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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
7
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as instant relief for lumbago backache. It claims kidneys cannot cause pain, promotes rubbing on the back to ease sciatica neuralgia sprains and rheumatic pain, and warns of fake sympathy sellers.
An old advertisement suggests mixing a home remedy for gray hair using water fox glycerine and Barbo Compound to darken streaked hair. Applied twice weekly it promises a non greasy, non staining effect that won t rub off and improves texture. The closing note adds a snarky line about creation.
An old advertising warning highlights that California Fig Syrup is a child's laxative. The copy urges mothers to look for the California name, touts pleasant fruit flavor, and promises clear dosage directions on each bottle. It also notes “Silver is the earliest currency mentioned in the Scriptures.”
The ad promotes Vacher Balm as seasonal preventive for colds and flu with tubes available for 80c or by mail from H W Vacher Inc New Orleans La. It claims De Peery's Dead Shot worm medicine works after a single dose and warns against overwork with a note on Overplay.
Drug industry notices praise Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder medicine. The ad claims years of testing and urges readers to try a sample by sending ten cents to Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York and to mention the paper.
An old health ad claims good health wards off the flu and touts Bonda Liver Pills as a cure for constipation headaches and impurities. It urges readers to buy a bottle from local druggists and mentions a girl wearing a solitaire diamond bought and paid for.
A vintage advertisement promises a $100 reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It states the remedy works internally through the blood, improves general health, and assists nature in healing. Testimonials and free information are offered by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
A brief misfit note claims it is easy to pose as a financier if one has enough money. The statement lacks specific individuals or events and reads as a general remark about financial appearance versus real ability.
Prospectors survey and buy oil leases around Waller as the Southwestern conference of library trustees meets in Dallas for its first session on March 25. Cotton harvest continues in McCulloch County with gins running late. DeWitt County farms push ahead with plantings. Houston raids net 195 gallons of wine dumped. Washington County ships 16 carloads of onions to northern markets. Lee County road work winds down as crews move to Nacogdoches. Attorney General Cureton appoints L C Sutton to fill Townsend’s vacancy. Hearne citizens raise $2000 to combat mosquitoes. drainage work begins. The international boundary commission meets in San Antonio to discuss Rio Grande surveys. Texas fire insurance credit set at 15 percent off final rates. average fire ratio at 20 percent. Half of Texas children underweight per Miss Hyer of the Texas Public Health Association. Governor Hobby enforces butter prints four, eight, and sixteen ounces. others illegal after April 1. Angleton plans a $150,000 road bond election on April 4. New York expert Inez Avery Newman joins Texas child hygiene bureau staff. Laredo cabbage crop proves profitable with 400–600 acres grown, selling at $75–$100 per ton. A seven-foot American eagle captured near Eagle Pass by a 14-year-old. weighing 15 pounds with a golden head. Kerrville sanitarium site land deal closes in Austin for tubercular discharged soldiers. Private William C. McCuistion awarded silver life-saving medal for rescue at Corpus Christi storm, presented by Maj. Gen. Dickman.
In 1911 I suffered a severe cold and fatigue forcing a climate change and job loss. By April 1912 Milks Emulsion began, after the second bottle I gained strength and weight. By August 23, 1912, 28 bottles later, I added 22 pounds and feel permanently cured. Milks Emulsion pitched as a palatable nutritive tonic with a refund guarantee and claims to aid digestion and build strength for sickness and wasting diseases.
Short exchange in Louisville Courier Journal questions finding a flat amid lingering engagements. The humor sketches social pressures on housing and marriage plans with a witty dialogue about commitment and living arrangements.
An advertisement extols Jad Salts as a flushing aid for sluggish kidneys and bladder disorders. It claims four ounces in water before breakfast several days clears clogged kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and supports overall kidney function, praising its harmlessness and affordability. The copy targets general adults with health concerns and cites a local druggist.
A soft velvety skin is the aim for women and Tetterine is claimed to remove pimples and blotches quickly. Thousands in the South report clear skin after use. Sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Shuptrine Co. Savannah Ga. Ad. Some women offer rooms for extra income.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes promising rich fadeless color on wool silk linen cotton and blends with a direction book. It urges customers to match materials via the Diamond Dye Color Card and mentions a cook with a temperate gigo remark.
The article outlines Doctor Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo as a long established sanitarium with modern facilities for diagnosis and treatment. It highlights the Doctor's medical products Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, and notes his Medical Adviser book and a free confidential advice bureau offering home treatment and correspondence for medical questions.
An old time product promises to ease grippe congestion and sore throat. It claims safety for children and adults with no after effects and lists a price of 60 or 80 cents per bottle at druggists.
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