Self-Made Woman Quip Draws Stark Commentary
A sharp exchange highlights the claim that a self made woman gains power from her looks. The dialogue contrasts independence with perceived vanity in a public arena.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
7
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promotes Safe Use and Origins
An old Bayer advertisement emphasizes taking Aspirin only as directed by Bayer guidance. It touts the Bayer Cross, lists common ailments treated, notes small tin boxes and larger packages, and claims Aspirin as the Bayer trademark. The closing line adds a quip about men who boast of calling a spade a spade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Cascarets Promise Quick Cleanse For Torpid Liver
Raspy health ad touts Cascarets as a night time aid for indigestion dull liver and sluggish bowels. It claims undigested food ferments into poisons and that Cascarets refresh by morning without harsh calomel or gripe.
Untarnished Name Hinges on a Polished Doorplate
A man seeking a spotless reputation is advised to keep his doorplate polished. The maxim implies personal conduct reflects on public perception and trust.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertises Internal Cure
An advertising claim states catarrh cannot be cured by local applications because it is influenced by constitutional conditions. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. Ball's Catarrh Medicine blends tonics with blood purifiers for potent results. Testimonials and contact in Toledo, Ohio are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Ball
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Ornamental stand designed to hold milk bottle pitcher
An ornamental holder is designed to contain a standard milk bottle and enable it to be used as a pitcher ready for pouring.
Indian Vegetable Pills Restore Natural Digestive Action
An advertisement promotes Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills as a remedy to indigestion. The copy claims the pills stimulate digestive processes to function naturally and improve comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Ady
Paradoxical Quality Reflected in Square Man
A paradoxical quality noted in a man described as square and reliable, yet with a remark that there are not many like him and not enough to go around. The quotes imply admiration paired with scarcity of such individuals.
A Great Many Men Reason In A Circle
A proverb notes that many men argue endlessly due to reasoning in circles. The line emphasizes unproductive discourse and the absence of resolution from circular thinking.
Frayed Bonds and a Fatal Desert Pursuit
In Saguache two young outlaws Curly and Mac flee after a banked plan unravels. Slats Davis betrays no one as Bar Double M pursues them. Mac dies in a desert ambush, Curly is wounded and captured, facing a grim moral reckoning and possible prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curly
Davis
Flandran
Kite Bonfils
Bonfils
Double M
Mac
Cholla
Mace
Cullison
Texas
Lamdrau
Action Packed Frontier Story From Old West Romance
A vivid slice of classic western fiction unfolds with cowboys rustlers outlaws and sheriffs in a fast moving plot. The tale emphasizes rugged characters and decisive confrontations concluding with decisive fates for the villains.
Following a Crooked Trail in a Mexican Range
Curly Flanran drives a herd into a Colorado town and meets a tense group led by Bad Bill Cranston and Lute Blackwell. They seek a quick deal with Warren to secure horses as a supply agent for Mexican rebels. Curly and Mac assist, while suspicions loom over the sale and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flandrau
Slats Davis
Curly
Saguache
Fiddleback
Davis
Double M
Slats
Texas
Flandran
Mac
Blackwell
Bad Bill
Cranston
Lute
Double M Boys
Chuna
Curly Flandran
Lute Blackwell
Bill
Dave Warren
Warren
Bar Double M
Mae
Mexico
Corral
Blue Bathroom Makes Boy Blue in Indianapolis News
A Pennsylvania mother repaints a bathroom in blue as she renovates the home. Her twelve year old son, unsettled by the blue surroundings, complains that the room is already cheerless without more blue on the tub and walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Avenue
Indianapolis News
Swamp Lands and Potential for Drainage to Farms
The swamp and wetlands of the United States cover about three fourths of the area of France, with much land remaining dry except after heavy rains. If properly drained and cleared by public or private corporations, large areas could be transformed into productive farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
California Fig Syrup Ad Promotes Child Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It urges mothers to look for the word California on the bottle and promises a harmless, fruity taste with full dosing directions on each bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Adv
Extravagance A La Mode At Isobel Glimme's Lunch
Isobel Glimme hosts an extravagant luncheon for her dancing club where cost is no object. The centerpiece features two hard boiled eggs and each guest receives a slice, illustrating her lavish hosting style.
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Isobel Glimme
Nature's herb cure advertised as sensible alternative
An advertisement urges readers to eschew drug cathartics and try Garfield Tea as a natural remedy. It frames the product as a wiser, gentler option for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Garfield
New Style Satirist Roasts Roads With His Gas
A quip about an author who “burns the roads with his gas” contrasts midnight oil with travel by car. The line highlights a witty, playful critique of writing and mobility in a humorous exchange.
Instant relief for cold or catarrh with Ely's Cream Balm
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as fast relief for clogged nostrils and head congestion. Claims the antiseptic formula soothes inflamed mucous membranes and clears air passages instantly. Encourages purchasing a small bottle from a druggist and applying in the nostrils.
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Ely
Returned warrior recalls snow covered sandbags after shell strike
A veteran relates his unit’s wartime experience in a village inn. After many tales, a friend asks about high explosives. He recalls a dugout being blown into the air by a shell and sandbags falling, all blanketed with snow.
Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talcum Ad Urges Skin Care
This vintage ad promotes Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching. It advises washing with Cuticura Soap in hot water then drying and dusting Cuticura Talcum for fragrance. Price listed as 25 cents each.
Red Cross Ball Blue Versus Common Bleaches
An endorsement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as the finest of its kind and claims every user agrees the statement holds true, highlighting its perceived superiority among laundry whiteners.
Knicker-Favorite sons and health tips headline
The Supply notes plentiful Knicker-Favorite sons and Becker-Yes with twins in some states. A health promotion for Garfield Tea appears as an advertisement urging readers to take care of health so wealth follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
Opportunity's Door
A Birmingham Age-Herald exchange notes that a person cannot always know when he reaches opportunity yet emphasizes that trying every door increases chances of success. The quote frames perseverance as key to unlocking favorable outcomes.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Boschee's Syrup Promises Restful Nights for Colds
An advertisement extols Boschee's Syrup as a long trusted remedy for coughs bronchitis and colds. It claims influenza fatalities outpace WWI deaths and cites wide domestic and international use promising a quiet night and clear morning expectoration. Sold widely in American homes and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Rare London Answers to a Ques tion about Love
Fragmentary dialogue from a London feature shows a man asking if love remains after he quits bad habits and a woman questioning how a perfect stranger could win her affection. The snippet hints at naive romantic debate in a casual reading piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
London
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St. Charles
Dean
John
Shelton
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
G. W. Dillingham Co
William MacLeod Raine
Toombstone
Myra Anderson
Chapter
Boschee’s
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