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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1924
Page
3
A diner asks for a bill decrement for those in the same line of business. The waiter responds with a sharp retort. The diner questions the reduction as a restaurant proprietor. the waiter reveals the roguish truth that he is a robber.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for biliousness constipation sick headache indigestion and similar ailments. The box price is ten cents and it appears in drug store advertising.
A mother explains Jonah and the whale to Tommy who then wonders if Jonah prayed inside the whale. The exchange ends with the humorous image of a bulge in the whale’s back as he kneels. Brandreth Pills are advertised as the best for constipation, recommending one or two at bedtime.
A dialogue on civility and honesty contrasts pretense with virtue as a man faces failure and a boy questions age and respect. The excerpt suggests social shaming and the value of straightforward behavior in daily life.
A diner confronts a restaurant manager after an unsatisfactory order and threatens violence. The man declares he will “say it with flowers” and implies a wreath will be an appropriate gift when he is through with 500, prompting bystanders to leave for safety.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching, followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water rinse. It advises drying gently and dusting Cuticura Talcum for a pleasant fragrance, priced at 25 cents each.
The passage notes that younger listeners require fewer repetitions than elderly listeners to recognize and recall a tune. It contrasts learning pace across age groups and hints at memory and perception differences in music familiarity.
An advertisement notes the harmless vegetable butter color named Dandelion used by millions for 50 years. Drug stores and general stores offer bottles of Dandelion for 35 cents.
A wry note on men who boast of their failures and the idea of a bachelor as an enviable, independent figure. The exchange hints at social attitudes toward marriage and personal liberty without naming individuals or events.
An advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria used for over 80 years to relieve constipation and colic in babies and children, ease feverishness, and aid digestion by regulating stomach and bowels.
Polish patriot General Haller visited the United States as the American Legion's official guest. He toured nearly fifty cities, was honored at the White House and Arlington, received the Legion Distinguished Service Medal, and praised American soldiers and wartime unity. He thanked the Legion and expressed pride in the country’s postwar prosperity.
Harold Hall, veteran of the Royal Engineers, hopes to join the American Legion after a new rule allows allied veterans who became US citizens or naturalized to affiliate. Hall, of Minneapolis, arrived January 1928 and sought Legion membership but waited for naturalization to complete. He urges all American World War veterans to pursue Legion affiliation.
Mayor Martin of Montreal extended an invitation to the American Legion for a national convention in Canada. He said entertaining British ex soldiers would please citizens and deepen ties between the two nations. The invitation came after the 1924 Legion convention was already set for St. Paul.
Clarence R. Edwards, former Yankee division leader and new American Legion department commander in Massachusetts, urges members to prove Legion value to civic life. He says the organization can become the finest body of men in America when non Legionnaire eligible men see its civic backing in every town and city.
A woman recounts attending a wedding describing the bride's gown and details. The punchline reveals the bridegroom never appeared, leaving the narrator to tell a humorous faux pas about the missing groom.
Advertisement offers dye and tint services to restore worn shabby garments and drapery.
A 15 cent Diamond Dyes package promises easy directions so any woman can dye or tint worn faded items new. Choose any color at the drug store.
Quote from 1798 by William Manning laments that laws have become so numerous that pursuing even a single sinlling’s worth of justice can cost a man about a hundred dollars, highlighting legal complexity and expense.
An advertisement urges consumers to insist on Bayer branded aspirin or tablets to ensure genuine product proven safe by millions and prescribed for 238 years. The message warns imitations may be dangerous and directs buyers to say Bayer when purchasing.
A child twelve years old is described as the current patriarch, claiming the Nestorian patriarchate has been hereditary for four centuries and that he is the world’s youngest religious leader. An unrelated advertisement touts Cole’s Carbolisalve for skin diseases, claiming rapid relief and scar-free healing.
A New York Sun item recalls Louise Treavens recounting a near drown while surfing. She jokes about life guards she flirted with appearing in her memory as she faced the waves.
An advertisement touts external application as the best method for belief of pain and markets Allcock's Plaster as the original genuine remedy. The copy emphasizes topical relief and brand authenticity to persuade readers.
Holland remains a dominant cocoa producer with Amstterdam hosting 13 factories dedicated to cocoa and chocolate manufacturing.
A dialogue features Willie confirming he peeled his apple before eating. His mother praises the action and asks what he did with the peel. Willie responds that he ate the peel, as expected.
Mrs. Martha Strayer of Lincoln Nebraska says she suffered chronic weakness before using Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription. After one bottle she felt relief and used four more, avoiding surgery. During menopause she again used the remedy and remained strong and healthy. She recommends sending 10 cents for a trial package of prescription tablets.
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