Waterton Evening Concier shows 1919 political dispatches and musings
This page carries a 1919 era column from Waterton Evening Concier about Democratic national convention logistics, messenger relay efforts involving Wilson aides, and possible presidential involvement. It appraises communications from Cummings Glass Colby and even entertains if Wilson might travel to direct events, with digressions on music criticism and New York census concerns.
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Wilson
San Francisco
Cummings
White House
Golden Gate
Mecca
Pacific Coast
Senator Glass
Colby West Washington
Washington
Bryan
Paris
Iowa Editors Stand United Amid Political Rifts
Whet Cheer Herald notes no room for division among Republicans, arguing all are in the same party. Mason City Globe Gazette urges people to work by mowing lawns and painting floors rather than complaining about labor costs. Marshalltown Times-Republican reports suspicion that McAdoo is courting support while rivals celebrate, fearing a late surge.
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Cheer Herald
Mason City Globe Gazette
Bill Ts
Marshalltown
Big McAdoo
McAdoo
Brain Tests at Five A.M. Speculator’s Profit Noted
An old text fragment describes a rapid brain test at five AM and a market scenario where a speculator buys 19 lots at 13.9 each and sells at 18, earning a profit about the cost of six lots. It mentions embossed and plain prints priced from 4 to 20 cents and references No. 412 and two-colored items.
Health Talks By John K Huber Albino Marriage Question
Health Talks by John K Huber A M M D addresses whether albinos can marry and the likelihood of albino offspring, noting stigmata like squint or deformity are not barriers unless consanguineous, and suggesting Mendelian study for thorough understanding. It predicts about half the children may be albinos in the example and mentions seeking medical consultation.
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Thorely
Friend Wife By Roe Fulkerson
Dialogue driven scene shows Andrew rebuffing dinner planning as impractical and declaring a desire to live beyond meals. Imogene seeks help with meal ideas while moral reflections about eating and animal flesh enter. Fragments reveal tension over domestic cooking, appetite, and philosophical stance between the couple.
In the World-Ways and Prairie Birds Echo
A fragmentary article contrasts the poem In the World-Ways with descriptions of cow behavior and wild herds. It notes spring cow calving, cloud formation shifts in weather theory, and mentions Sprague’s spirit also called the Missouri Skylark, lauded as an excelsior songster whose notes fill the blue sky for minutes.
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Sumer
West
Great Plains
Dream of What Can Be Done With 2 Million Dollars
A dialogue scene unfolds where a speaker contrasts wealth with hunger to attain goals. The pair banters about smoking, meals, and companionship, with Imogene noting a mismatch in desires as Andrew brushes off interruptions and asserts happiness. The exchange ends with a quiet, tense tease.
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Imogene
Andrew
Tmo- Gene
Nature Notes questions prompt about swarming bees and the chickadee
The note asks if swarming bees can be brought down and what kind of bird the chickadee is. It also asks whether wildflowers welcome cultivation and hints at tomorrow’s Nature Notes offering answers. It mentions assessing cloud formation before storms and observing growing clouds with condensation.
A Simple Way To Remove Dandruff
An old advertisement claims four ounces of liquid argon dissolves dandruff overnight. Applied nightly, it allegedly dissolves all signs of dandruff, stops itching, and leaves hair silky and glossy after multiple applications.
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USA
Averleomant
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Harmless Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best and safest laxative for children. It urges parents to look for the name California on the package and notes the fruit flavor and full directions on each bottle.
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California
Freckle Lotion From Lemon Juice and Orchard White
A vintage advertisement promises a cheap freckle and tan complexion lotion made by squeezing two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint. It claims the fragrant mix smooths the face neck arms and hands daily, fades freckles and blemishes, and does not irritate.
How to Get Rid of Your Itheumat ion
Advertisement offers a massaging remedy for chronic or muscular rheumatism using Chamberlain's ointment. Claims relief with massage to affected parts and promises customer satisfaction.
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Chamberlain
Collect Foley mail order slip for a trial package
A damaged ad fragment invites readers to mail in a form for Foley & Co. sample packs including Foley's Honey and Tar, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Castor Oil tablets. It lists ailments claimed to be helped and urges response for a trial package.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cough Relief
In a Freeport reader report Marie Heisler says many medicines failed to help her coughs while Foley's Honey and Tar delivers prompt relief without opiates. The ad touts the syrup as reliable for coughs colds croup and whooping cough and notes children like it and that it is sold everywhere.
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Marie Heisler
Freeport
Warns on Kidney Trouble by Retired Specialist Dr Carey
Retired kidney expert Dr Carey urges prompt attention to minor symptoms such as backache puffiness eye specks and dry skin. He promotes Marshroot as a proven remedy once dispensed by pharmacists nationwide under Dr Carey's Marshroot and urges sufferers to seek medical guidance.
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Carey
America
Vine Survives Wall Mockery Finds New Path
A Vine in a field overhears a Wall of Trees mock its ambition to grow tall. The Pine Oak and Maple dismiss the Vine as useless, so it shifts growth to the barn’s back where it is unseen. A farmer later discovers the resilient Vine thriving out of sight.
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New York
Dubuque
Gotham
Diamond Dyes Urge Honest Dye Quality
Advertisement urges customers to demand Diamond Dyes for reliable color. Claims other dyes stain or fade materials and promises easy instructions in each package. Ends with a stray name phrase Teae Meera.
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Teae
Meera
Lemon Bleach for Skin Brightening Paste
Advertisement claims mixing ounces of Orchard White with lemon juice creates a cheap bleach for facial whitening. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands to achieve a soft rosy white complexion. Cites stage beauties using lemon juice to remove freckles sunburn and tan.
The Grape Vine and the Treeyard Lesson
A farmer builds an arbor for a hardy grape vine after it proclaims its growth. The Oak Pine and Maple, once scornful, drag the trees to the barn for lops, but the vine thrives and bears abundant grapes. The tale ends with a reminder of the Golden Rule and equal treatment for all.
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Alice
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