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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
6
In 1918 the U S used about half of global crude cocoa output totaling 386 006 tons. Fiscal year imports to June 20 1919 reached 313 037 419 pounds worth 35 953 990 dollars, down from 1918 by 21 6 percent in quantity and 12 9 percent in value. Garfield Tea herb laxative ad promotes health.
In New York Harold Lloyd reportedly asked to see a certain overcoat. The salesman quoted $250 and Lloyd refused, declaring he could not afford such cold weather. The anecdote circulates as a humorous show of thrift.
A vintage advertisement promises Cas carets relieve biliousness and constipation, prevent headaches and throat coating, and keep you feeling splendid. It claims Cas carets avoid sickness or gas unlike Salol, Salts, Oil or harsh pills, are inexpensive, and can be used while you sleep.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a man denying a supposed double on the street and a woman quipping about happiness at home. An advertisement line touts Red Cross Ball Blue for laundry care while another note hints at domestic life and restrictions on men lingering at home.
An old advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a remedy for bronchitis colds throat irritation and lung troubles. It claims wide use over fifty three years and promises a good night’s sleep free from coughing and easy morning respiration. The piece closes with a joke about jurors being paid by the day.
In Wheaton Illinois Judge Rathje approves heirship for five relatives of William P Cowan former Standard Oil president who died in 1918 leaving no will The nine heirs four spouses and five relatives will share about 2.5 million after taxes with each receiving around 200000 The group includes the Saxton brothers Judson Phelps Mrs Helen Shadbolt and others from Michigan New York and Massachusetts as depositions continue and a decree awaits final filing
London embraces nightclub culture as postwar extravagance returns. Nightlife runs from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. with many clubs in Piccadilly, Leicester Square and Charing Cross. Rector's attracts crowds with American bands while a shortage of eligible young men spurs paid escorts for dancing nights.
Georgette and Tricotine banter about a bold red hair dye. Tricotine jokes she used six bottles of tomato ketchup for the look, turning the exchange into a humorous fashion quip.
A dramatic patent medicine ad promises instant relief from nasal congestion and catarrh. Ely's Cream Balm is applied inside the nostrils to soothe swollen membranes and clear airways quickly, with claims of immediate breathing ease and headache relief. It ends with a casual note on thoughtful greetings to family.
Timely advice urges Wacher Balm as preventive and relief for colds and flu. Describes 30e jars or tubes and recommends carrying a tube. Offers to send a tube by mailing 30 cents stamps to Wacher, Inc. in New Orleans, Louisiana. Cautions against imitations.
A teacher who trusted parents visits a boy known for fibbing to discuss truth with his mother. The boy refuses to yield despite his sister Annie’s report. The mother then pretends his grandmother is present with candy to coax him inside.
A casual Monday morning visit reveals a change in how a friend treats the narrator. The moment of embarrassment over overhearing the remark alters their relationship and leaves a lasting impression on their interactions.
New York's Bowery has changed rapidly with prohibition, erasing famous dives like the Tub of Blood. A feature writer found most Bowery bums now work casually and carry cash, signaling a shift in the street scene.
A boy reports a butcher jokes about bones in pork to a mother. The butcher vows to gift a bone free pig, while the mother quips she would buy a whole carcass with bones as a curiosity.
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