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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
12
A Detroit Free Press quotation reflects a parent’s cautious hope for his son. The dialogue contrasts high ambitions with the fear he may become the male assistant to a female dancing teacher. The exchange hints at gender expectations in early 20th century commentary.
On the Kaiser Fritz Cazalet dreams of Craven’s death and, upon docking, joins Hilton Toye and Blanche Macnair in a search of Cazalet’s old home. Detectives Drinkwater and a pantry servant uncover a cigar cupboard and a hidden hole in the floor revealing long buried secrets tied to the Craven murder case.
An old advertisement explains the link between kidney disease and heart and brain ailments. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Anuric as a preventive measure, urges sending 10 cents for a trial package, and offers free urine analysis from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo. It invites readers with backache or urinary symptoms to write for guidance.
Worry and kidney discomfort cited as symptoms. Dr. Pierce presents Anuric Tablets as a superior remedy dissolving uric acid, claiming 37 times more active than competing products. Emphasizes authenticity with signature on every package and promotion of his Favorite Prescription for women. No alcohol, sold in tablets or liquid.
A Mesa Congregational Church funeral humorously celebrates paying off a $1500 mortgage. The service featured 10 mourners five visiting ministers and a banquet with speeches. Pallbearers carried the bier as the church mortgage burned on a banquet table while attendees sang Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow. Reverend Nathan L Dowell personally raised $450 in two days to lift the debt.
For years sufferers of eczema and itchy skin eruptions resinol ointment and resinol soap promise rapid relief. Users report instant stop to itching and burning, with lasting improvement and eruption disappearance in short time. Sold by all druggists.
Higgins T6 is described as always preaching preparedness and backing it with actions. He reportedly is consistently out when bill collectors call, underscoring a pattern of avoiding debt demands.
An advertisement touts Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets as a guaranteed remedy for colds and La Grippe priced at 26e from your druggist. The copy promotes taking nothing else and jokes about a merry sinner and entertainment, mentioning Denison's Coffee and a woman’s birthday framed in a light editorial tone.
Inventors seek a cheap way to render cotton fire resistant like wool. A ammonium phosphate dip can fireproof fabric but requires reapplication after every wash and costs about 15 cents weekly per family. Widespread use is hindered by cost, practicality, and the difficulty of universal adoption.
Mrs. A G Clemens of West Alexander Pa reports relief from years of backache spine tenderness and occasional black specks before her eyes along with lumbago and heart trouble after using Dodd's Kidney Pills and Diamond Dinner Pills She approves publication and notes prices 60c per box and 50c for Dyspepsia Tablets from Dodd's Medicine Co Buffalo NY
A four year old who just got a pocket flashlight talks with his sister about their father frowning and rarely laughing. The child quips that perhaps his laugh battery is broken, reflecting a humorous domestic moment.
A fragment quotes Crasar with the Latin line Veni, vidi, vici and a sharp addition Let’s see them delete that now Puck. The quirky remark captures a defiant tone as readers react to censorship.
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