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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
6
A vintage advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims liver cleansing by morning, no salivation, and a cheerful, vigorous feeling, with a money back guarantee from the druggist. The piece blends testimonials and newspaper voice with bold product claims.
A garbled column of curiosities and brief notes includes a Mother salve advertisement for cold remedies, a tale of two brothers pranking a wedding by sticking from car windows, a mock letter exchange about school grades, social position chatter, jokes about women, a quip on protecting trousers with a gourd for shoes, and other fragmented items from a periodical page.
A home remedy article promotes making a freckle and complexion lotion by squeezing juice from two lemons into three ounces of orchard white, shaken and applied daily to face neck arms and hands. Grocer lemons and drug stores supply the orchard white for a few cents. The piece touts the lotion as harmless with visible lightening of freckles and blemishes.
An assortment of articles mentions Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic, praising quinine and iron for malaria defense and strength. A Minneapolis ex congressman George Smulth is described as fond of hunting, owning a costly setter, while a hunting guide remarks on the dog's lack of exercise and fleas, prompting a humorous exchange.
The Smart Set discusses two and three piece millinery ensembles for fall. It details hat and bag or hat and cape or collar matches, plus trims that unify outfits. It notes silk hats with chinchilla accents and the appeal of coordinated sets for the season. It also gives quick repairs for small lace breaks and emphasizes adaptable accessories.
A call from France to the Red Cross seeks 150,000 woolen garments for front line troops. Women knitters mobilize everywhere for mufflers sweaters and slippers, standards set by Red Cross, with emphasis on comfort and urgency as war end remains uncertain. London and Paris fashion shift introduce masculine waistcoats, worn over shirts with visible jabots and sleeves, removable by design.
A curious fashion note discusses blouse styles and the way garments show age. It suggests altering a girl's dress by shortening the waist and using plain material to create a longer waist dress, reflecting conservative wardrobe adjustments.
A fashion note highlights buttoned spats making a comeback in soft gray and tan shades along with the new olive drab, praised as the contemporary soldier color and valued for their smart, popular appeal.
A knitting guide suggests using crags stitch in wool on collar corners to give sweaters a distinctive look. With contrasting cuffs and collars, cross stitch patterns can be added subtly using the sweater wool. The article notes England’s sugar and syrup scarcity creates a chance to introduce maple syrup to Birmingham, per the Canadian trade commission.
By ROV PB RYTZWATER Moody Bible Institute in Chicago outlines Daniel in the lion den. It covers jealousy against Daniel, his steadfast prayer, the king's decree, Daniel's deliverance by an angel, and ultimate prosperity under Darius and Cyrus. The lesson emphasizes faith over earthly law and God's protection.
A fragment notes an event in Dryden where Mike dives or surface actions occur amid a pearl-themed context. Details are sparse, but the mention centers on Mike and an underwater or surface activity linked to pearls.
Mrs O M Run es of Ridgway Penn reports relief from seven months of backache and side pain after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs W E Linsry of Tennille Ga says eight years of illness and ulceration disappeared enabling full housework and garden work. Both recommend the remedy and invite personal advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
A Salt Lake Herald Republican writer argues that many girls are thoughtful and capable, shaping education, industry, and economic policy. They take on responsibilities during the war and will become dependable mothers of the future, countering the stereotype of frivolous youth.
A pompous man at a dinner party boasted of noble ancestry. Mr Moore quips Noah had three sons, Shem Ham and one more, prompting laughter. The exchange touches on lineage and social pretensions amid light banter.
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