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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1921

Page

17

Tanlac Proves Best Medicine for Couple in Tennessee

Nashville couple Mr Montamat and his wife praise Tanlac after rapid relief from gas, heartburn, and indigestion. They report three years of good health since starting the remedy and say it keeps them well when they feel run down. Tanlac sold by leading druggists.

Tanlac Rasself Tanlae Oeall Jd. Montamat Third Ave.North Nashville Cusack Company Montamat Taniae Vannie Ady

Shop Profiteering Claim Fails to Deliver Window Display

Officials in Ayeramento advertised a day to devote window space to profiteered goods. On the chosen day crowds of women visited the store but found the display empty, sparking questions about the advertised event and its execution.

Ayeramento

Another Woman Escapes Ills With Vegetable Compound

Mrs. Margaret McCumber of Georgetown Illinois credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from backaches sideaches headaches and nervousness after doctors advised surgery She urges other women to try the remedy and share her experience in daily life.

Georgetown Ill Gaby Lydia E. Pinkham Margaret McCumber Frazier St Illinois McCumber

Stomach Ailment Promoted By Local Advertiser

A grainy ad features Dora NtRioms praising Seton for curing a year long stomach complaint after months of bedrest. It claims Eutume relieves indigestion gas and stomach distress by removing excess matter and gases, urging readers to try the product with a druggist guarantee.

DorantRiams

New Robin Hood in West Virginia

A West Virginia sheriff Don Chafin of Logan county launches a cleanup of moonshiners bootleggers and gamblers. He vows to turn over a new leaf and leads a campaign with raids seizing stills gear and vehicles, gaining a legendary mountain lawman reputation.

NEW Robin Hood West Virginia Wheeling W. Va Logan County Don Chafin Chafin Mhafin Sherwood Forest

Found Mouse in Jam Suit Seeks Two Thousand Dollars

Mrs. Lillian Rogers of Buffalo sues Howard J. Vigrass for 2000 alleging a dead mouse in strawberry jam caused illness. The defendant denies responsibility and says the mouse was packed by the canning company.

Lillian Rogers Buffalo N. Y Howard J. Vigrass Canning Company

Wedded in Jail Then Escape Shocks Columbia Ky

Albert West, jailed on felony charges, marries Nannie Belo West with jailer help. After a wall tunnel, West and a fellow prisoner escape overnight from the Columbia Kentucky jail.

Columbbia Nainie Belo West James AL W.carter Albert West Jad West Napmie Belo

Elopes With Third Man Shocks Veteran Wife Tale

Roy Yates, an overseas veteran who lost an arm in France, learns his wife has remarried after she elopes with George McDonald. He searches Grand Island Nebraska where he discovers Mrs Yates McCracken has left a note claiming elopement with the third man. Local discussions involve Guy McCracken and the modern Hmeh Arden as the tangled marital trio unfolds.

Chicago Roy Yates Azaio Demma Yates Ifrance Grand Island Ned White Guy McCracken Hmeh Arden Yates McCracken George McDonald

Chief operator fires new girl over wrong numbers

The chief operator dismisses the new girl for repeatedly giving incorrect telephone numbers, saying her actions degrade service and hinting at broader customer-conduct issues. The line ends with the girl protesting she was doing her work, while the operator explains the firing.

C. O. Calmnty Richmond Times-Dispatch

Contempt Speech Sparks Courtroom Outburst in Poker Tale

A judge fines a prisoner ten dollars for contempt of court after the defendant argues about insanity in relation to betting on two pair in a poker game. The exchange shows a courtroom clash over mental state and gambling jargon.

Fucdse American Legion Weekly

A Heartrending Affair in Cowboy Tale

The film humor centers on a cowboy who uncovers a love rift involving a star actress and a rival. Efe hints at a romantic trouble as the queen of hearts becomes the focal point of the conflict.

Efe Bill the Cowboy

An Appreciated Auditor

A satirical exchange features Senator Sor ghium noting a child’s faith in his answers, while the adult laments that constituents rarely share the same confidence in his explanations. The dialogue playfuly contrasts parental reassurance with political accountability.

Youthful Politician Vows to Swim to Safe Shore

A quoted exchange shows a young politician defending a controversial bill. He suggests his party may abandon him, to which he replies he could swim to the other side despite the party's stance. The dialogue captures tension within a political dispute.

Jocular Exchange Over Wealthy Match Sparks Banter

Two pals joke about Tom Bangs marrying a wealthy older woman to fend off hard times. One suggests hanging her on the front door knob as a dark quip, reflecting flirtatious humor in a social exchange.

Tom Bangs

The Prima Donna Fat Shocker Sparks Public Sigh

A playful literary fragment notes a famous soprano calling herself fat and expresses amusement at the era's deceptive flirtations. The verse hints at social expectations of women in society and public perception.

William Simpson’s Marriage Noted in Papers

A line in a letter quotes Mrs. Smith remarking that William Simpson has just married, prompting Mr. Smith’s brief retort about enough being known. The scene, attributed to American Legion dialogue, hints at social chatter over an upcoming union.

Henry

That's Different. A Banter Over Coffee And Toffee

In a quick exchange Ikebert explains giving up coffee after a joke about toffee causing indigestion. Bacon notes Ikebert's prior habit and approval for quitting coffee without detailed context.

Study and music replace old crafts in family plan

A dialogue notes two daughters pursuing music studies to meet rising demand for dances while older skills like plane making fade. The exchange jokes about the shift from traditional crafts to modern musical accompaniment with cowbell and drum.

In the Flat Next Door

A brief informal exchange on worship, with a sharp remark about a roast described as a burnt offering. The scene notes a dismissive attitude toward the idea of worship.

Senator Sorghum Declines Thrilling Speeches For Pictures

A dialogue mocks political oratory as Senator Sorghum says the public seeks thrills at the pictures rather than orations. The exchange contrasts classic rhetoric with modern entertainment influence.

Senator Sorghum

Suitability. Daughter Chooses Work Over Dance

A dialogue notes parental concern about attire for a dance. The daughter replies she would not dress elaborately and will instead go to work. The exchange highlights expectations for propriety and practicality in social events.

Time Has Changed as Buyers Pay On Time

The duet humor discusses changing habits in modern commerce with lines about customers paying promptly and sellers waiting patiently. The banter contrasts old delays with new punctuality in transactions.

Time’s Turn Topsy Turvy Years Play

A verse notes the years weave playful reversals as a young woman ages into a pretty elder, a cycle familiar in timeless storytelling. The compact quatrain hints at the curious pace of life.

Skinflint's Method in a Street Charity Request

A miserly old gentleman confronts a street beggar who pleads for charity. The man declines to give cash but offers his visiting card of a friend as contact. The episode ends with a moral about discreet generosity and social display.

Barcelona L

Cook's Guide Reassigns Old Drill to Culinary Duty

A veteran explains his father's book of drill regulations is misread as a cookbook. The father, a former company cook, confirms this accidental mix up as he shares the bulky volume from the shelf in the Home Sector.

Cold Calculation in Senate On Boxing Duel Pack

Statesman debate shifts from duels to boxing purses as Senator Sorghum argues dueling is obsolete. He notes safety first fighters can split a purse near a hundred thousand, making noble combat unnecessary.

Senator Sorghum

Janet’sprofile photos raise questions at judge's session

A courtroom scene jokes about Janet posing for photographs, noting the profile view reveals only half of her sauce as the judge comments on the odd habit and its odd framing.

Philip Morris Janet Herbert Tareyton

Ocean Front Stock Company Idea Leaves Town Discussed

A conversation imagines forming a stock company to sell lots on an ocean front property. A participant notes the water could be included in the stock, signaling speculative development.

Gasoline Tank Explodes After Fire Ignition Pauses

A gasoline tank failed to ignite after a cigarette paused a man, leading to a subsequent explosion. Authorities investigated the incident and cautioned about fuel vapors and ignition risks. No further details on injuries or casualties were provided.

Rash Assertion Sparks Courtship Advice Exchange

A brittle exchange unfolds as a positive woman declares she would not marry the best man beside her. Miss Cayenne responds with cheer and urges caution inviting thoughtful consideration if a proposal arises.

Miss Cayenne

Notice Delayed Overmaid Absence Mentioned

A partial dialogue recalls a maid’s delay in notice due to a holiday absence. Kasper from Stockholm explains they were away for three weeks and the servant could not provide notice until return.

Kasper Stockholm

Excuse Cited For Mabel Amid Chapel Absence

In a brief classroom exchange the professor notes an absence at chapel and confirms seeing the individual while the judge attends to the matter. Mabel offers an excuse, the professor acknowledges, and the scene ends with the judge.

Mabel

Fly killing sapling could aid humanity says university professor

Department of Agriculture weighs merit of a sapling grown from Kentucky coffee tree seeds as a fly killer. Professor George E. Holmes of the University of Virginia claims the tree emits a poison deadly to flies and hopes it becomes his memorial.

Department of Agriculture Kentucky Interref George EF. Holmes University of Virginia Holmes

Women Need Swamp-Root Remedy Ad

Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often mistaken for other issues. Back pain, headaches, fatigue, and nervousness signal kidney trouble. Start treatment now with Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root, available at drug stores. send ten cents for a sample bottle to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and mention the paper.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Adv

Regimental Band Forming At Camp Devens

A wartime tale from Camp Devens notes the first rehearsal of a regimental band. An officer asks the trombonist for his rank, he answers I know 1 and sighs, while the scene captures early recruitment and humor from the American Legion Weekly.

Trom Sam Jones Camp Devens Sam The American Legion Weekly

Fraternity as Answer to Catastrophes, Hugo’s Thought

The passage frames fraternity as humanity’s response to calamity. It credits Victor Hugo with the idea that love and solidarity among people counteracts oppressive structures. Governmental obstacles are noted, yet fraternity remains the opening door and aid in times of crisis.

Victor Hugo

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