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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
7
A contrast contrasts luck with judgment after a house fire sparked by a lapsed fire insurance policy. The speaker suggests the blaze stemmed from bad planning rather than misfortune, framing the incident as a cautionary tale on responsibility.
Public ad promoting GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules to prevent senile ailments by keeping kidneys and bladder clean. Claims restore vigor, youthful appearance, and lasting health with periodical use, warning of fake versions and urging purchase from first-class druggists.
A woman driver in a smart electric car at the Majestic theater bumps a pedestrian, tears his trousers, and drives off. The man pleads for compensation while the Madonna-like rider dismisses the incident saying she will buy him pants. The scene ends at a clothing store as the Chicago Examiner notes.
A reflective musing contrasts money with purposeful action, asserting fulfillment comes from deeds over earnings and urging focus on meaningful contributions rather than financial gain.
A British officer describes Saloniki as a jewel of the Orient where East meets West in a crowded harbor and bustling streets. Soldiers, sailors, and civilians mingle amid diverse races, markets, and sights as a military landing officer guides traffic and locals adapt to allied presence.
An English paper reports an Irish soldier who lost an eye in combat was allowed to stay in service with a glass eye. On parade, he arrived eye-less and quipped that he left it in his box to keep an eye on the kit, prompting the officer to remark on proper attire.
Squeeze juice of two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint of lotion. Massage into face neck arms and hands to fade freckles sunburn and tan. Harmless and inexpensive, grocers supply lemons and drug stores orchard white.
A satirical scene shows Satan and demon lords debating endless punishment for Bill Hohenzollern and his six sons. They mockly propose six billion years in the heated afterlife without medals, then conclude the conference.
Cuticura stops itching with soap to cleanse and ointment to soothe skin and scalp affections. Ideal for toilet use. Free samples available from Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap 25 cents, Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
A stranger asks for a photograph gallery and learns no photographers remain as the town became bone dry. The native explains they left after drought altered life, while joking about what action a photog would take to get a polite look.
An advertisement promises Othine double strength removes freckles and fades spots. Apply nightly and morning with one ounce typically sufficient for a clear complexion. Money back guarantee offered if freckles fail to disappear.
A humorous exchange in a church setting centers on a confidential jab by a church usher who recalls how a Mrs Stuckup once made him use a back door for a business visit. He vows to get even by seating her in a pew where a stained glass window will cast a red light on her nose, prompting a sly pause.
A kind old man chides a youngster for idling as they discuss the chance of him one day becoming president. The youth notes that their group escaped and decides to take chances too.
A concise punch line states that Ann grows more frantic for the vote with each passing year. The joke hinges on aging and political engagement as a running gag.
An advisory warns hot weather worsens stomach and bowel trouble after hearty meals. It recommends taking one to two Eatonic tablets before meals to absorb gases, reduce heartburn, and ease indigestion, promising refund if not satisfied.
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