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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
3
An advertisement urges women to dye using Diamond Dyes with simple directions. The copy touts vivid results on fabrics and draperies and even includes a jailbreak of a Brazil capital plan as a pasted editorial aside. A hunter recalls old friends, noting a man’s jail sentence as a punchline.
Washington on May 4 reports that federal offices will shed thousands of workers as fiscal year ends June 30. Congress slashed appropriation bills to remove jobs deemed unnecessary, aiming to reduce Washington staff from over 100000 to about 60000. Estimated salaries total around 105 million in legislative executive judicial bills, with other pay in the sundry civil bill.
Des Moines May 4 The Methodist Episcopal general conference debates lifting the ban on dancing theater going and similar amusements. The issue is referred to a bishops committee as conservatives warn of adverse effects on missions and Black congregations while progressives say many youths leave the church due to restrictions. Debate also touches on League of Nations and church overhead expenses with calls for transparency.
A front page World article claims increasing drunkenness in New York City and liquor sales exceeding any period since total prohibition enforcement began. It cites 100 proof whisky at 75 cents per drink, watered at 40 to 60 cents, with corner saloons and hotels charging high prices. Old saloon keepers allegedly plan immunity from raids to boost profits.
Boston on May 4 reports the legislature passed a bill legalizing sale and manufacture of 2.75 percent beer and light wines by a 26 to 6 vote in the state senate. The measure moves to the governor for action.
Federal prohibition officers seized 11,000 gallons of mash intended for whisky production on a Peoria area farm. Officials claim it is the largest still seizure in the country to date.
An advertisement describes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with directions to drink water after dosing and asserts genuineness by Bayer safety markings. It praises aspirin for headaches colds and pains, notes small tin boxes of twelve tablets and larger Bayer packages sold by druggists, attributing the trademark to Bayer Manufacturing.
A brief Louisville Courier Journal fragment shows Georgette and Tricotine discussing a silly girl who plans to tarry Algy. The dialogue notes disbelief and self identification as the unnamed girl.
Local notice signals sale of banks and minor assets via state business exchange in Sioux City Iowa. Details limited. prospective buyers urged to monitor further notices for terms, dates, and bidding procedures.
A quirky mix of product pitch and literary quips appears as a playful ad and poem collage. It touts Freezone for corn and calluses, then drifts to a ballroom scene with Amy Lowell, a dancing compliment, and a military recruiting quip about posture and the illusion of perfection.
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