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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
3
A camp anecdote from Camp Grant features two soldiers in the guardhouse. One asks the other why he is detained, and the reply reveals a pun about a furlong versus a furlough, implying the time away was longer than allowed. The exchange ends with a humorous mispronunciation.
Farmers work harder and use their feet more, aided by Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder and Allen's Foot Ease. The product reduces friction, freshens feet, prevents tiredness, aching, and blisters, and is widely used by women as well. Sold by dealers everywhere for 25 cents.
Mrs Jagsby claims Mr Jagsby gave a new excuse for staying out late He said a large marching force blocked his path near town as 100 000 troops moved from one railroad station to another He could not leave until the entire column passed a fixed point forming a comic delay.
A child asks where the fire goes when it goes out and the mother deflects with a joke about the father. The dialogue shifts to a remark on originality as repeating bright remarks to those unseen before.
Miss Jane A. Delano, director of the Red Cross bureau of nursing, urges nurses to volunteer for army and navy service under the new insurance law. The bill provides protection for nurses and designated dependents at nominal rates. She calls nurses the frontline representatives of American womanhood and appeals to women nationwide to support and safeguard those serving at the front.
Describes vests of Bengaline and other heavy silks as handsome and tailor made. Notes soft blue embroidered in rose and ecru in purple and a scarflike neck piece worn with a blouse. Mentions an old rose vest with dull gold border over a cream white silk blouse.
Dark toned checks in brown and black and white mark several spring coat designs for girls. Homespuns in blue rose green tan and silver thread velours serges and novelty cloths offer many silhouettes including elongated waist plaited skirts high waist bolero and straight line coats with self belts.
A new gown features knife plaited georgette skirt and terra cotta quilted satin bodice with a directoire influence. The long panel back, turnover collar, and voluminous sleeves create a dramatic silhouette. Worn with a black hat trimmed with corn flowers.
Evening gowns feature black satin foundations paired with tulle overdresses. The overdress is gold embroidered or trimmed with jet accents, reflecting formal wear styling.
A mix of sweaters sleeveless satin coats and silk jersey sleeved coats dominates this season. Short hand knitted slip overs in zephyr yarns in turquoise blue rose pink and occasional jade green appeal with white collars. Silk sports coats feature a short yoke a two piece collar and saddle bag pockets for warmth and style in casual wear.
Designers revive seventies eighties and new century inspiration in gown trimmings. Serge suits feature fine serge fabric with biss folds at the neck and outline patch pockets on the hips. Edges are turned lightly for a tailored look.
A family discusses spring fashions at dinner. Mother boasts savings on a new petticoat while a daughter chats with a friend about their table talk. The call reveals excitement over a new inner tube purchase.
A distorted Ohio legal snippet shows J. Cheney related material mentioning Toledo, Lucas County, and a December date. The fragment references a partner and a firm, with a notary attestation and medical consumers notes for Druggists, W. J. Cheney & Co.
A reflective note quotes Robert M. Gay on desire for a simple coastal life. Two friends discuss going fishing together and imagine happiness aboard a catboat versus a miserable boardwalk scene.
A native drum in Efulen, West Africa, can be heard twenty miles away and each person has their own drum roll for recall from a distance.
An old advertisement asserts Castoria has been in use for years and bears the signature, targeting mothers with claims of safety for infants and children. The copy contrasts Fletcher's Castor Oil as a single exception and ends with a jab about a lineman.
The ad touts March to Victory and Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery sold for uric acid relief. It claims Anuric dissolves uric acid like sugar in hot water and offers a trial package for ten cents from Doctor Pierce's Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo, N Y.
H L Kramer who originated Cascarets promotes EATONIC to aid digestion after meals. A tablet is said to curb acid, ease passage of food, prevent gas and indigestion, with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t prompt. A large box costs 50 cents at drug stores or via Remedy Co Chicago.
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