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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
3
The article warns indoor living and lack of fresh air breed obesity and health risks. It discusses supposed quick fat loss methods, promotes dubious cures, and claims dramatic results with minimal exercise, urging readers to try a home treatment with unverified ingredients.
This local notice touts Zemo as a remedy for eczema ringworm rashes and similar skin troubles. It claims instant relief and soothing cleansing without smarting the skin and notes a low cost with bottles available at drug stores in Cleveland.
Reports from Chihuahua City describe Villa bandits attacking Carranza garrisons at Rosario and Parral, then being driven off by government troops under Generals Gacito and Hernandez. Trevino says 15,000 troops are available to finish the campaign as the bandits retreat toward Durango and Temasquipa.
Washington officials report a senate conference set for tomorrow to speed important legislation before the political campaign. Republican and Democratic leaders form special committees and plan nine hours daily sessions to push through navy and army appropriation bills and other measures amid wartime needs.
Advertisement describes pink pills as non alcoholic boosters for debility from disease, grip, and convalescence. Claims build up blood, strengthen nerves, useful for children and adults with run down energy. Available by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady New York, 50 cents a box, six for $2.50, with free booklets on blood and nerves.
The Senate eyed passage of key measures including a $20,000,000 revenue bill while postponing immigration and conservation actions to the next session. Majority Leader Kern urged longer daily sessions 11 A.M. to 8 P.M. to speed work, with Republicans hoping for early adjournment and opposing filibusters on the shipping and revenue bills. Dems on finance and commerce committees advanced the revenue and shipping bills, considering copper tax removal and income tax adjustments without reducing exemption limits. The commerce panel planned to finish revising the shipping bill and report it to the full committee Thursday.
Portland July 11 The body of Wheat Henry Raat of the Fourteenth United States Cavalry who fell near Carninal weeks ago will lie in state at the Armory tonight A military funeral is scheduled for tomorrow Guards from Vancouver Washington will form part of the escort to the ceremony
The Ninety third Company United States Coast Artillery will be joined by remaining organized Oregon Militia companies. Lieutenant Adair’s father died last week after illness prevented news of his son’s death on the battlefield.
Ottawa reports the Canadian government is studying the nickel situation after the submarine Deutschland’s arrival in Baltimore. Canada, a major world nickel producer, offered a metal shipment to the United States on the condition that the International Nickel Company restricts distribution to prevent central powers access. The development stirs calls for an embargo on exporting Canadian nickel for refining.
London reports a sixth attack succeeds as German forces enter Trones wood this afternoon. British official statement notes very heavy casualties, and fighting continues in the wood with losses on both sides as the action persists into the night.
The White House submitted a promotions list to the Senate detailing moves in the army reorganization. It includes 27 lieutenant colonels to colonels, 41 majors to lieutenant colonels, 100 captains to majors, and several hundred first lieutenants to captains and second lieutenants to first lieutenants.
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