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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
7
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup of Figs as the best laxative for children noting a fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle. It urges mothers to insist on the California brand for gentle relief and claims it is harm free. A side line comment jokes about wives being the better half.
An old advertisement extols ARRH MEDICINE as a cure for catarrh taken internally and acting through the blood, touting HALUS CATARRH MEDICINE as a purifier and a combined formula by LL'S CATARRH A Stepid EB. It credits Cheney & Co and Prope Rolede Ohio and ends with a misdirection about blame.
Advertising copy touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as physician approved for colds headaches neuralgia and more. It highlights the Bayer Cross on every tablet and package for protection against imitations and notes small tin boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents with directions for use.
The nation enforces the Eighteenth Amendment with a large federal force. Secretary Qlass approves enforcement regulations. John F. Kramer announces 1,500 agents ready, $2,000,000 budget, and state directors empowered to act under the Volstead Act.
A recent design trend in women’s wear features hij length overblouses that mimic a one piece dress by matching color to the skirt and shaping through the hips. Designers tout the silhouette as a solution to the old blouse’s lack of dress-like appearance, with features like V necks, short sleeves, fringe at the hip, and decorative embroidery in a beige georgette example.
Houston Texas Farmers in South Texas zones 2 and 3 including Galveston Harris Brazoria Liberty Jefferson Chambers and Hardin Counties may plant cotton in 1920 under last year’s rules with exceptions to be announced by the department of agriculture. Zone 1 remains noncotton, zone 4 along the Rio Grande also noncotton, Pecos Valley zone 6 to produce cotton under regulations.
Humble Oil and Refining Company plans a roughly one hundred mile pipeline costing 1,500,000 from Houston into Liberty County Texas. It will connect with Houston Oil Company to transport all crude oil from that region. Construction must begin next month and be completed by August.
A brown duvetyn coat dress features a shawl collar and a bandeau style at an unusually short skirt. The description notes the garment’s distinctive sabre aquirral trim and overall styling.
A write up notes the growing importance of handbag fittings. It cites actress bags carrying complete cosmetic sets including mirror powder compact scent bottle and memo pad plus pencil. Some styles include compact cocktail set four small bottles and cigarette case.
A description of a winter cloak or robe styled as an egg outline. Made from heavy satin or duvetyn with fur trim options including aquirrel beaver or mink. Worn over the head with side hand slits and closed by a jar neck fastener or a long tie draped over one shoulder.
Delicate pastel hats gain favor as some milliners predict heavy wear through the winter season. However the black velvet hat, noted for usefulness and general wearability, will retain popularity among observers and buyers.
The article advises avoiding stripes on walls in high ceiling rooms and on tall windows while allowing stripes in low rooms with stripe lined curtains. It notes horizontal stripes can reduce perceived height and that bold stripes are risky except in bizarre schemes. Self colored indistinct stripes suit daily use.
Irish crochet neckwear is returning to favor with rapid growth in popularity. Vests, sleeveless gimps, mats and standing collars are all in evidence as this decorative style reappears.
Mrs Jules Bero of Casco Wisconsin reports relief from childbirth related troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises its effectiveness and urges others to try it. The ad notes the product is made from native roots and contains no narcotics and invites readers to write for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
An advertised liniment claims quick penetration to soothe nerves and relieve external pains including neuritis sciatica rheumatic twinges. Available in 34c 70c and 1.40 price points with broad drugstore distribution.
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