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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
7
A doctor and a mother discuss a railroad accident as six year old Johnny mishears and quips about the horse versus the man. In Straddle Ridge Arkansas neighbors plot a birthday surprise for Jurd Lopp, who wakes grouchy and threatens a shotgun if surprised. The tale ends with the party canceling.
A judge quips about borrowing everyday items from many origins. Willie Willis jokes about lawnmower from the Smiths and snow shovel from the Jones, while attributing a baby carriage to the Bunmips, highlighting a playful mishmash of sources.
In the season of shifts, a local trades clash highlights discomfort between plumbing work and cold storage. The community notes stressed service delays as temperatures drop and crews adjust schedules.
A Boston Transcript correspondent quotes disturbing lines from recent books. A line imagines laughter as a dead bird while another describes breath as gusts of blood, underscoring darker tonal shifts in contemporary fiction.
Jud Tunkins quips that few people truly believe the world loves a lover except perhaps the slightly prejudiced young woman in the case. He notes skepticism about universal admiration and hints at playful social commentary.
The piece highlights girdles and lingerie garnishings as time consuming but worthwhile crafts for women. It describes satin ribbons forming rosettes on lingerie, ornate dressing tables with negligees, georgette crepe gowns, and the bold use of bright colors in blouses and coats. It notes beaded tassels, bisque figures, and satin accents in home and wardrobe decor.
A brief, satirical remark notes that personal reputation often appears exaggerated to others, while the subject sees it differently. The line hints at vanity and public perception without naming individuals or events.
An old ad promotes Gude's Pepto-Mangan claiming it builds “good blood” and pep. It targets weak, run-down people with nervousness and poor appetite, urging purchases of liquid or tablet forms at mealtimes.
A terse line defines a legend as a man grown old enough to wear whiskers, presenting a succinct cultural image of aging and stature.
Advertisement-like summary notes that kidney trouble affects many Americans and is often undetected. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is promoted as a remedy available at drug stores in two bottle sizes. A sample offer requests ten cents and newspaper mention.
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes debate on slang's rise in schools. Opinion contrasts slang prevalence with calls for a dedicated course to address modern language use.
A six year old Davy naps by the fireplace as parents and Uncle Jim plan Christmas gifts. A child’s voice from the room proclaims, I’m glad I’m a getter instead of a giver, revealing a playful twist at the holiday gathering.
Mrs Lucy McCoy of Muncie Indiana testifies to Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery curing a severe cough night sweats weight loss and loss of appetite after forty days. She says she gained flesh and strength and has had no cough in fourteen years. She recommends visiting local drug stores or sending ten cents to Buffalo New York for trial information and advice.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue for keeping cloths and towels white and spotless until worn out, claiming the bath includes a charm of spotlessness.
Poem fragment notes a speaker praising self awareness in humor and the humility of recognizing one cannot always entertain. The line suggests a wistful, reflective tone about storytelling limits and social perception.
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