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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
8
An old-time advertorial extols Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to flush kidneys, reduce bladder irritation, and improve overall kidney function. It emphasizes a morning dose in water and claims broad health benefits, including preventing serious complications. Also promotes Cutburn Toilet Trio and home hair color and adds comical notes and unrelated anecdotes.
In Buffalo, Doctor Pierce's Invalides' Hotel is described as a modern sanitarium with facilities for diagnosis and treatment. The article highlights his Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, the Medical Adviser book, and a free medical correspondence service offering confidential advice and affordable medicines sent by mail.
J Fuller Glom rejects a nomination offer in a Kansas City Star item. He reflects on life lessons from age twenty five to fifty five, noting he has never been a war, can support himself honestly, and values respect from those who know him. He declines the invitation to run without thanks.
A Chicago Tribune jokey anecdote recalls a bride and groom, a toppled dog, and doughnuts spilled on the sidewalk, paired with a quip about posing as a finance clerk with money. The fragmentary note blends humor with a casual aside about money.
The American Forestry Association reports sugar grows in fir trees in British Columbia and eastern Washington. Prof John Davidson leads the British Columbia work at Vancouver’s University of British Columbia. Manna sugar includes about 50 percent melezitose as per Canadian and Washington chemists. White masses form on leaf tips varying from quarter inch to two inches, with larger drops sometimes embedding several leaf tips. The flavor is extremely sweet, rivaling top manufactured sugars.
In a House military affairs session Kahn of California explains the war department’s unclear stock of captured German ordnance. Bee presses for timing and local distribution prospects, noting about 1,300 heavy guns and 4,000 machine guns potentially available for members’ districts over coming months.
The article argues for creating North American Indian divisions within the reorganized army. It cites World War I service by over 17,000 Indians, highlights praise from Dr. J. K. Dixon, and proposes permanent regimental HQs near reservations, on-reservation schools to prep Indian youth for military life, and a higher Indian West Point to train NCOs, aiming for full citizenship through service.
Washington, capital of the nation, reports a population of 487,414 in the first 1920 census returns, up 106,845 since 1910, surpassing Cincinnati which records 401,153. Washington’s growth is seen as permanent, with war-time gains contributing to the rise and a racial breakdown noting whites and negroes in 1917 figures.
An old road expert stresses drainage as the core need for good earth roads. Proper surface and under drainage, crowned grading, wide ditches, and regular dragging after rain are essential. avoid muddy use, wait till slightly dry, then drag to pull earth toward the center before rolling. When crown is excessive, reverse drag angle. Surface with gravel or broken stone is the next step.
David F. Houston secretary of agriculture reports the 1919 federal and road-building program exceeds all prior totals and may require states to defer spending to 1920 to build contracting and engineering capacity. The act allows funds to be carried to the next year, with estimates showing next year’s program could be more than four times larger than any previous.
The article argues diversified farming requires a good market, whether nearby, in a city, or a distant market accessible by rail. It notes that farmers sooner or later learn the desirability of diversification due to road quality and transportation access.
Improved roads reduce transportation costs for agriculture by cutting hauling distances and fuel use. The article highlights health benefits and overall efficiency gained from better roads.
Rural residents oppose higher taxes aimed at funding road repair and construction. The piece argues farmers bear heavier tax burdens for poor road conditions than for road maintenance, claiming the tax levy to fix roads will be paid through broader burdens on workers and the labor tour.
An old advertisement touts Freezone for corns promising instant pain relief and easy removal. It emphasizes a tiny bottle costing a few cents at drug stores and claims to remove hard and soft corns and between toes without irritation. The text also mentions a Cincinnati geologist as the discoverer and notes use in amateur theater contexts.
An old advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as effective for colds bronchitis and influenza related coughs. It claims the medicine has given many patients a restful night and easy morning expectoration and notes widespread use in American homes. The item also briefly mentions quinine in India and Red Cross Bail Blue for laundry and fabric care.
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