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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
7
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant kidney and bladder remedy. It claims vegetables provide purity and reliability, offers sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY, and urges purchase at drug stores in two bottle sizes.
In a terse exchange, Yeast says the interned Germans claim cruelty. Crimsonbeak questions specifics, noting the remark about removing the “kick” from their beer.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as instant relief for indigestion with two tablets stopping pain and dyspepsia. It promises pleasant, harmless tablets, cheap at drug stores, and notes immediate stomach comfort after use. The snippet also includes a light dialogue about a wife’s job at a ribbon counter and a joke about "better half" versus "counterpart."
An old advertisement urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature and note its use for over 30 years. It recalls that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and makes a light joke about a turkey gobbler.
A visit to the lab reveals the care behind a famous women's remedy. Over 350 000 herbs are used and gathered at peak season. Utensils and tanks are sterilized, and the product bottled in sterile conditions to ensure purity.
An advertising column extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming it eliminates dandruff stops itchiness and hair loss quickly. It promises rapid fullness and gloss with a few cents investment and suggests testing a strand to prove results.
In Polkville a respectful elder drags a youth into a lunchroom and quizzes a waitress on pie varieties. The brisk server lists many options and the man mimics rapid speech, claiming one can talk fast if one drinks beer. Also an ad promotes Cuticura for itchy skin with samples and prices.
A man back from Philadelphia recalls a ragged newsboy who, after selling all papers, stayed by Independence Hall shouting the news of Germany's surrender. The boy likens his act to the Liberty Bell sounding its message.
A thought on virtue and trust. The line between devout living and contemptible conduct is drawn in sharp terms. Trust is portrayed as a stronger compliment than affection.
The article notes hand woven fabrics reach peak softness and durability with velours and duvetyn used in heavier coats. Fur trimmed designs in taupe velours and duvetyn with panel backs feature long waists, belts, satin linings, and large shawl collars. Opossum fur accents provide warmth.
The article previews spring fashion with delicate handmade lingerie blouses in fine cottons and georgette. It highlights washable fabrics, high necked and open throat designs, lace and embroidery details, bead motifs, tucks, and aiight color schemes with decorative sleeve cuffs.
A fashion note highlights youthful evening gowns featuring silver or monkey fur fringe. Fur pompons create playful black spots on light dresses and are shown at sash ends, collar points, and a large red ingote.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle cleanse for infants and children showing stomach upset or feverishness. It claims quick relief from constipation with no griping and highlights its pleasant taste appealing to kids and parents alike.
A cryptic quip notes a girl delays graduation until mastering a daring pickle stabbing with a hat pin, implying unusual rites or humor in school lore.
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