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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
10
A promotional column extols indigestion risks from poor digestion and lists potential diseases. It praises Dr. Pierce of Buffalo for Golden Medical Discovery a temperance vegetable remedy claimed to cure numerous ailments without alcohol or opiates and urges home treatment.
A fragmentary exchange reveals a buyer stating they purchased Smith’s business and another person reacting with surprise that the seller was bought out. The terse lines hint at a possible dispute or rumor surrounding the deal.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm to open clogged nostrils and relieve head colds or catarrh. A small bottle is applied in the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes and restore easy breathing with instant relief.
A brief exchange notes a poet's admiration for a regal air and pivots to a playful ode to a cook. The dialogue hints at literary praise and light humor without further details.
An advertisement counsels older women to not fear aging and to keep kidneys and bladder healthy. It claims to drive toxins from the system and prevent senile ailments by using Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules, urging continued daily use to maintain vigor and youthfulness. It warns against counterfeit capsules and directs readers to buy the genuine product from druggists.
A 1919 McClure Syndicate report notes fashion shifts as women abandon heavy serge for lighter fabrics like taffeta foulard and chiffon. Satin declines except for evening wear, while covert cloth coats and open necklines gain favor. Trends favor comfort and practicality, with American mills expanding French-inspired textiles.
The article notes a trend toward vivid coat linings using self toned satins and richly colored silks with bold patterns. It cites Romey and Tuliet motifs and Mrs. Wilsons Noonette lining, plus novelty knitted linings appearing in luxury coats and capes for day and evening wear.
Cotton fabrics promise greater popularity for the coming season. Satin and taffeta will be used for afternoon frocks while taffeta hats set a newer millinery note. Embroidered polka dots decorate semiformal georgette frocks and ostrich feathers trim hats in the directoire style. Most frocks feature collars with lace or fine lingerie details.
A brief, wry note in the Boston Evening Transcript compares Tom and Mabel’s relationship. The line hints at their differing tendencies with a playful image of toes out versus toes in.
The piece notes that the robe de nuit and similar garments are commonly worn as undergarments with the elaborate house gown or robe chezelle. These pieces have recently become substitutes for the evening gown when dining or spending the evening at home with close friends or family.
A quotation from Swinburne notes that inner feelings are revealed by outward speech and actions. The line suggests people show what lies in their hearts through what they say and do.
A column observes the vogue for bifurcated undergarments worn with dance frocks and evening wear. It notes the appeal of chiffon and georgette bloomers and the feminine refinement of delicate lace ensembles. The piece discusses the split skirt trend across different national versions.
Lively veils feature plain mesh and elaborate borders with all over designs in fewer numbers. Border work shows graduated dot patterns and trailing designs that skim the chin. Neutral backgrounds highlight colored chain-stitch embroidery and occasional metal threads. Some women buy several plain fine mesh veils for frequent refreshes.
The phrase monk's collar remains visible on the finest costumes as the article notes. The observation highlights ongoing style use by fashion creators and their adherence to traditional clerical-inspired design.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a harmless neuralgia relief. It claims fast, penetrating relief for facial head or any body pain without burning skin, urging readers to obtain a trial bottle from drug stores.
A cartoon style reflection on demobilization after war. The speaker jokes a cricket might take over the kicker’s role as the Army Mule notes the unwelcome shift from service to civilian life.
The U S Railroad Administration offers free farm opportunity data via its Homeseekers Bureau in Washington. Manager J L Edwards cites about 1000 weekly inquiries from across states about undeveloped territories, with illustrated state booklets sent to interested homeseekers.
An old advertisement promotes Barbo Compound to darken gray hair with a mix of Bay Rum water and glycerine. It claims no scalp coloring, non sticky finish, and easy at home preparation. Includes directions in each box and notes general advice on self care and modest quotes.
Catarrhal Deafness cannot be cured by local applications. Hall's Catarrhal Medicine acts through the Blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation in the Eustachian tubes. If inflammation remains, hearing may be lost. hundreds of dollars reward for any case not cured. Circulars free. EB Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
A historical boxing note remarks that the bell punch fails to deliver a clear knockdown, suggesting it rarely ends rounds decisively. The observation underscores the punch’s inconsistency as a finishing move in bouts.
Ad copy touts Cutcura Talcum Powder as antiseptic and fragrant, a convenient economical powder for face skin baby and dusting needs. Claims it renders other perfumes superfluous and positions Cutcura Toilet Frio line as a single solution.
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