Local notes from Greencastle and surrounding areas
Local items report Miss Anna Hutt and Miss Bridgie Brigand returning to Lafayette after visiting the Green family. Mrs. S. D. Lank and daughter Wilhelmina go to Jacksonville, Kansas for the winter. Several residents travel, visit, and attend events. a telephone rate petition is filed. organizational meetings and social gatherings are noted. a birth is reported. illnesses include scarlet fever and pneumonia. a hospital returnot and funeral arrangements are mentioned.
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Anna Hutt
Bridgie Brigand
Lafayette
Beauty Tips From A Historical Health Column
A health column offers beauty guidance such as wiping the face upward to prevent sagging, almond oil on the neck for firmness, nightly milk baths to soften skin, and facial massage to reduce eye puffiness. It cautions medical consultation for kidney-related bags and advises clean nails, oil massages, and simple routines for a good figure and skin care.
Depilatory Powder and Hair Removal Techniques
The text describes a depilatory powder recipe using orpiment, starch, and quicklime with instructions to mix, apply as a paste to the face, let dry, scrape off, and wash with warm water. It notes that a skilled operator with an electric needle might remove hair permanently and suggests cold cream if skin reddens.
Liquid Powder Formula for Facial Preparation
A recipe lists pure oxide of zinc one ounce glycerine one dram rose water four ounces essence of rose fifteen drops. Lift zinc in enough rose water to cover, add glycerine then remainder of rose water. Shake and apply with a sponge or gauze. Wipe face well before the squid dries to avoid streaks.
Yellow Mustard for Sore Throat and Bronchitis Relief
Old fashioned remedies claim yellow mustard plasters or poultices ease soreness inflammation and swelling. Heat and Begg's Mustarine blend offer quicker cleaner relief for sore throat pleurisy bronchitis or chest cold with no blistering and are sold by druggists at 30 or 60 cents.
Brush for clearer complexion recommends daily use
The article advises using a first class drug store complexion brush and warm water with pure soap to scrub the face daily. It notes pores will gradually return to normal size with continued treatment and warns against brushing if there is an eruption on the nose.
Warts Linked to Constipation in Historical Observations
The article notes a recurring link between skin conditions and bowel sluggishness, asserting that treating constipation often leads to the disappearance of warts. It reflects early medical beliefs on gut-skin connections and remedies.
Delivery Wagon Tales Reveal Women Shoppers
A delivery driver recalls meeting women who shop quietly at doors, describes four shopper types, and recalls early hardship with his family. He notes humor and rough talk, and reflects on how delivery work reveals human nature and why the job teaches him about why and how women shop.
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Jimmie
Peggy
Pippin
Latest Novelties Seen By the Busy Shopper
A black chiffon blouse over gold silk features gold lace yoke and cuffs with gold insertion across the bust. The cue costs 18 dollars or 19.50. A pale pink theater cap edged with venise lace sells for 12.50. Lace fans priced at 22 dollars, and a black Bet fan with gold sequin embroidery goes for 12 dollars.
Gold Slippers Fashioned In Silver or Gold Cloth
Very handsome evening slippers for fall dress are sometimes fashioned of cloth of silver or gold and often of brocade.
Failing Eyelashes Advice From Home Remedies
A short health tip recommends applying ordinary yellow vaseline to the eyelashes at night and bathing the eyes with hot water each morning to improve lash condition.
Hair removal by electric needle promises scarless results
Expert treatments claim permanent hair removal using an electric needle can eliminate hair without scarring. Precise technique and professional practice are emphasized to ensure safe, lasting outcomes.
Be Late He'll Never Return in Boston Tracery Riot
A witty exchange from the Boston Tribune notes Maud prefers widowhood over spinsterhood while Kate argues a late husband is better than none. The quip reflects contemporary attitudes and social expectations.
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Maud
Kate
Boston Treaceriot
Frills of Fashion as Shown in Paris Shops
A Paris fashion feature describes evening wraps and dresses with pompadour silk shawls, large pink rose stripes, white fox trim, a green tapestry wrap with gold red stripe, black fox collar, and a marquisette waist embroidered with white rosebuds outlined in black.
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Paris
Beauty Veils and Skin Tone Enhancing Underlays
The text describes beauty veils with white tulle and chenille dot detailing over black mesh. It claims veils give the wearer a soft creamy complexion and renewed appeal, noting the underlay under the overmesh enhances skin tone.
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Maagh
Macaroni Cutlets Recipe Method
Cook tender macaroni, drain and cool. Mix with white sauce bacon or ham and egg, shape on board into small cutlets. Dip in egg, cover with breadcrumbs, and fry until browned.
Voters Questioned by Office Holder in Quip
A Chicago Post quote records an exchange where an office holder asks what voters are and the candidate replies that voters are people who want laws to compel honesty. The remark ends with a jab about sending the idea to the head of the class.
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Chicago Post
Plathudinarian and Diagnate Move to Control Drat-Class University Life
A cryptic exchange ends with a directive to a broker to acquire a controlling stake in a drat-class university named Life, signaling a power grab amid ambiguous references and a clash of titles and factions.
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Gilad
Life
Average investigation finds little and causes dread
The Atchison Globe notes that investigations yield sparse results, prompting a sense of fear or worry about what remains unknown. The line emphasizes the insufficiency of inquiries to ease public concern.
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Atchison Globe
Help Wanted and For Sale Classified Snippet
Fresh fish of all kinds offered at Franklin and Jackson corner. For sale Favorite Range and dining table, call Green 257. Wanted good carrier boy at once for Herald office. Farm hand wanted daily with good housing and small family. Apply at Herald office. Farm loans abstract by B Vestal of Dobbs Vestal real estate Greencastle Indiana. Wanted young man for office work must handle diffration. Advancement potential. address Lock Box 157.
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Franklin and
Jackson Streets
Herald Office
B. Vestal
Dobbs &Vestal Real Estate Office
Greencastle
Indiana
Far West Auto Parts and Real Estate Ad diversos
Dobbs Bros on North Side advertise sale items including alcohol tires oils grease batteries. They offer Chevrolet cars from the 1919 era via Cox & Sellers and invite interested buyers. Real estate section notes ready buyers for modern or semi detached properties and provides Pit pam Realty Co contact.
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Dobbs Bros
Pitpam Reality Co., (Inc
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Brick Chapel
Claris Knight
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William Greenlee
Jack Greenlee
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Centralia
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