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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
13
The likely first cast iron plow was made in 1814 by Jethrow Wood of Moravia New York. A Finger Lakes historical society plans a tablet at the historical site to honor his invention and memory.
For speedy action the advertisement touts Dr Peery's Dead Shot as unmatched for cleansing worms or tapeworm with a single dose. The ad places its claim on Pearl Street and stresses effectiveness.
A Kansas City Star excerpt quotes Burt Blurt from Petunia lamenting rising crime near Kay Lee. He notes ongoing robberies and cites a paper report of a hi jacker holding up another hi jacker last night.
The article argues that railroad engineers and auto drivers must be selected for keen vision steady nerves and rapid reflexes. It cites tests used on cab drivers showing 18 percent unfit among older drivers and linking unfitness to nearly half of company accidents. It urges readers to assess fitness before riding or driving.
Los Angeles reports quote a beauty doctor disappearing after the death of a patient following a paraffin facial. The article explains paraffin injections to fill cheeks, their risks of infection, tissue death, and possible migration, warning readers against cosmetic quackery and urging healthy living instead.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a man reports a dog bite to a dignified owner. The lady reacts with comic concern claiming the dog is unwell and noting the dog has bitten others today. The scene mirrors light newspaper whimsy from Bursts and Duds.
A dialogue fragment shows a college graduate seeking work and difficulty finding roles for metaphysics Greek or astronomy. The exchange suggests applying philosophy studies to job search strategies.
Mrs Nuvorich notes the cost of preserves is spent on current expenses while Mrs Aristair Kratt questions the size of the sum for a single kind of preserves, suggesting the amount seems large. The dialogue reflects concern over budgeting and value of culinary purchases.
The author earns fame and peace by recounting the old tale for a price of one dollar and fifty cents.
London Opinion recounts a sultan asking about men near the harems. The chief eunuch notes one is a former beau and the other plays second fiddle. The sultan orders the captain of the guard to stop the fiddling and the beau.
A London Humorist dialogue features a minister asking why Donald has no wife. Donald replies he might marry a bad one, while the minister urges trust in providence. Donald doubts, noting providence must dispose of the bad as well as the good.
A court fan quips that a patent lawsuit is dull while another counters with a funny memory. He recalls a case where a tall lawyer named Short reads a 6 000 word document he calls a brief.
A light exchange questions who should come first in marriage. One partner claims affection and romance while the other warns practical needs like food may take precedence. The exchange captures a humorous domestic debate about balance in a relationship.
A brief verse contrasts pleasant sights with harsh inner thoughts. It warns that while a cheerful appearance pleases, exposing a corrupt mind shocks the world.
A hardware merchant laments an excess of axes and his wife suggests launching a tree planting campaign at Gvood Hardware. The odd exchange hints at future community action and a business pivot toward ecological stewardship.
A playful contrast shows a young man with varied interests from girls and canoes to saxophones and horse racing while the middle aged man faces irritation and health. The snippet hints at generational taste differences and the conflict of passions.
A terse exchange reveals tension as a husband complains the old car will ruin them financially while the wife defends its hill climbing ability. The dialogue hints at financial strain and domestic strain over a vehicle.
A weekly menu lists daily breakfast dinner and supper ideas with dishes like pork roast, shepherds pie, beef stew, Swiss steak, fried fish, baked beans and pumpkin pie. It includes a pie recipe with whipped cream and grated cheese and a julienne of vegetables in rich cream sauce.
A vintage kitchen note explains proper potato cooking and two savory potato dishes plus a chocolate souffle. It covers boiling water, salting, draining, drying, mashing, and serving hot, then details Savory Spanish Potato and another baked potato dish with peppers and milk, followed by a chocolate souffle recipe with butter flour milk and chocolate. Newsey tone and domestic guidance accompany the culinary steps.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura Trio with Soap and Ointment. It promotes the powder as an exquisite addition for face skin and baby care and suggests it makes other perfumes unnecessary.
Johnson Speciality Company advertises high grade new Gillette blades made in the U S for razors. blades sold two dozen for one dollar with money back if not satisfied. Box 193 Cleveland Ohio.
A light note on choosing a quarrel with a neighbor over a remark about ukuleles. The quip compares ease of sparring with a neighbor to selecting melodies from a small guitar-like instrument.
The Insurance Press announced that 120 American life insurance policies worth 100000 or more have been issued, highlighting sizable holdings and policy activity.
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a proven digestive aid for nervous dyspepsia sour stomach constipation indigestion torpid liver dizziness and related symptoms. It claims fifty eight years of use in millions of homes worldwide and notes bottles priced 80 and 90 cents.
Pennsylvania froth reads as a playful, puzzling snippet featuring a wordplay line about golf and a whimsy request for an upsthelg, hinting at a society note or light column in an early 20th century newspaper.
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