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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1909
Page
7
A discussion notes a paradox in nature where larger flying creatures have proportionally smaller wing areas. Comparisons include the Australian crane versus the sparrow, insects versus goats, and species like albatross and trumpeter swan. A quip about marriage follows the essay.
A physician recounts recovery from a severe grip attack using Grape-Nuts and cream. He describes two weeks of four teaspoonfuls three times daily restoring appetite and stomach function, calling Grape-Nuts the most perfect food and urging wider use to prevent lives lost to malnutrition.
In a tense Civil War era chase, the Confederate privateer Petre attempts to slip a blockade run into the inlet with the Greyhound escorting. Ellen Jones aids a daring escape, revealing her pivotal role and family ties, as Captain Evers and his crew fight off the pursuit and the Upshur’s threats. Smith’s capture is averted, and the scene ends with questions of loyalties and plans for future reprisals.
Two middle aged sisters, recently returned travelers, endure a night of tremors in Jamaica. Fearful yet calm, they shelter in place as the quake rattles on, fearing the worst while noting the print shop downstairs. The odd ending shifts to a joke about a printing press and a boastful landlord.
In a humorous exchange a boy asks his father how many dogs can be set on a scent. The father questions the capacity while the boy notes only one dog can be placed on Gotlar.
A garbled early 20th century dialogue shows a traveler denying blame and a reply about not carrying a grip. The scene mentions a depot setting and a quizzical exchange about 10 cents and a grip, with fragmented names and words.
The feature discusses a linen garment trimmed by a button hole eyelet finish and ribbon lashings. It highlights the plain overskirt tied with ribbon and flat pleats visible beneath, noting this trimming will see heavy use in the near term.
Fragmented ad style notice touts Bromo Quinine laxative claims and Lane's Family Medicine tonic tea. Mentions cure for colds, headaches, back and stomach issues with vague efficacy statements. Includes dubious pricing and drugstore distribution language.
An ad touts a no risk path to selecting paint materials via Houseowner's Painting Outfit No 49 from National Lead Co. It includes a color scheme book and testing instruments, with free shipping. It also comments on the vast lumber demand driving building costs and rent, urging owners to learn safe practices through a mailed guide.
Fragmented OCR text includes varied medical claims, public notices, and humorous lines. Mentions F J Cheney & Co Toledo, Hall's Catarrh Cure, Pettit's Eye Salve, and unrelated quips about rulers and matrimony. Strong entity mix but content is disjointed and promotional in tone.
An old advertisement claims Cuticura soap and ointment cured scalp psoriasis with a Pittsburg testimonial dated May 7 and 21, 1908. A marginally related humorous jailhouse style anecdote ends with a German rescuer insult line from a Judge's Library.
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