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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
2
The Pekin Advance indicates its publication as a second class matter dated January 25 1911 at Pekin Indiana. The note mentions a post office entry under March 1879 and lists Curtis as editor.
A miscellany of humorous wartime observations and questions about peace, followed by a detailed schedule of Church of Christ services and related local congregations. Notices include sermon dates, social meetings, Bible readings, and pastor addresses at multiple churches in Martinsburg and surrounding areas.
Miss Emma Verbryke of Lima recounts two years of frequent stomach trouble and biliousness. She says she could eat little, grew dizzy, and had to steady herself to avoid falling. After trying Chamberlain's Tablets she improved rapidly.
A reader notes two kinds of people who save clippings and scrapbooks, contrasting orderly collectors with casual keepers. The piece also discusses cigarette trends, wool waste reuse in Europe, germ murder as a new idea, and old fashioned remedies, including castor oil for disobedience.
The text laments a lag in completing a celebrated inventor's portrait, noting seven years since a polar discovery and contrasting the booming silk stock and olioe industries with unfinished work. It references the witk manufacturers and a lingering polish issue in a tobacco testimonial pairing.
A nascent discussion unfolds as Professor Garner presents an exposition on monkey language seen by a young mother as a weak attempt at sarcasm drawing attention to misinterpretation and tone in scientific communication.
Marie-80 Vera is learning to play the harp though Grace-Oh notes she does not actually like the instrument. Fred told Vera she had pretty arms, a compliment that sparked light chatter among the group.
Fragmentary dialogue recounts confusion over culinary terms as one speaker recalls a Cremon is not edible and a meringue not a game, highlighting a humorous exchange about language mix ups.
Fred asks Maud if her feelings are returned in a shy exchange. Maud replies with a hesitant glance and questions if this means affection.
In a city cafe, Hiram Hayrick studies a menu and asks whether the listed Tomatoer price of 0 cents refers to a peck or a half bushel, highlighting confusion over market units and local pricing conventions.
Katharine Lang repeatedly visits a library seeking scientific ads while Homer Braden, a poor inventor, charms her. He shares news of a patent payment and declares love, prompting Katharine to respond with cautious acceptance after initial hesitation. The tale unfolds in 1916 as a romance set amid urban library life.
Mrs Laura Beall of Plattsburg Missouri writes of poor health since April 1 with persistent pain on her left side and symptoms of Bright's disease. She reports Foley Kidney Pills relieved backache rheumatism adien and pains and bladder troubles. This remedy is sold by Markland pharmacy.
An old explanation traces bridal to a festival term in England, noting that wedding customs shaped the modern sense. The piece argues that bridal once signified any celebratory event rather than specifically nuptials, reflecting historical language shifts.
An odd wildlife note describes a skunk preying on yellow jackets. It stuffs its tail with a foul-smelling mixture to ward off threats and aid pursuit, illustrating a curious animal interaction.
A reflective quote contrasts lack of work with overwork, noting society’s balance as flawed. It laments a world where unemployment leads to starvation or excessive labor leads to burnout, suggesting the chief aim is to escape life itself.
A Georgia town celebrates a novel designation Nameless chosen after hundreds of proposed names submitted to post office authorities yielded no satisfactory option. The quirky name reflects the indecision and originality of the community.
In a tense exchange Mrs. Peck taunts Henry Peck asking if he is a man or a mouse. He answers that he is a man, insisting that if he were a mouse he would be unable to stand up to her and would call for help from the table.
A writer notes a young boy feeling lonely due to a crowded street car. The child sits between two well nourished women, who leave him a wide gap when they exit after Holing saw blocks. The narrator, reading a newspaper, is roused by the boy’s plea for companionship.
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