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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure kidney liver and bladder remedy. It emphasizes no habit forming drugs and urges readers to request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with a newspaper mention.
A lighthearted note about a six month old infant showing notable brightness. Carter recalls taking his wife and baby to a movie where the child cried during the sad scene, illustrating a playful family moment from the cinema outing.
A classic advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as soothing throat and lung irritation. It claims relief from coughs bronchitis and lung troubles with a night of rest and easy morning expectoration, noting fifty four years of global sales.
In the Kansas City Star a playful exchange features Mrs Ben ham and a comment about winning a prize offered by their society for old fashioned costumes highlighting a festive community event.
A detergent ad-style claim promotes Diamond Dyes with simple directions for dyeing wool, silk, linen, cotton, and mixed fabrics. It urges women to ask the druggist to show the Diamond Dyes Color Card for color guidance.
The Ohio State Journal remarks that pleasing everyone is impossible and notes social judgments on a girl's figure as seen by neighbors and the term bunchy reflecting local opinion.
Catarrh is described as a local disease influenced by constitutional conditions. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is promoted as a tonic and blood purifier that cleanses the blood and builds up the system to restore normal conditions and aid Nature. Circulars free from F. S. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
In a classroom discussion, the saying all men are created equal is challenged by the idea that wealth and advantages vary. Johnny adds a counterpoint noting that all share the same basic need for clothes, highlighting basic human equality.
Advertisement claims Cuticura products relieve itching and burning of baby rashes with hot Cuticura Soap baths followed by Cuticura Ointment and a dusting of Cuticura Talcum, priced at 25 cents each. The pitch emphasizes purity and fragrance.
The piece notes birds have vision far sharper than people, averaging about 100 times stronger. It cites an example of a bird spotting a worm on freshly plowed ground from 300 feet away.
Advertisement for Cole's Carbolisnive promising quick relief from burning itching and skin diseases. Claims instant pain stop and scarless healing with a 30 cent price and mail order offer from The J. W. Cole Co. Rockford Illinois.
A brisk exchange turns on a weathered vessel described as an old tub yet deemed well fitted for the sea’s wash. The dialogue contrasts rugged practicality with critics who doubt the craft’s merit.
Personal congressman Mahlon M. Garland of Pittsburgh Republican at large from Pennsylvania was found dead in his Washington home bathroom. Death attributed to heart disease. Also notes Hoover elected president of the federation in Washington and other world and domestic items from 1918 fiscal shifts to international tensions.
Geneva reports that M. Viviani and Lord Cecil led a league of nations debate urging a council conference to form a force to end Armenia hostilities. Balfour and Viviani pressed for an international effort, with Nansen estimating 60,000 troops and calls for United States support despite prior stance.
A wireless dispatch reported an iceberg in the steamship track east of Newfoundland. The sighting comes as ice in mid Atlantic at this season is unusual and potentially hindering transatlantic traffic.
Dialogue shows Maggie preparing for a dental visit with Lizzie asking about gas and Maggie replying that she will not sit in the dark or with a strange man. The Houston Post quotes the exchange signaling a humorous aside about dental anesthesia.
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