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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
6
Dr Morris Fishbein editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association and Hygeia the Health Magazine outlines medical service trends and public health concerns. The piece emphasizes professional standards and patient care in early twentieth century medicine.
British physiologist Tarnest Hi Starling argues alcohol is a food in cases where normal foods cannot be taken and can aid elderly weakness or early diabetes, but warns that excessive intake neutralizes any benefit with depressant effects on mood and perception. He cautions against the view that heavy workfolk gain health from plentiful drinking.
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a clean penetrating antiseptic that relieves foot trouble after a single application and promises satisfaction or money back. It emphasizes quick relief and long term comfort with repeated use.
The article describes sciatic neuritis with sharp pains along the sciatic nerve and notes difficulty in treatment. It promotes Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 capsules as a remedy, claiming relief within 24 hours and eventual return to normal work and rest. New Comb & Matthews stocks the product.
The passage explains how alcohol initially lowers shyness and boosts talkativeness in some, but continued use impairs coordination and intelligence. It notes that alcohol may relax highly practiced individuals and even aid golf technique in small doses, but warns against its use during high mental work or prolonged physical tasks. Tomorrow discusses when to prescribe alcohol.
Des Moines to Dubuque and Waterloo show good and clear conditions. Keokuk and Clinton present mix of cloudy and partly cloudy skies. Burlington and Ottumwa show good with partial cloud. Cedar Rapids Muscatine Marshalltown Fort Dodge Davenport Iowa City all noted as good with varying cloud cover.
Representative L J Dickinson of Iowa speaks at the Hamilton county farmers picnic proposing a new farm relief bill that avoids naming specific commodities like the McNary Haugen bill. He argues the bill should cover all surplus food commodities and cotton stored for future market adjustments.
Milwaukee advertiser Oliver at 1041 1811 W Winnebago St offers a mysterious device claimed to cut gas costs to 11 cents per gallon and save motorists millions. He seeks agents nationwide offering $75 to $150 weekly for local sales and invites inquiries for a free sample and business profits.
Congressman Dickinson argues legislation cannot aid farm relief and notes the emergency tariff stabilized wool and dairy prices. He predicts farm relief would dominate the 1928 campaign if future farm programs fail and urges stronger organization to win votes with minimal objections.
The line equates shame with fear, reflecting Miltonic thought on moral emotion and social pressure. It suggests that shame arises where fear is present, underscoring the connection between conscience and anxiety in public life.
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