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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1919
Page
2
An advertisement asserts Swamp-Root strengthens kidneys liver and bladder and urges readers to start treatment immediately. It promotes Dr Kilmer and Co and offers a sample bottle for ten cents by sending to Binghamton New York while requesting mention of the newspaper.
Secretary of War cites public response to a fruit pit and nut shell collection drive. About 100 carloads were reserved and sent toward government plants to produce carbon for gas masks when the armistice was declared.
An advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a trusted cough remedy used for fifty one years across the United States. It claims relief from coughing bronchitis colds and throat settled lung troubles and promises a good night's rest with easy morning excretion while supporting natural healing. The product is advertised as made in America and sold for over fifty years.
Hotel men in the United States plan a $50,000 fund to rebuild the famed Bel gian inn in Furnes Flanders once headquarters of the Belgian army and King Albert. The Noble Rose, long celebrated by visitors to Flanders, will be restored.
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas Frank J Cheney swears he is senior partner of the firm F J Cheney & Getag in Toledo. The document records his oath and the firm’s business standing in the city and state.
A soldier recalls fleeing after hearing a big gun for the first time. He says he ran so far in five minutes that it took three hours to return. The moment captures the shock and endurance of troops at the front.
Readily available Castoria labeled for infants and children is recommended for common ailments. The notice urges careful use and adherence to the label's directions, highlighting Castoria as a trusted remedy for young ones.
A few thousand acres of Smyrna fig trees have been planted in the central valley since the war. Advertisement notes Garfield Tea for constipation biliousness liver and kidney troubles. It mentions love not thriving in a garden.
The restored will of George Washington, penned five months before his death, was saved and repaired by the Library of Congress expert William Berwick. The document, filed for probate in 1800, details bequests to Martha Washington, enslaved people, debts, and education plans, and is now housed in a fireproof Fairfax vault for posterity.
New York did not participate in electing the first president. Early electors were chosen by state legislatures amid deadlocks. Washington’s first oath occurred April 30, 1789 at Federal Hall, New York City, followed by an in person address to Congress. Jefferson later rejected personal addresses as monarchical.
George Washington’s 1827 will directed a new tomb location and design to replace an unstable hillside vault. His plan set the site dimensions and materials for a tomb in which his and Mrs. Washington’s remains lie in stone coffins above ground between a grated iron doorway, with other family remains moved to the vault below.
A stray goat wandered into view near a Louisville billboard causing a brief disruption in a busy ad area. Onlookers reported the animal appeared calm as it nibbled at the edge of the display before moving away.
Senator Sorghum laments changing voter tastes and banners the challenge of pleasing the electorate. The dialogue notes modern promised prowess and the difficulty of predicting what will win public favor.
In a Baltimore Sun note a boy named Walter-Mother talks about buying a watch. Walter plans to swap the watch with Jim mie Jones for one of his pups, illustrating a curious child’s barter exchange.
An advertisement claims instant relief for stomach acidity indigestion and gas with no waiting. It highlights belching pain headaches and distress after meals and promises quick remedy. The copy emphasizes acids undigested food and lumps of distress in the stomach.
The ad claims that taking a tablet of Pape's Diapepsin ends digestion and stomach distress immediately. It emphasizes the tablets are pleasant harmless and relieve upset stomachs instantly while costing little at drug stores.
The postmaster general of New Zealand announced a proposed aerial mail service extending from Auckland to Dunedin, about 700 miles, signaling a major new postal link.
An advertisement describes making a hair dye at home using Bay Rum water Barbo Compound and glycerine. It claims to darken faded gray hair gradually without staining the scalp and says full directions are in each Barbo box.
In a dramatic exchange, two speakers discuss makeup as loud or quiet, joking about noiseless powder and the social impression of cosmetics. The dialogue highlights attitudes toward appearance and propriety in a social setting.
An 1860s medical note touts Garfield remedies for chronic constipation. The brief ad claims relief and promotes a patent cure with terse, promotional language.
A concise proverb notes the folly of a person kicking themselves when already in a worse position, urging restraint and self respect. The saying underscores self-inflicted harm and promotes cautious, constructive response to misfortune.
Dr. Franklin Duane outlines that digestion governs health and lists many ailments tied to stomach issues. He promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a safe tonic and blood purifier made from roots and herbs, endorsing it as a standard remedy.
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