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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
2
An old warning ad urges mothers to choose California Figure Syrup of Figs for children and to read the package for dosing. It touts a fruity taste and claims of gentle relief for the stomach liver and bowels.
A Birmingham Age Herald reader quotes a man claiming Macbeth as Shakespeare’s masterpiece while noting his wife feels small and afraid after watching a performance, implying a protective instinct. The exchange highlights differing scholarly judgments and audience reactions.
The advertisement proclaims Green's August Flower as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion, cleanses the stomach and intestines, and stimulates bile production. It claims wide use in households worldwide for indigestion, nervous dyspepsia, sluggish liver, and related issues. Sold by druggists and dealers everywhere. Try a bottle.
A young boy on the North side recently moved to a new school room and was told the teacher’s name was Miss Crane. His mother wrote asking about his progress, but the boy confused the names and finally replied that the teacher was Miss Chalk.
No excuse for the dyspeptic with Garfield Tea available at every drug store. This item is advertised as an accessible anti indigestion aid across local outlets.
A Chicago News brief advises steering clear of cynics to preserve faith in humanity and peace of mind. It warns cynics, though bright and entertaining, are poisonous for personal outlook.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as a versatile antiseptic and fragrant dusting powder for face skin and baby use. It is presented as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio with Soap Ointment and Talcum and compares favorably to other perfumes.
The exchange shows a reluctant mother insisting they are not yet forced to rely on home made goods, indicating modest means and cautious spending in the community.
An old fashioned advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe liniment to rub on affected joints muscles and bones. It claims to relieve rheumatism sciatica lumbago backache and neuralgia without internal treatment and urges readers to try a small bottle at any drug store.
A fashion column extols the one piece dress for comfort and practicality amid evolving trends. It highlights a 1920 blue serge frock with navy gabardine details, ecru silk embroidery, wide bands, tassels, and peasant-inspired perforations, noting straw embroidery as an unusual touch.
The piece surveys season trends from cabardine and satin dresses to navy serge frocks. It notes conservative trims like tail braid bindings and satin cire ribbons, highlights plaited skirts and tunics, and mentions sleeve options and practical comfort. It references blue serge details and a mood toward simple, wearable silhouettes with occasional bold pleats and flounces.
Fragmentary note recalls a scene where Mrs Newrich questions who a man was speaking with. The dialogue is unclear and cut, offering scant details on identity or context.
A clipped dialogue echoes public pressure on living costs as voices condemn neglect of inflation while vendors push prices higher. The exchange frames a citizen’s impatience with slow political response and constant market pressure.
A Dayton, Ohio family recounts how their ten year old son, ill since infancy due to pneumonia, recovered after using Milks Emulsion. The ad touts the product as a tasty nutritious emulsion that restores appetite, bowel function, and strength, with a money back guarantee and nationwide availability through druggists.
A man praises a fine poem about baked beans as a hungry poet smiles. An ad claims Roman Eye Bal sam cures eye inflammations with one nightly use. A quip notes many lose their best umbrella by colliding with its owner.
An advertisement notes Garfield Tea as aiding digestion and promoting ongoing good health before retirement.
A provocative line suggests the inventor of strenuous games deems the Romans negligent in adopting football. The remark frames athletic history with a critical view of ancient sports culture and its omissions.
Mrs Ira Frey of Le Mars Indiana suffered six months with rheumatism causing swelling, stiffness, backache and sleep disruption. After one box of Dodd's Kidney Pills she reports improvement and urges readers to try the remedy to avoid Bright's Disease and costly medical care.
Step by step guide promises making top quality soap at home without boiling costly gear. Claims cost two cents per bar with complete information offered for 25 cents. Advertisement lists J. W. Blackford address 1018 East Walnut Street Kokomo Indiana and is dated Fort Wayne No 11 1920.
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