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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1920

Page

7

Now Free From Pain Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy Endorsed

Bayonne New Jersey resident Anna Slev a reports relief from periodical pains and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recalls prior illness before pregnancy and states she is now married with two children and able to work and eat. The ad invites other women to share testimonials with name and photo and suggests contacting Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for information.

Bayonne N. J Lydia E. Pinkham Izzy Anna Sleva East 17Th Street Lydia E. Pinkam

Mustarine Mustard Plaster Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Mustarine as a non blistering treatment replacing Grandmother's mustard plaster. It claims rapid relief for throat chest colds neuralgia lumbago rheumatic pains swollen joints and muscle strains bruises and pains in feet and neck. Wells & Co Le Roy New York markets the product in a yellow box.

Co. Wells & Co le Roy, N. Y

What Two Kind Women Did in the Early Church

Lesson for February 8 surveys acts of healing and restoration in the early church. Peter heals Eneas and raises Dorcas, while stressing edification within the church, outward growth, and the power of the gospel to transform lives.

Peter Lydda and Joppa Saul Jesus Jesus Christ Eneas Christ Lydda Sharon Doreas

Basis for Pork Production as a Stable Farm Business

A U S Department of Agriculture summary urges hog raisers to treat pork production as a steady business not speculation. It notes recent market slumps and high corn costs have reduced sows, but long-run averages show steady, profitable returns if farmers breed a consistent number of sows annually and avoid speculative approaches.

United States Department of Agriculture

Reading a Bible in a Quiet Garden or by the Sea

The Church Family Newspaper recommends a rapid, single sitting read of a Bible book followed by contemplation in a shady garden or on a cliff overlooking the sea to deepen understanding. This practice blends swift reading with reflective thinking.

P. B. Fitzwater D. D Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union Church Family Newspaper

Transformed Into a New Man by Turning to God

A devotional paraphrase compares spiritual renewal to iron heated red hot, removing rust and sloth. It emphasizes turning wholly to God to shed laziness and become a renewed person in faith, citing Thomas a Kempis.

Thomas A Kempis

Prevent crowding of pigs through proper feeding troughs

The article advises feeding young pigs individually to ensure each pig gets its share. A well designed feed trough keeps pigs out of the feed and reduces crowding, simplifying proper distribution.

Live Stock Notes On Pasture and Feed Best Practices

The article urges growing livestock as a path to farm labor, notes pasture as essential, praises silage for cattle and sheep, and argues for pigs on every farm. It stresses early grain feeding for calves and that calves imitate older animals, teaching younger ones to eat grain.

Green’s August Flower Promises Digestive Relief

A period advertisement touts Green’s August Flower as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion, cleanses the stomach, stimulates bile, and purifies the blood. It claims wide use for indigestion, nervous dyspepsia, sluggish liver, and related ailments, urging readers to buy from druggists.

Green

Idle Fellow Responds To Accusation In Dialog

A clipped exchange features Sam denying idleness while a speaker insists he wastes time. Sam replies he keeps his wife busy with work, countering the claim with a defensive, humorous tone.

Bayer Aspirin Identification and Use

The Bayer Cross marks genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin and protects against imitations. Buy unbroken packs with directions for relief of colds headaches toothache earache neuralgia lumbago rheumatism neuritis joint pains and general pain. Handy twelve tablet tins are inexpensive and larger boxes are sold by druggists.

Bayer

Women Wonder at Her Many Clothes

Diamond Dyes promise a new fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. The ad notes dresses blouses stockings skirts children’s coats feathers and more may be diamond dyed. A direction book in the package explains how to dye over any color and a Diamond Dye Color Card helps match materials.

Honest Boy Returns Quarter Amid Ear Picked Tale

A brief, old timey exchange shows a boy Dick admitting to taking a dropped quarter after being held by the ear by the man who dropped it. His father praises the honesty, noting it came from being guided by obligation.

Fpen Uryaid

A Lady of Distinction Finds Pure Skin Pleasures

An advertisement touts a refined lady’s allure from a gentle scent. It recommends a Cuticura Soap bath with hot water to cleanse pores, then a dusting of Cuticura Talcum Powder for clear, sweet, healthy skin.

A Handicap Race Between Sire and Son

A humorous exchange frames a handicap race between a father and son. The sire urges hustle to attract prosperity while the son resists, preferring to let wealth catch up on its own terms. The banter centers on work ethic and patience.

Prosperity

Distinctive Rodriguez Family Sends 894 Men to War

The Rodriguez family of Porto Rico sent 894 men to American forces per the War Risk Insurance Bureau files. Of this large cohort, only seven first names appear: Domingo, Francisco, Jose, Juan, Ramos, Tomas, and Antonio. Serial numbers for each man fall in the 600000 range.

Rodriguez Porto Rico Bureau of War Risk Insurance Domingo Francisco Jose Juan Ramos Tomas Antonio

Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Relief Ad

An old advertisement promises quick relief from head colds and catarrh. It touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic to apply in the nostrils for instant air passage soothing and breathing relief.

Ely

Music on Post reimagines a sentry halt with song

A Detroit Free Press item recalls a black rookie on sentry duty who challenges an officer in a languid tone. The officer orders him to halt with music, and the recruit sings out a rhythmic halt, adding a playful exchange about proper cadence.

Detroit Free Press

Wise girl chooses husband with mother who could not cook

Quotation notes a proverb urging a discerning bride to value a suitor whose mother lacked cooking skill. The line playfully contrasts domestic prowess with other qualities and reflects traditional marriage wisdom.

Too Bright New Hire Tries to Lead the Business Too Soon

A veteran manager recalls a recently hired newcomer who impressed with intellect yet overstepped by attempting to direct operations within a month. The exchange highlights a clash between enthusiasm and timing in leadership.

Recipe for Gray Hair Remedy Adverts

An advertisement promotes a hair darkening recipe using Ray Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine. Mix with water and apply twice weekly to fade gray hair. it darkens gradually without coloring the scalp and leaves hair soft and glossy. Drugists can prepare it or mix at home cheaply.

Ambiguous Exchange Probes Priorities in Conversation

A terse dialogue prompts questions about commitment and seriousness. The speaker asks whether a pledge was made this year and whether the other person has a concrete plan or merely an academic inquiry.

Red Cross Ball Blue for Home Linens and Towels

Housekeeping departments need Red Cross Ball Blue for kitchen towels table linens sheets and pillowcases. It serves as a versatile color brightener suitable for multiple fabric needs.

Department of Housekeeping

Natural Action Raises Army Drumming Question

Quote filled piece notes humorous discussion on what men do after being discharged from the army. It presents a wry exchange about life after service and the idea of leaving the military. The text uses playful language to imply action and escape.

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