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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1920
Page
7
A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a reliable remedy for rheumatic pain and external aches. It emphasizes easy penetration without mess and urges readers to keep a big bottle handy and ask their druggist for the product priced at 35 cents to 1 dollar 40.
Do not let a cold or cough develop. Dr King’s New Discovery is a proven remedy for cold cough and croup. Its quality remains high and popular after over fifty years. Available at druggists for 60c and 1.20 a bottle. Give it a trial.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy to purge waste and impurities, improve liver function, and boost energy. It claims the pills produce positive, consistent results and are available for 25 cents at druggists.
The 1920 training camps for American and National Leagues are listed with cities in Florida Georgia Texas Louisiana and other states. Entries include Jacksnville Tampa Augusta Phila Chicago Wells Cleveland New Orleans Detroit St Louis and more noting spring workouts and locations for each club.
The 1920 tennis rankings name William N. Johnston of California as No. 1. No. 2 is William T. Tilden, followed by Ichiya Kumagai at No. 3 and Robert L. Murray at No. 4. Wallace F. Johnson of Philadelphia ranks No. 5, with Richard Norris Williams II at No. 6 and Roland Roberts of San Francisco at No. 7. Charles S. Garland Jr. of Pittsburgh and Yale sits No. 8, Walter T. Hayes of Chicago is No. 9, and Watson M. Washburn of New York completes the top ten.
B F Farrah was chosen acting captain and L Vanderveer elected acting manager for the University of Pennsylvania hockey team. R Faries, a former Penn player, will assist in coaching as more than fifty men seek spots on the squad.
Harvard freshman class of 535 shows 260 joining organized sports with 114 in rowing 65 in football 33 in track 22 in baseball 18 in cross country and 9 in soccer. Forty others intend to take up military science.
In England boxing men say American protest storms over Dempsey Carpentier show mirror French sentiment. They believe a meeting between Dempsey and Carpentier will be barred in France.
A newspaper item notes rumors that wooden golf clubs will be lighter and that leading pros favor lighter gear. It adds that many amateurs use clubs that are too heavy, and hints at a possible surprise move from Jack Dempsey toward chess or other pursuits.
Physicians urge protection against influenza with Calotabs. Take one tab at bedtime with water. next morning cold vanishes, liver active, system refreshed. Oil sealed package thirty five cents. druggist offers refund if not delighted. Ad excerpt notes poor reputations stem from disbelief in good intentions.
Advertisement notes good health hinges on digestion and promotes Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills as both medicine and purgative. It adds a note that a woman cannot judge hat suitability without knowing its price.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for severe colds. A dose every two hours, up to three, supposedly relieves nasal congestion headache feverish feeling and sneezing. Claims no quinine and low cost at drug stores. The closing line references a domestic violence line about a man coming home drunk.
An advertisement urges readers to ask for Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross on each tablet and package. It touts medical uses from colds to rheumatism, notes small tin boxes of 12 tablets, and mentions larger packages from druggists. The ad ends with a proverb about rivals recognizing success.
Drugstore reports show many people suffer kidney troubles without realizing it. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is promoted as a mild healing remedy with a strong success record. An insurance interview cites kidney disease as a common reason for declined applicants. Available in two bottle sizes at drug stores.
The Florida Times Union notes a proverb about a spouse’s change after marriage, quoting a remark that pre marriage flattery no longer works and now only fresh cold air affects him.
An 1390 St George day duel on London Bridge pitted John de Wells against David Lindsay in full mail. The Scottish challenger finally toppled the English knight on the third charge as the long bridge witnessed many strange sights before its 1832 removal.
A Vera Cruz specimen reportedly stands 11 yards tall, dwarfing legendary giants like Goliath and Og. The piece mocks modern humans by comparing past and present heights, noting the supposed shrinking average to about 5% feet and joking about the creature’s colossal reach across a four story dwelling.
A traditional tale recalls Mark Twain at his window on a wintry night noting a lecturer caught in sleet and rain outside. He thinks the world is cold and dark, while warmth surrounds him and memories arise.
The article notes that hats in the United Kingdom are priced much higher than those in the United States, highlighting a notable difference in retail costs between the two countries.
The listing shows corn prices for various grades from No 2 white at 1.59 to white ear at 1.56. hay Timothy mixed prices 382 per ton, clover oats and white/mixed varieties with per-unit ranges. Butter eggs poultry cattle hogs and calves are priced by category, with rates for butters, eggs, live poultry, and cattle classes including steers, heifers, cows, cann ers, stock steers, and hogs.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a scalp tonic that cools cleanses and softens the itchy scalp stimulates hair roots and stops hair loss. It claims after several applications few hairs fall and hair becomes fuller brighter and thicker at a small price from drug or toilet counters.
A cryptic line from the Boston Transcript hints at a literary or cultural puzzle, suggesting a thematic focus on romance and coded speech as a social expression. The fragment mentions a challenge phrase and a playful contrast between masculine and feminine references.
A bold sales pitch promotes Diamond Dyes promising rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton and mixes. The ad notes a direction book and a Diamond Dye Color Card to match any material with dealer guidance.
A fragment featuring two Mrs at talking points about a cook and a tea ad. The exchange references Garfield Tea Nature's medicine Adv and a quip about press agents and bankruptcy, hinting at branding and deceptive credibility. The text presents a satirical or promotional snippet with period voice.
Advertisement touts Cuticura products for soothing baby rashes. Says hot baths with Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment provide relief, with Cuticura Talcum optional. Claims products are pure and fragrant and priced at 25 cents each.
A man charged with loitering at the railway station pleads that he mistook the witness for his wife's young niece. The magistrate notes the claim while the principal witness concedes anyone could have made the same error, stopping prosecution.
A woman describes sadness in an elevator and laments dietary restrictions. She notes turnips for sauerkraut and boiled cabbage tasting decent, then sighs about going out to lunch and her limited preferences.
Conneaut and Bryan residents report relief from weakness and limb pain after using Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Women describe improved sleep, appetite, and nerves, urging others to try the tonic. Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Rathenberg attest to long term benefits and recommend the remedy. Free literature offered by Doctor Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, NY.
The Spanish town of San Luis Colorado will welcome its first bank when the State Bank of San Luis opens. San Luis, county seat of Costilla, has a long history from Spanish settlement and Fort Garland era. The community, largely Spanish speaking, grows rapidly and gathers wealth in the valley.
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