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The Pittsburgh Courier, Pennsylvania, May 9, 1925 Light Skin Charms The woman with the soft, delicate, light toned skin is the social favorite. She is the one who gets and holds attention and position. There is every reason for you to be among the...   High-res

The Pittsburgh Courier, Pennsylvania, May 9, 1925

Light Skin Charms

The woman with the soft, delicate, light toned skin is the social favorite. She is the one who gets and holds attention and position.

There is every reason for you to be among the leaders. This is the quickest way, simply use Fletcher’s Bleach.

Lights and softens your skin. Makes it many shades lighter: makes it years younger. Removes blotches and blemishes. Gives the skin a smooth, clear appearance. Excellent to use before powdering.

Men, too, find the results of using Fletcher Bleach most satisfactory, for it improves their appearance. 

The Pittsburgh Courier, Pennsylvania, April 25, 1925 But on the way out of the store, Mrs. Bulter passed the soda fountain, and asked for a glass of water. “No, no,” said the clerk, “I can’t serve you.” Mrs. Butler sought the manager. “The clerk is...   High-res

The Pittsburgh Courier, Pennsylvania, April 25, 1925

But on the way out of the store, Mrs. Bulter passed the soda fountain, and asked for a glass of water.

“No, no,” said the clerk, “I can’t serve you.”

Mrs. Butler sought the manager.

“The clerk is correct madam” he is said to have remarked with all the dignity and “white supremacy” effrontry of a Klan Kleagle.

“We do not serve COLORED people in Joyces.”

“But I just purchased ice cream here,” she ventured.

“Well, that’s different,” he said.