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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
3
Bayer aspirin is advertised as genuine with the Bayer Cross, urging buyers to ensure an unbroken package with directions for relief from common pains. It notes physicians have prescribed it for years, with inexpensive twelve tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
Police units, aided by tracking dogs, pursued a group of robbers after a nighttime heist. Bloodhounds led officers to a probable escape route, and investigators continued reviewing evidence at the scene.
An old time advertisement touts Cascarets as a harmless night remedy for biliousness and stomach liver bowels upset. It claims quick improvement by morning with no griping or harsh effects, urging readers to end their discomfort and irritability.
It was before Christmas in a large store when a young woman explored furniture and was told the latest piece reflected early period styles. The clerk then showed an Adam period item, prompting the surprised woman to remark how Adam could have managed without hammers and saws.
A man who lost both arms above the wrists uses prosthetic arms with metal wrist plates. He can dress shave eat work and operate a furnace. Brushes razors knives forks spoons and a pen attach to sockets in the wrist plates with a spring catch for quick change.
An article notes a popular area for children and cites an estimate that African deserts have sand depths ranging from 30 to 40 feet.
The Hapsburg or Owl's Castle stood in the Swiss canton of Aargau and is cited as the reputed cradle of the Hapsburg dynasty.
Witnesses recount a smash where one man remained under a motorcar while another lies nearby. A policeman pressed the owner’s responsibility after the collision, noting he did not flee and is under suspicion.
A domestic hair treatment mixes Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine in water to darken gray hair gradually. Apply twice weekly until desired shade. harmless to scalp, nonsticky, and non transferable. Can be prepared or bought from a druggist at low cost.
Needfire is a folk custom where friction or rope on a stake creates a fire to ward off disease. The ritual signals purification and regeneration, lasting across shepherd communities, with neighboring fires rekindled from the needfire and herds passing through flames. The practice endured in Scotland's highlands into recent times.
A Paris fashion critique notes premier crowds, Ventura in a beige brown chiffon gown by Jenny with sable bands and a copper rose girdle, plus Lanvin pink tulle over gold, hoop frame and rose tulle trims. Lanvin emphasizes black and white for spring, introducing cuff trousers and pantaloons with embroidered cuffs, and ornate umbrellas as chic accessories.
A traveler recalls a road journey marked by frequent speed traps, describing the experience as enjoyable despite the constant enforcement and caution on rural highways.
A brief quotation from The Tatler contrasts love and happiness as a reflection on whether found affection matches a different lover. The exchange implies inner conflict about fulfilled sentiment.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a quick remedy for back pain lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. It urges rubbing a small trial bottle on the back with results claimed within fifty counts and claims the product is harmless and effective.
A vintage advertisement extols Boschee's Syrup as a cure for coughs bronchitis colds and throat irritation. It notes influenza deaths exceed war fatalities and promises a good night's rest easy morning expectoration. Made in America and sold broadly.
A wry remark notes that the motive is simply to be transported, not the vehicle, highlighting a streetwise view of mobility and law enforcement travel. It emphasizes practical convenience over vehicle prestige.
In a playful exchange, one person calls starlight romantic while another counters that moonshine feels more substantial, highlighting a humorous contrast between romance and practicality.
A vintage suggestion advises using Red Cross Ball Blue in laundry to give a dainty, well groomed appearance that girls admire. The note accompanies care guidance and a price cue of five cents.
A clipped exchange shows a clerk asserting resistance while an employer questions the motive and attempt to hold the worker down. The dialogue hints at workplace friction and a power struggle in an urban setting.
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