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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
7
A fragmentary item mentions marital disputes and a new dress goods trend with a phrase about a “new baby” in fashion. It also records a bounced check from Smithers labeled No funds and a joke about cashing it. The text shows advertisements and odd quotes from a period newspaper.
An old advertisement promotes drinking a hot glass of water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush poisons from the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved digestion headaches biliousness and general well being, urging daily use as a morning internal cleansing ritual.
Careful mothers report success with Vap O Rub as an external treatment for children's colds and croup. Testimonials from Mrs. Sam House, Mrs. John Paynter, and Mrs. M. A. Myers praise relief when rubbed on the chest or throat and inhaled overnight, claiming no need for internal medicines.
A report from the Atlanta session of the American Cotton Manufacturers Association condemns child labor bills and endorses high tariffs and restraint on Philippine independence while denouncing rival policies as extortionate and tyrannical. The piece argues fear drives aggressive industrial policy and likens tariff scheming to war by indirect means.
Chicago Journal argues the steel trust faces a strong demand and rising prices with orders and production at high levels. It notes February unfilled orders setting a record, incoming business exceeding shipments, and a demand twice the capacity, amid war reconstruction and tariff considerations.
The Democratic stance on tariffs is attributed to Senator Underwood who helped frame the original measure. He stated that the tariff has produced revenue and reduced the tariff wall, and that any mistakes were in the head rather than the heart.
The Indianapolis Star suggests voters should spell out the issues for the 1916 race rather than demand a ringing stance from nominees. It cites Senator Penrose noting no conventional Republican nominating candidates currently present, hinting at unusual circumstances in party leadership.
A Baltimore man marks fifteen years since his last bath before an unfathomable judge orders another. Amid ships, cameras, and a doomed vessel, the captain clings to the bridge as the ship sinks. The distorted text hints at failed schemes and confusing sports table claims.
An advertisement denounces dangerous calomel and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a preferred, vegetable liver remedy. It claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels, prevents salivation, and comes with a money back guarantee. The pitch targets families and children, urging readers to buy 50 cent bottles at drug stores.
A terse exchange portrays a protective mother warning a young man, never let her daughter kiss me, and the young man pledging compliance with the implied boundary. The Riverside Chronicle tone captures a domestic skirmish over propriety.
An advertisement claims Cuticura Soap cleanses and Ointment soothes for pimples blackheads redness and itching. Free samples by mail with a Boston address. A lighthearted Washington reception anecdote mocks naval critics and a pun on knots in a courtroom exchange.
A reader recounts how quitting coffee for Postum improved his wife’s nervousness stomach troubles appetite and sleep. He notes rapid progress within two weeks and credits Postum with strengthening her overall well being. Postum is sold as Cereal and Instant varieties with price references.
Timid exchange recalls a plaster cure for a lame back once used six months ago. One person jokes about returning to the treatment, while the other admits fear of removing the plaster after its prior effectiveness.
Mrs H M Russell of Brookhaven Mississippi reports being in fine health after taking Cardui. She says five months in bed with chronic inflammation and pain on both sides, dizziness and weakness improved after eight bottles in three months. She urges other women to try Cardui and notes it is sold by druggists. A separate line quotes a real estate mortgage update in Commuterville asking for improvements.
An 19th century styled advertisement extols Grove's The Old Standard Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system for 50 cents. The piece ends with a social witticism about freedom of thought and dogs howling.
A Vogue quote reports cheerful news from the front with the phrase Dear Charles is safely wound ed at last, signaling relief over a prosewart’s injury status.
An advertisement proclaims that using La Creole Hair Dressing will make you look ten years younger by darkening gray or grizzly hair, appealing to desires for a youthful appearance.
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