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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
2
Druggists praise Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy with a long tested record and broad support. A separate note recounts Armenian Christians in Marash collecting funds for a new church bell from America amid 1917 Turkish oppression.
Cuticura Soap daily and Ointment as needed claim to purify skin and soften hands. The trio includes the fragrant Cuticura Talcum for a fresh fragrance and smooth finish as an advertising pitch.
A critic labels the bacon as middling not very good nor very bad. The commentary argues the meat cannot be excellent or poor given its average quality.
A proverb-like remark notes that a woman's smile may attract a man, but only angelic temper can keep him, reflecting social advice on romantic steadiness.
A fashion note outlines end of season suit trends featuring fur trimmed styles, particularly two coats with squirrel fur accents. It highlights long girdles with fur ornaments, a gray velvet turban with ostrich plumes, and mentions matronly coats with cloth buttons. Fur types like seal and beaver remain popular.
A survey of beaver and felt hats for young girls highlights plain tops, ribbon trims, and velvet options. Varieties include bonnet shapes and miniature grownup designs with embroidery and bright motifs, paired with plain coats for a coordinated winter look.
Mrs. Maude Felts writes that after childbirth she suffered extreme pains and pressure in head, sides, back, and body. She says Dr. efforts failed until Cardus was tried, and within three bottles she recovered enough to work again, claiming Cardus saved her life. Adv for Cardus, the Woman's Tonic.
Pickerel is the small pike or young of large pike, especially the banded pickerel rarely over 12 inches. The muskellunge is a very large pike, sometimes eight feet long, found in northern North American fresh waters and known as a famed game fish.
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a reliable remedy for nervous dyspepsia constipation indigestion torpid liver dizziness headaches and related symptoms. It claims fifty four years of successful use in thousands of households worldwide with no failure in relief and notes availability everywhere.
A brief exchange from the Boston Transcript shows a tense moment where a music teacher questions Johnny about his mother’s insistence on lessons. Johnny replies that he resists to spite the girl in the next flat, highlighting a sharp clash over practice and self-expression.
Skin eruptions mar a woman's face but Tetterine can remove pimples blotches and itchy patches quickly. The ad claims it makes skin soft and clear and suits eczema. available from druggists or by mail for 60c from Shuptrine Co Savannah Ga.
Do mail early before December 20th and mark packages not to be opened until Christmas. Write legible addresses and return addresses. Use forenoon post offices, be courteous to postal workers, and be brief at the counter. Avoid postage due, improper seals, and Red Cross stamps on parcels.
An impetuous youth asks for marriage claiming happiness as a king and Miss Cayenne responds with cautious optimism, signaling a tentative betrothal. The exchange hints at playful romantic tension and uncertain outcomes in a lighthearted social moment.
The advertisement touts Vacher Balm as a fast gentle remedy for head colds and soreness. It urges readers to ask their druggist or request a free sample from E. W. Vacher, Inc. in New Orleans and warns to avoid imitations.
A Detroit Free Press quotation defines narrow mindedness as the belief the world would be better with no one living but oneself, framing it as a paradoxical self serving stance. The remark critiques self centered extremism in a societal context.
A concise admonition about choosing worthwhile reading and forming good habits. The speaker contrasts reading Reggie ike and dismisses trivial literature, urging time be spent on valuable disciplines rather than wasting effort on folly.
Maud Souders argues that genuine Christmas spirit should give boys gifts matching their dreams not merely necessities. She cites top toys like jackknives, lariats, stilts, fishing rods and live pets as ideal presents to test a boy’s skill and endurance.
A humorous note on how every shopper hides Christmas gifts in nearby stores or hidden spots to beat the rush. Families began buying early and storing presents away to avoid the knowledge leaking at work or home.
The article advises buying plants near home rather than traveling far to save on travel and time costs. It notes that local dealers may fix prices around holidays, and while a grower could offer a very low price on a specific item, generally better quality plants hold nearly fixed value due to balancing stock among dealers before the holiday season.
A look at old and stately Christmas ceremonies and historical events linked to Christmas. The article notes how ancestors celebrated, reveled, and shared abundance with those in need, offering glimpses of past village customs and communal generosity.
Mrs Eva E Shay of Garnett Kansas recounts relief from a nervous condition and left side pain after taking Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with her successful pregnancy and health, saying she would use it again and recommends it widely.
Examiner O A Hutchens recalls two Hoosier maid school teachers on a street car during a state teachers convention. One asks why people put hands out of car windows, the other answers perhaps to check rain, in a brief Indianapolis News moment.
Advertisement explains Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh or deafness caused by catarrh and notes it acts in the blood reducing inflammation. Claims are limited to catarrh and related deafness with druggists selling the remedy and contact details for F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
A Camco mile street dressmaker quoted in the London News asserts that a dress designer must be born with talent. The remark frames natural flair as an edge in the trade.
Humorous quip exchange in a domestic chat reveals Mrs Grag claiming her husband expects no obedience because he has been married before. The remark playfully suggests prior marriage explains behavior.
An odd ad copy claims Roman Eye Balsam gained confidence over 75 years and sells a product through Wright's Indian Vegetable Pi Co at 372 Pearl Street New York. The text also includes a quip about reforming a man via marriage and a line about offering a bumper replaced by a flivver.
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