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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
6
Dialogue shows a boss pressing for an immediate check from Mrs Grabevin. An assistant asks to send someone else due to discomfort with the woman’s lorgnette gaze. The exchange hints at tense office dynamics and social etiquette in business dealings.
An advertising blurb touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a tonic laxative not affecting the head and suitable for anyone. It notes only one Bromo Quinine brand and includes the HW. W. GROVE signature on each box, priced at 25c.
Harrison, Maine, features a veteran stage driver who has racked up fifty years in the business. The long serving carrier is celebrated for his dedication and steady work across regional routes.
A historical note highlights timber and other lands owned by the United States as a growing source of profit. The ad also promotes Red Cross Ball Blue and Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as trusted remedies and mentions Abyssinia being governed by a woman. George Eliot quotes emphasize growth through human choice.
Walter Breen wins Leonie Marsh through honesty and a share in a profitable land deal. Cecil Archer’s vanity and quick schemes backfire after he assaults the wrong man, forcing him to flee. Walter proves himself by proposing marriage to Leonie with an honest partnership and a future shared with her family.
A French hospital tests a phonograph based device to restore hearing in soldiers who are totally deaf. The machine forces vowel sounds to vibrate the eardrum, acting as a massage to overcome numbness. Continuous use for several hours daily over two weeks is required.
A group of Chinese boys discuss billboards for Carnation Milk and Bull Durham. One boy explains signs with a pun about cows, saying in America they have he cows and she cows, the she cows give milk and the he cows give tobacco.
A vivid tour from the border to Guaymas describes Yaqui troops, bustling stations, and sunlit camps. American influence grows as rail and sea links with California bring machinery miners and farmers, while prohibitions curb delinquencies and gambling. The coast offers hunting, fishing, and tropical comforts in a land of striking contrasts and potential tourism.
A playful interview reveals a husband once composed verses for his wife before marriage, though she notes he wrote what they both believed to be poetry. The exchange hints at a lighthearted memory bridging past courtship and future vows.
In a courtroom snippet, the widow questions her husband about truthfulness while the wife admits honesty fails only when money is requested. The exchange highlights trust issues affecting the case.
Mothers are urged to use California Syrup of Figs as a mild laxative for children and adults. A teaspoonful is described as cleansing the stomach liver and bowels without griping, with a 50 cent bottle sold at stores and directions printed on the label.
A Paraphrase of Socrates advises that true friendship comes from sincere affection and thoughtful tokens rather than flattery or force. He warns that generosity and polite conduct win friends who value mutual satisfaction and appreciation.
Mr. S. P. Benton of Kerrville Texas reports long standing kidney and rheumatic troubles after years of stooped posture. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring his health and straight posture noting he is now 64 and feeling fine.
A brief note notes that modern travel attracts attention. a globe trotter can draw detectives by undertaking actions that invite pursuit, whether at home or abroad. The piece hints at the era’s fascination with sensational travel exploits and notoriety.
A playful line contrasts a man of lofty intellect with the burden of daily bills. The speaker muses that the highly erudite individual is so detached from ordinary life that he needs repeated reminders before settling his debts. The wit highlights social distance through humor.
Old sores ulcers and eczema vanish says ad. Testimonials from Wm J Nichols Major Charles Whitney and Mrs J T Weiss claim cure and relief. Box priced 25 cents with money back guarantee. Adverts urges all druggists to stock and recommend Peterson's Ointment.
A three year old boy named Bobbie resists grooming with a firm stamp of his foot and declares he will not have his hair curled like a girl. His mother asks what objection he has to girls and he replies they make him tired in concise child logic.
A famous actress shares a home formula to darken gray hair using bay rum barbo compound and glygerine mixed with water. The remedy claims to color faded hair without staining the scalp or transferring to skin, with full directions provided in each box.
A veteran warns a son that life in the trenches is brutal and not suited for a carefree visit. The exchange underscores the harsh realities faced by soldiers and the danger of glamorizing war.
A reflective line asserts that conquest brings delight to both body and mind and explains a preference for overcoming difficulties as a source of satisfaction. The tone frames struggle as a positive driver of fulfillment.
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