaria and fever. The elixir is sold for 60 cents by druggists or via Parcels Post from Kloczewski & Co Washington D C.
A dialog features a progressive person proposing chloroforming idiots at birth and a student of human nature counters that such traits emerge later, questioning practicality. The exchange hints at extremism in political thought and the dangers of simplifying human behavior.
An old wartime ad proclaims Allen's Foot-Ease and Sintoseptic powder to relieve tired feet for German and Allied troops at the Front. It claims instant relief for corns bunions and swelling and urges immediate purchase with no substitutes.
Dialogue from a social scene where a gentleman asks to kiss the lady's hand and she playfully questions the propriety. The pair agree to proceed with restraint, revealing subtle social etiquette and mutual consent in a restrained exchange.
An old advertisement touts Marine Eye Remedy from Chicago claiming relief for red, weak, watery eyes and granulated eyelids. The copy urges readers to write for a book of the eye and to consult their own druggist about the product.
The nation leads with the world’s greatest iodine works in Chile producing 440000 pounds annually.
The report highlights Awan's distinctive silhouette featuring a collar mark prominently displayed at the front. This detail stands as a notable aspect of the figure's presentation.
A vast commercial asphalt bed near Tacloban's shoreline in Leyte, Philippines, allows ships to anchor at port and load asphalt from lighters with minimal overland transport. The deposit is nearly pure near the surface and remains exceptionally pure at depth, with high grade oil also present.
A 19th century medical note recommends rubbing afflicted ivy poisoned skin with slices of raw onion as a remedy. The simple folk remedy highlights onion's reputed counterirritant properties and reflects common medical beliefs of the era.
Ware farmer Lewis Anthony plans legal action against a man named John Hammond after Hammond killed a large rattlesnake on Anthony’s farm. Anthony, who traps and sells snakes, says the act caused at least ten dollars in losses. Hammond was nearby when the rattler, with thirteen rattles and a button, was killed.
A Browning Magazine item notes a man marks five years since proposing to a woman who refused. The quirky line frames a playful wedding celebration despite the prior rebuff.
The paper notes eagles and parrots as among the longest living birds. Mr Styles remarks he never sees them on women's hats, while Mrs Styles concedes the thought.
The edition of the New York telephone directory has reached more than 600,000 copies in circulation. The large print run reflects rising demand for local listings and contact information across the city.
The remark notes that vanity stems from perceived flaws and that true self worth lies beyond superficial blemishes. It suggests a reflective stance on beauty and personal value.
Dean George Hodges of Cambridge Theological Seminary, formerly rector of Calvary Episcopal Church, in a pulpit sermon on The War argues four lessons. Nations need true brotherhood beyond material strength. might is not right. selfishness is not invincible as many claim. war is not glorious. He cites neglect of national Christianity as underlying the conflict.
The Royal artillery band, one of the era’s most famed ensembles, counted Sims Reeves among its notable members. Formed in 1762, it predates the Philharmonic Society by fifty years and has contributed greatly to English music. The band remains double-handed, excelling in both stringed and wind instruments and can perform as an orchestra when needed.
A survivor from a torpedoed ship reports that no rower existed in their boat and many sailors lack rowing or swimming skills. The London Chronicle notes few mercantile mariners learn to row or swim, with examples of nonswimmers aboard a British cargo boat last summer where only four men believed they could stay afloat unaided.
A business man snubs a would be recruit noting the field is crowded while the speaker defends her upbringing as a lady. The exchange underscores social expectations and job scarcity during the period.
In Barcelona, Spain, a major paper cup manufacturer scales up its output with new machinery and expanded facilities to meet growing demand for disposable drinkware. The firm emphasizes sustainable sourcing and increased job creation locally.
Quote highlights gender dynamics suggesting a woman’s influence hinges on masking leadership. The line implies control emerges when a man remains unaware of management.
Jules Louis Elson of Far Rockaway introduces a time-recording method for talking machines to aid after-school piano practice. The system uses six double-disk records with an instructor text on one side and beat counts on the other. A Presto example counts 1 2 1 2 3 1 3 4 to guide tempo.
A witty exchange depicts a timid youth asking about a marriage license fee and a facetious clerk explaining the price as two dollars down and most of the salary each week for life. The humorous dialogue highlights the high personal cost of matrimony in a satirical tone.
A humorous exchange where a patient pleads for relief from overwork and a doctor offers an ironic remedy a sinecure priced at three dollars. The banter reflects ironic medicine and sought relief through quip rather than treatment.
A concise reflection on beauty noting its superficiality yet potent impact across perception and social dynamics, with emphasis on how appearance influences judgment and outcomes in various contexts.
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