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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
4
A distorted sentence fragment touts Tanlac as a great remedy for liver trouble and rheumatic symptoms, urging readers to avoid delaying treatment and to try the medical product for rapid relief. The ad copy mentions Nature’s resent and urges not to wait another day to take Tanlac.
The elderly Dr Ernest, a Swedish scientist and inventor, was killed at age 104 while pursuing experiments on prolonging life. He claimed vitality came from pure food and his Essence of Life made from roots and herbs. He distributed free samples, urging readers to mail his picture to Zaegel & Co. for a pill form trial. Henry Oldys, naturalist and bird call expert, recently died and left a will praising life and expressing gratitude to God for the chance to live and feel.
In a banquet discussion Secretary Hoover cites 22 000 killed and 700 000 injured on American highways last year with 85 percent due to automobiles. A roadside anecdote about a “road hog” ends with a joke about a man in a ditch and the absurdity of fate. An advertisement touts Cuticura products for sore hands and daily toilet use alongside a few aphorisms about truth and fame.
Thousands of women with kidney and bladder trouble are urged to try Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. The ad claims kidney disease causes back pain headaches and nervousness and offers sample bottles by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co at Binghamton New York.
A brief attribution notes Benjamin Franklin remarking on health amid sickness with a paradoxical line about blessings and perception. The fragment suggests a reflective, aphoristic historically framed quote without broader context.
In a lively survey of late winter fashion, designers showcase velveteen, corduroy and velveteere ensembles. Short velvet coats in bright colors top crepe de chine frocks, while longer toppers in gray beige line with kasha. Velvet touches appear on ensembles pairing velveteen with crepe de chine and silk trimmed pieces. The style influences reflect sustained demand among the best dressed women.
Fashion note on suede wide crush belts paired with sports suits. Describes belt construction with soft lining options and large suede buckles or metal faux gems. Mentions suede bags in various sizes as complementary accessories.
Fashion notes highlight scarf hats as a chic practical trend. Navy blue straw hats pair with oblique ribbons, dark blue crepe scarves, and detachable backs. Havana brown straw braids feature floral motifs with gilt accents, while black milan hats show short satin scarves.
Paris fashion reports unveil dainty frocks featuring gay embroidery accents. Designers blend vintage motifs with delicate stitches, signaling a playful trend for春 and summer wardrobes as houses showcase intricate needlework.
The article describes suede purses in plain or ornamented styles with metal monograms or enamel clasps. Flat square or envelope shapes with a strap come in tan gray green scarlet and white suede for summer. Practical leather purses with fine grain and moire linings contrast ornate French novelties favored by smart Americans for spring and summer.
Hosiery reveals new light tint shades and attractive designs. Fashionable golf stockings feature showy stripes and checks, now more pronounced than last year. Black stockings fade from use except with mourning attire, replaced by taupe, tan, gray, beige, champagne and flesh tones paired with black shoes and varied costumes.
Morning glory appeals to dressmakers and milliners as Paquin adopts the flower as his favorite for spring. It appears in embroidery painted design and in silk and muslin on frocks. One charming dance frock features mauve georgette and silver lace with morning glories forming the belt.
Embroideries decorate bodices pockets belts and collars in bright silks or beads using two colors like rose and mauve or green and blue. Belts and inserted bands create back effects. Sleeves are straight and long sometimes trimmed with linen collars. Short sleeves rare and sleeveless frocks few.
The article describes ornamental hatpins and brooches as spring millinery highlights. It notes wool, ribbon, and cloth hats adorned with jeweled pins and rhinestone accents, offering dressier options for street hats and caps.
A brief item notes bold color schemes such as red and black or white and red appearing in crepé TM dechines ad chiffons. The mention focuses on fashion print choices and color pairings for the fabrics sold.
A frock of periwinkle blue crepe do chine features a very wide jabot of plaited silk as its sole trimming, presenting a simple yet elegant neckline detail.
A terse observation notes that a person shocked by profanity may lie without compunction. The remark hints at honesty versus restraint in language, suggesting discomfort with offense can obscure truth.
The caption notes fashion trends shaping what people wear and the tone hints at exchange insights. It reflects styled garments and social commentary, suggesting a reflective view on clothing influence and consumer choices.
A Hoosier traveling man in a hotel room overhears two teachers lamenting the hard life of teaching. After they debate possible futures, he shouts a sharp reply: you could be an auctioneer. The anecdote appears in the Indianapolis News.
Portable mill concept touted to combine portability, balance, and flexibility for on site timber shaping. Advocates cutting, splicing, boring, and graining timbers up to 12 inches thick while they rest, enabling on site frame work for heavy timbers.
Plagued Nickels Natives of the Gold Coast wear a specially minted nickel with a hole in it. They string these coins and wear them about the neck. The coins are made at the royal mint in London.
Boston Transcript notes mention Jack A Eiss speaking on libraries prompting questions about library collections. A brief, witty aside compares honesty to a straight flush in a casual column tone.
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