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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
3
An old advertising column extols Dr. Pierce and his Favorite Prescription for female ailments and general weakness, claiming long national use and testimonials. It also promotes Cuthura Soap and related toiletries, plus Dr Peery s Deed Shot remedy with dated claims and distributor details.
Weekly market notes from the U S Bureau of Markets describe downward trends in hay, grain, cotton, and meat prices. Soft red winter wheat and corn edge lower. cattle and hog markets slip while beef, veal, and lamb see mixed to lower gains. dairy and cheese demand remains cautious amid ample supplies and easing stock.
Mrs Maude Telts of Uniontown credits Cardui the Woman’s tonic with ending postnatal agony. She describes extreme head and back pain, sleepless hours, and near death before taking three bottles which removed the head pressure and allowed her to resume work. The ad touts Cordui as a lifesaver for women.
The August Flower claim dates back fifty four years of relief for nervous dyspepsia constipation indigestion torpid liver dizziness headaches and stomach issues. It asserts wide use in thousands of households worldwide with no failures reported. Sold everywhere and includes a humorous customer line about bitters.
An advertisement touts Tet terine as the cure for facial eruptions blotches and itchy patches claiming rapid clear skin. It notes eczema and other skin troubles respond to regular use and offers the product for 60 cents by Shuptrine Co Savannah Ga.
A brief note from the Lowlsyile Courier Journal showcases rural vernacular with quips like he is all wool and I cannot cotton to law, illustrating local humor and speech patterns. The piece comments on regional expressions and their playful use in everyday discourse.
An old advertisement touts Vacher Balm as a quick and pleasant remedy for colds and head discomfort. It invites readers to ask a druggist or receive a free sample from Vacher Inc. in New Orleans and warns against imitation.
A comic caption exchange in Maxszine features Smythe defining a left handed compliment as one that isn’t fight while Smith asks what is meant by the phrase. The dialogue mirrors humorous wordplay and cartoon satire of the period.
A jovial column notes a woman's independence and flirtation advice. It playfully warns that bold proposals may be rebuffed and humorously suggests cherishing a kiss before any commitment.
The article lists home kitchen tips and recipes including Butterscoted Pudding with a lemony topping, Fried Apples and Onions as a pork garnish, Cranberry Jelly mold, and Apple Sandwich steps. It ends with a brief, humorous aside on domestic wisdom attributed to Wm Hunter.
The text extols ripe olives as a rich, digestible food rivaling bread, noting their flavor versatility in dishes and dressings. It provides recipe outlines for Olive Sauce with giblet roast, Hawaiian Salad with pineapple and orange grapefruit, and an Olive Salad with apples and celery, including ingredients and method hints.
A Kansas woman Mrs Satay Garnett writes of personal health improvements after using a product, recounting husband buying it in town and her experience with multiple bottles. She pledges continued use if health issues arise and recommends the product to others.
A fragment notes an open fire in the abrary with a sense of grate news. The garbled text hints at a local incident or misprint rather than a clear event or statement. Further context is needed to identify involved people or places.
An old advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple for any woman to dye wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics with 16 rich colors. It claims perfect results if Diamond Dyes are used and notes a Diamond Dyes Color Card available from druggists.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses medical terminology and unrelated phrases. It mentions Halice Catareg Medicind and surfaces a vague note on terms. The fragment lacks clear parties, actions, or dates to specify a full item.
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