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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1919
Page
3
Advert says Sloan's Liniment relieves external aches stiffness soreness and muscle cramps without rubbing in. Promoted as clean convenient economical available in 35c 70c and 140 price points.
The Leviathan former Vaterland arrives in New York with Gen Pershing and the First division marking the end of its wartime service. Refitted for passenger use, it will be returned to the United States Shipping Board and may sail New York to Liverpool with possible Hamburg extension. The ship, once interned in 1914, carried 185 500 soldiers in 19 Atlantic round trips amid submarine infested seas.
An Old advertisement touts Danderine hair tonic claiming to revive lifeless hair restore color and increase thickness. It urges readers to buy a 35 cent bottle from drug or toilet counters to refresh the scalp curb dandruff and reduce hair loss.
He offers his coat to the shivering woman in a tense exchange about warmth and vulnerability. She questions the necessity of removing it, revealing strain and hesitation in their interaction.
Advertisement claims Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills cure acid stomach heartburn and nausea quickly. Seems to offer a trial box sent to 372 Pearl Street in New York for potential customers.
The Risorgimento bridge over the Tiber in Rome boasts a 328 foot span, making it the largest reinforced concrete arch structure noted.
The advertisement promotes Cuticura products for soothing a baby with red rough itchy skin. It recommends hot baths with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, plus occasional use of Cuticura Talcum powder for fragrance and protection.
A comedian recalls a tale at the Athletic club where a landlord refuses to rent without children or dogs, turning away a timid young husband and wife. The anecdote shifts to a punchline about painless dentistry, delivered by a judge.
A San Francisco Chronicle quote features a sharp exchange about hair loss in a marriage, with one character blaming the other for not considering consequences before wedlock. The line notes the comedic sting of imprudent marital choices.
A mother lioness in Woodbury New Jersey defended her two cubs when a keeper tried to separate them. She attacked the keeper, broke from her cage, and, despite being riddled with bullets, died after escaping into the crowd. The piece condemns circus and zoo cruelties and calls for humane reform.
The passage recounts Norse exploration of Iceland about 1 100 years ago. Floki attempts settlement but loses cattle and departs. Norwegian chief Haraldr consolidates power and wars with rivals, driving factions to flee to Scotland Ireland Hebrides Orkney Shetland and Iceland, sparking Iceland’s settlement.
The Iguazu River cataract, forming the border between Brazil and Argentina, is described as the world’s greatest. Its 210 foot drop exceeds Niagara’s 167 feet, and its 18,123 foot width surpasses Niagara. Estimates place Iguazu’s hourly flow around 240 million tons, higher than Niagara’s 100 million tons.
Market report lists prices for hay and grain including corn No. 2 white at 1.48 to 1.49, No. 2 yellow 1.47 to 1.48, and white ear corn 1.43 to 1.45. Livestock and dairy items include butter at 60 to 66 cents, eggs from 52 to 57 cents, live poultry prices from 18 to 88 cents depending on type, cattle and calves with varied ranges, hogs priced from 10.25 to 15 dollars, and sows and pigs priced accordingly.
Advertises a tiny bottle of Freezone to remove corns and calluses painlessly. Claims instant relief after applying a few drops at the corn or callus, enabling one to lift it off root and all with no soreness. Recommends purchase at any drug store.
A fragmented advertisement touts a “safe gentle remedy” for urinary ailments with vague claims of relief. It mentions a money back guarantee and urges prompt action, but provides no verifiable details or sources.
The dialogue mocks Cholly Woggles proclaiming himself a great catch while a dismissive "poor fish" line follows. The fragment then shifts to medical advice urging Roman Eye Balsam for eye infections and inflammations, and ends with a moral line about happiness being within.
A humorous exchange shows a fortune teller claiming insight into the future by predicting that his landlord will not receive next month’s rent. The quip highlights irony about predictive claims and tenancy.
A New Orleans ad promotes mail order Vader-Balm as a remedy for colds and flu. It urges readers with no local agent to mail the notice to receive a free 25¢ sample, claiming continued use after first trial. The pitch emphasizes external use and limited time availability.
A friend muses that Jones is versatile, likening him to a bookcase that can transform into a folding bed at night. The remark emphasizes adaptability and clever utility in a humorous metaphor.
An advertisement extols Pape's Cold Compound to cure colds and grippe with two hour doses. It claims the first dose clears blocked nostrils and relieves headaches sneezing feverishness and body stiffness, with no quinine and low cost.
A compact proverb pair contrasts caution about danger with a Gaelic saying that toil brings satisfaction. The line suggests a rural or folk wisdom tone without a specific event or person.
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