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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
6
An old newspaper snippet promotes California Fig Syrup as a child laxative with a fruity taste and clear dosing directions. It also includes a humorous ad line about a servant problem solution and a brief dialog about a neighbor and a cook in the Houston Post.
An old advertisement urges readers to use Vacher-Balm as preventive or relief for colds and flu, pricing at 20c a jar or tube, with a mail order option for 80c via EB. W. Vacher of New Orleans asks customers to avoid imitations and carry a tube. The final note references Stanley and decorating a love scene with ice events and candy.
The ad urges buyers to seek the Bayer Cross on all Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as proof of authenticity. It touts aspirin as safe and effective for colds headaches earaches toothaches neuralgia lumbago neuritis and general pain with physician approval for over eighteen years. It notes safe directions on each package and available sizes and prices in tin boxes of 12.
Houston and Beaumont readers relay endorsements for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription a non alcoholic tonic for female ailments and for Amuric tablets aimed at kidney and bladder discomfort. The letters claim relief from backaches headaches irregularities sleepless nights and low spirits while noting the products are sold with printed ingredient lists and trial packages.
A historical overview on smell dreams noting rare aroma experiences and their interpretations. It cites beliefs that perfumes in dreams predict social good while rosemary signals mourning, and discusses Freud-like questions about olfactory dream processing and experimental attempts to induce scent dreams.
The article offers baking directions for a child friendly cake and frosting, a fruit jelly roll, and muffin batter. It includes steps for lemon or orange rind, ginger notes, and a frost cream, plus a meat stretching tip with noodles and sauce for family meals.
A witty classified note plays on a pun about two kinds of alcohol. The reply names denatured and d natured teacher, reflecting a humorous misdirection in a brief comic exchange.
Meeting held at the Hall in Shiner last Saturday for electing officers and other matters. Officers named: President D. Othold, Vice President Albert Kurtz, Secretary Wm. Hagendorf, Treasurer Fredr. Remmers, Trustees Frank Tassler Frank Enberger Jr Geo Nollkamper. Delegates appointed to Victoria May 8. Wm Hagendorf named on Finance Committee. Next meeting in Shiner March 13 to appraise property. Frank Tassler and Frank Enberger Jr appointed senior annual Gary.
Physicians and Druggists urge keeping systems purified to prevent influenza. A single Calotab at bedtime with water is claimed to end a cold by morning, boosting liver activity and digestion. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with refund if not delighted.
A storefront boasts modern power, with staff quipping that this establishment runs on motors not horses, signaling an era of mechanized efficiency. The exchange highlights a shift in work culture as technology takes precedence over animal labor.
Advertisement promises a $100 reward for non cure of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Medicine and explains internal bloodstream action on mucous surfaces. Claims constitutional treatment improves health and assists nature. offers testimonials at no charge and lists F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
A North Side school pupil transitions to a new room and is told his teacher is Miss Crane. His mother mails a note asking about progress but the boy puzzles and finally says the teacher’s name is Miss Chalk.
Advertisement touts Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills as a traditional cure for the stomach liver and bowels. The note urges readers to buy a box and try them. The column adds a quip about men starving if their wife did not keep boarders.
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balan as instant relief for nasal congestion and catarrh. It claims the fragrant antiseptic cream opens air passages, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and provides immediate relief after application.
Treasurer Baker released February 28 figures showing total funds across all accounts at over 77 million with 23.5 million in bonds and 16.6 million in cash. Disbursements for the quarter and month are itemized across general revenue, school funds, university funds, pensions, and highway programs. The record balance reflects the highest tax levy under the constitutional limit, Treasurer Baker says.
The Netherlands formal reply to the Allied note asserts Holland will not surrender the former German emperor. It says Holland has always met its obligations and will take steps to limit Wilhelm’s freedom to protect international peace and their own safety. Signed by Foreign Minister van Karnebek.
Will G. Fields of the department of markets and warehouses informs Sam H. Dixon that frost caused no damage in the valley. Rio Grande shipments of cabbage and truck crops continue at several cars daily, avoiding potential frost harm.
Complete returns from 12 of 14 Vermont counties show 124 towns voted wet, the highest total in state history. Essex and Grand Isle counties had not yet reported.
Albert Stross of New York resigned Wednesday as a member of the federal reserve board in Washington. He departs after serving in a key banking oversight role, with the resignation signaling a leadership change at the central bank.
A Kentucky physician Dr J H Wagner testifies from personal use that PH RU NA relieves catarrh and related ailments. He says it has succeeded in old and young, urging readers to try the tonic for coughs colds and stomach or bowel issues. Purchasable in tablet or liquid form everywhere.
The Boston Transcript notes Peck confirms his brother remains a bachelor and level headed as in past days.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims natural ingredients and a sworn purity statement with each bottle and offers a sample for ten cents.
Treatment promises removal of freckles with daily application. One ounce suffices for most, and a money back guarantee is offered if it fails.
Prof. Giacomo Boni argues government should use moving pictures in schools and among the people to promote history study. He cites Augustus and Virgil as a model and says films could educate widely about Italy’s past.
A Flagstaff lumber firm has acquired two war department tanks to replace horses and mules in timber operations. Each tank can move thirty horses and fourteen men’s work, enabling winter hauling despite adverse weather. The tanks, unused to weather constraints, shift heavy labor from animals to mechanical power.
Experts claim a manual shear takes fifteen minutes, contrasting claims that rapid cutting is possible on Wall Street. The remark highlights a debate over efficiency in traditional sheep shearing versus high speed methods seen in finance circles.
Advertising copy claims Sloan's Liniment eases rheumatic aches and neuralgia for men and women. It touts quick, soothing relief and economy with prices 35¢, 70c, and 1.40, urging readers to ask their druggist.
A quote notes a man who calls himself a benefactor of humanity and asks what he has achieved, citing his invention of a noiseless pinne as his notable work.
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