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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
6
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming to remove dandruff stop scalp itch and promote rapid hair growth within weeks. The copy promises soft lustrous hair easy and inexpensive to attain with a small bottle from drug stores.
Historic remedy from Holland marketed as infallible for kidney and bladder disorders. Claims relief from back pain indigestion insomnia and frequent urination with a five capsule dose and money-back guarantee. Note: advertorial style promotes genuine GOLD MEDAL brand and direct import from Holland laboratories.
The snippet recalls light banter about swallows and larks in a humorous exchange. It hints at social bars and barber shops as places for meeting new people, capturing a playful mood from a bygone era.
The article notes a quip about life being a stage and some people merely stage hands. It references Cole Co Rockford Illinois and an advertising style urging a sample from a druggist. It mentions a salve claim to heal without scars and costs 25 cents.
The piece advises thorough moth control before packing summer clothes and pulling out winter garments. It covers washing, ironing, sun exposure, and gasoline fumigation, plus closet treatment and precautions. It also briefly notes silk aprons as stylish hostess accessories.
A description notes smart new sweaters made of jersey with brocade in a soft pattern. The style emphasizes simplicity and relies on the fabric’s attractive weave to attract buyers.
Georgette crepe blouses hold center stage in spring styles with silk embroidery lace inset beads and varied designs. navy blue and blege color pairings, satin buttons, and handwork elevate dressy options while durable dainty georgette resists wear and laundering.
The article notes spring fashion for young women, highlighting evening dresses and dance frocks. Pompadour taffetas are popular, with limited uses and simple draping on bodices and sleeves. White net frocks trimmed with taffeta ribbons in lover's knot designs are described as charming.
Bright olleloth shopping bags in black with red yellow green and blue flowers brighten the market scene. The cheerful bags are described as enhancing the ease and charm of merchandise presentation for sellers.
William A. Radford presents guidance on brick houses and modern economical construction. He notes brick homes convey stability, endure across generations, and fit spring building trends with flexible layouts including a bright living room, connected dining area, and practical kitchen plans.
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults, claiming quick relief from feverish, constipated stomachs and sour breath. It warns against counterfeits and urges asking for the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
The illustration showcases a brick house as a durable, low maintenance family home with six rooms, a large reception hall, and three upstairs bedrooms. It emphasizes a square layout converted for efficiency, with a roomy porch, three windows in the main bedroom, and ample storage, promoted as a solid investment alongside Liberty bonds. Banking and patriotism themes urge owners to build now for family stability and national prosperity.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier to treat after influenza and winter illnesses. It claims to strengthen liver function, relieve indigestion, and restore vigor with a tonic available in liquid or tablet form. A testimonial from Anna Busuaw credits a bottle with full recovery and no relapse.
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