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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
10
A promotional piece touts rad Salts as a kidney cleansing remedy, claiming it flushes sluggish kidneys, relieves backache and bladder disorders, and neutralizes urine acidity. A local druggist is cited selling the product, followed by a short humor exchange about cost versus funeral expenses.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a fast fix for lumbago backache and sciatica. It claims kidneys have no nerves so they don t cause pain, and urges readers to apply the oil for instant relief, noting it is harmless and won t burn skin. Also references a Dr Peery s Dead Shot worm remedy in a separate ad blur.
A reader notes Sam frequently discusses his appendicitis operation and asks for guidance on how to stop the repetitive chatter. The piece explores polite ways to curb someone’s nonstop medical talk.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a cure for constipation headaches colds biliousness and general misery. The copy claims no griping or sickness unlike Calomel salts or harsh pills and promises gentle overnight relief at low cost.
Old clothes dyed make new garments. Diamond Dyes guarantees rich color for wool silk linen cotton or blends. The package includes a direction book and a color card to match every material and overprint any base color.
A fragment discusses cash methods and charity as a shield for amateur theatricals. It contrasts quick hard cash with softer outcomes, highlighting theater groups relying on charity to stage performances.
The article describes formal wrap styles popular in winter and spring fashion. It highlights cape and dolman shapes, fur trims, and a range of fabrics from duvetyn and satin to brocade and velvet. Noted details include deep fitted yokes, full gathered lowers, satin capes with contrasting ribbons, and moire or fur collar accents.
Mourning millinery favors tailored hats with silk and Georgette fabrics rather than crape. Wide brims support eye protection, with restrained trims in silk, grosgrain ribbon, or white georgette. Designs emphasize conservative lines, neat construction, and distinctive leaf-like ribbon trims. Oak leaf table linen features prominent in the era.
Bartholomew County Grange pushes anti immigration and one language one flag policies while urging deportation of radicals. Other counties discuss river dredging, public school salaries, maple sugar decline, housing transfers, and tax law explanations amid a broad spread of rural and urban Indiana concerns.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as immediately penetrating and soothing for nerves, pains, strains, bruises, stiff joints, neuritis, sciatica, and rheumatic twinges. Promotes family use with bottles priced 35 cents, 70 cents, and $1.40.
Ad copy touts Dr King’s New Discovery for grippe cold cough and throat relief. Claims soothe chest and throat with no bad after effects and promotes availability at druggists with prices 60 cents and 1 20 per bottle.
An advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills to relieve biliousness sour stomach indigestion dizziness and bad breath by easing bowel movements. Emphasizes lasting relief with occasional use and urges purchase at druggists for a dime and a half.
Disjointed courtroom style lines reference an officer’s remark about misuse of a term and a suspect named ame DL in a tan car. A postal card to Garfield Tea, Brocklys NY offers a sample, while a claim notes no punishment for wasting fees and endless delay.
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