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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
6
Upset stomachs feel fine at once after taking Pape's Digpepain tablets. They promise rapid relief from acidity indigestion and gas and are sold at drug stores. The ad tone emphasizes instant comfort and reliability.
An appeal targets women readers warning kidney and bladder ailments mimic other issues. It claims Swamp Root cleanses kidneys, liver, and bladder, restoring health for nervous, overworked women. Readers are invited to request a sample and send ten dollars for larger bottles via mail order.
The article outlines home health advice including three Cs for cleanliness, daily laxatives like Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, hot lemonade during colds, bed rest after a foot bath, and using Anuria tablets to support kidneys. It recommends iron tonics such as Trouds Tablets or Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery after a grip or pneumonia episode, citing various herbal and tonic products.
President Wilson announced the terms of the armistice with Germany as accepted by the German command. The Western front ceasefire, immediate evacuation of occupied lands, repatriation, and massive German disarmament are outlined with schedules for withdrawal, surrender of weapons, and renewal conditions, signaling the war’s end unless rejected within 72 hours.
A Wall Street merchant once faced Chinese traders who refused to deal with him for being foreign. At a temple he lit a wax match. the flame drew the Chinese gods’ attention as nobles watched. A merchant nearby asked, You do Josh too, and the American replied yes. The match, valuable to him, helped seed a vast East Asian trade. Separately, Secretary Daniels said convoys to European ports are no longer necessary now that hostilities have ceased.
An urgent monopolizing notice from The Vick Chemical Co warns druggists of an oversold Vick's VapoRub due to influenza demand. Big shipments are en route, but a temporary shortage may persist. wholesalers told to limit orders, sell in small lots, and ship direct to retailers with strict quantity caps.
A clipped exchange centers on peace versus victory with a terse reply: the speaker claims not to advocate peace but victory, reflecting wartime sentiment and public persuasion during a conflict era.
An advertisement claims Outlcura Herte prevents eczema and rashes from returning when used daily as a toilet preparation. It offers free samples from Outburn, Dapt X in Boston and lists soap, ointment and Adv. products priced at 25 cents to 60 cents, available at druggists or by mail.
A garbled Chicago News excerpt contrasts railroad work with skepticism toward mining prospectuses. It notes that cautious, painstaking effort matters more than flashy claims, suggesting many claims are overblown while real diligence yields results.
A fragment shows someone mocking lavish legal rhetoric with phrases about money and law, reflecting a public or political quarrel. The terse lines hint at contested finances and theater of power, suggesting a clash over spending and legal influence in a formal setting.
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil as a safe household remedy for kidney, liver, bladder and urinary troubles. It claims oils penetrate kidneys and bladder to expel poisons, promising new life and health with daily use, while noting dangers of delays and urging purchase from druggists.
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