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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a fifty one year nationwide cough and lung remedy. It promises relief from coughs bronchitis and colds settled in the throat and says it helps patients sleep through the night and ease morning expec toration. It notes American manufacture and more than half a century of sales.
A five piece picture show orchestra attempts to perform Ride of the Valkyries amid public prejudice. The Associated Press and allied forces of suppression are urged to act swiftly to address the matter, reflecting tension between art and popular sentiment.
An old advertisement promotes Barbo Compound to darken faded gray hair. It claims mixing Bay Rum glycerine and a small box of Barbo Compound with water yields a non greasy, scalp-safe rinse that darkens streaks and adds softness and gloss. Full directions are said to be in each box.
A wartime speaker jokes about demobilization and losing his job to a likely cricket. He remarks that many men’s promises are hollow echoes, highlighting doubt about postwar employment.
Undigested food lumps and sour belching are relieved instantly by taking one or two Pape's Diapepsin tablets. The ad promises immediate comfort, harmless tablets, and low cost at drug stores.
A poet’s verse reflects on a regal air and pays tribute to a cook. The lines hint at status and craft through metaphor and concise praise.
Mothers are urged to inspect each Castoria bottle to confirm the five signatures. The notice references Fletcher's Castoria as a trusted remedy used for over thirty years and emphasizes that children cry for it.
War memories of the Rainbow division are recalled by Corp William C Phillips of Suffolk Virginia in a New York Evening Post interview relayed to Adjutant General Lasher. Iowa reports strong War Savings activity as Thrift Stamps convert to 1919 issues and local morals efforts are planned in Sioux City led by Mayor Short.
Mick’s eyes glisten as Pat brings out the bottle and pours. Pat urges Mick to say when and a few more drops fall. Mick struggles to speak then finally exclaims in a thick speech, admitting he can’t help it on special occasions.
A reflective quote discusses patience and discernment, noting that not all things merit waiting. It suggests that true character shows through actions and what people reveal about themselves.
A fragmentary caption features a fox trot exchange between Flannigan and Daughter from the Buffalo Express. It includes a humorous question about tin cans tied to a fox and ends with an offhand weather vane remark. A separate ad urges gentle laxatives like Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for weekly use.
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