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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
3
A Glenwood avenue resident recalls a dessert mishap that inspired an improv recipe. A tale of dropping a raisin pie and salvaging it with whipped cream leads to a humorous dish named accidental pudding.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn and callus remover that dries the skin and lifts corn skin without pain or infection. A Cincinnati authority endorses drops applied to the corn, with small bottle costs and easy availability at drug stores or wholesale houses.
The kidneys and the skin work in harmony and both must be cared for. Sweat regularly to aid skin and kidney function and flush kidneys with plenty of pure water. Anuric double strength may aid flushing. it dissolves uric acid like hot water dissolves sugar.
A vintage ad claims Othine can reduce freckles by applying a nightly and morning treatment. It promises rapid improvement with most cases needing under an ounce for a clear complexion and offers a money back guarantee if freckles persist.
In a domestic vignette Albert, three and a half, deflects a reprimand by insisting his father would not know how to spank and would burst. His mother warns of punishment, prompting the boy to reveal his view on discipline and parental limits.
Logan resident S Sanford Havens reports strong relief from bladder trouble after using Anuric Tablets. An ad promotes Pleasant Pellets laxative made from May apple juice aloes jalap root, available at many drug stores, claiming to clear coated tongue sallow complexion dull headache and lazy liver.
A magazine note favors simple over overdressed children's wear. It highlights a small boy's smock style frock with crossed straps, contrasting stitching, and an inserted front panel, designed for easy wear over bloomers or straight pants using lightweight material like chambray.
The article touts luxury silks for outing skirts and copper hued blouses. It highlights new sports silks with Roman striped disks on blue and green disks on tan, light shanting weaves, rose pink dot Jerz fabrics, and plain rose trims. Copper tones in blouses rise in popularity alongside satin meteor and faille options.
Children’s wardrobes feature normal to high waists with sheer fabrics for girls under six. Smock and middy blouses rise in popularity as suspender dresses with color fabric skirts and white blouses gain favor. The launderable guimpe allows extended use of dark linen skirts, while tiny coat and skirt suits for six and under captivate buyers.
Fashion notes announce large barrel handbags to accompany summer frocks with many pockets and coordinated fabrics. Beaded moire and Paisley designs lead dressy options while sports bags match khaki tones and skirts. Many bags feature multiple compartments, some folding into compact travel cases.
The piece notes sash trends as ornamental growth in gowns with Japanese obi influences and many rivals. It describes sashes wrapping around the waist three times and design patterns from shoulder to hem for barrel effects, plus handmade ribbons with lace or crystals.
A new pointed collar style dominates this season with long lines in velvet and falle texture. The ensemble features a black hat with a large blue velvet bow, paired with a vestee and clean oilcloth, described as practical and fashionable for summer.
A brief note recommends removing stains from hands by rubbing with salt moistened with lemon juice. Rub thoroughly and rinse in clear cold water with lukewarm soap.
Margaret a five year old travels with her father and is entranced by the view from the car window. She describes the landscape as like a picture book you do not have to turn the pages. The excerpt contrasts Nero fiddling Rome and a filibuster remark by Senator Sorghum.
An advertisement touts August Flower as correcting stomach impurities and stimulating the bowels. It claims to stir the liver and lift despondent dyspeptic mood, recommending it for biliousness and indigestion. It urges keeping a bottle for early symptoms and notes 25 and 76 cent sizes sold by druggists worldwide.
A joke about a future machine that runs without gasoline. The dialogue questions the idea and reveals the answer is a typewriter. The exchange highlights early skepticism toward new tech with a humorous twist.
The advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as low cost cleansing products for face hands and hair. No massaging or steaming needed. Free sample by mail with a book from Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
The conversation notes the Sewleg Society meeting at a home and a brief exchange about sowing garden seeds. It also advertises Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the original liver pills from forty years ago and quips about a daughter’s beauty and appetite during meal time with corned beef and cabbage.
Kerrville Texas resident Mr 8S P Benton testifies that after years of kidney and rheumatic trouble he used Dodd's Kidney Pills and regained full health at age 64. He emphasizes the product name DODD'S and notes the relief from cane use and spinal pain.
A brief exchange praises a horse's appeal and its status as one of the few creatures that can offer all they can at no cost, highlighting admiration for the animal's traits.
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