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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1920
Page
3
An archaic refrain invoking blessing on a head quotes a fragment linked to Francis Bacon. The line appears as a pithy, exhortative phrase meaning positive fortune or favor. The source presents it as a historic or moral reflection rather than a current event.
Mrs Dora Williams recalls nearly a year of illness with a ten month bed rest and credits Eatonic for restoring health. The ad claims Eatonic removes excess acidity and gas to correct stomach distress after meals. A large box is offered with a druggist's guarantee.
Dr Kilmers Swamp Root praised by druggists as a kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is described as strengthening and a physician's prescription that has stood the test of years. Consumers urged to obtain a sample bottle and begin treatment promptly.
A fragment from the Florida Times Union quotes a barber chant or cheer and asks about a college yell. An Adv story advertises Dr Peerys Dex4A Shot as an old fashioned worm and tapeworm medicine offered in a single dose.
A six year old boy Pravik rushes inside with a paper sack and asks his mother if Helen still has a toothache. Helen, nine, replies that the tooth is better and the boy says he will eat his candy himself instead of saving it for later.
Friends of migratory birds cite the 41st important step as progress yet stress the need to conserve inland lakes island and coastal marshes to supply feeding resting and rearing habitats for swans and other waterfowl.
A profiteering head accountant notes surplus growing, while the employer plans to offset it by expenses from his wife’s purchases from other profiteers, warning that his hoard will shrink to respectable proportions.
A northeast suburb resident faces a dragging accusation after a local meeting dispute. The man later writes to the paper denying influence, attendance, and even the existence of a wife, framing the rumor as unfounded and humorous.
A family discussion centers on voting rights for women this fall. Sis, aged about twenty, asks how old a woman must be to vote and Bud, about to vote, says thirty. Bird counters that many women may lose votes if ages misalign with Aunt who has remained twenty eight for six years.
Dorothy age three defies her mother by tasting a cup of alleged tea and declaring no tea is in it because she cannot feel any tea flavor. The child notes sugar and cream dominated the drink.
A thoughtful saying notes that effort without worthy aims is wasted unless action unlocks value. A closed book stands as a block, while persistent effort yields results.
The Bureau of Soils of the U S Department of Agriculture has studied soil chemistry and physical properties across the nation. It surveys soils in detail and reconnaissance, researches alkali, hardpan, nitrogen fixation, and nutrient movement, and operates a Summerland California kelp potash plant selling fertilizer-grade salt.
The article advises: ice house cost depends on local conditions and ice access, with more durable builds warranted where ice is costly. It compares expensive insulated designs to cheap structures when natural ice is cheap, and notes harvesting costs, interest, and depreciation affect the decision. It promotes Farmers' Bulletin 1078 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and ends with a seed-saving reminder.
The article argues oats are the most economical crop to sell for cash among farm products. It notes one fifth of receipts should come from crops and four fifths from livestock sales, with oats serving as a stable connecting crop between corn and hay. Corn yields higher per acre but is cheaper to feed than oats.
The motor truck express routes in many localities enable farmers to market surplus fruit and vegetables in small quantities that would otherwise be wasted. When surplus exceeds canning needs this method should not be overlooked.
Insect powder mixed with three or four times its bulk of flour and left overnight in a tight container creates an effective poison for the cabbage worm. It is harmless to people. Apply when dew is on, using a sifting top or powder blower.
A compact collage of jokes about marriage and ambition alongside ads for Cuticura products. The spoof dialogue mocks spousal banter while promoting Cuticura Ointment Soap and Tulcum for pimples and clear skin, ending with a bold line about a five thousand dollar frontage.
John Arthur, a Jeffersonville school pupil, wrote an essay on Woodrow Wilson praising the president's WWI leadership. He ranked Wilson above Washington and Lincoln, noting they did well in small wars but could not have led the world conflict. His father disagreed but admired Wilson. the boy quipped the teacher is a Democrat.
A dialogue shows Mr Meekton skeptical about a votes for women vote yet supportive of Henrietta's suffrage advocacy. He notes her tariff League of Nations remarks and praises a suffrage speech as her strongest point, reflecting a foregrounding of female rights in the discussion.
A woman spreads two newspapers over her linoleum while cooking to keep the floor clean. She places one sheet in front of the sink and another near the stove, then discards them after meals to remove grease and dirt and keep the linoleum fresh.
A German proverb notes that with quick listening a half word suffices. It suggests insight comes from attentive hearing and the power of partial hints in understanding.
The passage urges universal serenity and happiness through patience and philosophy. It advocates to endure disappointment, be kind and generous, and forgive, suggesting a better state beyond youth for all ages.
A parish clerk in a country church despised the minister and engineered a plan to test him. After a Sunday service the clerk asked for a short sermon but the minister extended to an hour and a quarter. The clerk then declared the psalm from start to finish and suggested they would sing all night.
In a heated exchange, Senator Sorghum admits planning a bold whomp to shift debate. He says he knew the risk but wanted something striking to steer the argument.
A Latin proverb notes that elephants ignore mice, illustrating a grand creature’s indifference to minor irritations. The saying highlights disproportionate attention and power dynamics in a playful moral context.
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