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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
3
Classic ad touts Danderine as a hair tonic that restores color vitality and fullness. Claims include longer thicker stronger hair with a refreshed scalp and reduced dandruff. Offers a 35 cent bottle at drug or toilet counters.
A playful line pairs a dyed raven hair with crow’s feet jibe. The remark lands as a witty, self deprecating crack about aging and appearance in a casual chat.
An advertisement urges readers to back Cascarets as a gentle, natural tonic to aid the liver and cleanse the colon without harsh laxatives. It claims twenty five million boxes sold yearly and notes the product works while you sleep and is inexpensive.
Green Hill recalls he was drawn by his wife's voice and now admits ongoing distraction. The brief exchange hints at a personal focus affecting daily decisions. No further details are provided in the fragment.
An old ad claims St Jacobs Oil relieves rheumatic pain in joints muscles and bones without internal treatment. It touts quick relief from sciatica lumbago backache and neuralgia and urges readers to rub on the liniment for instant comfort.
Dolson comments on his wife and her talkativeness noting she is an awful talker. He attributes his harmony to being a good listener in the conversation.
An advertisement promises instant relief from catarrh and a blocked nose. A small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm is applied in the nostrils to clear air passages, soothe inflamed membranes, and provide quick breathing.
This old style remedy claims half a pint of water combined with 1 oz Bay Rum a small box of Barbo Compound and 4% oz glycerine will darken gray hair gradually when applied twice weekly. It supposedly smooths harsh hair without coloring the scalp or staining, and can be prepared at home.
The saying notes the difficulty of healing injuries compared to emotional pain. It reflects on resilience and the contrasting natures of emotional versus physical wounds.
Governor Goodrich mails letters to Republican Indiana General Assembly members outlining a tentative 18 item program for a potential special session. The list follows an informal Republican conference and covers additional legislative matters since.
A lesson outline on the Revelation of Jesus Christ by John the Apostle from Patmos. It covers the book’s purpose, the salutation to the seven churches, and the vision of Christ among the lampstands with symbolic details, stressing Christ as central light and judge.
A quotation notes that comforting the afflicted requires insight into the human mind and the capacity to soothe, while wisely wielding ridicule or reproach only when properly appropriate. It emphasizes careful, selective use of comforting and sharp arts in response to hardship.
A witty reflection on weather karma by John Ruskin emphasizes that all conditions carry merit. It frames sunshine rain wind and snow as distinct good weather forms, urging a balanced view of nature.
A brief exchange contrasts perception of humanity and art as one character insists a man is not human, only a tenor. The wit reveals tensions around identity and performance in a staged scene.
Elegant advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as a versatile antiseptic and skin care product. Claims use for face, skin, baby care and dusting, with perfume notes and economical value. Positions as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio alongside Soap and Ointment.
Lawson Purdy, secretary of a charity, tells a New York audience that charity to professional beggars wastes resources. A gaunt beggar at a farm door pleads for Christmas meals, but a smart farm woman reframes charity with blunt humor about wood and kindling.
A sharp exchange hints at dismissal as local talent, nicknamed Young Giglets, faces removal amid crowd applause. Authorities assert performance pressure and public criticism drive the decision.
London officials face a dilemma over a perfectly preserved mummy stored behind the Mansion House in an ancient church. Dubbed Old Jimmy a possible former lord mayor, the origin and identity remain a mystery since it was moved during the 1666 Great Fire to escape the flames. The rector invites public ideas on its disposal.
Eleanor Franklin Egan recalls Alexandropol Armenia where villagers, both women with grass bundles and men with grasses in pockets, constantly munching grass as a jarring sight during a period of hardship.
A historical aphorism notes that financial distress reveals who truly supports a person and who only offers pity, as friends may drift when money troubles arise.
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