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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1923
Page
3
After Christmas, Allie Baa received a stream of kind messages from Great Aunt Mary. Mary had sent gifts and notes to family, and Allie awaited her letter with quiet patience, confident it would bring joy when it arrived.
The article surveys Paris dressmakers and Biarritz social life, detailing flounced gowns, velvet prints, two tone models, and haircloth lined basques. It notes Worth Chanel Premet and Cherub designs, plus the cosmopolitan, sportful mix of Basque and South American influence in Biarritz.
A father storms in asking for Jimmy who is blamed for swearing. The mother says Jimmy is sent to bed for profanity and the boy’s fall prompts a tense, animated moment as his voice echoes through the house.
A fragmented line mentions an elephant figure and a comparison to Papa's pose. The text hints at adjusting appearance by creasing legs but provides no clear event or context.
A historical cooking note offers chowder recipes including clam lobster corn and codfish styles with steps for preparation and seasoning. The piece closes with a Ruskin quote about recognizing and using one’s powers to help others.
Fragmentary note discusses darkness as absence of light and cold as absence of heat. It mentions flunking as absence of thind and implies philosophical reflection on perception and sensation.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets at 10 cents a box claiming cures for billousness constipation sick headache and indigestion. The ad references drug stores and a promotional appeal to readers to identify with the people depicted.
Advertisement notes Dandelion butter color, a harmless vegetable color used by millions for 50 years. Drug stores and general stores offer bottles of Dandelion at 35 cents.
In a simple exchange Letty says she smokes her husband’s brand while discussing money saving. The brief dialog portrays a domestic moment referencing cigarette choices and shared resources.
An old advertisement warns buyers to look for the Bayer name on pills or packaging to ensure genuine aspirin. It touts safety proven by millions and 23 years of physician use, and cautions that imitations may be dangerous.
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for pimply faces. It instructs applying Cuticura Ointment, washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water, and using Cuticura Talcum daily for clear skin. A stray dialogue fragment about Lowell and a well is included.
An old advertisement touts Brandreth Pills as a gale and reliable laxative, claiming ninety years of American use and an entirely vegetable formula, urging readers to keep a box on hand and stressing the value of common sense.
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