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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
8
An old advertisement touts S. O. S. B. antiseptic cleanse for catarrh claiming long use and blood purification to remove bacteria. It promises relief after taking the remedy and offers free expert advice from a Medical Adviser in Atlanta.
In a Brown household peace collapses when eerie sounds from next door alarm Mr. Brown. It turns out the source is not Mrs Wood’s gramophone but Murphys opening a tin of corned beef down the street.
A fragment warns travelers to carry a birth certificate for Europe and other items ad copy touts Cutleura products with a boastful tone. The piece blends travel advisory quips with an advertisement for Cutteura Soap and Cutlurn Ointment and Talcum, typical of early 20th century sponsor spots.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes the Province House site in Boston, noting surviving relics from colonial days. Quilver Wendell Holmes once resided there for 18 years, and an iron archway once served as an entrance to governor's grounds. Built in 1697 by Peter Sargent, the house was famed for its elegance and hosted governors balls, now largely gone with much of the exterior lost.
A fashion feature contrasts French gowns with American designs as films display fall styles across big cities. It notes American progress, details a blue serge and black satin ensemble with embroidered rings, tassels, and a long sash, and predicts long waists and full skirts for the season.
The article outlines two silk frocks in wide varying styles, one with cream lace and apron drapery creating a playful look, the other a black taffeta and lace design with a bow girdle. Both emphasize youthfulness, with tailored sleeves, extended waists, and lace trims, suggesting color options and fall fashion emphasis for younger wearers.
A restrained elderly woman becomes the subject of prohibition era intrigue as agents pore over her belongings for hidden whisky bottles. The lead hints at a staid image clashing with secret contraband concerns.
A testimonial ad claims Eatonic eases severe indigestion and heartburn. A father recounts his daughter’s relief after taking the pill, asserting rapid benefits and urging others to try the remedy. The copy notes many people use one or two tablets after meals and that a pharmacist can supply the product.
The article mocks a failed effort by Sir Uhowes Lipton who spent $1,600,000 to lift the cup, noting the unlikely windfall and implying earlier confusion about the rice and bronage references.
An advertisement urges women with kidney and bladder trouble to try Dr Kilmer Swamp Root medical remedy. It promotes a sample offer by sending ten cents and stresses avoiding delay, with directions to request by mail and to mention the newspaper.
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