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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
8
An older advertorial extolls Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It touts testimonials sworn statements and promises sample bottles by mail with ten cent postage and urges purchases through drug stores. The copy imitates a testimonial driven sales pitch and mentions Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
Julian tells his father he believes he has started something he cannot finish after his first day at school. The humorous line captures a child’s serious take on new responsibilities and parental curiosity about his feelings.
A brief parable pits a busy man against a cautious elder. The busy man boasts of dinning people for money, saying never were dunned before, while the elder remarks on wartime dullness and asks about the business. The exchange reveals differing views on work and demand.
Advert says Cuticura Ointment clears pimples and blackheads when smeared and washed with Cuticura Soap. Daily use of the products keeps skin clear for toilet purposes. Includes Cuticura Talcum for complete care.
A director known for a sharp temper reprimands a leading man who grins amid the tirade. The actor smiles and recalls past roles, quipping that he enjoyed the punishment as it echoes the old days when he played Uncle Tom and was beaten by Shannon Legree nightly.
Mothers urged to inspect every Castoria bottle for infants and children to ensure the signature and proper labeling. The ad highlights Fletcher's Castoria as trusted for over eight decades and notes children cry for it.
The Birmingham Age Herald notes a light exchange where a speaker plans to gauge Mr Grampson by inviting him to a gulf game to test his temperament, weighing spritely superficiality against misanthropy.
In a Crimson guide setting Cactus Joe says enforcement troubles are minimal as most local men remained fastidious about liquor. He notes drinkers often regret their bootleg indulgence and avoid harsh judgments after a night of indulgence.
Fragmentary wording cites shoes and comfort claims amid garbled lines. Mentions relief and enjoyment but provides no clear persons organizations events or outcomes to summarize into a factual card.
In a historical exchange Cadug Joe remarks that hanging is too good for a modern automobile thief. He notes the discussion and a conclusion that penalties should differ from past horse theft punishments.
A USDA inquiry finds feed quality largely determines chick growth. Farm chicks given balanced rations averaged 16.8 ounces at seven weeks, versus 9.4 ounces for ordinary feeding, with some dry mash groups reaching 17.6 ounces. Findings cited by a Nebraska poultryman and Vineland standards.
The 1921 Bermuda onion crop in the Coachella Valley California will be marketed under United States Bermuda onion grades as recommended by the Department of Agriculture. Adoption follows a 1918 federal standard and a Texas compulsory grading law. The switch aims to standardize the industry and reduce rejected shipments in Texas.
A device called an aspirator, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture bureau of markets specialists, attaches to the grain delivery spout to remove smut dust and dockage during thrashing. It is said to reduce dockage by about one third at a cost of one cent per bushel, helping farmers keep more seed and improve grain quality. A recleaner attachment for thrashing decks also shows promise of efficiency.
The article notes soybeans grown for hay leave around 11 pounds of nitrogen per acre, while corn removes about 80 pounds per acre. It also mentions pasture feeding values and advice on feeding young chicks, including delaying feed for 48 to 60 hours and starting with sour milk or buttermilk instead of water.
Four farm resources stand out as corn and wheat in the bin alfalfa in the stack and cattle in the pasture forming a notable quartet. Each item represents staple agricultural outputs valued for storage feed and grazing prime components of farm productivity.
A circulation of testimonials touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female troubles that doctors say may require surgery. Letters from Chicago and Burlington describe relief after use, with invitations to request the company text book for women.
A mother finds her daughter-in-law in tears over her husband Georgeta’s late nights. She reveals he leaves the office around 5:30 p.m. but has been returning later, last night at 6:45 and the night before at 7:15, prompting the worried wife to seek guidance.
A playful exchange contrasts wealth with rising debt as a husband and wife discuss increased income and extended credit. The tongue in cheek dialogue notes how one partner can now spend more, while the other worries about deeper debt implications.
A witty remark notes that humor should not be judged by a single impression such as a woman's laugh or physical charm. The point stresses assessing jokes by substance rather than appearance or reaction.
Pollie Dear and Mollie Love chat while shopping and joke about aging. Alice passes, Mollie notes she met a man who cured her ailments not a doctor. The remark suggests aging brings common complaints and silence about them after meeting him.
A quirky joke piece notes a speaker asks if he still walks in his sleep and replies he now takes carfare to bed. It mentions the ordinary bamboo can grow up to eighteen inches daily, highlighting odd facts with a humorous tone.
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