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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
7
The four room "Model House" in Washington's alley housing is opened for public inspection. Settlement workers will run experiments to determine cheapest sanitation standards and best living methods for a family of five with a nine dollar weekly wage.
William Adamson of Georgia's Fourth district, known as Jedge for his Carrollton bench years, rejects the style rule that statesmen wear large black felt hats. The story recalls his schoolday trick of patting his head and rubbing his stomach, sparking similar antics among classmates and making him a memorable alum.
Representative James L. Byrnes of South Carolina discusses a peculiarly evolving negro dialect in his state. He compares terms with Jamaica speech, suggesting ancestral links from Jamaica to the Carolina coast and notes hard to understand terms used in local manufacturing and even a court case involving an assault.
A letter from Wichita without a town or state address bears a hand drawn likeness of President Wilson and symbols on the envelope. Rail and postal workers route it to Washington where the president received it with a smile but offered no comment. The sender remains a mystery.
Doan's Kidney Pills claimed to relieve backache nervousness and irregular kidney secretions among women subjected to housework and childbirth. A testimonial from Al Dean described severe swelling dizziness and weight loss improving after using the product and restoring kidney function.
A Kansas City Star clipping recalls Dad Bing the Oklahoma cattle baron venting frustration after a stagecoach hold up. He describes snatching the robber’s gun and booting him off the train right of way while lamenting growing intolerance with age.
A blue vision berates George for missing church and a moral sermon on dishonesty and stealing. She boasts of a pleasant sermon and a lucky ride home when the conductor forgave her fare, while George yawns and dismisses the moment.
A Mother’s tip extols California Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for sick children. It is praised for its pleasant taste and gentle cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels without griping, offering relief when a child is cross irritable feverish or has a sour stomach.
A Missouri reader recounts years of itching burning and hair loss from eczema and says rapid relief came after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment per directions. The ad notes Cuticura sold worldwide with free samples and a Skin Book from Boston.
A courtroom hoax moment recounts Judge Hannen’s lone deception when a juror dressed in mourning claimed exemption. As the somber man departed, the clerk whispered to the judge that the man was an undertaker, exposing the ruse.
The speaker remarks that the husband-to-be is not the ideal choice for their daughter yet may succeed. He contrasts this by noting the suitor’s blunt approach, sending a note with office hours and inviting the parent to visit. The exchange highlights practical, professional conduct over romance.
A light hearted line describes a couple strolling in a Florida lemon grove, sharing a romantic moment between Miss Prettyface and her companion. The casual tone evokes a bygone intimate newspaper aside.
Léppincott's advertises reduced rates for procedures including cepere tion costs. The promotion emphasizes lower charges and appeals to patients seeking affordable medical services.
A chic Chicago youth seeks marriage guidance from a lawyer after receiving three proposals. The lawyer jokes about money to force a decision, while the piece ends by noting Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and inflammation.
A terse sports or opinion note cautions that being large does not guarantee victory and warns not to overestimate physical size in competition. It emphasizes measured judgment and skill over brute bulk.
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