Prohibition and Divorce Laws in Early 20th Century Debate
A reader responds to a Witch column, contesting claimed links between lax divorce laws and prohibition. The letter critiques McCallum and Fluerty, argues prohibition cannot fully curb evils of drink, and notes wage and labor issues in the steel industry context from an August 7 1920 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McCallum
American Union
Maine
McCallum
Mr. Clarke
McCartain
Everes
Fuynor
McCatters
America
Internatiers Labor Convention
Envloyera
How to Get Relief From Catarrh
Catarrh sufferers are advised to visit a chemist for Parmint double strength and prepare a home remedy using hot water and sugar. A dessert spoonful taken four times daily aims to relieve head noises nasal blockage and mucus drip. The treatment is described as easy to take and pleasant tasting and widely recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Cusack
Varias Stock Departments
Australia
LTL
Angel Pisce
Sydory
Sargon tablet promises rapid weight gain for thin people
An article promotes Sargon tablets as a fat making aid to increase weight for thin individuals. It claims a single tablet with each meal can raise weight by three to six pounds weekly, selling via chemists with a money back guarantee.
Magnesia Bath for Indigestion Suggested by Doctor
A doctor urges magnesia baths as a remedy for indigestion caused by excess stomach acid. He promotes Salix Magnesia powder as the preferred neutralizer, claiming it soothes inflamed walls and aids natural digestion, unlike citrate or acetate forms.
Laxo-Tonic Pills Promoted For Better Health
An advertisement touts Laxo-Tonic Pills as a vegetable remedy to improve skin tone, boost appetite, and energize the user. It claims to purify the liver and bowels, relieve constipation, and restore youthful buoyancy, selling for 1 shilling or 2 shillings at chemists and stores.
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