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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
8
An advertisement extols Resinol ointment and resinol soap for instant itch relief from eczema and related eruptions. It claims rapid itching and burning relief, followed by lasting improvement and complete eruption disappearance. The piece notes druggists carry the products and includes a humorous quip about the Gadsbys from a Birmingham Herald page.
Mrs A G Clemens of West Alexander Pennsylvania writes of years of hack ache sore spots and vision issues and says Dodd s Kidney Pills and Diamond Dinner Pills relieved her ailments She notes the letter may be published and adds pills cost 50 cents per box with Dodd s Medicine Co Buffalo NY Adv
A brief exchange questions why one should pray for daily bread every day rather than weekly or monthly. The older sister suggests the need for fresh bread, while the younger repeats the idea in a humorous, old‑time tone.
A collage of advertisements urges readers to try fragrant skin cleansers by Cuticura and Seminole Brand coffee. The copy sells samples and mail orders, noting limited local dealers and pricing, with quips from university and Detroit papers lending period voice.
An OCR fragment shows several older product pitches for Quinine remedies, Castoria for children, and Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The text touts Bromo Quinine as superior, Castoria safety for infants, and moral quips, reflecting vintage advertising tone and mixed health claims.
The Paris fashion scene embraces a bold trend with visibly short skirts drawing attention to ankle bouquets placed above the shoe. Dorothy Newell pioneers the look by wearing a bouquet corsage on the ankle, inspiring florists and prompting talk of kneeling cushions for proper display and safe arrangement of delicate blossoms.
A hospitable woman with a small home uses a three panel clothes horse screen covered in shirred cretonne to transform a living room corner into a private bunk space. When opened, the unit hides the bed from view and keeps the room tidy with pockets, hooks, and an oval mirror on the inner side.
A fragment notes workers busy with orders for a dainty Nowers variety. It hints at secretive acts behind screens and a person guiding a boy precisely as desired, set within a hush of private workshop activity.
A simple guide to making a cozy indoor dog house from a sturdy wooden box. Remove part of the front, line the interior with material, cover the exterior in cretonne, edge with braid and brass nails, and add a removable bottom panel for access.
The text discusses why shams are unsatisfactory and describe pillowslips and elaborate large slips. It notes that shams imitate but degrade appearance, that large slips preserve a pillows surface for daytime presentation, and that the reversibility of covers matters to avoid concealing wear or unfresh utility cases.
A fragment from a historical panel shows a stout hook anchored in the center of the screen. The readable text focuses on a hardware detail and a mounting point, suggesting a mechanism or display support rather than a complete description.
Fashion writers claim black fabrics are vogue this season with black gowns needing extra detailing. To look dressy black must be elaborate with frills fur lace and nets. Satin reflects light and jet or sequin trims enhance the effect. Even black feathers find use in stylish evening outfits.
A Chicago story notes Joseph R. Posledsy aiding a sick epileptic man and being swindled by a pair of strangers who persuaded him to place $63 in a wallet. The wallet was later recovered at his home on Sawyer Avenue, detailing a curious fraud attempt on a curb.
The Philadelphia museum's Amazon expedition, led by Dr. William C. Farabee, reports discovery of the Mundurucus homeland after months in Brazilian wilds. Farabee studied their language and customs, collected vocabulary, and aims to resolve the tribe's relation to the Tupi.
In Marquette Michigan the public library houses a plant sprouting in the form of a cross. Three years ago custodian Peter Dolf planted clover in a pot and a stalk grew upright until this summer when two branches formed right angles, creating a cross. Experts from Northern State Normal school examined it but could not identify the plant.
In En Crosse Wisconsin a school maidens discover water moccasins deposited in a locker shelter. Reptiles darted about the floor causing alarm as some vanished into holes. The incident sparked brisk caution among students and staff, emphasizing safety.
An age old warning links kidney disease to heart and brain trouble and promotes Dr. Pierce's Anuric tablets as a quick relief. Ads urge readers to request a free medical opinion and sample water analysis at Dr. Pierces Invalids Hospital in Buffalo New York while touting the tablets as a superior uric acid dissolver.
The Remedy cites humorous quips about age and cunning as a fat woman tries to act cute and a line about evidence in a fight is dismissed. It blends social whimsy with wry commentary on vanity and conflict, portraying street dialogues and sly observations.
After assisting as hostess at a reception, a woman expresses satisfaction with her role, noting how she helps guests and embodies a gracious presence. She describes the moment as restful and fitting within the event’s social flow.
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