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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
7
A patient recalls five years of severe illness with wasting, inability to eat, and constant weakness. She describes seeing improvement after using a tonic marketed as Cardus, noting a doctor’s suggestion and confusion over aspirin brands and manufacturers.
A fragment announces Diamond Dye Color Card guidance for dyeing fabrics to match any material. It promotes a guaranteed Diara dye method for wool cotton or blends and hints at using a dealer for color matching.
An old newspaper blurb touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy. It claims relief within hours and advises every two hours or three as needed. The ad credits Mercer’s Cha Ritual firm in Toledo, urging frugality and quick action.
A fragmented advertisement notes an invite for a skincare remedy offered by area druggists. Readable details mention a bright clear complexion claim and participation by local drugstores in promoting the product.
Dawn and Sun fairies quarrel and conspire about moving pictures shown by Mr Sun. They debate attendance, box office, and if the scenes will draw crowds as Mr Sun promotes the evolving cinema era. The Sun promises new features while the fairies claim they were not present in the afternoon.
Two gowns illustrate evening wear extremes from designers. One frock features net detailing with a wide lace border and velvet accents, while the other in blue and silver brocade uses a sash like belt and dramatic shaping. Details describe drapery, embroidery, and adjustable elements for different looks.
In January a child centered sewing feature highlights fine cottons like gingham and voile, with patterns for blouses dresses and frocks. Several ready made models and rich ginghams in vivid colors are shown, emphasizing simple, practical outfits and handwork that appeal to thrifty, enterprising mothers.
Recipes for ham steak tart shells and bean porridge are described with steps for frying baking and thickening sauces. The text details pastry fillings fruit pies and puddings including gelatin jello and meringue toppings and mentions cakes and marmalade as dessert options with directions on serving and heating.
A humorous garbled warning tale describes a gypsy aunt seeking marriage news from a donkey. If the donkey moves the ears, she will wed soon. if it stays still, she must wait. The quaint superstition ends with a homespun warning about a little donkey at home.
A jumble of 1910s era clippings recount Harvard Yale football drama with a late rally and celebratory crowd reactions, plus short, sharp vignettes about letters, finances, golf, and wartime encounters. The mix includes a sobering telegram fear, poker losses, and a trainer’s blunt speech. Racing through domestic scenes, a dentist’s chair nerve and a German soldier’s groan blend memory and humor into a snapshot of daily life under stress.
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