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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
7
Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad Highlighting Genuine Labeling
An advertisement warns that only Bayer labeled aspirin on packaging or tablets is genuine and safe as prescribed for twenty-one years. It promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism baralgia toothache and lumbago with small tins of twelve tablets and larger drugstore packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
NO NEED FOR EARLY DEATH
The Nation's Business says male death rates double from age twenty to forty due to infections poisons mental strain and diet. It argues health comes from work and periodic exams to avoid downhill decline and urges right living and measures to extend life. Baboons sometimes throw stones at their enemies.
Man Who Keeps Silence Never Regrets Later
A compact adage notes that a person who stays silent often avoids later regret, emphasizing prudence and restraint in speech.
First Love and First Shave Define a Man’s Early Years
A reflective note on memory linking a man’s early affections and rituals with enduring identity. The piece compares adolescence moments to lasting personal milestones, emphasizing how formative experiences shape character.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a premier curative for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It promotes its mild immediate effect and urges testing with a sample bottle by sending ten cents. The note ends with a proverb about courting trouble leading to marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Red Cross Ball Blue Bluing Advice
Shopper tips the grocer to use Red Cross Ball Blue for bluing fabrics. The ad promises lasting results and repeat use after trying. Price 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Boundary drawn by nature in the Caucasus range
The Caucasus marks the Europe Asia boundary and a near im penetrable wall crossed at two passes Daniel and Manisson. Ancient myth linked Colchis and the Golden Fleece while Prometheus was fettered on a peak. Greek and Genoese traders first carved routes through the rocks in the Middle Ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caucasus
Europe
Asia
Daniel
Manisson
William lEleroy Curtis
Black Sea
Colchis
Jason
Prometheus
The 21 Model Hammock Described as One or Two Person
The advertisement claims the 21 model hammock is large enough for one person and strong enough to support two. It emphasizes versatility for solo lounging or shared use.
Women Outnumber Men by Two Million in England and Wales
A census estimate projects women in England and Wales outnumber men by about two million, reflecting long term demographic trends and social implications for regions and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England and
Wales
Ways of Irrigating Garden Cultivation Tips from USDA
Guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture outlines watering essentials for garden crops. It covers adequate water supply, distribution methods, and cautions against overwatering. It describes overhead sprinklers and sub irrigation, plus timing and soil-drying cues for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers Lose Much Time Killing Weeds
United States Department of Agriculture reports farmers waste up to a third of cultivation time on weed control. It lists bulletins and leaflets on eradication methods for plants like wild onion bermuda grass thistle and dandelions, with instructions to write for copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Bermuda
Bureau of Piant Industry
Washington, D. C
Correspondent Claims Earthquake Shock Not Felt
A Punch London correspondent writes to a morning paper claiming he has never experienced an earthquake shock. an income tax collector has noted his name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punch London
Fresh White Baby Clothes With Red Cross Ball Blue
An advertisement notes red cross Ball Blue keeps fresh white baby clothes free of streaks and damage. It promises no harm and points to grocers selling the product for 5 cents a package.
WHY MRS LOT LOOKED BACK AT LOTS WIFE MYSTERY
Alexander Black outlines the Lot tale at a New York Society of Arts and Science dinner. He notes Mrs Lot looked back to see if she was followed by a man and pins the old question on marriage as a success. The discussion contrasted a lowered light mood with modern cynicism and even car strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot
Alexander Black
Society of Arts and Science
New York
Mr. Black
Seed mixtures overpriced and often fail in value
U S Department of Agriculture specialists warn that clover timothy seed mixes sold by bushel often contain little alsike or red clover, sometimes only 5 6 percent. Buyers should verify exact proportions and seed quality to avoid high costs for poor crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Time Proofs First Impressions by a Philosopher
A philosopher notes that initial judgments are often wrong while Father Time is praised as a steady proof reader, implying experience corrects early errors. The remark frames time as a corrective force over quick judgments.
Professional jealousy disrupts friendships in many circles
The piece examines how envy among professionals strains relationships, eroding trust and collaboration. It highlights common patterns and suggests ways to manage tensions to preserve productive ties.
Buddhists in Japan Maintain A Regular Salvation Army
Buddhist groups in Japan sustain organized charitable efforts resembling a Salvation Army style network. Established volunteers coordinate aid to communities, supporting the needy with meals clothing and shelter, reflecting interfaith welfare activities across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Coal ashes as soil amendment for heavy clay soils
Coal ashes have little value as fertilizer and mainly loosen soil. They are most valuable on heavy clay soil but must be desludged to remove coarse material before use, spread evenly over the surface and mixed with the soil. Wood ashes have fertilizing value but should be applied before they are leached.
Canadian Woman Completes Ninety Mile Snowshoe Trek
A Canadian woman completed a ninety mile hike on snowshoes last winter, demonstrating endurance in harsh conditions. The feat highlights outdoor travel prowess and winter travel resilience by a single adventurer.
Cuticura Soap Promises Daily Shaving Comfort
This ad promotes Cuticura Soap as doubling razor efficiency while promoting skin purity and health. It claims no mug, no slimy soap, no germs, no irritation even with twice daily shaves and that the soap serves for shaving bathing and shampooing.
Humane Education Society Seeks Personal Pronouns for Animals
The Humane Education Society of Pennsylvania urges teaching children to use personal pronouns for animals instead of impersonal terms. The Philadelphia Ledger notes concern that labeling pets as it or which may strip them of life and emotions, leading to mistreatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Education Society
Humane Education Society of Pennsylvania
Phiadelphia Ledger
Hammock Time on Porches in Spring
A cheerful citizen notes spring in the air while a father muses on enjoying evenings on the back porch. The Birmingham Age-Herald reports the humor of a veranda turning into an occupied zone as weather warms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Age-Herald
The Folly of Fools Draws Crowds Beyond Wise
A brief note reflects on how folly attracts larger crowds than wisdom, highlighting public fascination with sensational actions over prudent judgment. The line hints at social behavior and the contrast between spectacle and measured insight.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Woolson Spice Company, Talecio, Chis
Pila
Alabastine Company
Grandville Ave
Grand Rapids, Mich
Mrs. Lot
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