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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
8
A German inventor Herr Huster of Brunswick has patented a meatless sausage that can spread on bread like butter. Officials praise the epoch making product as affordable for the poor and suitable for troops, while its secret ingredients are not disclosed.
An old ad extols Cuticura Soap for resolving dry skin irritation and acne like pimples and redness. It promises instant itch relief and dandruff removal, plus a free sample by nine with a postcard order to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. It also briefly notes luminous insects and their natural oxidation origins observed by Rev W Holroyd as exotic glow creatures.
A compact note extols Iz n cheekbook as a premier guide for travelers highlighting practical tips, concise maps, and trusted recommendations. The piece touts accessibility, clear directions, and updated listings for eateries, lodging, and attractions in a bustling travel scene.
In Stockholm the Stockholm System extends a three year license renewal for off premises liquor sales under Doctor Bratts passbook plan. The regime limits annual spirits to 48 liters per adult with bans for habitual drinkers and recent arrests. It aims to curb consumption by tightening licenses and eventually removing private profit from liquor sales nationwide. Debates compare Bratts controls to Germanys bread card system while citing rising statistics on alcohol related illnesses and deaths as evidence of impact.
Danish plebiscite yielded 288000 votes for sale and 267000 opposed, signaling strong approval of transferring the Danish West Indies to the United States. Copenhagen reports the result, with expected national vote alignment and continued U S purchase. A London note cites government backing despite 40 percent turnout. A St Thomas meeting supports federal governance and immediate American citizenship for transfers.
Consul General Dennison notes 318% 451,000 total capital in nine months among Norwegian new firms. Shipping leads with 148,736,000, then banks 17,528,000, industrials 12,408,000, mining 2,189,000, insurance 4,325,000, other trades 3,315,000. Public loans add 6,164,000. Also reports on German peace notes, crews of Berlin, and new tuberculosis sanatorium at Venamoen. Norwegian syndicate takes control of Spitzbergen mining, Knut Ojerset honored by King Haakon for Norwegian history work ई.
Rex Parsons finds eleven turkeys on his two acre lot and plans a holiday gift for town families. Miss Nelia Marsh joins the effort, sharing fowls with needy households and sparking a romance as Rex learns the birds belong to Dudley Marsh who returns to claim them and offers fair compensation for the loss of the prized breed.
An anecdote relays Byron’s aversion to women eating. At Piccadilly house Colonel visits, Lady Byron on the roof, luncheon arrives as veal cutlets. Byron recoils, exclaims German dining beast, then dumps the tray into the hall, Lady Byron leaves. Narrated by painter Haydon.
A period style medical advertisement warns of kidney and bladder problems and lists symptoms such as back ache headaches and fatigue. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy with purchase options and a free booklet, urging readers to mail for a trial bottle and mention the paper.
Neutral nations bear war costs as world markets rise 65 to 100 percent. Nations profit from war amid food price spikes. U S bakers faced closures. flour futures loom. Soeur Gabrielle titled Knight of the Legion of Honor for nursing wounded at Clermont en Argonne.
A diplomat quips about his Christmas wish as his wife asks what makes him most anxious. He replies with humor that he is positively crazy for a pair of Ince parlor curtains, turning a serious scene into a light domestic joke.
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