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Newspaper
Oxford Leader
Location
Oxford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
8
Springfield, Mass. Mrs M Natale narrates a recovery aided by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after a dangerous operation was avoided and eight children, the last birth notably easier, restored her health. The letter endorses the remedy for sickly women and unhappy homes.
In a column style excerpt readers hear skeptical quips about prohibition enforcement using booze rounds to trap stills. The dialogue cites a Mississippi hunter pig, a pet rattlesnake alarm clock tale, and a caution against believing every story. It ends with reflections on self-reliance and social commentary from newspapers.
Practical home advice on year round chili sauce and catsup making using canned tomatoes, plus tips for saving enamel wear with sink mats, curtain rings for ventilation, sun bleaching clothes, fragrant sweet grass, charred wood longevity, homemade candy, crack filler paste from flour alum and water, and furniture finishing steps.
A condensed adage asserts that true character shapes one’s condition, not the reverse. It emphasizes inner virtue guiding life’s outcomes, attributed to H. W. Beecher.
A collection of recipes outlines hearty meals and sweets such as Mexican ham baked with potatoes and milk, dried fruit butters, cottage cheese pie with meringue, and Scotch shortbread. The instructions mix ingredient amounts and cooking steps for a home cook using common pantry items and a fireless cooker.
A fashion feature showcases five hat designs for young matrons emphasizing dignity and personality. Styles include brown cellophane and braided crowns, satin coronets, batavia cloth textures, and ribbon lattice trims. Variations appear in brown, gray, green, and black with decorative beading, flowers, and fruit accents.
A one piece wool frock with practical design becomes a staple for spring and summer wear. It blends with busy women’s needs and moves away from blouse and skirt ensembles. Two models, in fine weaves such as serge, gabardine, and crepe, show straight-line lines, capes, and long girdles, detailing simple embroidery and decorative trim while highlighting versatility for cool and warm weather.
John F. Hyatt of Albany, once immobilized by a long rheumatism, says Tanlac restored his health. The 72 year old former courthouse official details pain, loss of appetite, and recovery after seven bottles, noting he no longer needs a cane. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists.
A captain in the Raritan arsenal New Jersey declares there will be no smoking in barracks at any time after a fire caused by a forgotten cigarette butt. he adds a sharper caveat that the ban applies especially at night, per American Legion Weekly.
An advertisement describes Cole’s Carboli salve relieving pain from cuts and bruises. It claims fast healing without scars and offers a price of 30 cents plus a 6 cent or 0 cent? charge by druggists or direct mail from The J. W. Cole Co. in Rockford Illinois.
A compact reflection on virtue and success as Emerson notes that true merit rests in contempt for external goods. The speech hints that even the prudent eventually praise such acts as they recognize their lasting value and moral courage.
A Danish proverb notes that even a small amount of help beats excessive talk. It asserts that not everyone who turns away runs away, reflecting on courage and quiet aid over empty chatter.
A reflective line contrasts stage management with real life noting many comedies resemble tragedies from backstage. It suggests only a small fraction of successful men feel contented amid ambition and public acclaim.
Advertisement touts 8.8.8 as a remedy to enrich blood and restore vitality. It claims many suffer from weakness and paleness and urges readers to consult the Chief Medical Advisor at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta for personalized advice after starting the tonic.
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