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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1940
Page
6
Excerpt from Ashington Colliery Magazine describing a bat boy as a diminutive four foot figure in uniform handing bludgeons for inspection. The observer notes lively fielding with glove-sized mitts and balls driven high, yet every catch is made.
A theater scene erupts as the manager shoves the playwright toward the curtain and orders him to apologize in front of the audience, thrusting him into the spotlight to address the crowd.
An advertisement urges using a dual action laxative with Pepsin to break down undigested protein in the stomach and Senna to stimulate bowel movements. It claims Pepsin relieves belching gastric acidity and nausea while the laxative wakes lazy nerves and muscles for relief, touting Syrup Pepsin and Syrup Eepeln as child friendly options.
A quiet cafe scene is disrupted when a waiter reports all spoons have vanished. Diners react with disbelief as staff search the dining area, checking counters, drawers, and the utensil rack for clues to the theft.
A fragment quotes George Eliot on conceit and pity, arguing that conceited individuals carry their comfort with them and deserve none. The line reflects a blunt moral stance without broader context.
Value C 7 single or 10 double edge B pleS company St Louis emisS Urs.
A brief quotation highlights a warning: those who overfocus on small tasks may fail to achieve grand results. The line from La Rochefoucauld emphasizes balance between effort and ambition.
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