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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
3
A show manager demanded actor Wellington play three roles in one night in The Silent Foe Henderson Uncle Bill and the Spider. The actor refused noting no human could perform all three simultaneously, citing stage complications in the third act. A trolley car exchange then humorously touched on polite travel and a recent appendectomy.
Paula recounts a phone call with Mr Jolyboy last night in which he listened attentively without speaking, leaving Paula curious about the topic discussed.
An advertising claim touts Freezone as a painless quick fix for hard and soft corns and calluses. The copy highlights easy application with a “littl Freezone” and removal by Angels, plus a note that a bottle costs a few cents from druggists. It also references a Cincinnati genius as the discoverer.
An 1890s advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed mucous surfaces and a blocked Eustachian tube. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy that acts through the blood to restore normal function, offering a reward for any case it cannot cure. Free circulars are advertised.
Mrs Torkins laments bread prices as Charley brings a bouquet. He replies the next time he has a sentimental thought he should express it with flour. The exchange blends thrift with affection in a domestic vignette.
An old advertisement urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature of Fletcher’s Castoria and notes it has been in use for over 30 years as a remedy for infants and children.
Swampton Dramatic Society hires a London expert to direct its annual show. A pushy amateur insists on a lead role and is told his part is first banana in the fruit market scene. The clash ends with a lesson in professional casting.
In a Birmingham Age Herald fragment, a sales agent offers a foolproof can opener claim. The dialogue targets husbands and wives, joking that the device prevents kitchen mess and profanity while hinting at gender norms of the era.
Agricultural guidance outlines when to return a mare to work after foaling and how to manage the foal. It covers exercise, stable care, feeding, newborn colt nursing, and sanitation to prevent disease, emphasizing gradual reintroduction to work and careful attention to mare and foal welfare.
Hog animals show higher output than steers, converting grain into flesh at a higher rate. Per 100 pounds of grain, hogs yield more edible weight than cattle, indicating superior feed efficiency in hog production.
Farmers learn cows repay kindness through comfort cleanliness and health. Well cared for cattle thrive producing better milk and livestock returns.
United States Department of Agriculture promotes bulletin boards in rural homes where residents list items for sale or wanted. County agents compare reports to connect buyers and sellers across communities and counties, with state and neighboring state bulletins expanding the reach.
An article discusses feeding calves for market, dangers of overheating in sheep, and the impact of feed and pasture timing before ram introduction. It also mentions using concrete for animal housing, moldy silage risks for foals and sheep, hog care in early weeks, and farm reform through brood mare sales.
An article by Dale Ro Van Horn to Missouri and Kansas Farmer explains skipping wood forms for concrete culverts by using earthen ditch bottoms and minimally prepared banks. It notes a temporary method proven durable over years without cracks and includes an illustration of the construction method.
An instructional note on temporary bridging for an old ditch, mixing concrete in correct proportions, laying a rounded surface with proper thickness and reinforcement. It describes trench width, culvert support, and the need for a low wall across the upstream side to prevent undermining and debris wedging under the bridge.
The article argues that excellent roads boost farm profits and urban living, noting four horses to haul an empty wagon and rising prices as roads degrade. It cites the cost of road use, the burden on farmers, and historical bond funding for rail access while stressing road improvement as a dollars and cents business proposition.
Pennsylvania led the nation in 1918 with 679.26 miles of durable highway contracts awarded by January 1. Illinois followed with 610.70 miles. For 1920 Pennsylvania planned about 800 miles while the department praised its highway organization and progress.
The article argues that states with better public highways offer longer school years averaging 180 days, while states neglecting road improvements have school years under half that length. It notes mudholes form as trees shade dirt roads and help retain moisture after rain. It also calls for thorough cement testing by engineers for road work.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss average spending figures of about 25 000 to 30 000 per mile for sewer and road projects in Colorado. Text is garbled with misspellings and incomplete phrases.
An advertisement-like fragment touts Milks Emulsion as a cure for stomach and bowel troubles. It recounts a woman’s dramatic recovery after four doctors gave up, praises the product’s palate and digestive benefits, and notes a money-back guarantee with prices and distributor details. Also mentions Samuel Gompers secretary and a milkman remark.
A jumble of old advertisements and product mentions includes aspirin sold under Bayer and Aspirin brands, cures for colds, neuralgia, toothache, and rheumatic pains, plus cosmetic and medical preparations. The text also notes shipping, pricing, and a few fictional or humorous quotes woven through the page.
Excerpt from Home Sector recounts soldiers learning camp habits as one man recalls a 30 day guardhouse hitch for misplacing his pillowslip. The piece reflects on the rough early days and the hard lessons faced by service personnel.
Advertisement claims Diamond Dyes give damond like results on wool silk linen cotton or blends with simple directions any woman can dye wearables and home fabrics. It promises perfect results even for first timers and notes a druggist color card.
A Reformed Church Messenger essay condemns hoarding and waste of wealth, arguing that conserving resources serves God’s cause and that unfaithfulness to stewardship brings condemnation. The piece links economy to faithful living and warns against neglecting entrusted goods.
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