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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1922
Page
7
A reader asks who first named America with claims that Leonardo da Vinci named the western continent on a 1514 map, challenging the traditional attribution to Martin Waldseemüller. An Eskimo pie joke closes the geography lesson vignette.
At William Jewell College a drinking fountain on the porch of old Jewell hall bears a tablet. It reads Dedicated to the members of this class who are fighting to make the world safe for democracy 1918. This inscription honors students serving in World War I and reflects the era’s wartime patriotism.
A quoted exchange contrasts old and new habits about darning stockings. Grandma notes the skill faded but suggests a hidden repair before a granddaughter replies that some darns remain visible in certain fabrics. The dialogue reflects changing domestic roles.
Instant digestive relief claim for constipation and disordered stomach and bowels. Promotional note asserts Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills restore regularity without Briping.
A brief dialogue notes Tillie asking for a nickel to buy candy to taunt a new neighbor girl, reflecting social snobbery in a life magazine style vignette.
Diamond Dyes claim simple, complete instructions to dye or tint worn clothing and household fabrics at home. The ad guarantees rich, even color on wool silk linen cotton or blends with no streaking or fading and urges buying Diamond Dyes from any druggist.
Clergyman asks Mr. Jones about his son James at college. Jones says James is becoming more business minded, citing his progress from writing for toner to drawing up bills on sight. The quip highlights humorous generational finance manners.
For years druggists note the strong record of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root, a kidney liver bladder tonic. It strengthens organs and has many friends. Buy at druggists or send ten cents for a sample from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with paper mention.
A humorist quips that Eve’s serpent tale was likely a mere apple worm causing the fuss over a mouse and temptation. The remark notes the comic misreading that an apple could tempt man, reflecting a playful critique of the story.
An old advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product for dazzling baby dresses. It urges shoppers to try it themselves and notes availability at all good grocers.
A maxim on integrity and effectiveness: beliefs and actions must align to persuade audiences. Living one's values strengthens the power of spoken words and arguments.
A fragmented, archaic note recounts a teen romance gone wrong. Two suitors quarrel over a girl named in the piece as a classmate, ending with violence and a fatal outcome implied in the Chicago Journal.
An advertisement promotes Roman Ey Balm to use at night to prevent and relieve tired watery eyes and eye strain. The claim emphasizes soothing, restorative effects for nighttime use.
A brief quip from the Boston Transcript about lending ten until sight returns, with playful back and forth on the idea that the lender’s vision may be keener than the borrower’s.
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