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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
6
Advertisers insist Camels offer superior blend of Turkish and domestic tobaccos delivering mellow mildness. They claim no lingering aftertaste or cigarette odor and urge readers to compare puff for puff with any cigarette in the world.
A teacher receives a note from a pupil’s mother excusing Tommy for acting as time keeper for his father and criticizing examples. the drama transitions to an ad for Prickly Ash Bitters. The Dallas meeting flags Texas Chamber goals to extend three to five year farm credit, better markets, and improved equipment to offset labor shortages.
A humorous exchange compares fathers’ occupations from a fictional group known as the Four Hundred. Mrs Gotrox notes her father was a baseball umpire in a “Diamond” trade, Mrs Van Blimp a laundry hand, and Mrs DeWitt a former beat walker in “Copper” work, highlighting social pretensions.
A Texas Wonder remedy claims to ease kidney and bladder troubles including gravel and rheumatism. Priced at $1.25 per small bottle, with mail order option and sworn testimonials. Dr. E. W. Hall, 2926 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists.
An Express investigation of ten San Antonio dance halls reveals widespread use of “Dance Hall Girls” ages around 18, stories of girls lured from country homes, bold performances, and fights over liquor as soldiers and patrons fill halls. The piece highlights the grim lives behind the dances and the moral concerns voiced in court proceedings.
The piece argues publicity is essential across society from merchants to candidates and professionals. It praises advertising as a crafted blend of art and science, noting its historical roots and its power to shape public knowledge and success. It credits publishers and writers like Leonard Merrick for discovery and promotion.
A humorist aims for seriousness but lands in ironic missteps, balancing wit with earnest moments as readers weigh the joke against the gravitas. The piece tracks the tension between playful tone and somber intent, highlighting the artist’s effort to fuse amusement with genuine reflection.
A reflection on editors balancing truth with discretion. The piece cites an ancient tale of a Sultan and two soothsayers to illustrate how editors avoid danger by diplomatic phrasing, contrasting blunt honesty with guarded reporting.
A whimsical note on courtship warning that youthful intoxication fades. The text likens pre wedding charm to Thoonlight and after hesitation to Mroanshine, illustrating how later doubt can pull a man away from marriage.
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