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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1925
Page
2
A humorous reminiscence recounts a dinner tale about a prospector in Oklahoma who buys moonshine on a Saturday night and, after spilling it, watches a rat drink from the puddle and become suddenly emboldened, altering the mood of the night. The reader is reminded how retellings can twist details.
A report notes President Cost appoints James C. Reto, a retired figure, to head a newly named committee aimed at studying aviator defense needs. The panel met the President before entering session. The text also recalls a humorous anecdote about a guest's behavior and a dinner in London years later.
An old advertisement promises rapid relief from eczema and blotches with Mentho Sulphur. It claims germ destroying properties and immediate onset of improvement after application, urging readers to buy Rowles Mentho Sulphur from a druggist and use it like a cold cream.
A speaker, fried and acting as toastmaster, retells a lengthy anecdote about a rats unusual drinking habit and a booming confession asking if a cat might be near. The tale pivots to a climactic gasp as the rodent, transformed by liquor, asks aloud about a possible cat nearby.
Mesquite trees boast extensive root systems so deep and widespread that they are likened to underground forests spreading beneath arid landscapes.
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