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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
7
Mrs. W. B. Osborne of Lexington Kentucky recounts years of nervous exhaustion dizziness headaches and stomach trouble. After failing Cincinnati treatments she credits Tanlac with rapid improvement including better sleep appetite digestion and strength. She urges others to try Tanlac as sold by leading druggists.
Dr George P Barth heads a public school medical work when a pupil asks to excuse girls absence. The note reads It got new baby Minnie she must stay home and help me The note was translated as clear as the nose on your face by the linguists in the department.
A cosmetic ad promises freckles can disappear using Othine double strength. Apply a small amount twice daily with a money back guarantee if no improvement, and most users require no more than one ounce to achieve clear skin.
Two children discuss future roles with one insisting she will not marry or grow old. Another replies she may become a nurse, while the first remains determined to avoid two traditional paths.
An advertisement touts Cuticura products including Soap Ointment and Talcum Powder for skin care and fragrance. The ad claims the trio renders other perfumes superfluous and highlights convenience and economy.
A light quip from the Florida Times Union notes that a woman takes longer to decide than to finish her makeup, yet usually achieves her aim. The remark emphasizes patience and determination in a playful tone.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease as an antiseptic healing powder that relieves friction in shoes and eases bunions and sore feet. It claims it reduces shoe pinch for hot tired sweating feet and allows ladies to wear shoes one size smaller by shaking the powder in each shoe.
When a room feels small avoid warm colors like yellow and red. Opt for cooler grays and violets to create a more expansive look and a brighter atmosphere.
Advertises Red Cross Ball Blue as a stain free laundry product. Claims good dulling effects with no ugly grimy streaks and states it is carried by all grocers.
In casual chat, neighbors compare a daughter's piano prowess with her skill at bridge. The exchange hints at family talents without naming individuals or locations.
A zoological observation notes that giraffes retain seven neck vertebrae despite their extreme neck length. Researchers explain this consistency contrasts with other mammals and reflects unique spine adaptation.
A concise remark notes that surprises occur but not as often as anticipated, highlighting the variance between expectant outcomes and actual events.
A United States Department of Agriculture summary cites a Tennessee farmer’s claim that runts in pigs and cattle arise mainly from neglect and poor feeding. Specialists note many undersized animals can mature into productive stock with early targeted care, especially around birth and weaning.
An association opposed to a farmers cooperative warns that co op efforts fail when members betray their group. It notes many groups collapsed due to members chasing tiny fractional gains and urges farmers to stay with their friends to maintain collective strength.
The grain of crops stores most phosphorus, so harvest removes it from the farm. Even when crops are fed on the farm, animals use phosphorus for bones and tissues, causing continued large losses of available phosphorus.
A Beauford County farmers exchange in North Carolina saved members and community farmers between 75000 and 160000 in a year. It bought 35000 branded barrel covers saving 700 and sold 126 carload potato lots saving 50000, signaling growth in cooperative marketing and purchasing.
Lime water offers a cheaper alternative to water glass for winter egg storage. Dissolve unslaked lime and dilute with boiled cooled water, let settle, skim clear, and submerge clean eggs in a covered earthen vessel with at least two inches of solution above.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges shippers to provide explicit shipment information to distributors. Without detailed data dealers cannot prove fair quotations on offered goods, the department notes.
The chief virtue of sandy soil is easy root passage while its fault is rapid drying. Clay soil holds water well but tends to pack and harden. Both soil types need stable manure to loosen clay and help sand retain moisture.
A ministerial study critiques the idea of converting the world now through gospel preaching. It outlines Messiah’s future reign and peaceable kingdom as described in Isaiah and related texts, then emphasizes believers’ obligation to witness worldwide starting in Jerusalem. Includes notes on Messiah’s character, universal peace, and nations gathered to Christ.
A biblical excerpt from Leviticus 19 9 10 instructs reapers to leave gleanings for the poor and strangers as the Lord commands. The passage emphasizes social generosity, mercy, and obedience through a harvest law.
A short devotional note cites a verse from I John 2 11 about walking in darkness and blindness to direction, emphasizing moral reflection and spiritual guidance for reader contemplation.
The article explains that tides like those in oceans do not occur in the Great Lakes due to their size and irregularity. It notes that tidal waves can occur occasionally because of atmospheric conditions such as large pressure differences and strong winds.
Mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria, the longtime infant remedy, and confirm the signature of company. In use for over 30 years, the familiar Fletcher's Castoria brand remains a trusted choice for children.
The piece recalls James Hoban born in Ireland around 1755 who designed and directed the rebuilding of the White House after its 1814 fire. It notes his move to Charleston and later Washington with his government work shaping early national buildings. It also touches on wartime price increases and a laundry product tip.
An evangelist along public highways scrawls lines like What will you do when you die on rocks and fences, and an advertising man replies with Use Delta Oil Good for burns, in a clash of religious messaging and marketing in a feature from The American Legion Weekly.
The United States history notes John C. Calhoun as the lone vice president to resign, stepping down to pursue a seat in the Senate. He left the vice presidency to assume a new role as a U.S. senator.
A terse note hints at a divorce suit over incompatibility. The passage mocks the claim and suggests financial strains with phrases about check book stubs and disappointments.
A United States sailor from Connecticut was set ashore on an uninhabited Marquesas island with three companions after mutiny. The others died. he survived three years by fishing and foraging. Rescued by the Queen Charlotte, he bore shells and cups carved from skulls of his mates.
A Boston Transcript correspondent suggests the creator of the line noted that "floral" resembles "oral" in sound, stirring a humorous etymology about a famed phrase.
A playful exchange about possible drama return is noted with humor. Chorus girls are described as shapely, and a proverb about seeing no evil is paired with remarks on businessmen. The piece ends with a quirky fact about a giraffe’s tongue length.
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