Freckled Martha Wins Harold’s Heart at Walloon Lake
Martha Bain, unfashionable and plain with freckles, watches Harold Kingsley fall for Elizabeth Ross. After a quarrel with Miss Ross over a kicked dog, Harold confesses his preference for natural, freckled girls and reconciles with Martha as the couple’s future becomes clear.
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Martha Bain
Martha
Eagle Heights
Walloon Lake
Harold Kingsley
Harold
Knight
Veranda
Elizabeth Ross
Miss Ross
Pat Knight
Ross
Buck Up and Keep Going Philosophy for Life and Sport
A columnist argues that bad luck is not fate but effort and mindset. Persistence through setbacks hardens resolve and reshapes reactions around one’s path. The piece likens college football players pushing through bruises to individuals pushing through life’s blows.
First Fresh Air Crank and Ancient Endurance Claims
The article cites Dr. Vincent Y Bowditch of Boston describing Methuselah as the first real fresh air crank because he supposedly lived long by outdoors living. It notes Hippocrates and other ancient writers praising fresh air and Benjamin Franklin praising open air living to extend life.
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Methuselah
Vincent Y. Bowditch
Boston
Hippocrates
Benjamin Franklin
Starfish Reproduce Lost Parts Regrow Whole Limbs
Starfish show strong regenerative ability with a single arm able to develop into a full starfish, demonstrating remarkable regrowth capabilities in marine biology observations.
War Savings Societies urged to keep working nationwide push
Federal official Frank M. Smith cites 164000 War Savings Societies nationwide with 17500 in the district. He extols thrift as intelligent buying and urges communities to maintain societies to expand War Savings Stamps sales, noting stamps rise to 4.23 by December and 5 in 1924. He emphasizes shared national duty and personal responsibility in thrift efforts.
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Frank M. Smith
Federal War Savings District
Cone
Proper Returns on Investment and Personal Capital
A short pamphlet asks readers to value their income of 1000 dollars per year as 5 percent interest on 20600 dollars. It argues spending on unnecessary goods wastes labor and that every day is worth 2.74 dollars. The piece urges readers to let dollars work for them and consider capitalization of personal earnings.
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Podunkville
Wright Cambron Revival Meeting Nearing Closing
The Wright Cambron revival at the Baptist church enters its second week with many conversions and additions reported. Spiritual activities across all churches have been quickened, and the community is urged to give full cooperation and attendance during the closing days.
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Baptist Church
Thrift Stamp Drive Encourages Saving by Children
A note urges children to save by buying Government thrift stamps now available at the post office. It emphasizes thrift as a way to make money while they sleep and mentions W. O. Brents in relation to sweet potatoes.
Habitual Constipation Cure Promoted With LAX FOS With Pepsin
Advertisement for LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN a syruphonic laxative claims relief in 14 to 21 days and regular use. 60c per bottle. Weather notes mention bright skies after rain and corn planting resuming after showers with hopeful crop prospects.
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists rent money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Seany relieves itching piles and you can get restful sleep after the first application. Price 60c.
Four burner New Perfection Stove and 50 Gallon Barrel Bargain
Bargain sale offering a four burner New Perfection oil stove and a 50 gallon storage barrel. Buyer Oscar Lyons. Batavia or local trade area unknown. Quick sale with modest price for both items.
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Oscar Lyons
First Advertised Tooth Powder from 1660 Leith
An old node reveals the Mercurius Politicus imprint of 1660 listing a tooth cleansing powder. It claims whitening teeth and preventing toothache, with claimed mouth and gum protection. Made by Robert Turner, sold by Thomas Rooker at the Holy Lamb near St Paul’s, priced 12d per paper in sealed packets.
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Mercurius Politicus
Leith
Scotland
Robert Turner
Thomas Rooker
Holy Lamb
St. Paul’s Church
Warfare Tactics Across Time Echo Pershing Era Lessons
The piece compares Pershing’s immediate mobilization to ancient military minds Caesar Napoleon and Vercingetorix, arguing that tactical principles endure despite changing weapons and fortifications. It emphasizes studying historic campaigns to master leadership and strategy in modern warfare.
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Pershing
Caesar
France
Argonne
Xenophon
Centrites
Vercingetorix
Napoleon
War Horrors On A Peaceful Bus Ride
Two women share a wartime gray hair joke aboard a bus. One explains her hair turned gray not from worry but from unavailable hair dye during the war. now peace has allowed her to resume the old preparation.
Laxa Tive Brom quinine touted for gentle effects
An ad extols Laxa Tive Brom quinine as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative action. It claims no nervousness or head ringing. The notice urges readers to remember the full name and seek the signature of E. W. Grove.
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E. W. Grove
Methodist Church Notice and Health Ad
Sunday school at 9 45 with H L Webster as superintendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday and choir practice Thursday at 7 45. Pastor preaches both hours Sunday morning on Commendable Work and evening on Nearing the Kingdom. All invited. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to fortify the system against colds and influenza. 60c.
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H.L. Webster
Grove
Typewriter Ribbons Available at Sun Office
The Sun office offers typewriter ribbons for readers and staff. Customers can purchase standard and specialty ribbons in limited stock.
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Sun Office
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Starfish
Baptist Meeting
W. O. Brents
Methodist Church
Services
Charles R. Truett
Eastman Kodaks
Deon Theatre
Constance Talmadge
Jin
Grace Cunard
Clara Kimball Young
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