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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1933
Page
3
A page shows the ghost city of Nelson Nevada with deserted gold mines. The scene hints at feverish last century activity and a hamlet that survived as a relic of the boom era though the mines have long yielded no gold. Individual prospectors still work veins occasionally hoping for luck.
The article discusses keeping a consistent address to approach impact, suggesting visualizing position, resting the clubhead behind the ball, and distributing weight with the left heel opposite the ball. It emphasizes a relaxed backswing and confident downswing to ensure the ball remains properly positioned for an accurate, smooth stroke.
A poem about valuing friendship over wealth and luck. The speaker asks luck to take wealth but keep love and companionship, claiming a true friend can ease every hardship and brighten even dark futures. The verse notes that shared support makes the road bearable and turns grim skies to blue.
Here is a readable fragment describing a recipe for Southern pralines and rhubarb marmalades. It details making a sugar cream syrup, caramelizing sugar, adding salt, cooling, mixing in nut meats, and shaping into cakes or gem pans, then a rhubarb marmalade with lemon and orange rinds, sugar, and salt, cooked to a smooth candy.
A witty quip from a wedding note remarks that while the minister may perform the knot tying, the bride deserves the credit for the match. The line, attributed to a wedded Weewee, reflects lighthearted wedding folklore from 1933 supplied by Bell Syndicate WNU Service.
A 1933 Western Newspaper Union note describes a rhubarb based conserve with raspberries and strawberries. It advises cooling the mixture before adding shredded almonds or nuts to prevent topping, then chilling in paraffin covered glasses. The article promotes economical use of fruits and extended pantry shelf life.
A historical note states that Congress granted franking privileges to its members in February 1792. The fragment mentions Free Mail and references a privilege awarded to members of Congress, marking an early use of postage-free communications.
In a 1933 tale from TW Burgess, Peter Rabbit overhears Happy Jack Squirrel and Striped Chipmunk debating who is the swiftest tempered neighbor. Peter insists he knows everyone, until Laughing Happy Jack exposes Peter’s blind spot, prompting self doubt and a reminder that no one knows all there is to know.
A column on how ordinary life shapes character, arguing that achievements like education and wealth miss the daily joys, sacrifices, and longings that truly mold a person. It cites Dehn Brown of Yale and suggests theater would reveal the drama of an average woman's life. 1923. Hell Syndicate. WNU Service.
A domestic guidance piece urges children to tidy rooms, dispose of litter, and not burden others. It links disorder to poor thinking and growth, urging immediate self cleanup, returning items to their place, and considering the community’s wellbeing.
A mother discusses Hector Jones and Robert as school starts, urging parents not to meddle in kids disputes. She notes most children settle fights themselves with public opinion acting as a check on bullies, while grown interference should occur only to protect a helpless child. Bell Syndicate. -WNO Service.
A passage from the Saturday Evening Post discusses New Guinea natives and the value of stone implements. It describes how a stone ax or knife, though primitive, can be priceless to a owner and outlines the labor and time required to shape such tools. It notes how quick labor among whites can secure trade goods, clothing, and potential wealth over a multi year period.
An old fashioned newspaper puff promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative. The ad claims poisons absorbed into the bowels cause bilious sickness and says the syrup clears up trouble overnight. It highlights forty seven years of Caldwell's study and broad user suitability for all ages.
A testimonial from Dayton describes relief after taking Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery. The speaker, previously nervous and weak with body pains and numb fingers, reports better rest, increased appetite, and peppier feelings after a bottle, claiming substantial health recovery and urging others to try the remedy.
An advertisement claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment healed a twelve year struggle with large red pimples across face neck back and arms after using two cakes of Soap and two boxes of Ointment. Mrs. Marsha Nevils of LaGrange Texas signs the testimonial dated July 26, 1932. Free samples offered by Cuticura Laboratories.
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