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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
12
An early 20th century testimonial promotes Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women s nervousness sleeplessness and general weakness. Mrs Will Newby from West Broadway credits the remedy with renewed strength and vitality after hard work left her weak.
A friend asked me to watch her children while she and her husband went to a theater. After the parents left the kids became noisy and one spoke rudely to me. I warned them and threatened to go home, feel surprised by their training, then the mother reentered and decided not to go, and I left quickly.
An old Bayer aspirin warning explains genuine aspirin is Bayer labeled and safe for years. It lists uses from headache to toothache and rheumatism, prices and package sizes, and notes aspirin is a trademark of Bayer.
In a fragmentary exchange Sinfeus- Posu claims all women are the same while Cynicus challenges the certainty. The speakers debate consistency and difference in women over time, revealing gendered generalizations.
An old advertisement claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment help sore hands when used with Talcum. It prescribes soaking hands in hot suds, drying, applying Ointment, and removing excess with tissue. The ad touts Cuticura for general toilet uses.
A local tailor promotes suits with a stylish cut and notes a desire for a price reduction. The ad hints at value and appeal for shoppers seeking quality menswear at lower cost.
Eminent men meet in Geneva for the first League of Nations Assembly as armistice day celebrations unfold in allied nations. Developments in the Near East accompany the opening events and political shifts.
Akashi Hara and Baron Shidehara in Washington express hope for improved Nippon America ties and warn anti alien laws threaten broader relations. Officials discuss a possible new treaty or strengthened gentlemen's agreement while CaliforniaReferendum looms.
Statesmen and publicists in France push for revision of Versailles and a US role in the league. Ambassador Dusserin d will return to Washington with European views on recasting the covenant and securing ratification to defend France against external aggression.
Developments of the week in the Near East favor the Turks as Armenia concludes an armistice with the nationalist government in Angora. Turkish forces capture Kars and Alexandropol while moving toward Erivan. Georgians mobilize on frontiers to defend Batum and Greece, Britain, and France worry over Asia Minor fallout.
Dispatches from Sevastopol say Soviet forces breached Wrangel’s outer works at Perekop but the crisis is not yet deemed final. French observers with Wrangel describe the situation as not gravely serious.
Premier Lloyd George warned Ireland that peace cannot come while the murder conspiracy persists and pledged more power for police. He praised police efforts in Ireland as terrorists are dispersed while republicans press on with attacks on policemen and soldiers and rail disruptions loom.
The Walsh committee report accuses the Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet of graft and waste in managing ships and contracts. Charles Pier denies corruption. Adm Benson’s aide notes coordination flaws. The piece also explains making small Christmas gifts from box boards with step by step instructions for whisk broom holders and related items.
Eight National League clubs and three American League clubs agreed to form a twelve Club league. They offered Judge K M Landis the chairmanship of the new board of control at an annual salary of 59000 dollars.
Mrs Mary Stenter of Wyandotte Michigan says months of severe pains and illness improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She reports relief after three bottles of the compound and two of the wash and urges others to try the remedies.
Liude Dot dislikes staying home with her reading father while mother and aunt go to church. She voices loneliness and asks for shared church duty to avoid being alone with her father this Sunday.
Two young girls sit before two grape bunches one large and tempting one small and green. After a quiet pause one child asks if the other is greedy. When denied greed, the polite girl defers and says you choose.
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