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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1917
Page
15
Mrs. Elizabeth Reuther of Washington D C testifies that Peruna cured her long catarrh and stomach troubles after several months use. She says her health was restored and she now uses Peruna to fight colds and prevent catarrhal tendencies.
Advertises Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver and bladder troubles. Claims many suffer from hidden kidney disease and promotes trial bottles, a sample, and a pamphlet with reader letters. Presents symptoms and urges purchase through drug stores with subscription note to the paper.
Eighteen residents of the Pueblo Colorado Young Men's Christian association dormitory have married since the institution opened about a year ago.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as effective for itching eczema rashes pimples dandruff and sore hands. It offers free samples via a postcard request and notes daily use aids prevention. The snippet mentions Turkey placing bakeries under government rule.
An old advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin relieves indigestion in five minutes. It promises quick, sure relief from heartburn gas dyspepsia and sour stomach after a five cent fifty cent case sold at drug stores. It cites a New York City pensions note as context.
The Chinese collection at the Library of Congress houses over 40 000 Chinese volumes and 10 000 from other Asiatic languages. Dr. Walter T Swingle notes its status as one of the largest best arranged Western collections with rare works. An exhibit includes Sung and Yuan prints dating to before 1450 A D and the Great Ming Encyclopedia Imperial Encyclopedia and other major Chinese texts.
A historical note describes President Wilson’s leisure at the White House. He relaxes by playing pool and reading poetry or detective stories. He rises early, retires before 11, and spends afternoons on golf or motor rides with Mrs. Wilson, followed by a 7 o’clock dinner.
The Post Office Department weighs abolishing presidential postmaster appointments in favor of civil service hiring. If enacted the change would remove congressional patronage, shift postmaster roles to business qualifications, and enable promotions across offices. It would affect 9,192 postmasters across first, second, and third class offices.
Mrs. Mica Zesta Heidemann born in Denmark draws wide notice in governmental circles for her oversized bug models used in agricultural colleges to teach about pests and beneficial species. She crafts lifelike specimens from varied materials with detailed anatomy and longevity.
A tense exchange suggests deeper interest as one person accuses another of noting a counterpart's rating, implying emotions beyond casual flirting. The remark hints at scrutiny and tension between the involved individuals.
A 10 cent Cascarets ad claims quick relief for liver stomach and bowels. It promises cleansing regulation and removal of bile and waste, keeping liver and bowels clean overnight.
Stella asks what is always beautiful and Bella replies snow and any woman who gets in the papers.
A vintage advertisement claims thin brittle hair is caused by dandruff and promises hair restoration with Knowlton's Danderine. The copy urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from any drug store to save and beautify hair.
An old advertisement notes beauty and clarity in white garments using Red Cross Bag Blue. It claims the product helps achieve pristine whites and directs readers to all good grocers for purchase. The Sage and Fool dialogue frames the claim with a witty echo remark.
A dialogue recalls a travel episode where questions about a motor trip mix with fines as the memorable outcome. The exchange hints at a light humorous tone around travel and penalties.
A long running goldfish venture in Japan traces its operations back to 1763, preserving traditional methods while supplying modern markets. The family owned farm maintains historic practices and continues to cultivate prized ornamental carp for collectors.
Swollen hands ankles and feet stem from a dropsical condition tied to deranged kidneys. The remedy Anuric is praised for relieving inflammation from uric acid. The advertisement urges taking hot water before meals and Anuric to flush the kidneys and dissolve uric acid like sugar in hot water.
Siam has resumed cotton growing, once a leading industry. An ad warns sending 10e to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo for a large trial package of Anuri¢ for kidney cures and backache. The text adds a note that male and female slaves were publicly sold in English fairs during the fourteenth century.
A famous actress shares a home remedy to darken gray hair using a mix of Bay Rum Barbo Compound glycerine and water. The formula avoids scalp staining and stickiness, with full directions available in Barbo Compound boxes.
In 1915 the United States coast guard reported saving 1507 lives through rescue operations and patrols. The record highlights the scale of lifesaving work during that year and the agency's ongoing maritime duty.
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