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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
15
Edgar Wilgus, a Trenton insurance broker, lived twenty years with a bullet in his brain. He was killed by a five foot fall on granite steps in a New York hotel. The medical examiner initially suspected a shot but learned by contacting his home how long the bullet had been there.
Miss Emma K. Burleson sister of Postmaster General Burleson took her first airplane flight over Austin on May 2 as part of a Victory loan publicity program. She reached 2500 feet without any ill effects.
Advice urges buying Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before departure as it cannot be obtained during hunting fishing or travel. Carrying it is the safe choice. The text also touches on social judgments about marital fidelity and male autonomy in attire.
The 1919 Chautauqua program reflects postwar spirit with a varied lineup. Helen Waggoner and the Betty Potter Company open the first day, followed by speaker Sgt. W.S. McBirnie on readjustment. Subsequent days feature the Hayden Singers, E. H. Lougher on rebuilding, the Columbian Band, Charles H. Plattenburg on hometown loyalty, magic artist Eugene Laurant, and Roach Freeman Williams with Ada Roach Ruth Freeman and Billy Williams themes, plus J. E. Aubrey on community progress.
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds with an efficient antiseptic. The advertisement promotes BoroZone for use on man or beast as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent available from all druggists.
A terse reminiscence describes a man who ran his home sole as he cooked and tended to chores, living independently as an elder bachelor with firm routines. The passage highlights self sufficiency and quiet authority in domestic life.
Readers are informed that internal medicines for chronic rheumatism are often wasted and that nine nine out of ten cases respond to external application of Chamberlain's Liniment. The ad promotes usage and pricing, urging trial for relief at 35 cents a bottle and 60 cents for large.
A husband, while his wife is away, feeds his wife’s goldfish with cigarette papers instead of fish food. The fish remain unaware of the substitution, and the man believes he is saving money through the odd practice.
Weak, tired men must be physically fit to succeed at work. Rich Tone is touted as a famous tonic that restores energy, vigor, and buoyant spirits, with claims of effective rest, good food, and sleep. Sold locally in $1.00 bottles by PRICE & STUART, Druggists.
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