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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1923
Page
6
A drug store jar of Hair Groom provides a greaseless, stainless combing cream that keeps even unruly hair combed all day. It claims to leave hair looking natural and soft, with no visible residue and a dignified gloss suitable for business or social occasions.
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A reader from Newage Michigan recounts dizziness and stomach pain misdiagnosed by several doctors. After trying Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, health improved markedly, leading to six bottles purchased and a belief the remedy saved his life. He endorses the medicine and notes trial packages are available for 10 cents.
Paris fashion notes explain spring styles emphasize dress details like collars sleeves capes and trimmings. Doeuillot and Agnes models showcase bolero trims navy serge revival many embroidery drenched dresses and new prints from Hindu Chinese Persian motifs.
In Paris designers favor black and white combos with new embroidery using self cords and metal threads. A French designer features gold diamond motifs on a white crepe model with embroidery on sleeves and yoke. Musee du Louvre portraits inspire romantic, simple flowerlike frocks and fragile tulle dresses with pink satin ribbons and velvet dotted skirts.
The text describes the latest hat as a small round turban of folded silk or fabric. It conforms to the head shape and typically features bright or patterned material, signaling a fashion-forward choice in millinery.
The craze for barbaric ornaments grows as fashion focuses on front drapery in new frocks, with options featuring long fringes or silk bead work. The trend centers on striking, exotic details as a key style statement.
A charming orchid crepe evening gown features a bodice made entirely of multiple rows of orchid satin ribbon, creating a textured and elegant design suitable for formal occasions.
Claude J. Harris of the American Legion reports a $50,000 fund from the Knights of Columbus to the Legion to aid tubercular veterans migrating to the Southwest. Harris and William J. McGinley note destitution among ex fighters and families, with Legion posts distributing funds where needs are heaviest as many are ineligible for VA compensation due to postwar tuberculosis onset.
H Nelson Jackson a prominent American Legion leader from Huntington Vermont serves as vice president of the Interallied Veterans association linking veterans groups in eight allied nations. He helped present a world peace program to President Harding and earned high wartime honors including the Distinguished Service Cross Croix de Guerre and Chevalier of the Legion of Honor.
In El Paso a Legion family child challenges views of 100 percent Americanism. The boy Bobby asserts Adam was the first man, while the teacher points to George Washington as first. The exchange reflects wartime patriotism and youth attitudes.
Unsolicited gratitude letters from a Kansas county judge and a Pennsylvania minister praise DODD'S Kidney Pills for heart and kidney relief. They describe dramatic improvements after use and urge others to try the product, with price and guarantee details included.
Buffalo based Dodd's Medicine Co lists health and mind stimulating books for customers at 700 Main St. The slogan promotes products that challenge readers to think and reflect.
A brief advertisement notes that every box of Plymouth Rock Gelatine includes a booklet of recipes for eggless or milkless puddings and desserts using leftover preserves or fruit juice.
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