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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
7
Mrs J A Jones of 317 Colley Avenue Norfolk describes illness relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound in 1904. She credits the medicine with restoring health from a near hospital operation and invites letters from other women seeking help.
A playful guide suggests transforming ordinary powder puffs into festive gifts using water color paints ribbons laces and tiny flowers. One side is decorative while the other remains useful offering whimsical depictions of flappers or demure maids as Christmas presents.
A fashion essay argues the fur wrap choice centers on silhouette with a middle course between extreme flare and conservative lines. It favors a longer coat length around thirteen inches off the ground, tall collars and cuffs, and varied flounce or cape effects, noting leopard and gazelle furs for lining and bold coloruse for daytime wear.
A description of decorative ribbon trims for Santa Claus period styling. It notes garters made of ribbon shirred over elastic, trimmed with lace ruffles and ribbon flowers. A corsage flower of folded ribbon with millinery foliage and a small lingerie blossom are pictured.
Crepe paper figures of children are used to make ornaments for a Christmas tree. Cardboard backing and cutouts form the shapes, each adorned with a bonbon wrapped in paper tied by a small ribbon to hang on the tree.
The article highlights popular girl gifts such as silver ribbon bands and coronets, plus flower wreaths crafted from colored tinsel ribbons. It notes Shirred ribbons form flowers on ribbon wound wire and mentions examples of coronets and wreaths shown in the display.
Minerva aged three improvised a Charleston with her canary, calling it Dickey-bird as she and her sisters practiced in the kitchen. The playful moment captures a child's imagination and the pets she adores.
An advertisement urges buyers to insist on the Bayer name on aspirin. It claims Bayer Aspirin has been proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for 25 years. The notice warns that imitations may be dangerous and advises saying Bayer when purchasing.
A brief cartoon caption from Oslo satirist Karikaturen depicts a pupil noting days lengthening in the approach to winter while a teacher questions the changing season. The exchange highlights playful irony about time and seasonality.
A collage of old time ads promising easy money and cosmetic formulas. Includes claims for sharpening files, cheap tool sets, complexion cream formulas, Christmas gift selling, and beauty products. Mentions locations like Grand Haven Michigan Chicago Illinois Houston Texas Livingston Montana and security bidgs. Several lines push sample offers and agent recruitment with monetary promises and cheap prices.
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