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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
5
The article discusses influenza bacilli theory and notes uncertainty about how the bacillus causes illness. It mentions RU-NA as a health tonic and warns about the notion of bacilli existing as fungus, while acknowledging the lack of a proven virus mechanism.
Advert reads retreat into cleanliness with Cuticura Ointment for itching spots and dandruff. It advises rubbing gently at night and washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water each morning to achieve clear skin and soft hands.
A beldam asks a village doctor how some people are born without speech. The doctor explains they are born without the power of speech, while the old woman notes she has asked many times and only hears the answer that "they be."
Frank J. Cheney of Toledo Ohio swears he is senior partner of F J Cheney and Co and promises one hundred dollars for any case of catarrry not cured by Wall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A W Gleason witnesses the oath dated December 6. The ad notes Wall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood and mucous surfaces.
In Searles Minn an elderly mother recounts using Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for more than twenty years. She says it helped through pregnancy and middle life, reducing hot flashes and dizziness and contributing to unusual health. She also values Dr Pierce’s Medical Book and adviser.
Mrs B L of Erwin Iowa testifies that she began taking Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription about thirty years ago and has continued to use it with wonderful results and has recommended it to others who were satisfied.
Bert M. Jewell long associated with railroad employee representation since 1907 is nominated with A. O. Wharton to serve on the Railroad Labor Board. During Wharton’s tenure on the wage adjustment board Jewell led the affiliated unions as president.
Two physicians testified to Gen. Leonard Wood’s fitness and perfect health. Dr. Harvey Cushing described a benign brain cyst removed years ago with no lingering symptoms, while Dr. Alexander Lambert corroborated that the operation left his left side improved and his mental state unaffected. Mrs. Douglas Robinson, Roosevelt’s sister, arranged the public briefing at her home to counter health speculation.
Topeka Journal notes a surge in imports for 1919 with diamonds from Paris rising from 59000 in 1918 to 2149000 in 1919. Feather imports doubled and hides and skins climbed from about 1 million to 16 million. Imitation stones grew from 992000 to 2590000, while genuine stones jumped from 143000 to 6000000 in Paris purchases.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a pessimist and a hypocrite with scattered quotes about orange blossoms lemon crops and office boy calls. The text is garbled and mostly unreadable, offering no clear events or identifiable persons or organizations.
The New York World argues that Hoover’s candidacy challenges “mechanical politicians” and party bosses. It condemns rigid party loyalty over national interest and portrays Hoover as a people’s candidate against the old guard. The piece frames the choice as Hoover or the bosses.
The piece argues senators, led by Lodge, unfairly dismissed the Versailles peace as a path to new wars. It claims Lodge avoided criticizing peace terms, and suggests his absence in Paris would have pleased France. Wilson maintained principles against full German annexation and resisted French demands.
The New York World notes miners propose a tax of ten percent per ounce on gold sold for use in manufactures and the arts. Proceeds would fund a miners bonus to stimulate output, aiming to raise gold inflow and curb outflow, in a bill led by Representative McFadden and backed by the American Bankers Association.
The author argues small towns offer real life enjoyment and freedom from urban striving. He contrasts city success with personal contentment in a town of 6 000 to 15 000, saying city dwellers chase wealth yet lack self possession and true fulfillment.
W J Bryan responds to readers with a general statement on potential nomination. He notes decades of public life, reforms ingrained in law, and a desire for peace and rest. He references his involvement with the League of Nations and a hypothetical duty if called to serve. He then shifts to Mexico and the Los Angeles Times discussion of the League of the Southwest and territorial acquisitions.
The speaker questions whether suffragists will curse party leaders when facing the sidelong ballot during ratification debates. Debra voices concern about statesmen and their stance on suffrage in the Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt.
Clothing manufacturers report no shift in size patterns for shirts and undergarments despite wartime production. They state soldiers show minimal chest development and that overall physique changes are not sufficient to alter wholesale sizing, with no regional or national impact evident.
University of Wisconsin professor H Glicksman says today’s slang and idioms form the backbone of language as it evolves. He cites mob as aging slang from mobile and notes pep remains vital while slang must avoid vulgarity to gain lasting acceptance.
Fragments suggest a remark about the Versailles treaty being returned to the White House wrapped in brown paper. A second quip mocks care for its "wounds" by suggesting vinegar. No names, dates, or clear factual details are provided.
A French writer argues that a girl is not suitable for romance until after age twelve and resumes kissing after twenty. The Boston Transcript notes men often dislike visiting relatives as much as relatives dislike hosting them.
A physician faced arrest after prescribing whisky to a patient without asking the purpose. The article notes any clerk could tell the patient simply wanted a drink, illustrating the case’s humorous misunderstanding.
A quirky exchange hints at a formal proposal idea. The speaker asks John how the idea arose while explaining a wish to stand apart from other men. The dialogue blends humor and self awareness in a concise, intimate moment.
A remark hints at distinguishing a gueman by appearance, joking about a man with a bullet head. The fragment suggests a dialogue on identity and perception in a local context. No other names or concrete details are available.
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