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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
7
A vintage ad copy discusses Garfield Tea as an unequaled laxative for occasional or daily use. It claims careful chewing matters for digestion and humorously notes memory lapses after injuries. It suggests every man has good in him needing coaxing to surface.
Stop the Pain. The hurt stops when Cole's Carboli salve is applied. It heals quickly and prevents scars. 26c and Soc by ruggists. For free sample write to J. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls, Wis.
Dibble complains of sleepless nights and is advised to read the war news from Mexico to help him rest. The remark frames a humorously curt cure for his fatigue with a geopolitical twist.
In a note from the Star-I, the hard pressed manager explains the need for authentic dishes to satisfy hunger for the banquet scene tonight. The exchange underscores the crew’s urgency and the paper’s playful tone.
A dialogue notes a man’s deep gloom and attributes it to living in a town whose baseball club trails the standings. The exchange hints at community pride tied to sports performance without naming places or teams.
A humorous verse tale about Mary and a ring given by her admirer. The ring follows Mary everywhere including tea with twenty three girls, prompting wide astonishment as the group notices the ring has reached her at last.
A brief Kansas City Star item recounts a man in a Grand avenue ham and row cafe asking for eggs with a waiter repeatedly prompting up or over. The patron finally concedes he will take a steak, highlighting comic wordplay in a plain dining room moment.
A California judge ruled there is no legal power to restrain a husband from sexual relations with his wife, though the court could halt beating. The ruling arose after a Los Angeles woman sought an injunction to curb his attentions, prompting reflection on Solomon like wisdom in interpreting women's whims.
The tale recounts Damocedes, famed surgeon of renown in ancient times, who cured Dar ius son of Hystaspes after other doctors failed. The king brought him to his harem where ladies offered gold and pearls in a vase. An eunuch dropped the vase and slaves gathered the pearls.
A physician recalls using coffee and tea for years despite heart palpitations. After a severe attack he switched to Postum and has had no heart trouble since, noting a method to brew it for proper flavor. He advises others to abandon coffee for Postum.
Julia Bottomley notes hair trends unsettled as maids shift from middle parts to evolving buns and braids. She urges women to judge what suits them, embrace variety, and experiment while following personal taste.
Cotton and silk crepe fabrics are in favor for all lingerie articles. Both wash well and some cotton crepe is highly attractive, suitable for hand work and elegant finishes.
A simple hatpin holder designed to hang over a mirror post. A cardboard cylinder, common in photo mail, is silk covered with frill ends and ribbon bands. A loop of ribbon and rosette suspends it, while cotton wool hides pins inside for secure storage. Diagram A shows the uncovered cylinder.
The rise of linoleum as a bedroom floor covering increases rug demand as housekeepers value washable floors. Velvet and tapestry squares in old Persian patterns accompany Murillo fabric draperies and Naples satin curtains, prized for color and affordability as fashionable importations.
The New Era advises sewing large battenberg rings on sash curtains to guide the brass rod rather than threading the hem. These rings protect the muslin from wear and can stay on the curtains during washing.
Establish a daily nail care habit with timed routines. Shape the nails, soak fingertips in warm suds with benzoin, apply Vaseline at the roots, push back cuticles with an orange wood stick, clean under nails with a lemon-dipped cloth, apply nail polish, and buff. If healthy, rubbing nails in the palms may provide polish.
The piece describes contemporary dress styles with wide girdles on afternoon frocks, long gloves due to shortened sleeves, and gold mesh filets with pearls and crystals. It notes small color matched buttons, hats with flowers or feathers, and evening gowns in cotton crepe for young girls. A mourning gown collar uses white net bordered with black net and black silk embroidery.
A home scented trick describes sewing sachet into shoe linings and leather. Powder may be sprinkled in slits behind buckles or tucked under tongue laces, with ribbons concealing a small sachet.
Reader advised to keep moths from furs by placing a piece of common rock brimstone in the chest or wardrobe. The moths will avoid woolen goods by contact with the brimstone.
Washington report notes South Carolina Senator W H Stewart pushes for Catawba Indians to gain equal federal status and land allotment. Once wards of the state, about 100 people seek recognition and citizenship while preserving their historic alliance with settlers. The piece contrasts Catawbas with Cherokees and recalls early frontier tensions.
Two young motorists in a green touring car paused after nearly striking an elderly man at a crossing. They checked on him and, finding him winded but alive, gave him a ride home where he praised them as the two young men who saved my life and they consider Carnegie medal consideration.
Mrs. Ray Trusner of New Albany Ind credits Doan's Kidney Pills with reversing kidney disease symptoms that left her bedridden with swollen limbs and pale, deathlike appearance. She reports marked improvement in six weeks and urges others to remember the product name.
A couple notes the new tenants across the hall with wary humor. They assess the movers and decide the newcomers lack anything worth borrowing, implying a cautious, humorous household atmosphere.
A discouraged man considers how many tons of lettuce he must grow to cover the cost of a spade, rake, and garden outfit. The exchange hints at the practical task of budgeting a garden project.
Paxtine Antiseptic is advertised as a nasal spray remedy for catarrh. Sold by The Paxton Toilet Co. in Boston Massachusetts at 25 cents per box or available by postpaid order on receipt of payment.
A fragment suggests marital strain as one partner claims the other has stopped sitting up for them when he returns late at night indicating relationship trouble developing after marriage.
Garfield Tea is said to keep the liver in condition and insure a clear head and good general health. Drink before retiring for best effects and overall well being.
An old public notice urges mothers to inspect each bottle of Castoria for the Fletcher brand and the authorized signature. It asserts Castoria has been in use for over 30 years and remains a trusted remedy for infants and children.
A veteran remark captures a sentiment about public life. The speaker asserts a preference for steady labor over political maneuvering, highlighting a belief that hands-on work fulfills more than campaign theater.
A compact ad style excerpt promotes Red Cross Ball Blue claiming it washes twice as many clothes as competitors. Garfield Tea is advertised to clear up unsightly eruptions and even absent minded individuals appear more present.
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