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Newspaper
The Jansen News
Location
Jansen, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
7
Aspirin from Bayer is described as safe for millions and prescribed by physicians for many years. The ad notes contents to relieve headache toothache neuralgia rheumatism and pains and mentions 12 tablet tin boxes offered by druggists at low cost.
Knoxville reader reports relief from long women’s troubles after using Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. The letter credits improved appetite and well being to the remedy and urges others to try it for female ailments.
Paris fashion notes Madeleine et Madeleine dominate this season with straight figure lines and an Oriental influence. White organdie and black taffeta combine in elegant chemise styles, sash belts, and layered jackets ideal for chateau life, tennis and dances.
A lightweight summer coat with self plaitings from Made leine et Madeleine features a seven-eighths length with curved back openings and diagonal front crossing. The collection pairs it with a yellow chiffon frock. Black Chantilly lace dresses dominate evening wear with simple bodices and long transparent sleeves, while plaited lace panels over black satin create standout gowns.
The fall suits feature jackets in 84 and 36 inch lengths with trims. Fur edging and embroidery appear prominently while many garments show tines, snug bodices, and lightly gathered skirts.
A chemise tunic in white chiffon trimmed at the hem with white woolen squares arranged in a circular pattern of jet beads.
General rains across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta have spurred expectations of large crops matching or surpassing 1915. Labor shortages loom with Manitoba seeking 10000 harvest hands at 5 to 6 dollars daily, Saskatchewan 15000 and Alberta 5000. Officials anticipate northern migration from central states aided by low rail rates to Winnipeg boundary points and Canadian offices.
Predictions say humans may become hairless as generations pass while women adopt bobbed hair. The trend, traced from Russian refugees to New York Bohemian circles, spreads with some older women wearing fake bobbed hairstyles.
A light anecdote from the New York Central Magazine describes a Southern confectionery scene with locals admiring fruit covered in candy and a humorous exchange about choosing flavors. The dialogue features a character requesting a chocolate coated watermelon.
Lay, Maryland resident Mr C B iLoats endorses Eatonic, stating a single box stopped severe nervous trembling and heart pressure before meals. The ad touts rapid relief, claims to cleanse poisons and gases, and offers a trial through local druggists with a money back guarantee.
The dialogue notes the actor who portrayed the fop did so with dandyish flair. It records a brief remark approving the stylish, flamboyant performance.
A city ad notes many people have kidney disease without realization. It touts a Life Company interview claiming insurance seekers often carry the condition. Readers in Binghamton, New York, can obtain a sample bottle by writing to the paper.
The Terre Haute graduating class presented a parting gift to a teacher during a speech. The scene drew tears from one boy as the teacher reflected on the tribute. A student later revealed the boy cried not for leaving but for parting with the 50 cent gift.
A summer boarder asks why a man should enter politics. Palmer Corntessel replies he is already in and aims to gain recognition as a sphinx. He explains his focus is studying elections and their conversations.
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