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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
6
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for infant and child constipation and related symptoms. It extols a gentle cleansing effect, claims quick relief within hours, emphasizes pleasant taste, and warns to buy only from the California Fig Syrup Company with genuine labeling.
A light exchange recalls a man in church who bore a striking resemblance to someone else and was seen placing money in the collection box. The quip notes golf’s pull on a man away from home without matching a reputation as a speechmaker.
Weekly Health Talks discusses seeds yielding unexpected results and praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women. It claims the remedy uses vegetable roots like lady's slipper and black cohosh to address backache headaches pelvic pains irregularities and other female ailments without alcohol or narcotics.
A home candy guide lists maple creams, honey caramels, nut maple rolls, Parisian sweets, and orange fondant treats. Steps cover sugar syrup stages, cooling on marble, rolling, and dipping in fondant or chocolate. Concludes with a Stevenson quote on happiness and anonymous benefits.
A column urges solving the servant issue by better home management. It notes 80 to 90 percent of American homes lack a servant and argues households should improve efficiency, budgeting time and money, with emphasis on orderly work and practical tools like disposable dishes.
Fragmentary text mentions Georges Clemenceau and a possible role as president or leader of the French republic. The source is incomplete and provides few concrete details about dates or contexts.
A fragmented note references Jules Cambon and tales, mentioning highly considered advertising pace and possibly editorial focus. The readable terms imply a discussion of media strategy or literary anecdote without full context.
A Baltimore resident recounts suffering organic troubles nervousness and headaches for nearly four years and reports relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound five bottles. The testimonial urges other women to try the remedy before agreeing to operations.
A humorous exchange hints that many letters are censored these days while a child reports receiving more than expected from Santa Claus. The dialogue contrasts the aunt’s skepticism with a prior remark about censorship.
An advertisement touts Cole's Carbolian for burns and itchy skin claiming instant pain relief and no scars. It sells 26c and 6c sizes and offers ordering through The J. W. Cole Co. Rockford Illinois. Also promotes Garfield Tea for dyspepsia and health regain.
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