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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
6
A vintage advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for infants and children. It promises quick relief from constipation and gas, notes its pleasant taste, and warns to request the genuine product with clear infant directions on the bottle.
Dr. William A. Gates will supervise a Tulane sponsored scientific expedition to locate ancient Maya medicinal herbs in South America. The effort stems from recently revealed Maya manuscripts that have attracted serious attention from modern science for their claimed healing powers.
A note explains that a fourth teaspoon of Calumet Baking Powder improves meringue texture and body due to its slow rising action. The method benefits from a slow oven to achieve satisfactory stiffness and height.
More than twenty people attended the funeral of Marie a pet gold fish owned by Mrs. Frank Tarsatana in Philadelphia. A cortege of ten cars escorted the fish to its burial site. The fish was embalmed wrapped in silver and gold cloth and placed in an ebony coffin. Mrs. Tarsatana hung golden crepe on her door observing Marie was lifeless.
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pill advertises a vegetable based laxative tonic at 372 Pearl Street New York. The ad claims gentle action by stimulation rather than irritation and markets the product as a harmless remedy.
A witty assessment contrasts a young man in balloon trousers and sweater shirts with his father in the 1990s wearing skin-tight pants and high collars, noting style echoes and comedic impact. The National Republican commentary highlights era fashion quirks and family resemblance.
In Norland king Almer holds a contest for the greatest nonsense. Wise men boast that matter of sun moon earth and dreams is folly, while the crowd jeers at failures. Nemo the dwarf finally proclaims the king himself is the greatest nonsense and is crowned with a playful reversal.
Marc Lescarbot records that on August 26, 1609 Isle Perce host Sieur Prevert who claimed a copper mine source after arriving from St Malo. The first copper matte and bullion shipment from western Canada to England occurred June 1897 with eight carloads from Revelstoke to Montreal then to England.
The article describes Chinese rug making where skilled dyers create vivid blues and colors. Weavers complete only about half a square foot per day from daylight to dark. Apprentices are unpaid and later start wages as low as 50 cents daily or up to 21 a month at most.
The Persian quatrains of Omar Khayyam are called rubaiyat meaning four lines. Edward Fitzgerald translated about 100 quatrains, while the attribution of authorship in many manuscripts remains uncertain and debated.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often misdiagnosed as general weakness. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claims to restore kidney health and improve overall wellness, with sample bottles offered for ten cents by mail and larger sizes at drug stores.
A new boarder asks about the food and an old boarder replies that they have chicken every morning served in the shell, delivering a humorous exchange about breakfast.
An advertisement extols Cuticura for sore hands advising soaking in Cuticura Soap, drying, applying Cuticura Ointment, removing surplus, and finishing with tissue paper. It states Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum cover all toilet uses.
In Denver banker John M. Richardson feeds pigeons at 8 30 each winter morning. Scores of birds perch on his office window sill and return daily with clocklike regularity, maintaining a curious city custom.
Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh prevents infection and heals quickly for cuts burns and sores. 35¢ at all stores.
The university library marks a milestone as it adds its millionth volume to the steadily growing collection. The education section occupies four floors in the new Teachers' College building.
Dr Peery's Dead Shot is marketed as a powerful yet safe remedy. One dose is claimed to expel worms or tapeworms without castor oil or aid.
A Science Service report notes infants now have a better chance to survive their first year than ten years ago, with mortality rates showing significant improvement across populations and regions.
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