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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as safe for colds head and toothache. It highlights the Bayer Cross symbol and notes tablets come in tin boxes of 12 and larger packages from druggists. The ad asserts aspirin as a Bayer trademark used by physicians for over eighteen years.
A compact note argues interest as the sole engine of continuous growth throughout the year, while thrift and intelligence are portrayed as tools to curb pests and preserve effort.
A promotional claim urges readers to use Othine double strength to erase freckles. Apply nightly and morning with one ounce often enough to fade dark spots and lighten skin, backed by a money back guarantee if it fails.
The war graves map becomes a popular European publication. The larger edition lists about 2 000 military cemeteries and the detailed versions mark numbered graves for each site.
Physicians and druggists urge keeping systems clean to prevent colds influenza and complications. One Calotab at bedtime with water cures a cold overnight with no side effects promises a refreshed system by morning. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with money back guarantee.
Report notes near cessation of Russian platinum production with 90 percent of world output from Prussia in normal times and the United States consuming about half of global production.
A conservative net and lace bridesmaid dress in white options is detailed with an underslip, tunic lace flouncing, and net drapery. Taffeta bridesmaids’ gowns in light colors are praised for freshness, with chiffon scarves and floral ribbon accents.
Summer wear displays feature hats for all occasions including street, dress, and sport models. Notable pieces include a georgette and sipper straw semi-dress hat with feather accents, a silk shirted soft sports hat, a tight rose silk fold style, a georgette crowned Milan model, and a high crowned sailor shape with bright straw trim.
Advertisement touts Freezone as a painless home remedy to remove hard and soft corns and calluses from feet by applying drops. It promises instant relief and effortless root-and-all removal with no pain. The closing line asserts broad justice motives preceding the ad copy.
An old advertisement promotes Bond's Liver Pills as a remedy to prevent influenza, colds, and la grippe by keeping bowels and liver active. It claims the pills act on the liver and remove poisons from the bowels and advises taking one at bedtime at the first sign of a cold.
Local observers remark on the live wire figure Hardnut-Young Smith whose behavior draws attention. The comment suggests a volatile temperament and notable presence in recent events.
Mrs. Etta Cox of Peach Orchard Arkansas reports a bout of acute indigestion was quickly relieved by Thedford's Black Draught. She praises the vegetable remedy for stomach and liver trouble and recommends its use for undigested food relief.
A brief quoted exchange hints at gendered views on secrecy with The Widow remarking no woman has ever tried to keep a secret and a man questioning the claim. The line underscores historical/fictional attitudes toward female discretion.
An advertisement claims a few cents buys Danderine causing no more fallen hair or dandruff after use. It asserts each hair regains life vigor brightness and color and appears thicker.
In a vaudeville style exchange a flirtatious suitor claims kissing improves him while the woman teases that she hopes he really reforms. The playful dialogue underscores a light hearted courtship moment between two unnamed lovers.
Attorney General W P Dumas reviews Dallas bond issues for schools waterworks and hospitals while Tyler's T N Jones joins the Agricultural and Mechanical College board. Austin officials fill vacancies on the fire insurance commission and state agencies.
Mrs Margaret Danz of 743 North 25th Street Philadelphia credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her organic troubles and relief from change of life symptoms after doctors failed. She says she improved from the first dose and urges others to try the remedy despite ongoing endorsements.
It is the man or woman of faith and courage who masters circumstances and makes power felt in the world. The one without faith is weakened by fear and foreboding, a creature of passing occurrences.
In a brief, reflective moment the pair remarks on a falling temperature. The dialogue hints at a larger mood shift as the scene lingers on the cool air and the characters' cautious observations.
Herbert M. Gessner of Berlin New Hampshire recounts ten years of stomach trouble followed by dramatic improvement after using Eatonic. He took a third to three quarters of a tablet and soon felt relief. a second box removed all pains and let him eat freely again.
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