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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
3
An old advertising claim promotes Croxone as a universal remedy ending back pain, kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, and related symptoms. It asserts deep kidney action, dissolving uric acid, and universal effectiveness with a refundable purchase.
A witty line notes how men often devalue themselves in romance while expecting the woman to trust their claim. The quip suggests insecurity and persistent social dating dynamics without deeper context.
A quirky item features the phrase Unfortunate Subject praising pure coffee. It includes a punchline about Mrs Scurly and a teasing quip about her husband. The brief reads like a snippet from a humor column with playful wordplay.
In a light exchange Mrs Dixon asks why her husband grows so much in front of guests. Mrs Vixen replies that he only grumbles during such visits, turning a domestic moment into a wry joke.
A young girl is moved by a dog showing affection to his master during an educational film. The mother hushes the girl as the dog scents a polecat. The child responds that she has smelled them, though she has never seen one.
A brief Philadelphia Public Ledger joke recalls a groom’s answer to his wife. Tom claims he kept his marriage promise by not smoking on the wedding day yet admits to puffing later, prompting a humorous clash over faithfulness to vows.
A small boy called to a stout woman with untied shoestrings and offered to tie them. The boy tied the string, smiling, and explained that his mother is fat too. This quaint moment illustrates a polite street interaction reported by The Independent.
A tattooed man recounts being marooned in the South Pacific and captured by natives who demanded a thousand dollars. With all his money in a New York bank, he offered his tattoos as payment and they drew on him.
British forces under General Botha fight in German Southwest Africa a desert campaign. Troops endure extreme heat with veils and goggles as day temperatures reach 122 degrees in the shade. Suffering soldiers blistered by sunstorm hospitals report widespread heat exposure.
A parade grand marshal riding a bay horse halts when the horse refuses to move. The twist: the horse stops to demand its shoes be shined, a moment narrated by a storyteller to amused listeners.
A batter taunts an umpire after a third strike while the arbiter delivers a chilling reply. He boasts precision and warns the batter of a fine if he fails to retreat within five minutes.
Mrs Goodart suggests gathering and sending sorties to the soldiers at the front. The idea envisions crafting multiple soldier stories as uplifting reading material for troops in combat zones.
A pithy saying notes that while many things age with time a railway restaurant sandwich remains sharp and memorable in contrast to fading memories. The line blends travel culture with a nod to enduring snack loyalties.
The text argues that liquor taxes have fallen by over 2 million dollars yearly and that prohibition will expand, reducing state borders, while new tax plans would replace lost revenue. It cites officials and experts noting potential to cut costs and avoid revenue shortages if liquor ends.
The Union Signal notes a surge of for sale ads in liquor journals as several states consider whisky sales reforms. A prominent listing called Exceptional Opportunity offers an old, active whisky house and its valuable good will for sale January 1, with bids invited at reduced rates, while condemning the social harm caused by the industry.
The Great Northern railroad forbids employees from drinking alcohol and from taking part in prohibition campaigns. Superintendent McKennon issued a bulletin enforcing total abstinence and dismisses anyone detected with a glass of beer. Employees may not drink or support temperance efforts in their home towns.
Statistics show wage earners in liquor at 62 920 and in bread clothing at 492 655. Wages total 45 252 000 in liquor and 24 196 000 in bread clothing. Raw material costs are 139 199 000 for liquor and 744 337 000 for bread clothing. U S annual liquor expenditure exceeds 2 000 000 000. It takes eight times as many workers to sell bread and clothing as to sell beer and whisky.
The New York State Wholesale Liquor Dealers association declares that the past year has produced a grave situation for the trade. They note a shift from local option battles to a unified fight against state and nationwide prohibition and warn that opponents have become numerous and coordinated.
A fragment notes that English and German war reports disagree on the latest battle. It reflects on how truth and veracity become contested from the first shot, contrasting civilian expectations with wartime reporting.
Dialogue hints Maud is widowed and long-ago romance resurfaces as a character notes luck and fate. Conversation frames nostalgia and possible consequences of past choices without detailing events.
A dialogue contrasts late callers and late stayers with a jab at sports culture. The speaker notes college sports sometimes cheer the loser, implying a difference from professional norms. The remark frames persistence and audience reaction as cultural points.
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