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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
3
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liver remedy that cures sluggish liver and constipation without causing salivation. It claims calomel is harmful, promising a money back guarantee if the product does not improve health. The piece also contains humorous foreign anecdotes about hens.
Mrs. Alice Green of Winston Georgia describes lasting relief from nervous weakness after using Cardus, saying three courses over four years improved her strength, reduced headaches, and enabled her to do work again, with weight rising to 154 pounds after the latest treatment.
In Cellard, Loire, an institution equips disabled veterans with up-to-date farming training. A practical program uses modern machinery including a tractor, with staff comprising a skilled agronomist and an expert mechanic.
An old advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment for cleansing and beautifying the complexion hands and hair with a free sample offer. It also includes a humorous line about a man lighting the kitchen fire and a Mississippi Diarrhea Cordial price note.
A new war device combines a motorcycle with an airplane via a platform between the planes for on field travel and supplies. It promises rapid land transit if engines fail or fuel runs short, citing Pershing era desert rescue as a hypothetical scenario.
An advertisement from Cincinnati touts freezone as a simple home remedy to lift corns and calluses without pain or infection. It emphasizes quick drying action and low cost with small bottle availability through drugstores or wholesale houses. The piece also includes a misfit quote about a person named Bings and his son.
An old ad prompts readers to use Renovine as a heart remedy claiming cure for weak hearts with a $1.50 price. It warns of delay and penalty and touts Wright's Indian Vegetable Bull as a tonic laxative. Includes quips and gag lines typical of period ads.
The kidneys and the skin are described as partners in maintaining health. Regular sweating through work or baths helps both organs, and flushing the kidneys with plenty of water is advised. The advertisement suggests Anaric double strength from drug stores to aid flushing kidneys and intestines, noting it is more active than Uthia.
A collection of vintage ad quotes notes Castoria's long history and various remedies. It juxtaposes cautionary medical language with humorous quips about deluges and nonconformists, ending with a grim quip about a pork packer.
Joplin Missouri and Hazelwood Kentucky residents praise Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets for health improvements. Letters cite restored energy, stomach and liver aid, and recommend sharing with friends.
A May six lesson from International Sunday School emphasizes Jesus washing the disciples feet as a complete act of humility. It contrasts selfish zeal with servant leadership, notes Peter’s protest, and links the act to sanctification and divine knowledge. The piece cites Luke and Romans and connects to Christian duty and imitation.
A brief recipe describes washing Malaga grapes, drying them, melting half a cake of chocolate over hot water, and dipping grape ends in chocolate to create a layered confection. The process involves cooling between dips and finishing with a final chocolate coating.
A note suggests chopped suet can replace eggs in mk puddings. A small sprinkle on top yields a rich and creamy finish, improving texture and flavor in desserts using substitutes.
Washington reports the Senate votes 81 to 8 and the House 397 to 24 to pass a war army draft bill. Ages 21 to 27 in Senate plan, 21 to 40 in House. Amendments raise enlisted pay to $29 or $30 monthly. Miss Rankin supports the final draft measure after backing volunteers earlier.
Spain's new premier Prieto says the country cannot adopt neutrality when its honor and interests are at stake. He signals support for the vigorous note from Count Romanones and rejects neutrality as a governing policy, warning such a stance could leave Spain exposed to aggression.
Monterey dispatch reports Mexico likely to sever relations with the central powers within weeks and declare an alliance with the Entente. Officials indicate orders from higher authorities and even anti American officials show friendlier sentiment, with one saying Mexicans will fight with the Americans. Berlin reports German gains in a fierce battle near Arras, claiming victory over the third British assault and noting British gains only at Arleux en-Gohelle.
Washington breaks ties with Germany announces withdrawal of German minister and expulsion of consuls. Abruzzi selected as head figure for Italian mission to the United States, with the duke of the Abruzzi among chief appointees, as Rome signals move via Paris.
A Southern surge of testimonials proclaims Tanlac restored health and weight. Viola Ives of Little Rock recalls rising from 122 to 162 pounds after three bottles, while John M. Crabtree of Dallas reports a 34 pound gain after three bottles. Captain Jeff D. Riggs of Vicksburg also attests to Tanlac’s effects after long illness and prior starvation.
Mrs Charles Peden of Huntsville Alabama reports gaining 27 pounds after three bottles of Tanlac, from 98 to 125 pounds, ending a long struggle with stomach trouble and pains that once suggested appendicitis. Captain Riggs and engineer Chas Weeks share similar weight gains and renewed vitality after Tanlac, highlighting relief from nervous and digestive woes.
A landlady proud of intellectual table talk quips that the souls of the dead enter birds and animals. Mr Cutting and a quiet man discuss the strange belief as a chicken is said to be inhabited by the sole of a shoe.
An old advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed freckle remover with a note that one ounce may suffice for clear skin. It also includes a buyer’s quip about Cleopatra’s rug holes and a Roman Eye Balsam pitch. A final quip jokes about finding an ideal man.
The piece contrasts Germany seeking peace on its terms with a pacifist argument in Sacramento. Admiral Davey dismisses the notion, saying Germany would rule the world if allowed, and the text ends with a quirky joke about economy during war prices.
An old promotional blurb extols Green's August Flower as a stomach purifier that gently stirs the bowels, boosts the liver, and aids biliousness and indigestion. It urges keeping a bottle for early symptoms, notes the cost of 25 and 75 cent sizes, and includes promotional quips about health and mood.
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