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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
3
A playful collection of odds and ends fills this brief segment with quirky lines about birds thoughts laxatives coins taxes and travel. The items read like cheeky captions or jokes from a late era column reflecting light social curiosities and wordplay.
An ad describes CATARRH MEDICINE as a remedy for acute nasal catarrh and repeated colds. It claims internal use cleanses the blood and reduces attacks, with testimonials offered free. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio is listed as the maker.
Old dry cells placed among hot coals in open fireplaces create a vivid blue purple and green flame as the top seal burns away and heat drives a chemical action. A single cell lasts about half to three quarters of an hour with no danger, offering free amusement at fireside gatherings.
Watches forged in Switzerland from steel of Belgian front cannon are issued by King Albert and Queen Elizabeth. The timepieces bear gold inset monograms A B and are to be given to soldiers who distinguished themselves and to military competition prize winners since 1914 through October 29 1917.
A brief dialogue snippet centers on praise for a young woman with a ringing voice. Observers remark on her fitting a belle's role in social settings, highlighting voice as a marker of charm.
Ad urges men to maintain health and avoid premature aging by using Haarlem Oil capsules. Two daily doses touted to keep men toned and in proper working condition with a money back guarantee. Certified as imported LD Medal brand and sold in three sealed packages.
A Goodstone woman recovered her ring after it vanished five or six years ago while feeding a calf. The calf, nicknamed the golden cow, led to searches until an Oxford butcher bought the cow and found the ring embedded in an internal organ, returning it to the owner.
A tavern landlord jokes about Phil Graves the popular undertaker. He keeps smiling despite his grim vocation by visiting the cemetery to read epitaphs from those he has buried, which makes him laugh.
A Kansas City Journal caption notes a humorous exchange about an opera book. The line contrasts curiosity with confusion, highlighting a playful miscommunication. The snippet captures a moment of theatrical reference within a city paper.
A compact saying contrasts personal grit with wealth or influence, favoring a straightforward, industrious character over social climbing. The line underscores a lean toward practical merit over ostentation.
Practical instructions for cleaning wallpaper with two paste recipes, leather chair upkeep with oil or turpentine, regilding gold chairs, and mirror cleaning using alcohol. Includes steps, materials, and cautions for renewed surfaces and furniture to maintain a fresh home.
A striking frock crafted from wide black taffety and ecru georgette strips runs horizontally around the figure. The design features a square neckline and wide bishop sleeves.
The article touts the service suit as a wartime boosted, versatile outdoor uniform for women. Made of heavy cotton in blue or gray, it resembles a riding habit with a shaped coat and plain robust blouse, suitable for farming, bees, camping, driving, or mountain riding.
A fashion note describes vestes in contrasting colors adding a mannish spring suit look for the well groomed woman. It mentions a tint of smartness and features such as a side pocket while noting others are tucked.
In a pill box emphasis on Bayer and the Bayer Cross on package and tablets. Warns against counterfeit aspirin and touts genuine Bayer tablets proven safe by millions. Mentions a Brooklyn factory punished for selling talcum powder pills as Aspirin and advises insisting on Bayer branding and packaging.
Smith notes Jebbs is learning to type, Brown counters that the method is hunt and poke rather than touch typing. He emphasizes a mainly poke approach and questions the system used.
A lighthearted gloss on flirting lines and a cheeky quip about a flat above named Mistletoe. The snippet ends with a sales pitch for Red Cross Ball Blue and promises snow white clothes with a confident claim that grocers stock it.
A brief quip attributed to a printer prompts comment on a saying about there being the devil to pay. The exchange highlights folk wisdom and local humor without naming individuals or places.
A wry remark notes a man cannot select his own father yet may exercise judgment when choosing a spouse. It emphasizes practical wisdom in selecting a father-in-law and navigating family ties.
The passage highlights widespread kidney and bladder troubles among women and urges seeking Kilmer's Health for relief. it emphasizes that poor health lowers vitality, with a warning about misreading age or health status. It presents a general, period-voice warning about women’s health.
The article argues a close stomach brain connection and that acid stomach causes nervousness sleeplessness irritability low mood and headaches. It promotes Eaton ic a candy like tablet that neutralizes excess stomach acid and promises quick relief with a money back guarantee.
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