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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1922
Page
7
Under nourishment blamed for weight loss Tanlac claims to end indigestion and raise weight with testimonials from Mrs. O D Flaherty of Lynchburg Virginia and reported gains of twenty pounds for her son. The ad urges readers to obtain a bottle from any druggist.
An advertisement extols Diamond Dyes as simple directions for tinting faded items like skirts, draperies, and sweaters. It guarantees no streaks or color running and advises telling the druggist the fabric type. The note ends with a line about cycles in all things.
United States Department of Agriculture outlines storage and handling for wild rice seed. It notes shallow lakes and slow streams as natural habitats, spring sowing as best, and that most grain remains off markets as tribes sell only small surpluses. Circular 229 by Charles E. Chambliss explains cultivation and potential forage value.
The proper stage for cutting silage determines feed value. Cutting too green reduces growth and lowers nutritional value.
The Department of Agriculture reports that fairs across the country will feature excellent livestock and poultry displays. Breeders focus on breeds, conformation, and market quality, with many animals available for purchase at fairs though buying directly from breeders is advised for best value.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura Trio with Soap and Ointment, 25c each, claiming it leaves other perfumes superfluous for face skin and baby dusting. Also includes a quip from the Birmingham Age-Herald about a social gathering and a vacation tale.
Before cranking, ensure the spark lever is fully retarded and the gears are in neutral. Advancing the spark lever or starting in gear can cause the engine to backfire or run over the driver, risking serious injury and property damage. Following the rule prevents costly injury and liability.
Columbus veteran Col Powell claims to be descendant of Marys Lamb. He is brother of General Eugene Powell and owner of Lawn mower. The original Mary was Mary Lawyer of Sterling Massachusetts eight years old in 1814 when the poem was written by John Roulston. From the Argonaut.
A short laundry advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue for dazzling baby dresses. It urges shoppers to try it themselves at grocers and extols its laundry effectiveness.
Atchison County Mo Mail notes that the difference between children and adults is weight and happiness, observing grownups carry more and feel less joy. The piece reflects on growing up with a wry, everyday tone.
Mothers are urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature that confirms its 30 years of use. The message highlights this trusted infant remedy and notes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
A Washington boy shoveling snow cried after a tramp stole his neighbor's shovel. He lamented not having his own shovel stolen as well, noting his distress was sparked by sympathy for others' misfortune. The tale, from the Milwaukee Sentinel, highlights misdirected sympathy.
The primary teacher asks for a definition of blessing. Johnny offers the punchline that a blessing is what Papa says when company arrives, delivering a light classroom humor moment.
A brief life quip ponders marital absence with a sharp tease about timing. The remark uses irony to suggest unpredictable returns.
A collection of letters praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's health issues. Narratives from Mrs. Jim Rerrice in Horatio Arkansas and others describe nervous spells, weakness, and improved ability to work after taking the remedy.
The Chicago Journal notes two large ruby tint diamonds once among the Hapsburg crown jewels were valued as highly prized items. During preparation for exhibition they were washed, losing their color and becoming white, leading to a sale as generic white stones rather than sought after rubies.
A witty remark by Senator Sorghum notes that during a campaign a states man is a politician and after a campaign a politician is a statesman. The joke contrasts roles across political life.
The article discusses varying opinions on what constitutes veal. It notes that veal typically refers to the meat of a young bovine but highlights difficulty in deciding when a heavier carcass should be veal or beef under agricultural classifications and authorities.
Jodkins, a dissatisfied staff member, warned colleagues he would threaten to quit. When asked what the boss said, he claimed the chief did not view it as a threat but as a favor to the firm in a London Tit-Bits item.
Mrs Johnson from Rumpus Ridge exclaims at a child covered in dirt. The boy asks if it is his birthday, while bystanders urge washing with soap and a prompt clean up. Kansas City Star reports this light scene.
A man described as hen pecked is portrayed as the quiet partner bearing his wife’s troubles. The piece emphasizes domestic tension and social judgment surrounding marital strife.
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