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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
4
A garbled excerpt cites a health claim urging hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the digestive system and purify the body. It touts purported benefits for stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels, urging daily consumption despite fragmented, dubious text and unrelated anecdotes.
In a Washington Star excerpt, characters debate behavior of a man showing off intelligence. Uncle Hoon and Boston Trans crib discuss caution about pride and public display. The dialogue reflects suspicion of arrogance and the social reaction to a bold demonstration.
In western Lane county Oregon students long traveled in rainy weather and carried meals. Schools provide simple utensils to prepare hot soup each day with two pupils hosting next day. Meals now occupy half an hour, replacing quicker cold lunches, under Miss Jennie Dosden.
Market notes list prices for vegetables fruits and livestock across Oregon Washington and California. Items include lettuce cucumbers spinach rhubarb onions apples cranberries and butter with jobber prices and various regional figures. Also cites hogs cattle and hogs pricing and a brief clipped column about entertainment and public chatter from Los Miserables and London Opinion.
The report compiles physician testimonials praising Resinol remedies for eczema and related skin conditions. It claims Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap stop itching and eruption, with infants and children shown to tolerate the products well. The ad also notes Retinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as safe and effective skins care.
A garbled text fragment shows two speakers X and Y debating a plan to handle nuisance callers and a bell line. It mentions putting on bat and gloves, a prom button, and a polite exit if unwanted. The intent appears to discuss a risky workaround and a cautious invitation.
Spokane and the Inland Empire should see a big business upturn, said Aaron Kuhn of Spokane and Eastern Trust after a trip to Eastern and Middle cities. He cited cautious factory activity, election year hesitancy, and fears of cheap imports affecting prices, with capital remaining wary. He urged addressing a major national issue through policy leadership.
An old time hair dye touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a natural looking darkener. It claims quick, even coloring, no telltale signs, and easy four step use with dampened comb or brush. Not for disease treatment.
A letter to a Georgia congressman recalls a father seeking help as his youngest son ran away to escape compulsory cotton mill labor. The piece argues that child labor persists, with Georgia listing 2,810 under thirteen, followed by North Carolina 6,169 and South Carolina 154, urging state or federal action to grant children sunshine, play, and schooling.
A collage of remarks on fashion patriotism and consumer burdens cites Washington Star and Boston Transcript quips about air and affectation. The pieces touch on turning leisure into industry and the public appetite for self improvement amid wartime pressures.
A local ad promotes “red Salts” as a simple que for kidney and bladder discomfort. It claims the effervescent drink cleanses and stimulates kidney activity, neutralizes urine acidity, ends irritation, and prevents further disorders.
A fragment from the Washington Star quotes a playful exchange among Mame and Maude about accepting Jack's proposal last night. Uncle Bragglen recalls youth and local sports, noting he once excelled at multiple positions in county ball while joking about theater.
A collection of letters from women praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. Testimonies from Marinette Wisconsin and Detroit Michigan describe relief from pain and illness after using the product and related items. The letters emphasize hope, recovery, and gratitude toward the remedy.
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