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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
8
An old health column urges daily hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast to prevent uric acid buildup, detoxify the alimentary tract, and avoid rheumatic pains. It promises relief from headaches constipation bad breath and stomach acidity after one week.
A Canadian settler near Warner bought a adjoining quarter at $20 an acre. He put the land in wheat and a single year’s crop paid off the entire purchase and operations. His 18 000 bushels of wheat hint at profits and plans to add sheep. Canada’s trade shifts show exports to the United States surpassing imports by year end. Canada’s financial position remains strong with cash trade and restricted credit.
An Austrian Graz scientist reportedly makes synthetic eyes from bullock and other animal blood albumen and calls it haematalb. Used in German and Austrian abattoirs and in central empire hospitals, it dissolves in water and can be used in pastry. claims of eye substitutes and general uses circulate amid other unrelated clippings.
A renowned expert says excessive meat consumption raises uric acid and overworks kidneys. He advises four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water before breakfast to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize acids in urine, and prevent bladder disorders. The ad notes Jad Salts as inexpensive and safe for occasional use.
A collage of 19th century adverts and brief jests praising Mother Gray powders for children relief and worm removal, Dr. Pierce’s pellets for liver and bowels, Bromo Quinine products, Marine Eye Remedy, and a humorous note about a presidential candidate. Also a statistic: over 7,000 Paris men blind from war injuries.
A dated ad touts Cascarets as a cure for constipation indigestion and biliousness with claims of quick relief for headaches dizziness and nervous distress. It promotes a 10 cent box as health improving and urges cleansing of internal organs and even includes a children’s cleansing note.
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