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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
3
Do it yourself lemon juice lotion using two fresh lemons and three ounces of orchard white. Strain the juice, mix, and store for months to brighten and whiten skin. Massage daily over face neck arms and hands for smoother softer and rosier skin.
A fragmentary note reflects on farmer trials and amateur disappointments. It hints at revisions and attempts to enjoy progress despite setbacks, with unclear details about people or places.
An advertisement promotes Capadine as a liquid remedy for headaches and body aches. It asserts quick action and natural assistance to restore health, claiming ease of use and effectiveness for back and limb pain.
Fragmented ad heavy text mentions Wright's Indian Vegetable Pill, a Mississippi Diarrhea cordial, and quips about age and manners. The readable portions reference toning the liver, dubious remedies, and a conversational tone with exaggerated claims. The piece resembles an old miscellaneous page with ads and stray quotes.
J D Hawkins, a Tennessee farmer, traveled forty miles to obtain Tanine for his wife whose twenty year stomach troubles, indigestion, headaches, and fatigue improved after three bottles. He notes she gained weight, sleeps better, and now does housework, praising Tanine as the best medicine.
A wry remark contrasts Jabba claiming to raise potatoes with the speaker’s doubt about gardening knowledge. The exchange suggests Jabba’s pot calling cards, hinting he achieved tasks by pawning his wife’s diamonds.
An old advertisement promotes GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC claiming to drive out malaria and build up the system. The label touts umine and iron in a tasteless form and battles absurdity while praising duty over pleasure.
Houston report describes U S Geological Survey official G B Rogers leading efforts to stop water intrusion in coastal oil fields. Rogers cites lessons from California and advocates cutting water off before drilling deeper. Coastal production trends show Goose Creek and Humble leading, with other fields showing declines.
The 1917 wheat crop is forecast to be below normal despite a strong spring wheat yield. Total output may reach 666 million bushels, 16 million more than last year but far under the 806 million average for 1911–1915. Winter wheat and spring wheat projections are 373 million and 283 million respectively.
Mexican supporters in El Paso began purchasing Liberty Loan bonds to aid Tito Samuel’s war effort. Hipolito Villa, Francisco Villa’s brother, led with a $100 bond, followed by Carlos Jauregui who bought $1,000 and Manuel M. Gonzales who bought $100. All payments were in American currency.
Senate finance committee added 2 cent stamp taxes on bank checks and drafts over 5 dollars to raise revenue from 8 million to 10 million dollars. The measures require payers of such checks to affix stamps as was common during the Spanish American War.
British forces captured the Messines Wytschaete ridge in Belgium after a dawn assault, employing mines and heavy artillery that devastated German defenses. Observers report light British casualties as General Plumer’s troops pushed forward while air superiority aided the advance and German units blocaded in retreat.
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