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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
8
A vintage advertising feature highlights Swamp Root, a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It urges readers to assess kidney health, lists symptoms, and promotes trials, samples, and full-size bottles from Dr. Kilmer and Co. at Binghamton New York. It ends with a quip on manners and civilization.
An advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for children and adults, praising its pleasant taste and gentle cleansing action. It promises relief from constipation and stomach complaints in hours, advising mothers to keep a bottle on hand and follow printed directions.
The article promotes a simple 4 percent fabric negligee with a plain kimono top and dainty cuff, adaptable with or without a short train. It suggests materials like Japanese and Chinese crepe, print challis, wash silks, and silk crepes, and notes a sash passed through a back strap for a dresslike wrapper.
The piece describes widening dresses by adding an extra fold in pattern cutting. It notes the fold can be gathered to the upper portion without altering the overall design. It suggests a plain collar and cuff with net or lace as detachable finishes to keep a fresh look.
A thrift advice item describes converting a wicker clothes basket into a baby crib. It covers sizing, high sides to keep the infant safe, layered cotton wadding, lining in pink blue or white, a muslin or net top edge, stitched hems, and a washable pillow with removable cotton cover. A rubber quilted mat protects the pillow and frequent airing is suggested.
A season highlight is a tam and cap hybrid resembling a military fatigue cap. Crafted from black hatter’s plush, it features a full gathered crown, gray satin binding trim, and a gray satin ribbon threaded through a diamond-shaped steel buckle. The visor extends over the eyes and is edged in satin binding, touted as ideal for motor wear.
A described baby basket keeps the infant shielded from drafts while remaining easy to move between rooms or to a porch. The unpolished exterior stays cleaner with use, and the sturdy willow is naturally decorative. It can be painted white if desired.
Dame Fashion urges backs to be highly exposed with decollates while noting most backs are not naturally beautiful. A back beauty routine is proposed using hot towels, Turkish bath styling, and repeated cold cream applications to open pores, cleanse secretions, and lighten color. Requires assistance from a maid or friend to massage the back effectively.
A charming pink taffeta dress for a young girl features shirred patch pockets at the skirt sides and blue and pink chiffon flower adornments. The design trails a round fur waist line accented by piped cording for a fashionable finish.
Letters from Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts describe women with female ailments avoiding operations after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound They report relief and improved health including regained energy and weight gain from various cities such as Marinette Detroit and Bellevue without detailing medical procedures or outcomes beyond personal testimony
Mrs Garber is described as gifted with a sixth sense. The exchange asks what it is and the reply answers inexhaustibility. The lines present a witty moment highlighting Mrs Garber's perceived intuition and endless resourcefulness.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap to cleanse and Purify and Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal skin. It claims fragrance and emollience help preserve natural beauty under harsh conditions and offers a free sample by mail with a postcard to Boston.
An advertisement urges readers to darken gray hairs with La Creole Hair Dressing. Another claim promotes PAZO OINTMENT for piles with a money back guarantee. The text notes that many outdoor street games played by children in New York may violate the law.
Distinguished medical authorities including Dr Eberle Braithwaite and Simon agree urine reveals clues to disease and urges readers to mail samples to Dr Pierce at the Surgical Institute Buffalo NY for free advice. Promoted are Anuric 60 cent box and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, with Pleasant Pellets and sample requests by mail for a small fee or none.
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