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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
7
An advertisement claims Freezone instantly soothes corns at a few cents, removing pain and lifting the corn from the toe with no irritation. A Cincinnati attorney is noted in the ad, highlighting the product’s claim of gentle corn removal. In court, Mandy Thomas recalls two men calling each other names as part of the testimony.
A collage of vintage ad copy and quips includes Allen's Foot Ease powder for shoes and cure claims, a Plattsburg training tip, Red Cross Ball Blue praise, and assorted witticisms about intelligence, weather, and nature.
Mrs E Desune of Syracuse recounts relief from fainting and dizziness during Change of Life after twelve bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises improved appetite and overall health with no narcotics or harmful drugs.
Chicago May 19 The railroad wage hearing moves toward a decision within three weeks as unions and railroads seek a prompt agreement over double digit increases. Conductors ticket collectors baggagemen and brakemen seek up to 100 percent more than 1913 with daily rates up to 8 77 for conductors and 5 77 for trainmen. White representing carriers opposes time and a half for Sunday and holiday work and argues schedules will force such pay.
Nebraska Republicans at the state convention in Lincoln May 19 followed the planned program endorsing the state administration while criticizing Wilson and opposing the League covenant unless safeguarded by Lodge reservations. The Knox peace resolution was endorsed and the delegation to Chicago will be 12 for Johnson and 4 for Wood. Two Omaha and Lincoln women were named electors at large.
At Wall Lake near Lake View Iowa May 19 Atred Winike 17 and Paul Reppermeier 16 both of Carroll were drowned after attempting a rescue. They and two girls Margaret Terter 15 and Agnes Halbiz 16 were in a rowboat when it capsized in high waves. The boys pulled the girls to the overturned boat and clung to it until rescued by John Erickson in a motor launch. The boys died before help arrived and the surface recovery was incomplete at nightfall.
Washington banker W. S. Gilman of Sioux City denounces the Federal Reserve System in a Senate discussion, arguing it benefits speculators and merchants over farmers. He urges reforms to prioritize agricultural loans and to better aid the producer in Iowa and Nebraska.
From the Chisago Nowe a discussion of Empress Alexandra and her letters to Nicholas II. The piece argues her dynastic aims and loyalty to Rasputin helped topple the one man who might have saved Russia, hastening revolution and tragedy.
The New York Sun and Herald criticize House bonus proposals to scatter 400 million dollars as immoral and wasteful. They argue overspending, unpaid bills, and liquidity issues threaten the treasury, urging voters to oust lawmakers who defend such actions.
The New York Times account of President Wilson's August 1 1917 naval address to officers on the Pennsylvania calls out his bold demand for audacious action to break Germany's submarine war. It praises his pledge to let navy leaders steer the war, urging officers to achieve ultimate victory with unwavering resolve.
The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch reports a general consensus on taxation policies, noting broad public interest and varied viewpoints. The piece outlines prevailing attitudes toward tax changes and their impact on local governance and services.
A New York World feature argues federal taxation now touches all workers from capitalists to wage earners, driving up prices and demanding action from government. It praises peace by congressional resolution, notes restiveness of red blooded Americans, and critiques Senate tactics over Mexico ambassadorial duties and Carranza coverage.
Louisiana records show 19 registered women statisticians, a state high. The ad notes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross for protection against imitations and lists uses for colds headaches neuralgia toothache earache rheumatism and neuritis. Larger packages available at druggists.
Advertises Hunt's Salve for eczema and itching skin diseases with a long standing money back guarantee backed by the druggist. Cites a Durant Oklahoma dealer and a testimonial from M. Timerlin. Offers trial price 75 cents, available through local druggists or by mail if not carried.
Christine asks about a pickin tree in Aunt Louise's garden and recalls family talk on language and adages. The piece mixes brief anecdotes about service, Americanization, and a humorous exchange with a Chinese laundryman who asserts his “Americanism of Foreign Merchants’ certificate.” The column ends with reflections on taxis, telephones, and a Jersey town’s transit quirks.
A brief exchange about conversation and perception features two lines about Mrs Jams and a bald barber. It comments on talkativeness and conscience through quick, witty contrasts, reflecting a humorous, conversational tone.
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