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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1917
Page
7
Harry Lilly of 4255 Clayton street Denver says he gained 32 pounds on Tanlac. He weighed 130 pounds before starting and reached 162 pounds after three bottles, reporting relief from rheumatism kidney and stomach troubles and a new appetite.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap drugstore remedy that removes corns and calluses by drying and shrinking them so they can be lifted off with the fingers. It credits a Cincinnati inventor and urges pharmacists to order small bottles for customers. Also includes a wartime training scene contrasting two soldiers in Swedish drill.
Local ad promotes a quick sale or service with a bargain phrase ten smiles for a nickel and endorses buying Red Cross Bag Blue to keep clothes bright and white.
A court scene features a woman revealing a secret as a judge questions a soldier friend about his engagements. The exchange shows tension over presumed battlefield service and personal disclosure.
An Englishman has devised a photographic method to print textiles or wallpaper, paired with a reflection that there are more good women in the world than great ones.
A message to mothers from doctors emphasizes Castoria's proven benefits for children. Physicians vouch for the product, warn of imitations, and urge buying Fletcher's as a trusted remedy for infants and babies.
Charles, an only child, describes his father as a sociologist who is deeply interested in examining conditions of the mentally deficient. Petey, who lives in an alley, asks if he means a bug house, showing his limited grasp of the topic.
Juicy promotional line touts Red Cross Bag Blue as a superior laundry product, claiming it delights the laundress and outshines liquid blue. Advertisers urge shoppers to buy at all grocers.
Washington column recounts Bill Dearden, longtime secretary to Representative Samuel E. Winslow, securing a field clerk position with the army and ultimately serving as Pershing's secretary. He had steered Massachusetts men into service and earned selection for his administrative skill rather than political influence.
A plain soul helps an old woman after a stormy evening and contemplates whether a higher force directed her errands. She recalls buying peaches, ton of a meal, and the struggle to cover shared needs with limited income. The moment leaves her wondering who or what might send her.
The piece notes a surge in demand for clerks, typewriters and stenographers as government work expands during wartime. Women pass civil service exams in large numbers, drawing higher salaries and filling vacancies left by men joining the army and navy.
Goats from two Capra species graze on a vacant lot on the west side of Sixteenth Street between Fuller and Columbia, near the British commission headquarters, the French and Spanish embassies, Mrs. Marshall Field's marble house, and a Cuban legation building, drawing curious attention from passersby.
A collector reports visiting a house with seven individuals named Smith. Six denied owing money and one allegedly assaulted the collector before being dismissed. The employer orders another attempt to recover the debt.
Bathe the affected surface with Cuticura Soap and hot water, dry gently and apply Cuticura Ointment twice daily. This method gives immediate relief and speedy healing for everyday toilet use. Free sample by mail with Book. address postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere. Sall why d yer call me honey because you are my bee loved. Sall Oh be hive
A 1916 letter from Kaminer's Drug Store in Spartanburg praises Kilmer & Co kidney medicine Swamp Root. It notes long personal use and recommends sending ten cents for a sample and informational booklet. The ad urges readers to mention the paper and states bottles are sold at drug stores. A cartoon gag about moving pictures contrasts saloons and cinema.
Mrs ElizJ Van der Lande of Paterson New Jersey reports severe fatigue back pain irregular cycles and nervous trouble. After using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier she recovers fully and urges other women to try the remedies. She provides her New York Street Paterson address for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
An OCR fragment mentions Watson E Coleman of Washington DC offering free books and high references, followed by a truncated ad-like line about best results and references. The text then shifts to a quoted anecdote about a boy confessing to using Christmas money for a Liberty band and a separate quip about girls and doorbells.
Mrs. Occy Wattles recalls their wedding four years ago this morning while Mr. Wattles notes their lease expires next week. The exchange shows a playful domestic moment captured by the Kansas City Star.
A shopman promotes a new barrel skirt in front of a customer's husband. He claims no lady should be without it. The husband retorts dryly that she should be within it, delivering a sharp, humorous moment in a public sales setting.
The remark suggests that even without money envy remains strong as people compare status and possessions, highlighting social dynamics where a few attract desire despite wealth absence.
A housekeeper, Jane the cook, quits after three months claiming her master does not appreciate her cooking. She notes her previous master gained weight from her dishes, while this household has remained healthy, prompting her departure.
A brief saying notes a philosophy of prudence in spending. It emphasizes that financial trouble avoids those who purchase only what they can afford and handle without debt.
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