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Newspaper
Paoli Republican
Location
Paoli, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
16
Fragmentary text presents a paradoxical line about fizzless Sudan water and ends with a barber asking Which side, please in a cryptic exchange. The reader is left to infer meaning from unresolved phrases and implied context.
An old advertisement promises a home hair dye and Barbo Compound mix to darken gray hair in small weekly applications. It claims gentle, non sticky results and low cost, with mail orders and a note about Ball Blue for whitening fabrics. It includes stray phrases about Longfellow and bridesmaids.
Ad for Diamond Dyes guarantees rich, fadeless color for wool, silk, linen, cotton or mixed fabrics. Includes a direction book and color card to match material. Ends with a quirky line about a train of disasters.
The text lists directions for Colds Headache Toothache Ear ache Neuralgia Lumbago Rheumatism Neuritis and Pain. It instructs Always say Bayer when buying Aspirin and notes Bandy tin boxes of twelve tablets costing a few cents. It also states druggists sell larger packages.
A reader’s note explains quick cheap brood compartment coops that can be expanded to three units for easy moving. The design features a two-section model with daytime and nighttime door positions and a compact size of 24 inches by 18 inches by 18 inches. Perforations in ends and top of door aid ventilation and handling.
A farmer built six improvised brooders using galvanized iron salvaged from an old town shed through hauling. The article notes how these makeshift coops served as roof coverings and shelter for poultry.
The article warns against using high flavor feeds and tainted feed for laying stock. It notes onions can impart strong flavor, and that feed composition affects yolk color with corn yielding deeper hues, wheat lighter, and green feed enriching color.
Properly developed poultry farming is described as one of the most profitable side lines for farmers. The text notes strong potential for maintenance and production of good poultry and suggests modern farming should consider poultry seriously as a lucrative activity.
The biggest poultry breeds such as Brahmas and Cochins gain weight slowly, delaying market readiness. Despite longer growth, their larger size yields higher profits where markets reward big fowl.
Fragrant antiseptic cream promises relief within a minute from nasal congestion and catarrh. Apply a small amount into the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes and restore easy breathing, with quick relief advertised.
A teacher asked a young student to write about heroes. The boy wrote that he placed a tin tack on a chair causing his father to sit and “he-rose,” a humorous misarticulation implying a hero moment. The anecdote reveals a child’s literal humor in education.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is influenced by constitution and must be treated systemically. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is described as internal, affecting the blood and mucous surfaces, promising to destroy the disease's foundation and boost general health. A $100 reward is offered if it fails to cure, with testimonials and dealer contact in Toledo Ohio.
A Sandy Mush resident recalls returning home to a porch full of neighbors and unfamiliar locals. They gathered to learn which corner of the courthouse cornerstone allegedly held a bottle of fine liquor, a rumor sparked by past remarks about the building in Tomlinville.
A senator quips about limited public visibility saying it helps keep voters unaware of his exact whereabouts and implies ongoing work for constituents. The exchange highlights cautious public presence as a strategic stance in politics.
Comical exchange about reading the news at home, comparing tired evenings and a spouse’s focus on bargain sales and cooking tips over hard news. A witty London Answers quip contrasts worn routines with domestic lightness.
An old styled ad touts Gelery King as a single vegetable laxative that cleanses blood and strengthens the body against grippe. It claims to cost only a few cents and to be liked by children.
A humorous note from the Houston Post pokes fun at a bachelor with a million income who dislikes income tax yet groans at school tax. The item also observes that some men waste time trying to prove their truthfulness.
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