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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
2
A vintage advertisement touts Freezone as the simple answer to hard and soft corns and all foot callouses. It claims immediate pain relief with a few drops and no irritation, advertising a tiny bottle for a few cents at drug stores.
In a playful exchange, Tommy notes that grooms keep a best man so someone can fill in if the groom exits. The line suggests a humorous, unserious discussion about wedding traditions.
An old advertisement touts 4 valuable iron tonics for the blood. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is claimed to purify and enrich the blood, stimulate the liver, drive out malaria, and strengthen the entire system for both adults and children.
A brief dialogue contrasts perception of a train’s purpose with its actual role, highlighting language nuance and traveler’s mindset in a concise exchange.
Antiseptic powder Shake into shoes and foot bath relieves painful swollen feet and stinging bunions Used by American and French personnel and others in need of foot comfort.
A playful dialogue compares a marriage to a clock. One partner quips that a union should always strike to a high alarm, prompting a humorous back-and-forth about timeliness and commitment.
An advertisement touts Capudine as a fast acting headache remedy that relieves distress and saves strain on the nervous system, noting its liquid and pleasant taste for easy administration.
Dialogue fragment shows June hoping Bob wins her, praising economy while Belle notes Bob has no money and shows indifference to savings. No clear event or setting beyond a conversational snippet.
A collection of kitchen notes and recipes including strawberry garnish ideas for desserts, rhubarb and pear salad with olive oil dressing, a frozen prune fluff with orange zest, and general tips on improving flavor with sugar and lemon juice.
Quick guides on saving fuel and handling daily tasks. The fragment covers peeling potatoes with burlap, baking with two sheets, wiping milk bottles, carrying kindling in canvas, using wooden spoons, preserving rice water for lace, and cheap cleaning hacks.
A Red Cross expenditure report highlights how funds are used in Europe and America. It shows totals for relief work in France Belgium Italy Russia Romania Serbia Great Britain and other areas plus U S prisoners and base hospital aids. The piece urges readers to donate and notes a Kentucky town’s corn shucking bee that raised 75 dollars for the Red Cross.
A dressmaker notes four fashion discussions of today: severe uncollared necklines, short sleeves, cape backs, and the absence of chiffon blouses. Sailor collars fall out of favor while high collars curl up behind and down the front, not attached to coats, and one piece frocks leave the decolletage bare above the collarbone.
Evening gowns move away from sleeveless styles to long clouds of tulle draped from the shoulder. The soft layer adds warmth and flattering coverage for arms of various shapes, easing the fashion ache after a long period of bare arms.
In midsummer displays three fine fabrics voile dotted swiss and organdie fit for young girls dresses. Voile earns praise for wear and needlework. dotted swiss for crisp fresh look. organdie for the finest sheer frocks. The left dress features white voile with a blue embroidered smocked yoke and buttoned details. the right dress in dotted swiss has Swiss panels and embroidered forget-me-nots.
The article notes gingham waistcoats gaining popularity among younger shoppers. Shops display varied prices and colors in windows as skeleton waistcoats evolve, with high necks and double breasted styles. Elastic waistbands ease wear over blouses and coats, while pique returns favor.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip recalls a forlorn man seeking a loan and blaming the cost of marriage. The line, Hang the expense and married, lampoons rash unions and financial strain as the world’s many such cases.
Mr Comrox explains his daughter is receiving voice training not for opera but to ease clashes at home. He emphasizes improving family harmony over pursuing a singing career.
The Political Economist asks how to inspire public confidence while the Trust Magnate dismisses the goal as mere shoring up trust. He states he cares little for confidence, preferring actions that avoid inviting suspicion and maintaining satisfaction.
A fragmented report notes a moving picture scene felt unreal to life and death with a missing intimate exchange between a man and his wife. The description suggests the depiction failed to convey authentic breath and close contact.
Casual chat about a baby's health reveals a man's quiet changes after the child's birth. An hourlong evasive exit underscores the shift in demeanor and the impact of parenthood on his temperament.
Dialogue reveals tension as a transfer of Smith to a government post prompts silence and accusations of ingratitude. The pair discuss expectations of loyalty and a salary that accompanies the job, signaling political or personal backlash.
A playful debate between the Mr Housecleaner and Mr Lawnmower reflects springtime inspiration among poets. The exchange hints that writers seek themes as chores ease with warmer days.
A witty exchange questions the term Eternal City with a playful guess. Jiggs replies Hades as the implied source of such a city, sparking a humorous contrast.
A famed speaker praised for thrift and eloquence faced a life-long struggle with debt. Although admired for his persuasive style, whispers within his circle noted persistent financial woes that colored his reputation.
A historical clipping recalls a man who lived as a woman for two decades and prompts reflection on a past incident about offering a seat to someone described as a lobster on a streetcar.
Farmer discusses his son Josh going to war and the worry it causes the family. He says they cannot worry about fitting his place while he is away. The excerpt reflects wartime family concerns and rural perspectives on service.
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