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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1919
Page
2
A fashion note extols spring beige and gray wool suits with tricot and velvet textures. Beige ensembles feature harmonized panels, pocket designs, and machine-stitched details on coats and dresses. A gray wool voile suit pairs a rose vestee with small button rows and practical pockets, completed by low-heeled oxfords and a rough straw hat.
Always sew children's wear with A No 1 quality silk thread the best to be had. In the long run it will prove the best paying investment in your children's clothes. Silk thread is stronger than cotton and does not roughen in laundering. It holds better in ginghams percales and similar fabrics, with many mothers endorsing the practice.
Vagaries in blouse styles highlight combed wools and angora in accents such as collars cuffs and embroidery. Georgette crepe blouses shown with beige silk embroidery and silk tied pendants illustrate new waist extensions and tassel details complemented by wide soft georgette girdles and sailor necks. Also tipped is a kiddies hat trend with chambray fabrics and velvet bands.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a curative kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming sworn testimonials and large sales. It offers a sample bottle by parcel post for ten cents and lists Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY and that bottles are sold at drug stores.
A five year old asks the Rev. Dr. Phillips about condensed milk and the Immaculate Conception. The grandchild insists on a quick answer, challenging a busy pastor’s afternoon study with a curious, humorous inquiry.
A witty exchange unfolds with a visiting lady suspecting honesty as an inmate denies the perception, saying she’s not the first to misread him. The dialogue reveals tension between appearances and truth in the penal setting.
A quip from Uncle Eben likens talk to a squealing axle, saying it provides little real help in moving forward.
Bragley comments on his home heated with hot air and responds that the heat is well deserved from his own talking. The piece notes a man can generate sound from a drum without heavy sticks, reflecting on communication and rhythm themes.
The cemeteries of some towns offer the only inducements to attract and retain permanent residents, serving as a quiet draw amid limited local amenities and opportunities.
An old herbal remedy marketed as a blood-maker and tonic for colds influenza and catarrh. Claims build strength improve digestion aid blood formation and fight disease germs with wild roots and barks. Includes trial offer 10c for tablets sent to Dr Pierce Buffalo NY.
American women, praised for education and clubs, must carry forward wartime food conservation and social reforms. They should apply household experience to global needs, push for federal rights and international cooperation, and lead in feeding children and rebuilding economies while advancing gender equality.
Mrs Anna Meteriano of Peru Indiana says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her backache and dragging pains after doctors advised surgery. She now works from 4 AM, runs a factory shift, cooks, and feels well. The ad urges other women with similar ailments to try the remedy.
A landlord at the Petunia tavern notes gardeners across the courthouse yard chatter about profitable crops and resilience to weather. The prompt says there will be much talk of gardening this spring, but in the end they delay actual planting until next season.
The U S geological survey reports 1918 domestic quicksilver production at 83 432 flasks of 75 pounds each valued about 3 942 302 dollars. The volume shows a decrease versus 1917. The remark notes that people are defined by what they do well.
A report notes that intense drive or obsession culminates in a halter related incident. Details remain sparse but emphasize the link between strong emotion and equipment use in the event. Meat of the item centers on the risk of forceful restraint tied to personal motivation.
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