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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1919
Page
7
A nervous older passenger aboard a well known comedian’s compartment frets over rail danger asking if they have left the metals and if an accident will occur. The comedian calmly says he must die on the scaffold. The nervous woman later moves to another carriage. There is a note that silence is golden as no great orators exist.
The Vicks VapoRub shortage ends as production runs day and night. A November deal with a March reinstatement offers 10 percent discounts on 1 to 4 gross orders, with 5 percent from jobbers and 5 percent from the company.
A historical guide urges switching wardrobes for different seasons and tackling moth pests. It recommends washing and ironing to remove insect life, airing garments in sun, and using gasoline to kill moths and eggs, with strong cautions on handling. Fumigation with sulfur is also advised for closets, followed by ventilation and rechecking clothes.
The piece extols silk aprons as essential to charming hostesses. It describes a knee‑length white taffeta apron with inch wide black velvet stripes edged and sash styled, claiming such frocks awaken refined gifts and can be remade from an old silk dress in any color.
A description of smart sweaters made from jersey silk brocade with simple construction that relies on fabric beauty for charm. The feature notes the soft patterned look and understated style of the garments.
Georgette crepe blouses hold prominence this spring with varied embellishments such as silk embroidery beadwork lace frills tucks and buttons. Navy blue and beige color pairings appear with white pink and flesh tones, satin cuffs and satin covered buttons add dressy finishes, while durable utility blouses offer similar dainty appeal and long wear.
For the young woman the evening dresses and dance frocks hold key roles in spring wardrobes. Pompadour taffetas rise in popularity for post Easter looks with one material used, and short puffed taffeta sleeves. Fine white net frocks trimmed with taf feta ribbons and lover’s knot motifs appear as charming dance styles.
An advertisement claims Heal HR removes dandruff stops scalp itching and prevents hair loss. The copy emphasizes immediate relief and lasting scalp health for users seeking strong hair. No further context or endorsements are provided.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as easy and cheap for fluffy hair with no dandruff. It claims visible fullness within ten minutes and new hair growth within about two weeks, promising a soft glossy finish and complete scalp improvement.
A lighthearted exchange about fashion and timing features Mrs Gadabout admiring a new fall hat. Mrs Gabalot questions the season as spring, prompting a humorous remark about a husband collapsing in mock astonishment at the sight of the Dill.
Green's August Flower touted as treating ailments from indigestion to liver inactivity. It acts as a gentle laxative, aids digestion, stimulates bile production, and cleans the digestive tract. Sold worldwide with a cautious sales pitch and a final quip about social irony.
Oilcloth bags made of black shiny material feature bright red yellow blue flowers, offering cheerful designs for market days and making shopping tasks more pleasant.
A high official comments on the shift of chemical plants from war to peaceful production. While many facilities adapt with remarkable ingenuity, some plants cannot be repurposed and have lost value with the end of wartime needs. One example cites a $100,000,000 plant offered at $6,000,000.
A fragment shows a suitor offering to double his salary after marrying Gayton's daughter. Gayton responds to consider, noting a weekly cost around $50. Life newspaper fragment preserves a dated, tense exchange.
A humorous exchange where a parent tells Ruth that advice tends to go in one ear and out the other. The daughter humorously counters by holding one ear to prevent the words from leaving, replying that she is keeping what is said in that ear.
Advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal passages and relieves stuffed nose from cold and catarrh. It promises easy breathing, reduced mucus, and soothing antiseptic action after applying a small amount in the nostrils.
A humorous dialogue shows a person declaring they cannot eat the remaining food, then another proposes fine recipes to repurpose leftovers before the eater decides to consume it immediately.
Catarrhal deafness is caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube lining. Local applications fail. a constitutional remedy via Hall's Catarrh Medicine is promoted as the solution. The ad promises $100 for any uncurable case and lists price as 76 cents with free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio.
The Difference notes a neighbor's wife wearing queenly grace and a splendid carriage while another household boasts a new automobile, illustrating social comparison through everyday possessions.
A concise admonition about the moral hazard of deception. The line suggests that initial lies harm the liar more than the fooled, leading to self deception and eventual ruin of trust. It captures a universal caution about dishonest conduct.
A minister teaching his granddaughter scripture faces a test of faith when she resists entering church. He carries her inside as she cries and hides, then asks about "the Zeal" echoing a familiar line from scripture. The child’s question reveals gaps in his simplified lessons.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as instant relief for upset stomachs. It claims rapid end to indigestion pain, sourness, gases, belching, and acidity, with tablets available cheaply at drug stores.
The thief boasted of no one else in the house to complicate a scam when questioned about the plan. The response revealed the family dog as the only restraint or witness in the scheme.
A terse line warns that assembling more money increases loudness and social chatter, suggesting wealth amplifies talk and attention among people.
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