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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
7
A vintage ad claims Q Tan Hair Color Restorer darkens gray or faded hair without dye, promoting natural shade, softness, thickness, and shine. Includes price, address in Memphis Tennessee, and a note about non dye content. Also mentions Renovine tonic as a heart remedy and assorted schoolroom banter.
A Baltimore doctor recommends a cheap home treatment for eczema, ringworm, and rashes using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. Bath with warm water, scrub away crusts, dry thoroughly, apply a thin layer of resinol, and cover with light bandage twice daily to clear the skin.
In a list of nations compiling a celestial map, astronomers expect to catalogue 30 to 40 million stars. Egbert notes that despite war, the heavens’ map is unlikely to change. Astronomers in 18 observatories survey the skies, prioritizing a comprehensive stellar census.
A father laments rising costs during wartime while his son notes oil prices climb in the paper. The child quips that the only thing that worries him is when prices drop, highlighting shared concern over inflation and the home impact.
A Me resident who suffered scarlet fever and severe stomach and kidney issues found relief after switching to Grape Nuts. She had limited milk and beef juice, then gained weight and returned to daily duties. Her doctor approved the change. she praises the cereal and recommends it to friends with digestive troubles.
Preparations are under way for the Arkansas University commencement on June 7 with final examinations June 3 and a ceremony to honor 77 degrees and 610 certificates. Arts and sciences lead with 42 bachelor candidates, engineering 24, agriculture four, education 44 certificates, and various specialty certificates.
A series of brief items covers oiling and improving streets in Warren, land withdrawals along the White and North Fork rivers for water power sites, and Knights of Pythias events in Pine Bluff May 16. Other notes report a Damon and Pythias film, a Southwest Confederate Veterans reunion in Lewisville May 14, Van Buren cost-cutting measures, Blytheville certification of debt, a Lonoke county dipping vat project, White county berry and fruit crops, storm damage near Winslow, and general agricultural activity across the state.
The report notes Germany agreeing to President Wilson’s terms and warns of surrendering merchant ships or liners if Britain fails to observe international law. It discusses U.S. humanitarian pressures and threats to enforce laws of naval warfare, with commentary on President Wilson’s stance and Allied responses.
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative to calomel for liver and bowels. It claims calomel is harsh, dangerous, and can cause sickness, while Liver Tone leaves you feeling fine next morning with a working liver. It targets druggists and consumers with price notes and endorsements.
The United States demands action on German interference with merchant ships and the destruction of vessels in a declared naval war zone. Germany replies citing international law and a warning system, stating ships may be attacked if they resist or fail to escape.
In a history lesson teacher Mies Smith notes the class is dull. She asks who followed Mary, and Elsie answers with a joke about Mary’s lamb. The moment underscores quick speech and playful dismissal in a historical classroom vignette.
A chaotic OCR page mixes backache cures with Anuric advertisements and medical testimonials. It includes statements about kidney rheumatism remedies, a Pierce patent medicine pitch, a parachute claim, and a Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial offer, plus brief notes on meat prices and safety devices. The jumble cites Washington Star style medical sensationalism and generic wellness boasts.
Joplin Missouri mothers report Vap-O-Rub as an effective external treatment for croupy colds in infants and children. They cite rapid relief, safety for small children, and praise from local families for use on throats and chests with warm coverings. Reviews note it works better than internal medicines across multiple households.
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