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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
6
Gillis comments on crowded housing in a flat while outlandish bragging about poultry arises from a cartoonish exchange. Dr. Pierce's Pi i Pellets referenced as a health product appears in the dialogue. Levis remarks on ingratitude and repayment for doing good.
Women with illnesses are invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts where all letters are read and answered by women. The offer promises confidential assistance based on Mrs. Pinkham’s experience and she provides a free 80 page Text Book by mail.
The piece reviews a treaty cap on Niagara River diversions for power set at 56 000 cfs, noting current flows and a 25 30 percent impact on the falls. It cites U S army engineers findings on damage and urges preservation by the American Civic Federation led by J Horace McFarland.
A weary foreigner arrives at a crowded central police station in Milwaukee and asks to sleep. An officer says only the bank is free, already occupied by a colored man. The visitor declines, deciding to sleep elsewhere.
A Chicago luncheon tale has George Ade complimenting a famous actress in a lively exchange about a flame colored harem skirt. The actress names the color Flamme de Vesuve and Ade quips with a playful Irish American accent about the heat and crater. A patent remedy ad for Elixir Babek touts malaria prevention and cures with testimonials. A separate light note shows a puzzled husband reading his wife’s affectionate missive while abroad.
A sea captain's wife recounts a maiden sister of a ship owner who sailed long voyages. They sparred at dinner, while the captain’s meek wife used shin kicks to curb heat and offense. A sharp moment reveals the mate’s quiet pain and a wry postscript from period humor.
A discussion on how digestive fluids flow not from food presence but from mental anticipation. It cites a dog sample: despite no stomach entry, juices secret as the mind expects food. A calm, pleasant meal mindset is urged to promote healthy digestion and well being.
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