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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
3
A visit to the Tabors reveals Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound famed for treating women s ills. The article describes herb usage yearly totals over 350000 pounds, seasonal gathering, solvent extraction, sterilization, pasteurization, and sterile bottling. Letters from grateful women support its virtue.
A teacher recalls being entertained by a hostess who urged him to eat more, and his reply about “getting rid of what I have here” triggers laughter. He confesses this moment as the most embarrassing of his life, noting it came from an exchange with fellow guests.
Green's August Flower advertised as a universal digestive aid. It claims to regulate stomach and intestinal digestion, cleanse the stomach, stimulate bile, and aid blood impurities, benefiting indigestion nervous dyspepsia sluggish liver and constipation, with wide retail distribution and endorsement by users.
A fragment notes a free thinker remark about a gentleman and a joke on marriage. Hazel asks if the man is bachelor or widower as a married man loses something and accuses his wife of taldog Ib.
Irwin Myers presents a tale wherein David Elden, a rugged foothill rancher, encounters the first automobile, causes a crash that injures Doctor Hardy, and rescues him. Irene aids at home. romance grows during her stay. Dave aims to claim wealth in town after his father’s death, learning city lessons from Conward.
Dove's dull routine at the coal yard gives way to a reckless spree with Conward. In a cheap theater, Dave notices a chorus girl, and later drinks with the pair in a bachelor flat. He is led into danger, becomes intoxicated, and awakens with disgrace, vaguely recalling Conward's blame and his own humiliation.
Elden awakes parched after a rough night, reflecting on his failed rise and vanishing bankroll. He recalls Conward, shame, and a longing for Reenie, torn between her purity and his ruinous choices. He vows to wash away the stain with resolve as he dresses to face the day.
A terse exchange shows a sergeant questioning a recruit about prior duties while a dark haired stenographer recalls she served as a private secretary. The sergeant hints at future advancement as the member of the unit responds with resolve and guarded humor.
A decorative feature on boudoir wear notes that gentlewomen seek distinction in private gowns rather than public attire. It highlights Chinese and Japanese inspirations, fringed crepe de chine shawls, padded quilted coats, and daring negligees with shot blue satin, rose chiffon, and black chantilly lace, all designed for home wear.
A fashion feature extols midwinter millinery’s lavish show of gold and silver fabrics, mock jewels, beads, and brocade. It highlights a Chantilly lace hat with grape and rose, a gold cloth hat with black silk cord and tasseled feather, and a silver banded sailor style veil previewing spring styles for southern tourists.
An old ad promotes Danderine as a quick method to transform dull hair into abundant soft glossy hair. It claims dust dirt and oil removal, added color vigor brightness, scalp tonic benefits and hair growth support.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Card Compound as quick relief for severe colds. It claims a dose every two hours, up to three, clears nasal congestion, stops headaches and feverish symptoms, and costs only a few cents at drug stores. It also makes a claim against quinine and mentions a shift in term usage for cinema references.
An antique advertisement touts Cutleura Talcum Powder as a scented, economical option for face skin baby and dusting use, part of the Cutleura Toilet Trio with Soap and Ointment. It promotes fragrance and argues other perfumes become unnecessary. A brief dialogue follows about Dolly and Molly reacting to a kiss.
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