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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
2
A Pottsville woman describes long lasting female troubles and relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports gaining weight and returning to full work ability and urges others to try the product for similar relief.
A general note on medieval armor states chain mail at about thirty pounds and plate from fifty pounds, with heavier tournament gear exceeding one hundred pounds. Horse armor could add another hundred pounds. Despite the weight, good quality armor worn over padded undergarments allowed surprising mobility.
A Detroit News dispatch reports strong anti French sentiment in Duesseldorf Ruhrort and Duisburg under occupation. Germans avoid speaking French and women with uniformed men face reprisals. Restaurants keep a special “occupation corner” for soured wine refused by German patrons.
In olden days Tahiti natives refreshed themselves with flowers and rum in quiet valleys. Now the island is full of automobiles as natives travel to retreats, leaving damaged acacia bark along the road from Pautua to Papeete where cars have collided.
A fragment notes dangerous road conditions and the government stepping in to make streets safer for pedestrians. It mentions a variety of vehicles from bright enamel cars to brass-radiator models, some in disrepair, highlighting the transit scene and repair state.
The dog Cam's Result owned by Mrs. Gordon Stratley captured first prize at the Long Island Kennel Club show at Gravesend race track. The note mentions historic Iron Cross orders dating to 1813.
London reports Mrs. Rosita Forbes the woman explorer who has entered Africa's wilds and reached a sacred oasis city, a feat previously achieved by only one European explorer in forty years. Her daring journey draws worldwide public attention.
Mrs Forbes traveled 1100 miles across the Libyan desert to Kufra in Africa and was escorted back to civilization after facing hostile tribes. She joined a native caravan, crossed the Egyptian frontier, and was briefly imprisoned near Taj before being welcomed by Kufra chiefs. She gathered information on Senussi arms and reported to the British government in London.
William Jale of Hurley Wisconsin painter and gambler tried a $1000 bet to carry 1000 silver dollars in a tag on his shoulder seven miles to Bessemer Michigan. He completed the feat and claimed the win.
Spokane reports Mrs. George Banby of Wilbur Washington cured after a three week sleeping sickness with incessant talking except when sedated. In Abyssinia education is compulsory for boys over twelve though schooling is scarce.
Boston report notes the Donald B. McMillan expedition to Baffin Land will seek the nest and eggs of the blue goose, a rare breeding site not previously observed. The Bowdoin schooner will carry scientists for roughly 14 months as they study Arctic wildlife and interior lakes in the Far North.
A domestic relations court hearing centers on a wife accusing her husband of cutting department store advertisements from the family newspaper before she could read them. The exchange highlights the absurdity of access to the paper and questions the husband’s actions as a brute.
A secretary hints that Mrs. Wadleigh is doing most of the talking during a telephone call to Mr. Wadleigh. The exchange suggests notable listening by the husband as the line remains open and discreet.
A cartoon caption shows Miss Antique declaring men are liars and a man questioning her knowledge. She defends her claim by noting she knows little truth about them while being the tailor's daughter who knows her father made his suit.
Mrs. Corntossel questions the need for lessons while a strategist explains the point. He says the value is hearing Josh practice the violin to ensure he isn’t idle or teasing others, rather than assessing talent.
A short exchange notes a rare confession in a memoir where a former boxing champion admits he was defeated by a superior opponent. The anecdote highlights humility and literary interest in the era's sporting figures.
A dialogue explores how names influence liking. She recalls her initial dislike for a friend named Olive, reflecting on how perceptions shift as familiarity grows.
A quip exchanges that demand for brains in business is weak. A packer jokes about liking brains scrambled on toast, illustrating a dry market mood and sardonic humor.
A compact fragment recalls a talkative man described as gabby and fast-talking. Quick banter includes a cheeky waiter remark and a scene about chicken and black hats, followed by a pun about wood and breakfast. The tone is playful and observational.
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