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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
6
An old advertisement claims kidney issues cause dizziness back pain and nervousness and urges immediate use of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It touts worldwide, centuries old remedies, claims prompt relief or money back and urges buyers to insist on the original imported Gold Medal brand in sealed packages.
A lighthearted note predicts parasols will flaunt striking colors this season. The piece jokes about abandoning old rib tricks to truly stand out and grab attention in public spaces.
A muddled phrase suggests two contrasting states both being hard to handle. The line plays on metaphors of a soft headed nail and a hard head man with a proverb about appearances versus reality.
The London Truth quotes a brigadier general's letter noting that before the war he commanded two battalions with a trained staff, four company officers, and four adjutants, but in peace time has no staff or trained aides and must do all thinking himself.
A brief notice touts Red Cross Ball Blue for laundry with a claim that baby dresses look dazzling. It urges readers to try the product and mentions it is available at all good grocers for five cents.
A humorous exchange from the Birmingham Age Her ald features Dubbson and his suitor attempting to win the hand of Grabecoin’s daughter. When asked about his opinion of the Kaiser, Grabecoin’s reaction prompts Dubbson to retreat, deeming the moment decisive for his courtship pursuit.
The advertisement asserts Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills’ purgative and tonic effects make them ideal spring medicine. A tongue in cheek joke notes a woman’s vague timing when saying she will be ready in a minute.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture outlines methods to control rats and mice including trained dogs and terriers, cats, ferrets, fumigation gases like chlorine, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and hydrocyanic acid, and the dangers and costs of each. It notes that rat viruses are not recommended, lists natural enemies, and urges protection of predatory birds and carnivorous mammals.
Prepared guidance from the United States Depart indicates unmarketable potatoes can boost milk production when corn forage is scarce. A peck per day, gradually introduced and run through a root cutter to prevent choking, may markedly increase milk flow.
The article notes springtime is ideal for sowing sweet clover, a biennial plant that dies at the end of its second year whether seeded in spring or fall.
The article advises producing heavy bulky feed at home for stock on a farm while concentrates like grain and mill feed are best bought. It emphasizes home production reduces costs and ensures supply for livestock.
The process describes placing platinum in aqua regia or nitro-muriatic acid, keeping it in a warm place for several days until it dissolves. Evaporate the solution gently until honey thick, wash with water, and use about a dozen drops for platinizing silver. The operation occurs in a small glass beaker covered.
A watchglass is placed to contain fumes and set in a saucer with a small bed of sand to equalize heat. This simple arrangement aids uniform heating and reduces flare.
The wool clip of the country reaches about 300 million pounds in 1918 with a mean producer price of 58 cents per pound, about 11 cents higher than in 1917.
Historical note claims the reindeer can endure more fatigue than any draft animal except the camel. The observation places reindeer among resilient beasts used for labor, highlighting endurance traits in cold environments and potential comparisons to other draft species.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript notes Friday chatter with playful banter about a fish day and social plans featuring Betty and a light toast to the end of the week.
A fragmentary remark suggests that pussyfooting is a calamity and is described as something of an apostrophe style quip. The text hints at a playful or satirical tone without clear context or full attribution.
Officials dispute whether a poker room functions as an ante room or drawing room, reflecting differing interpretations of the venue’s purpose and usage.
A remark notes the perceived idiocy of a pretty girl’s smile when aimed at another man, reflecting social attitudes on charm and rivalry in dating.
A historical consumer alert urges buyers to insist on Bayer packaging with the Bayer Cross on both box and tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin. It warns of counterfeit talcum powder tablets and notes distribution in pocket boxes of 12, bottles of 24 and 100, and capsules.
In a talk before the central philanthropic council Miss Helen B K Stewart of the board of health recounted a boy who, after nurse exam, cried that the nurse called him names. The boy showed a card reading Poor nut Poor nutrition explained by the teacher.
The Tribune de Geneve reports Grand Admiral von Tirpitz, staying at Wildegg in Switzerland as guest of Lieut.-Colonel Wille, has lost his fortune. His son works as a Zurich bank clerk and his daughter is a governess in a Zurich family. He invested in Italian securities to avoid German war obligations.
The Petunia tavern landlord praises Old Dorsey Dudgeon for knowing where fires are as soon as the bell rings. He reportedly scrambles out and warns passersby, while a skeptical guest says he is often wrong but could help volunteers guide responders.
A Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt uses a father son dialogue to define euphemism. It contrasts a dictionary definition with a society reporter framing a widow’s marriages as being “led to the altar.”
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