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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
3
Mrs G O Lowery of 419 W Monterey Denison Texas reports severe female troubles with chills hot flashes dizziness and exhaustion. After three doses of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improves and remains free of symptoms.
A witty reflection questions whether older dogs can learn new commands, humorously pondering the role of a dog trainer and the practicality of changing a seasoned canine's habits. The concise quip twists expectations with a light, ironic edge.
Advertisements tout Dr. Pierce's Pellets as best for liver bowels and stomach with one pellet laxative and three for a cathartic. An ad also cites King Nicholas of Montenegro's fortune at 20 million dollars and promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for grocers.
A long-legged miner named George Haskins guides mules through a treacherous 45-degree slope, saves a wagon, shoots a bear, then sustains broken limbs but remains cheerful as friends plan a bear hunt to avenge him. The tale frames his brave action and rugged character from Youth's Companion.
The United States department of agriculture states it is possible to manufacture first-grade machine-finished printing paper from tacaton grass. The plant grows in California and Texas southward to the Argentine Andes. Roots are harvested and made into brushes and boats, while the grass tops are wasted.
A detailed guide for crafting a decorative cream satin photograph frame. It describes a stiff cardboard foundation, rounded corners, a padded front, and a braid motif. Variations in color, such as dark green or pale blue satin with gold or silver braid, are noted along with assembly steps and a wall indicator system.
The article describes ready-made fashion for stout women emphasizing style and fit. It highlights skirt yokes paneling and circular cuts to reduce fullness below the hips, long center fronts and backs, pointed bodice outlines, and narrow shoulder lines. It notes sleeve fullness tapering the arm and soft drapery below the hips.
Henry A. Love reports long back pain frequent urination and rheumatism relieved by Dr. Pierce Anuric tablets. He claims other medicines failed and notes hospital experiments found Anuric 37 times more active than lithia. He advises sending 10 cents for a trial package.
A bachelor doctor claims microbes in kisses are often fatal, or at least become matrimonial germs, in a provocative warning about intimate contact and illness risks.
Fragrant creamy emollients promise fresh clear skin a dandruff free scalp and soft hands with nursery and toilet use. Free sample by mail with Book from Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere. A wry aside notes a woman rarely sees a man’s flaws until after noticing his breath.
A home remedy mix uses Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine in water to darken gray hair and remove dandruff. Applied twice weekly, it claims to improve hair texture without coloring the scalp or leaving a greasy feel. An unrelated note mentions lightweight motorcycles invented in England for women.
Gray woolen voile is set to feature in blouses and shirtwaists, with coats and skirts relying on a new Jersey cloth. Rodier endorses both revivals, promising strong presence this season though neither is entirely new.
A how to guide describes making an in and out indicator using a 7 by 3 1 2 inch wood board covered in green watered silk. The word in is stitched on the lower front in crimson silk and the back is affixed with adhesive. A stiff cardboard center is sewn and edged with crimson silk cord, forming a loop.
Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago warns to use Marine after exposure in cold wind and dust to restore refresh and promote eye health. Eye book available on request. Fat coachmen prize in Russia and Red Cross Ball Blue widely used by women. AJ grocers. Adv.
For the engaged girl a set of trousseau bands in her favorite ribbon color offers a coordinated finish. They are manufactured in length with plain ends to tie bows on nightgowns chemises or petit skirts. Embroidered ribbon marks its use and a full set binds sheets pillow cases napkins tablecloths towels and face cloths. A linen shower recommendation.
Tapestry chairs can be cleaned by heating bran and covering the fabric then rubbing with clean bran and a flannel. A final brushing finishes the process and works on brocade as well. For mahogany tables rub with a rag dipped in vinegar and wipe with a paraffin cloth to polish.
The article notes striped velvets influencing high class car interiors and feminine apparel in vogue. It mentions fashion of the hour shaping upholstery and skating costume color contrasts duplicated across several vehicles.
A health ad claims spring fatigue comes from poisoned blood. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery made from Golden Seal and Blood Root, alcohol free, with ingredients on the wrapper. The tonic supposedly eliminates poisons and enriches blood to restore vigor.
A doctor tells a distressed wife that her husband’s symptoms stem from poor circulation. The wife identifies the husband as a newspaper proprietor.
An ad touts Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims benefits for the liver malaria, blood enrichment, and overall system build up. A note adds that X rays are used in India to determine a man's age.
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