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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
3
Claiming to prevent baldness and gray hair, Parisian Sage is advertised as a scientific hair remedy. The ad urges purchasing from Red Cross Pharmacy, promising hair growth, reduced itching, and a pleasant fragrance, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
On Gettysburg field Virginia unveils a heroic monument to its Civil War sons led by Governor Henry C. Stuart. General Robert E. Lee on Traveler crowns the base with seven figures showing arms of service and diverse professions. Sculptor William Sievers from Richmond designed the memorial, funded by a $50,000 appropriation.
Washington June 8 Congress must protect the American food supply from allies says President Wilson and Herbert Hoover. They demand strong powers for a food department with compulsory measures if needed to curb rising prices and prevent raids on markets. Congress and the public press for swift action as allies press for shipments and prices threaten to rise.
Mrs. Margaret Quinn of 269 Worthen Street Lowell Massachusetts reports relief from life change symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She cites headaches nervousness and pain diminishing and endorses the remedy as best for sick women. The notice invites letters for confidential advice from the Pinkham Medicine Co.
Sweden plans a broad upgrade of its Olympic training system with ten coaches under Ernie Hjertberg to expand coverage across cities. The SAU will train coaches in practical and theoretical coaching, first aid, hygiene, gymnastic breaks, field and track layout, and club organization to support district programs.
A fragmentary scene describes an uncertain departure and a kitchen mishap as a servant and officer contend with a failing stove and roof, hinting at disorder and constraint within a modest domestic setting.
A mishmash of practical tips and recipes outlines repairs for clothing magnesia cleaning methods, thrifted meal ideas, and several desserts and cakes. It describes stains removal soakings and boiled confections with flaxseed, slippery elm and sugar candy and lists dishes like light raisin cake and Dutch apple cake with measurements.
A period vanity ad promotes Ethine double strength as a freckle remover promising clear skin with one ounce purchased from a druggist. The article then warns farmers about cattle and child poisoning from consuming poison roots, urging prevention, removal, and education to avoid injuries.
U S Department of Agriculture specialists warn about cicuta or water hemlock the most poisonous temperate plant. The circular describes identification common names and remedies while noting roots cause poisoning mainly in spring and cases in animals are hard to treat.
Chicago reports 32 dead and 2 missing after tornadoes sweep four states over 48 hours. Michigan tally four dead and 30 injured as storms hit from Jackson to Detroit, with property losses ranging up to several million dollars.
A reader reports a months long severe dandruff with intense itching and sleepless nights. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment on the scalp, symptoms subsided in a week and hair regained gloss. Address and date from Attleboro Falls Mass. Sept 27 1916. Sample offer by Cuticura Boston.
A Bevoir Kentucky tornado Wednesday caused three deaths and nine injuries with property losses around 1,000,000. Across Missouri and Kansas a series of twisters claimed 24 lives and left over 150 injured while damages topped 2,000,000.
Ottawa announces legislation to advance clocks by one hour for the summer. Government says daylight saving will be observed throughout Canada starting on a day to be announced later.
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