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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
7
A testimonial from Mrs. Lucas of St. Louis praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for back pain fatigue and digestive issues. She says after using it she could work at home and for Swift's Vacuum Company and urges other working women to try the remedy.
A man visits a McPherson law office asking for documents to buy a farm and secure a mortgage. The attorney notes confusion between deeds and mortgages, recounting a prior case where a Dakota farm sale led to a mortgage loss. The piece ends with an unrelated bathroom care advertisement.
Anxious man seeks grim omen from a fortune teller who predicts serious trouble with a dark gentle man. He interrupts to ask if the man’s name is Mose and if he is his janitor.
A reflective aphorism on restraint and action, noting that choosing inaction can be among the most demanding acts. It frames stillness as a deliberate, challenging stance rather than passivity.
London announces extreme novelties in fabrics chiefly for skirts with plaits and three piece costumes. Woven serges and velours feature vertical stripe patterns in four to five colors, with navy and brick grounds. Jacquard patterns include grooved stripes and checks in browns such as fawn and beaver, plus bands of blue and gold on neutral grounds.
A new filet mesh of heavy cord resembles fish net and is woven by hand into a regular pattern. Shown in cream and ecru in all widths, especially skirt bands. Made with candle-wick cotton for home uses like table runners and scarfs with fringe. Also notes decorative bracelets and travel trinkets, plus a Medici era style glove trend.
The article notes a bracelet craze with bone and carved ivory pieces in white and color. A bright tomato chiffon afternoon dress is paired with bone bracelets in red, green, orange and purple. French bracelets in black green and orange add a playful touch.
A practical little outfit combines Scotch plaid gingham with chambray or voile. Styles include a plaid fabric plaited skirt with plaid bloomers and a plaid blouse band. Also a blue and white Swiss dress with wide cuffs cape collar sash and bloomers.
The article notes capes with large satin collars and upstanding silk floral collars, plus many coats with high standup collars. It advises pairing outfits with contrasting handbags, suggesting scarlet or peri winkle blue bags to complement dark or tan suits, and recommends matching bag, hat, and stockings for smartness.
Lace effects in silk are transforming knitted dresses from sportswear to informal evening wear. Both silk and wool pieces appear with delicate lace-inspired textures, broadening the fashion range for casual elegance in garments.
The piece notes sport wear shedding its mannish look with ribbon and leather bindings replacing braid edges. It highlights toned down trims and toning, focusing on gros grain ribbon and leather details. Pastel tweeds and homespuns create an engaging effect as edges and seams gain a softer finish.
White and oyster colored pongee gowns debuted for early spring resort wear. Designers showcased clever dressmakers garments that appeal to women seeking economical fabrics.
Mrs. T J Archer of 1147 Shepard St Peters burg Va praises Tanlac for ending years of indigestion headaches dizziness and rheumatism after three months of suffering and says her husband bought her the medicine when she believed no remedy would help. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists. It is easier to join the mob than to From nothing nothing can come. argue with it.
The Cuticura Toilet Trio. Having cleared your skin keep it clear by making Cuticura your every day toilet preparations. The Soap to cleanse and purify, the Ointment to soothe and heal, the Talcum to powder and perfume. No toilet table is complete without them.
A witty exchange unfolds as a friend questions a youth about unpaid bills. The youth names the tailor florist and motoring charges, then quips that if he cannot pay for his living he should die to avoid an undertaker’s bill, asserting there’s a limit.
A new line-throwing rocket pistol described in Popular Mechanics weighs under fifty pounds with all gear and fires from the hand. In an emergency a few minutes delay in sending a line to a distressed vessel can mean life or death, making this compact device a crucial sailing safety tool.
A witty exchange from the Louisville Courier Journal centers on charging a battery and a customer charged for the service. The 4 dollar fee is noted with a brief, punchy dialogue style reflecting everyday retail interaction.
Mr Grampson dismisses table rapping and cabinet noises as superstition. He says he will attend any public spirits demonstration at high noon with an open mind if such a display is offered. The Birmingham Age-Herald records his skeptical stance.
In Days of Yore a girl aimed a hairbrush at a burglar and kept him with hands up until police arrived, yet she did not cry. The piece notes some advocate laws to make women men’s equal.
The remark frames a critique that invoking the federal government will fund or mandate efforts, implying citizens will lose funds. It underscores skepticism about using public money for a proposed action and hints at broader political debate.
An old saying notes that wishes carry more weight before turning thirty, implying enthusiasm and opportunity wane with age. The adage underscores optimism, cautioning against overreaching after youth passes.
A brief remark notes that a man with goods to sell rarely considers immigration excessive. The statement implies cautious views on immigration influence and market perspectives without naming individuals or places.
Advice urges self reflection, urging readers to focus on personal shortcomings first. The message emphasizes internal growth and restraint over judging others, aligning with prudent conduct and humility.
A satirical letter to the editor from the Richmond Times Dispatch laments pedestrians crossing streets and threatens a national movement to criminalize crossing. The writer claims motorists are frequently forced to bend bumpers and warns of future harsher actions.
A family joke centers on the phrase F. O. B. meaning Frisco or bust as a brother reads automobile ads in a magazine. The price tag shows Kr. Oo. B. and the mother asks for meaning, sparking the humorous conclusion.
A note argues that enduring regulation of a harmful practice over generations leads to eventual dismantling as society seeks to erase the evil entirely. The critique questions long term effectiveness and wonders about radical reform.
A brief editorial note argues that true ambition is earned through effort, not expecting gifts or handouts. It cautions against growing dependent on others and urges personal responsibility, discipline, and work ethic as the path to achievement.
A concise proverb notes that a woman who places trust in every man reveals a lack of experience rather than virtue, suggesting caution in accepting advances and emphasizing prudence in relationships.
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