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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
7
An article extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for women's illnesses. It notes yearly use of over 350000 pounds of herbs, seasonally gathered, and describes solvents, sterilization, pasteurization, and sterile bottling as part of its preparation and claimed effectiveness.
A huge wooden raft built at Haparanda Sweden is designed to transport logs to Copenhagen Denmark. The craft stretches about 87 feet long 544 feet wide and sits 10 feet above the water with 1644 feet below. It took six months to complete and holds as much wood as four large steamers. Steel cables and wires hold the raft together and a seven man crew operates it.
A defense attorney claims his client was coerced into confessing to the crime and asserts the police had the opportunity to obtain a confession. The lawyer says the evidence is strong against his client, but he seeks to challenge its admissibility.
Letter from a First American Soldier to a friend notes censorship of town name to avoid recognition. A Second Soldier jokes that no one who lived there would recognize it now. Life magazine quote.
Farmers work harder and use their feet more, aided by Allen's Foot House antiseptic powder for shoes and foot baths. It reduces friction, freshens feet, and prevents soreness blistering and fatigue, with wide dealer availability and a nod to nature's solar system reference.
An old plea for Freezone claims quick corn removal without pain. A tiny bottle from the druggist supposedly dissolves hard and soft corns and calluses between the toes with no irritation. The ad credits a Cincinnati inventor.
The Alnus women of Yeddo culture wear a facial mustache tattoo begun in childhood. They use soot from birch bark mixed with ash liquor to create the dark decoration. Descriptions note fine forms, brown eyes, black hair, olive complexions, and elm bark fiber cloth garments.
A witty exchange unfolds between an aunt and niece as they argue over a kiss from a man met briefly. The aunt voices surprise at the casual gesture while the niece counters that she accepted the kiss because she was convinced it was her fault for not meeting him sooner.
A compact selection of old fashioned home cooking tips and recipes. Lemon sherbet made with milk and lemons, velvety texture. beaten blanc and biscuits dough preparation. cherry pudding with berry juice sauce. vanilla and egg desserts. fried vanities with sugar and dough. banana dessert with raspberry jam and whipped cream.
The article outlines light Sunday night menus with bread and milk, salads, cottage cheese with dates, and simple desserts. It suggests warm soups, hot drinks, and varied sandwiches, plus cheese fingers as a savory option served with salad or soup.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims calomel causes bone damage and salivation, while Dodson's is a vegetable tonic that cleanses the liver, improves digestion, and boosts energy with a money back guarantee. It targets druggists and consumers, noting widespread usage.
Count von Zeppelin, inventor of the airship bearing his name, died of pneumonia at Charlottenburg near Berlin on March 8 1917. Born 1838, he served as a cavalry lieutenant and US Civil War attaché, first piloting in a captive balloon with the Union army.
A playful dialogue unfolds between Abe and Ike as they walk in cold weather with muffed sleeves. Abe prods Ike for speech while Ike retorts about keeping hands warm, reflecting a light humorous exchange in a winter setting.
Miss Costello, a noted Domestic Science figure, holds roles at the University of Chicago and Lewis Institute. She supervises Domestic Science in public schools and lectures on domestic arts, economy, and women’s clubs. The paper features her key articles.
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