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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1919
Page
3
Berence claims aging begins with weakened kidneys and digestion. Haarlem Oil capsules, marketed as a long-standing remedy, are said to cleanse organs, boost kidney action, and stave off aging. The ad promises renewed vitality, with a money back guarantee if there is no help.
A Kansas City profiteer proudly shows a lurid 6 by 9 painting in his new home. He claims the scene was looted in the Thirty Years War, but a salaried friend disputes the tale, noting the dealer’s claim and recalling a drunken incident with a beer bottle. Grogan’s selling off pictures is discussed.
Henry P. Davison jokes about correspondence courses that promise instant mastery of finance. He compares them to a mining student pushed to skip theory and learn only to find payin' quantities of gold and silver. The quip frames quick learning as impractical.
Among 1918 degree recipients the name Yan Thein stands out as the first Burmese woman to achieve the distinction.
A light dialogue captures a playful exchange about a tongue organ, with Pa retorting that if it exists the mother is the finest player in the world. The snippet suggests a family humor moment emphasizing praise and wit.
A humorous Farm Life anecdote from England contrasts a party host who acts as carriage and door opener with a guest who mistakes him for the chauffeur. The exchange ends with light apologies and playful self deprecation about mistaken roles. An advertisement promotes Cuticura for skin care, claiming soap ointment and talcum provide cleansing healing and fragrance, priced at 25 cents and widely available.
A laundress’ boy, who brings home laundry in a small wagon, says his baby sister dislikes being parked. She cried as he entered the house, and he explained she wants to come along, as she never approves of being parked.
A historical advert promises $100 for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims internal use and blood system action on mucous surfaces. Distributed by F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio with testimonials supplied.
A short Chicago News snippet contrasts a man’s wealth with the effect of marriage, implying a wife limits a man’s riches. The dialogue centers on domestic economics and social expectations.
A light exchange about selling at a bazar ends with a pun on fair price. The men discuss the value of a good natured wife who grumbles occasionally, reflecting domestic humor.
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson toured by special train through Oregon and California. In Grant's Pass and Glendale crowds presented two deer as tokens of appreciation. Mayor Lambkin of Ashland affirmed Oregon’s support for the League of Nations. The president voiced hope for broad Republican backing to interpret the treaty rather than abandon it.
An advertisement offers free samples and agent's prices for Vacher Balm claiming relief for catarrh and headaches. The promo asks readers to request a free sample from E. W. Vacher Inc., New Orleans, La., as the offer lasts.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote contrasts a practical man who doubts reform by resolutions with a professional uplifter who says strong resolutions boost confidence after publication in newspapers. It highlights a belief in the motivational power of public declarations to mobilize readers and workers.
Mrs D M Augers of Oregon Illinois, who raises 600 chickens yearly, reports relief from uterine trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring her health and urges others to consult the product for similar suffering. The notice cites 40 years of company experience and directs readers to Lydia E Pinkham's Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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