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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
7
The essay traces the evolving meaning of Independence Day from its revolutionary origins through 19th and early 20th century celebrations in Buffalo and beyond. It recalls historic observances, from gun salutes to temperance influences, and argues for preserving freedom and readiness to defend it while embracing safer, saner public celebrations.
A humorous story of a friend who ignores a road sign and drives into a creek when a bridge is out. After being helped ashore he vows to believe in signs, and they hire a farmer to pull the car home.
A remark about Noah noting he would not have been a successful poker player as he never held more than two of a kind. The exchange suggests a critical view of his risk appetite or hand strength.
Advertisement claims Allen's Foot Ease powder relieves corns bunions and foot pain instantly. It promotes shaking into shoes or foot baths to ease smarting swelling and tenderness. The copy cites 1 500 pounds of powder used by the Army and Navy during the war and asserts wide availability.
Elsie plans a beach date to test Freds fidelity by asking Maude to press for a kiss. Maude pretends to comply but admits she was asked first, revealing Freds interest. The ruse shows Elsies test backfired as Fred acted on his own.
An electric substitute for barber scissors exists in France. A comb carries a platinum wire along one side of its teeth through which current flows. As the comb passes through hair, the heated wire severs strands and seals the ends, similar to singeing.
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