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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
3
An advertisement extols hetro-phosphate as the cure for thinness claiming it nourishes nerves and body cells to restore flesh, strength, and glow. It asserts doctors support the product and promises satisfaction or money back, noting benefits include better sleep and energy.
The text presents a fragmented odd narrative segment referencing modesty, a white bathrobe or dress, and a character named Cligence Unde with disjointed phrases about beauty concealment and motherly whispers, all jumbled and unclear.
Paris fashion shows influence American design as evening coats vie with gowns in brilliancy. Rich fabrics like taffeta baronette satin and silk dominate, with two tone chiffons, ostrich fronds, crystals, and pearl bead trims on capes and tunics. Black and gold lace gowns feature bold color bands, while pink roses on white chiffon create delicate summer looks.
A fashion piece contrasts costly gleaming fabrics like metal embroidered nets, metal brocades, beaded nets, laces, and satin looks with affordable alternatives. It notes a black satin dinner frock with tulle wings, floral garlands, and a flat back with a shoulder train, accentuated by black lace drapery.
The article argues cotton is the best fabric for housewives and daily wear due to ease of washing and lower cost compared to silk. It notes cotton looks as good as silk with new weaves, highlights dark blue and white prints and gingham as popular choices, and mentions imported ginghams costing about three times prewar prices.
Dr James B Smedley a north side physician and Red Cross volunteer was clubbed unconscious by excited women who believed he mistreated a patient, Tony the son of Mrs Mary Canimino. Tony resisted pills and the doctor held his nose to have him swallow them. The mother attacked him with a club and others joined, leaving him injured and seeking aid from an autoist.
New York police install five large dogs at Brewster station to scent escaping Wingdale prisoners. Captain J A Warner leads the effort, with trooper Charles Broadelf in charge of the Brewster unit. Warden Moyer reports seven Wingdale inmates escaped in two years, including William Tom s who vanished toward Brooklyn.
Dorothy Bloom, twenty two, arrested for speeding in New York, told the court she had a vote and the same rights as a man, as Magistrate Walsh amended and imposed a large fine. In Springfield, revelry by night ends with a jailhouse encounter as a crowbar crew works on the bars.
An ad touts Freezone to remove corns and calluses with drops, claiming pink healthy skin afterward. The text includes a quip about a guardhouse and a laundress named Cindy, plus jokes about a man named Duke and a husband named Binks and his movie actress wife.
An advice piece urges care for kidneys and warns of dangers from poor living. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules with a money back guarantee and claims rapid relief. The text closes with a courtroom quip about justice and judgment day.
An exchange features two girls debating who should cover costs. One suggests profits go to the government after ice cream and debts are settled. The other refuses to pay debts, claiming the money would be kept if not needed.
A dialogue outlines a public pledge carved in stone to ensure permanence and honor. Meanwhile a quip about a fictional crime mocks legal outcomes as a jury is said to acquit in a hero’s tale.
Fragmented copy reports a protest at a gathering with free admission for millers and culdiers while others are barred. A chancy volley of names and phrases appears, mentioning an umpire, grenade throwers, bets, and a bizarre plug for Cure products and a beauty line.
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