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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
3
A dated testimonial from July 1918 extols Peruna as a cure and tonic for stomach issues coughs colds grip influenza and catarrhal conditions. The piece includes a vignette of a distressed mother whose crying child provokes a sarcastic observer.
A brief London sketch where Percy jokes that a well tipped waiter and a billiard cue both yield better results when properly tipped. Charlie admits defeat as the humorous line lands with old chappie flavor and light social satire.
Nell discovers she must dismantle her new dress, a setback that leaves her “ripping mad” as she faces alterations or a costly remake. The remark captures her frustration and humor in a small domestic moment.
A historic health ad promotes Haarlem Gold Medal Oi Capsules described as direct from laboratories in Holland. It claims gentle cleansing of kidneys and relief from weary sleepless nervous backache stomach trouble and other ailments, urging acceptance of this imported product as the original and best medal remedy.
A story notes that Edison’s daughter, visiting a nursery, showed a phonographic doll that could speak. The playmate gasps at the talking toy, and the child retorts that all dolls talk, implying the invention’s wonder and the inventor’s pride.
Stomach upset relief promised by Pape's Diapepsin tablets. Advertised as stopping indigestion pain, gas, acidity, heartburn, and dyspepsia quickly after eating. Won't require waiting. claims inexpensive cost at drug stores.
A humorous dialogue contrasts past refusals to a wife who now demands scrutiny of elevator conductors before hiring. The narrator notes it is unusual for a man to admit he was not a good husband.
Carolyn May navigates family tension at The Corners as Uncle Joseph Stagg and guardian Jed Parlow clash over finances and past loves. Aunty Rose asserts control, Prince the dog stirs trouble, and the girl learns old romance links between Mandy Parlow and Stagg while moral judgments and safeguarding unfold in a small community.
The story opens with Carolyn May arriving at The Corners and starting a busy summer in the town. Aunty Rose arranges summer and fall outfits and Carolyn visits a dressmaker, meeting Chet Gormley’s mother Mrs. Gormley who enjoys gossip.
Carolyn reacts to a sentence given to Prince by Uncle Joe, leading to drastic actions. The note teases a forthcoming installment detailing the consequences and aftermath of the ruling.
The public notes by the wer de speak eloquently state that labor has supported the war effort. Figures show 5 877 000 overcoats 8 000 000 woolen coats 10 507 000 woolen breeches and 55 958 000 woolen socks supplied to the army. 17 988 motor trucks overseas and 860 water ambulances provided. These items illustrate the push for victory.
Inmates at Slag Sing prison donated $2000 to the fourth Liberty loan with $1000 given to the Red Cross. The piece argues that prison walls do not smother manhood and questions the idea of a wedding ring as an exclusive circle while noting a man can enjoy life yet remain a gentleman.
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