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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
2
A philosophical remark contrasts mental firmness with bias rather than factual fidelity. It argues that steadfastness of opinion often stems from conformity to prejudice instead of adherence to truth. The statement emphasizes critical self-scrutiny over dogmatic certainty.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a gentle laxative for biliousness constipation and digestive distress. It touts relief from headache dizziness and sour stomach with morning effects and claims 10 cents per box in drug stores.
An advertisement touts Joint-Hase as a specialized treatment for stiff swollen rheumatic joints. It claims rapid relief and swelling reduction by topical application, with a price of 60 cents and no pharmacy tube.
A New York Times correspondent notes accessories grow in importance with shell rimmed silver items and jade pieces in jewelry. Beads, imitation pearls, cameos, and seed pearls decorate chokers bracelets and gloves. Heels and purses gleam with jewels as garish ornamentation dominates current dress.
A guide to extending children clothing life by adjusting fit. Tips include raising waist buttons on panties for first year wear and later lowering them. Extra hem width and internal tucks help lengthen skirts. Coats of lightweight material can be cut long with hems turned inward under lining for extra length.
The text notes the continued vogue of Scotch plaid in fashion, highlighting hand some sports coats made of wool in lively plaid. Hems are described as deeply fringed, indicating a stylish finish.
A talk with a New England grocer owner notes delivery costs. Delivery often costs 6 to 8 percent of purchases, and cutting delivery raises consumer prices by 8 percent in effect. Shopping in person reduces waste and improves perishable handling, saving money and waste.
A description of smart schoolgirl attire highlighting fannel fabric in small blue green and white checks with matching fur trimmed coats and collars.
The ad touts Green's August Flower as a remedy for nervous dyspepsia sour stomach and other digestive disorders with fifty eight years of proven use in millions of homes worldwide. It notes widespread availability and prices of 80 and 9 cent bottles and ends with a quip about success masking as a sexton.
Sioux Falls resident D James A May announces a new device that reduces gas use and eliminates carbon buildup while preventing spark plug trouble and overheating. He claims many cars achieve over 49 miles per gallon and offers free units to one auto owner per locality, asking interested agents to contact him.
A bank experiences a cash basis run with customers withdrawaling funds, and occasionally a cashier joins the rush, affecting line flow and service pace at the teller counters.
An advertisement touts Dead Shot for Worms by Dr Peary at 372 Pearl Street New York claiming superior results. It appeals to manicure artists and suggests trying the product to overcome fingernail issues.
A patient claims 61 leg ulcers were cured by Peterson's Ointment after doctors advised amputation. The ad promotes a 36 cent box available at druggists with a money back guarantee, praising relief from burns scrapes sunburn and itching eczema and piles.
A fragment from the London Passing Show features a dialog about cigars with mention of a box bought specially. The exchange hints at a personal or fatherly context within a lively theatre page.
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