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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
9
An old advertisement claims Dodson's Liver Tone cures bilious symptoms without calomel. It asserts the product is vegetable and non salivating, guarantees relief with a spoonful, and offers a money back promise if not effective. It touts safety for kids and the whole family.
During a theatrical engagement at Manchester Hoagland Kemble and Lewis were walking when a chimney sweep and bin boy approached. The boy exclaimed they were play actors. the sweep warned him to hold his tongue and consider his own future.
A Louisville Times tale depicts a dirty, ingratiating boy at a woman’s door seeking food. He promises to work for a sandwich but later hides it in his shirt and complains the task is too hard, requesting the sandwich be returned.
An advertisement promotes La Creole Hair Dressing priced at 1.00, claiming it restores natural color for hair streaked with gray and yellowing tones.
A dialogue contrasts elders' fuss over women's attire with men's past concerns about their own fashion, implying ongoing moral policing across generations. The exchange hints at shifting norms without naming individuals or places.
A visitor complains of a leaky bungalow roof in southern California where rain is rare. The landlord explains that heat dries shingles causing leaks, but after a few rains the shingles swell and stop leaking. The remark highlights local builder practices and climate contrasts.
Pat ignored a river notice warning trespassers and fished a salmon. A passing policeman inquired whose river it was. Pat truthfully said it belonged to the gentleman near whose house the river ran, noting the salmon swam there.
Washington reports on Farmers Bulletin 704 by Pe Vrooman promoting a holistic farm approach. It urges soil building with lime and phosphorus, manure management, proper tillage, cropping rotations, live stock feeding, and cooperative marketing to boost profitability and community welfare.
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a miracle cure for dandruff and hair loss. It claims immediate shine and fullness, with new hair appearing after weeks, and urges readers to use a 25 cent bottle from Knownlton's Dandeline to prove the claim.
Critics question Scribson's latest work described as a potential best seller. The author hopes for wide appeal, while readers debate why the novel fails to meet expectations. A renowned artist contributed illustrations, adding to the book's ornament.
Sore back pain is blamed on lumbago or sciatica and a rubbing remedy is advertised. The ad claims quick, harmless relief after a single use and a sixty year recommendation history. It urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from any store.
A witty retort suggests the socialite will attract attention on stage as she steps into theatre. The remark notes she will have plenty of clapper, implying public chatter and spotlight.
The ad urges examination of every bottle of CASTORLIA noting its signature and 50 years in use. It appeals to mothers as a trusted remedy for infants and children and ends with a courtroom quote about a man who quit, implying his wife was present.
An antique advertisement urges prompt relief from coughs colds la grippe and headache with Laxative Quint Dine Tablets priced 260 Adv. The note also mentions New York fire department members receiving military training.
An advertisement promotes Anuric by Dr. Pierce for kidney and back trouble. It warns that neglected kidney issues can cause serious illness and even death, urging readers to submit water samples to his Buffalo hospital for free analysis and offering a trial package.
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