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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
4
Lift off corns and calluses with Freezone a tiny bottle costs little at drug stores apply drops to the corn or callus and it stops hurting instantly letting you lift the corn or callus out root and all with no pain or soreness. The ad also notes a saying about avoiding mistakes and making a favorable impression on neighbors.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a scalp soothing tonic that cools the itchy scalp and nourishes hair roots to stop shedding. It claims after several applications hair returns with vigor, color, and thickness while reducing dandruff, priced at a few cents per bottle.
At a local picture show an egotistical youth advised a shy man to boast about himself. He boasted of his own success. the crowd laughed as a screen subtitle appeared reading a quip about a whale never getting into trouble until it blows.
A young businesswoman scorns idle women and answers a velvet fashion question with a veiled rebuke. She notes velvet wears well only if worn properly, otherwise it becomes slick and shiny.
A playful dialogue hints at a department store find as red elevator globes draw attention. The exchange mentions a standout baby and its distinctive yardstick of “class,” suggesting a lighthearted, era-tinged tease about a new retail scene and its notable feature.
A humorous discussion contrasts social call times from ten minutes to afternoon visits. It cites a social secretary, knitting bourgeoisie, and coffee and cake as rituals, then notes Jack Robinson’s calls that end before greeting is finished. The piece includes quips about ostriches and bashfulness.
Wallace's Farmer argues for bonded funding of long lasting road improvements based on solid engineering and county state collaboration. It warns against short lived roads and costly maintenance, urging prudent, revenue backed plans that endure beyond bond lifespans.
The piece compares gravel and macadam roads, noting gravel costs 1500 to 3500 dollars per mile and macadam 2000 to 10000 dollars per mile. It emphasizes permanent foundations with uniform bearing quality and warns against building on paper without on site work.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It promotes the product’s fruity taste and promises full dosing directions on each bottle. The copy urges mothers to choose California and speaks directly to parents with assurance.
Mr Brown and Mr Green vacation in France. Green, fluent in theory, orders tea in a cafe and protests when a utensil is missing. Brown points out the gag, noting Green asked for a staircase when a teaspoon would suffice.
An old advertisement extols Cascarets as a gentle, non gripe laxative that helps remove liver and bowel poisons while you sleep. It contrasts with harsher laxatives and quotes a quip about wealth and misery.
Mr Smith visits neighbors and is welcomed into the parlor where a daughter plays the piano and a son sings. They perform "Mother" and "Mother Mahree" and other maternal tunes as the father joins in. Mrs Jones is in the kitchen doing the dishes and plans to join after chores.
Alice, an eight year old from the southern part of the state, travels to the capital with her uncle to visit the monument and other sights. In a friend’s office she is asked what she wants to see most, she replies she wants both the state house and monument but most of all a store selling nickel ice cream sandwiches.
An essay argues that tomorrow causes trouble for humanity, urging present action over future worry. It claims dwelling in tomorrow leads to dread and uncertainty, while applying effort today strengthens against the unexpected. The piece frames tomorrow as an uncomfortable place many people inhabit.
A mother tucks Max in and asks him to say his prayers. Max, waking briefly, says he will go with his father instead of heaven. The passage notes jokes built on kind words often carry a sting behind sweetness.
A scanned ad extolls Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine for colds pain headaches neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. Pills sold in tins of 12 for a few cents with directions for use. It notes Bayer’s 19 year recognition by physicians and links Highgate to a toll gate and an oath about bread color in taverns long ago.
An old advert promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy. It pledges $100 to any case not cured and notes internal use to attack the disease through the blood, with testimonials and contact in Toledo Ohio.
The passage presents a terse exchange where Barber asks to repeat, and the victim consents. A green grocer is described as poised to gain much experience, implying a humorous or ironic tone about future lessons learned.
A French scientist reports Bitro-Phosphate as an organic phosphate aiding weak nerves insomnia thinness and energy. Doctors claim it increases strength vigor and nerve force within two weeks and advocate its prescription in hospitals while warning to ensure the genuine product.
An elderly health advert warns kidneys faltering signals and urges immediate action. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a longtime remedy imported from Holland, promising relief or money back. It emphasizes strict sourcing and authenticity including sealed packages and three sizes.
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