Place and Water Bights in Rivers Question
A dialogue notes that a bight of water is typically found at the mouth of a river. The exchange asks where such a water feature occurs and identifies the river mouth as the common location.
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
6
A dialogue notes that a bight of water is typically found at the mouth of a river. The exchange asks where such a water feature occurs and identifies the river mouth as the common location.
A sermon interpreting Psalm 1 1 2 praising the blessed man who avoids ungodly counsel sin and scoffers Delighting in the law of the Lord he meditates day and night Like a planted tree by rivers he bears fruit prospering in all he does The Lord knows the way of the righteous and grants His favor The piece cites John Wesley and ends with reflective prose on spiritual relations to God
Fragmented notes advise readers to protect against influenza with rest and fluids at bedtime, claim simple remedies curb cold progression, and urge caution with meals. Also mentions vaccines, psychic science, humor quotes, liver health, and social observations about crowded streetcars.
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a universal remedy for back pain, kidney trouble, and bladder irritation. It claims four spoonfuls daily in water before breakfast restore kidney function and neutralize urine acids, while describing the product as safe, tasty, and popular with millions. A separate vignette shows Three Finger Sam defending his long holiday from customers and jokes.
An old newspaper snippet touts California Fig Syrup as a safe mild laxative for children with a fruity taste and clear dosing directions on the bottle. It quotes a Mary Pickford remark at a Los Angeles tea about beauty helping a girl in the movie world.
An old advertisement touts Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and liver troubles. The text mockingly questions a woman about her son, implying skepticism about medical claims and testing costs.
Macy and family discuss a narrow and unclear family tree issue related to Boschee’s Syrup in a terse local note. Details are fragmented, with misread names and stray terms, but centers on genealogical confusion affecting the brand's history.
In Fairyland Witty Witch and residents including Mr Giant Goblins Bogey family Oat family and elves discuss a Valentine party for the Fairy Queen. Each creature plans a unique homemade valentine and a simple luncheon before the queen’s banquet. The next day Old Mr Grant reveals a giant valentine crowding his cave.
The Giant and Witty Witch prepare for a valentine party for the Fairy Queen. Each guest brings a heart sized to their height and fatness, bearing verses about their love for the Fairy Queen. The Fairy Queen gifts a red ruby valentine with woodland diamonds.
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