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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
7
The dialogue recounts an elderly man who fell from bed injuring an arm and three ribs while a landlady notes the height of the bed. A boastful boarder gleefully recalls skating mishaps and aging, with humor about fragile bones and the toll of old age. The text shifts to dietary notes on apples onions and baked bananas, offering simple recipes and kitchen tips.
The speaker urges a rise in patriotism and the "fighting blood" of ancestors, insisting true patriots love country and are willing to die if needed. The message emphasizes those who dedicate time money and energy to improve the world and contribute to the common good.
The article notes war restricted perfume and cosmetic trade but exports rebounded, totaling $8,739,593 in 1920, more than five times 1914. England led as the top buyer, followed by Cuba, Australia, and Brazil in sequence.
Advert says using Red Cross Ball Blue prevents rust stains from inferior bluing. It urges readers to try the product and notice the improvement.
In a brief dialogue, a sea captain presents his friend Barker to his old aunt. She quickly shifts to wit, remarking on Barker’s residence in the Canary Islands and noting the need for singing. The exchange blends curiosity with a playful challenge.
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap for improving complexions dandruff itching and rough hands. It urges applying Ointment on rising and retiring then washing off after five minutes with hot water. The copy highlights dramatic results for troubled skin.
A short comic exchange has a speaker accusing Jim of a fault while Jim deflects with a joke about being a strict vegetarian. The mingled humor reflects light dialogue typical of the period.
A saying notes that true value rarely matches a bargain price. The speaker asserts genuine quality cannot be secured at a cut rate, implying restraint in seeking low costs.
A reminiscence from Gotham recalls circus processions and the calliope at their tail. The quip suggests the worst was yet to come.
A discussion quotes a promoter described as conservative about wealth odds. He said becoming rich would likely take at least a year, cautioning against quick gains rather than rash promises.
In a new production of Othello, electric lights illuminate the murder scene to heighten the shock of Desdemona's death and intensify the drama.
A collection of easy dessert ideas using strawberries bananas cherries and coconut. Recipes include Strawberry Toast with cornstarch thickened sauce and orange juice, Cherry Dumplings in a suet dough, Banana Trifle with peanuts and coconut, and Savory Broiled Lamb Chops with ham white sauce and fried crumbs.
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