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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
7
An advertising blurb claims Red Cross Ball Blue will make baby dresses dazzle in the laundry and urges readers to try it themselves at grocers, noting few facts are truly interesting so exaggeration is used.
A 1923 Western Newspaper Union fashion column surveys junior apparel and fur trends. It describes coats in gray squirrel and dark caracal with shawl collars, plus three quarter length and jacket styles. It notes removable cuffs and collars for school wear and the growing role of furs in varied price ranges, with dyeing advances widening accessibility.
A narrator cites a talk with Scribbler the journalist about anonymous writing. The hero recalls a hoped for anonymous work, a letter proposing to Mrs Scribbier, reflected in a confidential whisper as the study door is shut.
An advertisement notes dyeing and tinting services for worn or shabby garments and draperies. It promises to refresh fabrics and restore color, targeting households seeking renewal of faded clothing and home textiles.
An advertisement touts 15 cent packages of Diamond Dyes with simple directions that let any woman tint or dye worn fabric, even without experience. It invites shoppers to choose any color at the drug store, pairing a light sales pitch with a note about dog sense vs horse sense for humor.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for complexion, Cuticura Ointment for scalp and hands, and Cuticura Talcum for fragrance. The copy highlights daily cleansing and periodic use to achieve a clear complexion and soft hands. An ad copy then pivots to a cynical line about men admitting others’ faults more easily than their own.
An old ad notes a harmless vegetable butter color named Dandelion sold by drug and general stores for 35 cents. The snippet also mentions a man may tout himself as long as he does not belittle others.
An advertisement touts Allcock's Plaster as the fastest safest and surest remedy for local aches and pains. It pitches the product against common complaints and urges readers to trust its effectiveness based on trial.
Waste paper baskets can be both functional and decorative. A cardboard foundation covered with fabric and trimmed with novelty ribbon creates a room accessory secured with glue. Cushions add comfort and color without clutter, offering practical color accents.
Afternoon dresses described with brown velvet and antique trim. Tarnish gold accents and deep cream antique lace highlight the fashion note.
Decorative bolster pillows feature colored suede with contrasting suede bits arranged in patterns. The craft piece emphasizes rich texture and bold color contrasts suitable for accenting seating or bedding.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a dependable hair tonic that corrects dandruff and itching, invigorates thinning or dry hair, and leaves hair glossy and youthful. It claims immediate improvement and freshness without stickiness or grease, urging readers to try it at drug stores. Those who want to be boss generally get to be.
An advertising notice touts Brandreth Pills as a 90 year standard laxative and blood purifier used worldwide, claiming unmatched effectiveness and broad adoption in markets across the world.
Mrs. Leona Culpepper, a trained nurse of 17 Lucile Avenue, credits Tanlac with easing years of nervous indigestion and loss of appetite. She says after three bottles she gained sixteen pounds and feels well, urging others to try it. Tanlac is for sale by all good druggists. Take no substitute.
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