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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
3
A newspaper ad extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root claiming real curative value for kidney and bladder ailments. It cites testimonials from a druggist, promises sample bottles by mail with ten cents, and notes availability in large and medium bottles at drug stores.
Little Eleanor returns home from her first day at school. She says a puzzling line about a pencil and a pill. The phrase implies a misheard or miswritten lesson and reflects playful or confused schooling language.
Fragments of a retail or patent medicine style ad mentioning Cascarets and sleep aids. Contains garbled phrases about health, digestion, and a personal proposal, with many unreadable or misordered words. The readable core suggests promotional copy rather than a coherent news item.
An old advertisement claims Danderine TM Massage adds life and fullness to hair, making it appear twice as heavy and plentiful. It touts refreshing the scalp, reducing dandruff, and preventing falling hair with a 35 cent bottle sold by druggists.
A garbled account describes a boy named Jimmie who asked to remove his shoes and stockings, leading to a moment where he was found naked. The fragmentary text is difficult to interpret and lacks coherent details or context.
An old advertisement touts Coles Carboli salveta as stopping pain from cuts and burns. It claims quick healing without scars and offers a free sample at loyal druggists and The J W Cole Co in Rockford Illinois.
Hortense took Fido to a party where other dogs attended. The ether asked how she enjoyed it and she said Fido was dreadfully ashamed, kept cont arting and barking, and wouldn’t greet the other dogs.
A garbled snip from the Boston transcription discusses tipping and restraint in a dining context. It mentions Walter and a proposed system, suggesting caution about carrying tipping too far and implying Walter himself would likely admit to excess in the handling of tipping practices.
A dubious health claim promotes Bulgarian Blood Tea as a cure all. The ad touts Bulgarians living to over 100, linking diet and a mythical tea to vitality, promising dramatic health improvements within three weeks and offering refunds through Marvel Building Pittsburgh. It cites worldwide popularity amid influenza fears and urges purchase through druggists due to limited supply.
A New York fashion note surveys mid season dresses for cool weather, highlighting blue serge and satin street frocks. Black satin dominates street wear with simple lines and embroidered trims, while bold serge gowns feature hand embroidery, waist emphasis, and belt details for personal charm.
The conte fabric details a new suit range varying from hip to knee length. It explains the material’s generous use for collars cuffs and extensions along the bottom front and pockets as a versatile feature of the collection.
A friend asks why the young man received only a abbreviated role in the play. The manager explains the actor, by his own account, is a mess of a boy. Cuticura talcum and products are advertised as essential toilet requisites, while a tongue in cheek line notes King Midas turning to gold versus ivory.
An advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a marvelous remedy for indigestion and related digestive distress. It claims to restore natural function, reduce nervous symptoms, and promote health and happiness, noting extensive use worldwide with no reported adverse effects. The piece also references a testimonial about Mr Peesish and his busy schedule.
An old advertisement touts HALLE CATARRH MEDICINE as a constitutional remedy. It asserts internal use heals the disease by improving health and acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Circulars are free from F J Cheney & Co Toledo. Prosperty remark ends with a misspelled proverb.
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