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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
4
An old fashioned remedy claims to darken gray hair with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. Ad warns preparation at home is troublesome but a ready product available in drug stores promises gradual, natural darkening and a youthful look. It includes cautions about it not curing disease and targets adults seeking a more attractive appearance.
An old advertisement extols Cascarets for liver and bowel relief. It claims immediate cleansing and regulation, removal of fermenting food and excess bile, and waste elimination. A drugstore scent box supposedly keeps liver and bowels clean and stomach sweet for months. The Farmers’ Philosophy ad line notes boarding profit contrasts.
A garbled ad style rant mentions Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as skin remedies for itching rashes. It blends assorted quotes and fragments from magazines and newspapers, including lines about a grand father’s ball, a whispering home life, and a water power note, all jumbled together with dubious punctuation.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from constipation and recommends asking a druggist for a bi conc bot. The copy emphasizes easy use for feverish or sick children and mentions universal household familiarity with the product.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a dated dialogue about a plan or path not chosen. An elderly speaker questions a course while another character replies that only certain barriers or rules prevent progress. The wording is garbled, but the exchange hints at a decision point or obstruction in a historical context.
An health ad describes kidney irritation and urinary symptoms, urging readers to seek relief from a remedy. It links backache cloudy urine and nocturnal urination to overworked kidneys and suggests alts and tablets as a solution. The form imitates a period ad style with generic warnings and health claims.
Fragments discuss relief from indigestion heartburn and dyspepsia with Papas Dinpopnsin claims of relief in five minutes. The excerpt weaves restless chatter about stomach discomfort, belching, nausea, and miscellaneous ads and quotes, reflecting a jumble of early 20th century laundry of health tips ads and unrelated commentary. The source also contains stray lines about domestic tension and life’s gamble, indicating mixed newspaper content.
An early 20th century ad promotes Dr Pierce’s products for women’s health. It touts Favorite Prescription and other tonics as cures for nervousness and menstrual distress, claiming broad efficacy and a temperance angle. The copy emphasizes ingredients printed on the bottle and markets a benefit to the female body, urging readers to consult the sales book for prices and formats.
The article profiles the U S Treasury as the nation’s vast bank, detailing the daily routine of warrants and cash handling. It describes the immense sums managed, the roles of the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer, and the intricate process of issuing notes, bonds, and keeping balance with the national debt. It also notes public requests for gold and small bills during holidays and the scale of operations across subtreasuries and banks.
An assortment of 1910s style clippings promoting Knowlton's Danderine hair tonic and assorted social chatter. The hair care pitch claims dandruff causes hair loss and offers a tonic to save hair. Also features brief quips on suffrage, theater crowd behavior, and health sages like Garfield.
A garbled exchange from newspapers mocks art versus noise and frames a rail car scene where a moving picture moves the crowd. References to Boston Chicago and a New York exchange hint at cultural debates and public reactions to media and weather costs.
A Cincinnati authority promotes a drug called freexone to remove corns and callouses with a few drops applied to the affected area. The ad claims the treatment lifts away the corn without inflaming surrounding tissue and offers freexone at drug stores or safe drug houses, with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription marketed for weak or sick women.
A Fulton New York woman reports severe symptoms from female ailments eased after using Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She says prior attempts and even surgery seemed unavoidable, but the product restored her health and energy.
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