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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
7
A dialogue features a sneering critic and Senator Sorghum debating government, with the senator admitting willingness to take risks after seeing others’ mistakes. A prison visitor asks about crimes, and a jokey inmate explains he was jailed for always being the groom at weddings.
An employer notes a morning advertisement promising 25 per week for stenography. The stenographer recalls already earning, while the employer repeats the ad promise and mentions a farm life angle, framing the exchange as a humorous misunderstanding.
In a light exchange, Senator Sorghum says he is willing to argue about the George Washington cherry tree story to distract himself from ongoing league questions. The remark underscores the atmosphere of the political briefing.
A quick exchange shows a worker quitting for city life. Mr Cobbles notes the new town Chiggersville now sports two movie palaces and a dance hall, claiming it is nearly the metropolis of the country.
A collage of witty exchanges and light dialogue riffs from comic sketches and informal conversations. Moments include a mother and daughter debating shoe heights, a mercenary suitor in love, and a dancing master authoring a musical comedy book.
Seattle astronomer Professor S L Boothroyd studies double stars barely visible to the naked eye. Using a spectroscope he analyzes calcium rich atmospheres and hints at how nebulae evolve into stars, noting theories shift from earlier decades as to star birth and life.
Adelia Peterson, a former Seattle department store ribbon counter, became a top rabbit slayer in Grant county Washington during the annual rabbit drive. She used a 12 gauge shotgun and accounted for many of the 5000 rabbits killed in the event.
An advertisement warns that genuine Aspirin is only sold with Bayer on the package or tablets. It touts safety for colds headaches neuralgia and pain and notes twelve tablet tins cost a few cents with larger packages from druggists. It also explains Bayer is the trade mark and includes a quip about longevity.
New York physician Dr. Harry Barringer Cox announces he has extracted vitamine properties from yeast fruits and vegetables. He says adding a vial of vitamic extract to meals could supply needed vitamins, helping growing children and the general population and addressing malnutrition.
Effie Syrkel was arrested after allegedly burning her nine year old daughter's tongue with a red hot poker to discipline the child. Authorities say the incident occurred as the mother tried to enforce honesty. The case drew public attention in the community.
After eight decades without speech Mrs Laura Richardson of Malden Massachusetts discovered a voice and studied with Francis Whitcomb a singing teacher. Her progress led her to take lessons and she now has a clear ringing voice urged to perform on the concert stage.
A tale in Onroe ends with a public dig for a vast treasure unearthed in a vacant lot. Two seekers were shot by police who mistook them for bandits, drawing widespread attention.
Berlin officials report a practice in which marriage licenses are bought to gain room occupancy rights. Couples and even those not planning to wed obtain licenses to secure housing permissions, then sell the rights to married or needy individuals. The scheme, tied to rationed housing, spurred profits until authorities tightened enforcement.
The text argues that biblical figures are relatable and human, noting their flaws and universal traits that readers can connect with across time. It emphasizes accessibility of Bible stories for contemporary audiences.
Afton Tennessee and Adrian Michigan readers share their experiences with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during the Change of Life. The letters claim relief from hot flashes, nervous spells, and weakness, urging others to try the product and request the company’s free pamphlet.
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