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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1932
Page
6
An advertisement extols Bowles Red Pepper Rub made from red pepper heat to relieve rheumatism aches nerve pain and lumbago by penetrating skin and reducing inflammation. It claims fast chest cold aid and notes druggists stock the ointment in convenient jars.
A Department of Agriculture expert notes cashews are not true nuts but seeds from a fleshy fruit. Once rare, cashews now rival walnuts and pecans in popularity and are sold in many grocery stores. Last year more than 6 million pounds were consumed. The tree grows in tropical regions, especially Porto Rico and other West Indian lands, with some trees fruiting in Florida.
A farmer jokes about a sign reading Ifarm Welp Wanted as a deterrent to trespassers. The visitor notes no work, while the farmer prefers the sign to a dog for guarding the property.
A country youth from diow- Yorn left living-ascaretaker duties to pursue music at Louie Bortolini's restaurant. He spent a merit in the fielda with an accordion, raising concerns about his duties and livelihood.
Joe Barry, an itinerant musician, plays softly in a crowded New York restaurant while a tense exchange unfolds with Louie Bertolini. A mysterious patron watches from a rear table as Barry hints at a country escape to Newburgh, drawing questions about a past trip and location.
A desperate man named Joe Barry meets a mysterious attorney on Seventh Avenue after a night of hardship. An offer for a ride leads to a limousine and an uneasy exchange about who he is and where he comes from. The scene ends with a promise to continue.
The article explains misapplied common names among beans and peas. It notes black eyed peas are really beans and called black eyed beans in California, European broad beans are actually peas, and cowpeas relate to beans though often called chickpeas.
Fragmentary text notes early attempts to cross the Atlantic by steam or sail in the 1850s but shows uncertainty about success and timing with references to routes and mechanisms.
The narrator recalls long sea journeys from Vancouver to Victoria, typhoons and monsoons, and life aboard a British ship with Chinese crew. He describes meals, seasickness, and the thrill of surviving a dangerous voyage, plus a detour via New Zealand and a circus stint before aiming for the United States.
Dr. Irvin Baird reports a Himalayan tribe of about 600 people with claimed ages up to 145 years living 22 000 feet high and eating vegetables. He plans to return to learn their longevity secrets. In China a sweeping educational reform expands access for women and introduces co education in primary schools using 1000 essential characters.
Mrs. F J Kolar of Oklahoma City praises California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative that cleanses stomach and bowels and restores appetite in her child Louise Alice who had been weakened by whooping cough. The ad claims the product strengthens digestion, with over four million bottles used yearly and endorsements by physicians for six decades.
In a light exchange from the Royal Arcanum Bulletin a secretary defends interrupting a meeting citing unexpected urgency. The reply notes the secretary wore golf clothes, suggesting casual attire affected perception. The brief exchange highlights office decorum and workplace humor.
Dialogue excerpt shows two women reacting to a new dress. Fannie compliments the dressmaker while praising its graceful look despite a clumsy prop. The exchange captures light social humor and fashion banter.
A garbled historical note mentions eight pieces tied to a liver product and references regulation of liver and bowels. The fragment lacks clear dates or identifiable people or organizations.
The statement reflects a lasting friendship with a woman who served as maid of honor at all four of her friend's weddings, underscoring a rare long term bond and shared ceremonial roles across multiple marriages.
A garbled note mentions a man with many goois points and a claim about being more octagon than square. It also references pitting men with smallpox, a stark, unclear statement from the era.
An old advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur as a natural, quick way to darken gray hair. It claims safe, simple instructions and a large bottle for 75c. The snippet includes unrelated dialogue about a trunk and a lost key.
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