Embarrassing Moment Ties to New Minister
A new minister spoke of social ills including profanity. A small daughter nearby whispered that she knows the words but does not swear. Indianapolis News notes the moment as a candid observation.
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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
2
A new minister spoke of social ills including profanity. A small daughter nearby whispered that she knows the words but does not swear. Indianapolis News notes the moment as a candid observation.
An odd feature notes that thousands suffer kidney problems without realizing it. The piece recalls a conversation at the Chicago Athletic Club where George Ade comments on a quoted English scientist claiming to turn anything to gold, while noting earlier profits from similar discoveries.
An advertisement promises double strength Othims to remove freckles with a money back guarantee. The item also includes a humorous note about Jack Jolly the golf ball maker, recounting a town visit and a quip about age and the game.
An advertisement extols Freasone as a painless corn remover. It promises instant relief from burning and the quick removal of hard or soft corns and callouses with a tiny bottle sold at drug stores, claiming roots are pulled out. It uses casual language and misspellings to emphasize quick results.
A Howe town alert on May 21 reported the Bank of Howe being robbed. Emma Heimers sounded the alarm after seeing suspects enter and leave the bank vicinity across the street. The quick response helped authorities recapture the bandit and recover the door.
A LaCrosse Wisconsin resident with 26 years of chronic bronchitis reports improved hoarseness and fatigue after using PE-RU-NA. The testimonial claims benefit for cold and catarrhal conditions, urging continued use and noting tablet or liquid forms available.
Washington witnesses describe large campaign expenditures for General Leonard Wood. Proctor testified advancing about 5100,000 with possible further funding and allied pledges. Study notes address tax returns and internal revenue questions linked to the campaign financing.
A garbled news roundup mentions New York wage concerns, sugar prices, and political friction. It references Washington, D.C., state actions, and a student tragedy at a university, with scattered notes on labor, embargoes, and regional incidents amid a backdrop of national tension.
Mrs. Mary Seen of Wyandotte Michigan says her severe head pains nearly doubled her up for days. After doctors failed, she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash, discarded prior medicines, and within weeks could tend her home again. She urges others to try the remedy.
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