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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
7
Claiming kidneys expel toxins to slow aging the ad extols Anuric from buffalo physician Dr. Pierce. It promises relief from backache and urinalysis issues, asserting the product dissolves uric acid and is far stronger than another remedy.
A Trenton Missouri woman testifies that Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription cured years of female weakness including back pain sleeplessness and weakness. The herbal tonic for women is sold in liquid or tablet form in drug stores and contains no alcohol or narcotics.
Acetylene gaslight globe attracts thousands of cutworm moths harming southern California ranches with a pan catching the drifting insects. England sees 20 million chewing gum packages chewed in September. Chinaman turns to shoes. Chinese shoe purchases triple. Venezuela imports of American goods exceed one million dollars. Hawaiian canneries begin tuna and bonita canning with U S firms. Panama Canal sees ships totaling ten miles of traffic.
A fragment quotes a speaker skeptical of evolution arguing satire at the expense of humanity. The remark questions humbling the ourangoutan while acknowledging doubt about approval of the theory. The text reflects a contentious, tongue in cheek stance on Darwinian ideas.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment to cleanse, soothe, and heal skin and scalp irritations. It claims instant itching relief and clear pimples, dandruff, and rough hands, offering a free sample by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
A puzzled student asks if women voters defeated Mr. Secker amid policy talk. Mr Twobble jokes his suffragist wife provides a complex vote analysis, leaving who won unclear in a lighthearted exchange.
In a playful exchange, one character recalls breakfast, noting they had shortcake too. The line about it being so short it wouldn’t go around adds a humorous, clipped quip.
The Concho Shippo Coconino and Yahua tribes of Amazon Indians still wear grass clothing. A saying insists true charity grasps the hand without a thought of the glove. A firm will commands fate.
An older man seeks life insurance and shows vigor after taking nuxated iron. A physician extols iron as life’s key strength, urges avoiding patent remedies, and claims iron deficiency causes weakness and disease, with a test plan and a bold guarantee from manufacturers.
United States Department of Agriculture outlines nine distinct alfalfa strains and their adaptation to climates. The bulletin notes common alfalfa grouping, regional designations, and the comparative performance of Turkestan and variegated strains, plus the limited value of dry land seed and breeding costs for farmers. It also discusses farm management findings on optimal intertilled crop percentages to maximize overall yields.
The report compares Baltic Peruvian and Arabian alfalfa varieties on cold resistance and longevity. It notes seed quality matters, with plump olive green seed germinating best and weed impurities lowering quality. It discusses crop index, tillage impact, and yields as intertilled crops rise then fall beyond a point.
Dr J A Davies Woolwich medical officer notes war conditions harm the poor health. Improved munitions region work conditions help slightly but emotional grief and fear outweigh gains. Increased alcohol use accompanies fear. Dark streets for air raid protection cause accidents. Poor ventilation in cellars breeds respiratory diseases. Fear and shock shorten lives of the aged and worsen childbirth cases.
Frederick Bacon hosts William Shakespere the London singing teacher at his Pomona California home. The visiting scholar asks for letters addressed to William Shakespere care of Mira Bacon at the post office window, prompting a quick, humorous reply from the clerk as Shakespeare tercentenary celebrations spread nationwide.
Parents urged to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the familiar signature of the product used for over 30 years. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria, a trusted remedy advertised to ease discomfort.
A party worker reflects on unlikely outcomes if a candidate had been elected noting that radical changes would have come to government. He recalls plans with "good men" chosen for key positions and laments their absence.
A character named Mr Chuggins rejects aviation as a better option than motoring, arguing that an accident is bad enough and prefers not to risk hospital stays from frequent repairs. The exchange highlights skepticism about flying as a means of transport.
Advertising copy promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine claiming no head effects from its tonie and laxative action. The blurb notes a single product line and brands B. W. Grove with his signature on each box priced at 25 cents.
Havana ships pineapples to the United States in April May and June totaling S82 005 emites with shipments continuing this season.
A crimson geranium owned by Mrs J Al Savige in Henniker NH produced 76 blossoms at one time, reflecting a remarkable floral display for the garden.
Advertises Anuric cures for backache lumbago and rheumatism. Calls for readers to send 19 shillings to Dr W M Pierce of Ratalys N Y for a large trial package. The offer presents a medical remedy via mail order with a physician's endorsement.
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