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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
7
Broncho Bob proposes sending a commission to study high-class graft in a rival city as a plan to influence Crimson Gulch’s newly elected mayor. Stranger questions the motive, noting the mayor’s popularity and the local demand for regular wages, while the plan hints at a discreet kitty or take-off.
Ten detectives were on duty at the Grabcoin reception where costly jewels were worn. One detective detained Mr Grabcoin briefly before release. The discussion shifts to limits women face in politics, noting the demand for their voices during a public fervor.
A brief line extols the practicality of keeping a delicious pure food drink close at hand, presenting it as a sensible habit and convenient staple for everyday use.
Instant Postum is made from roasted wheat with molasses and is free from harmful substances. Thousands who seek health protection use Postum with comfort and delight.
An old Dragon shyly lives in a cave in the woods near Brownies and Gnomes. After a brave invitation, the creatures coax him to a party. The Dragon learns friends fear no swallowing, and he agrees to join the celebration while keeping his cave a secret.
A gentle dragon living in a hole fears frightening children from picture books. Gnomes and Brownies reassure him, inviting him to join their gathering. The dragon agrees to attend a party the next evening, hoping to overcome years of fear and loneliness.
A four year old boy spends weeks in the country. He spots grasshoppers and asks their name. His mother explains they are grasshoppers. Later he sees a toad and calls it a big dirt hopper.
Thoughtful maxim from Marcus Aurelius about choosing truth and ethics. The line emphasizes integrity, cautioning against actions or words that wrong or false. A concise reminder of principled behavior and personal restraint in daily decisions.
The article surveys summer 1916 party gowns in sheer cotton and silk, noting layered gauze effects, full flounces, underskirts with shirred ruffles, boned petticoats, and decorative elements. A sample georgette crepe dress features a rose color, black velvet trim, cascading drapery, and rose embroidery, paired with black stockings and kid slippers.
The article notes nearly equal popularity of high boots and low shoes with midsummer favor toward light colored leathers. White footwear, both high and low, rises in demand, while plain designs, neat stitching, and subtle decorative piping define current fashion.
Satin faced velour shown in New York shops comes in neutral and pastel shades with delicate contrasting trimmings. It suits heavy dresses and is priced at six dollars a yard, yet no lining is required, making it seem less extravagant.
Santos-Dumont visits multiple South American cities for the Pan American aeronautic conference. Born in Sao Paulo on July 20, 1873, he advanced air travel with dirigibles and airplanes from 1900 to 1906, spending over $50,000 yearly on experiments for 12 years. He won 250,000 francs in Paris in 1901 and earned French honors in 1904 and 1909.
On retiring touch spots of dandruff and itching with Cuticura Ointment Next morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water A clean healthy scalp means good hair and freedom from dandruff itching burning crustings and scalings Free sample by mail with Book Address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston Sold everywhere Adv
A witty exchange centers on a boy asking what a figure of speech is and a father replying with a punchline about a neighbour woman. The joke uses humor to illustrate language play and social norms.
An old advertisement promises a clear complexion using ethine double strength, instructing readers to buy an ounce from a druggist and apply nightly and morning. It claims even severe freckles fade, lighter spots disappear, and most users need not more than one ounce, backed by a guarantee.
A quoted confrontation highlights tense social snub as one character warns another away from a man deemed unspeakable. The exchange pivots on a sly jab about communication by sign language, reflecting class and discrimination themes in dialogue.
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifying tonic that strengthens both the old and young to endure hot summer days. Claims to enrich the blood and "build up the whole system" with a 50c price.
A witty exchange questions Briggins self-importance as one character mocks another for treating a fish as a favor. The dialogue satirically portrays vanity and misplaced charity in a brief, humorous moment.
Public health notice urging mothers to check Castoria bottles for the signature of its long running use. The ad asserts Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and references 30 years in use. A humorous line about wolves and onions appears alongside promotional copy.
An old advertisement claims a pure blue with clear whitening action for clothes, sold in a large package by grocers for five cents. The ad ends with a joke from Mr. Fish about a widow asking the cause of her husband’s demise, answered as hookworm.
An advertisement offers a free book titled Rheumatism Its Cause and Cure by Jesse A Case of Brockton Massachusetts. It invites readers with rheumatism or neuritis to request the booklet at no charge. Grace Darling quips about girls keeping secrets in a brief aside.
Mrs Anna Kelly of Burlington Wisconsin reports irreg ular pains in side and back eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She endorses the remedies and urges other women to try them seeking advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
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