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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
3
An advertisement claims Knowlton's Danderine stops dandruff and itching, thickens hair, and promotes new growth within weeks. It promises soft, glossy, bulkier hair, easy use, and inexpensive cost with drugstores carrying the product.
A Toledo correspondent notes a customer fled from Liberty to a basement headquarters in the Spitzer building once housing a cafe. A man entered, whispered asking for a bar, and left quickly as workers, surprised, refused to sell a Thrift stamp.
An old advertisement urges women not to fear aging and claims to preserve health by keeping kidneys and bladder clean. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the only reliable imported brand, promising renewed vigor, strength, and youthful appearance, with sales through first class druggists.
Anna the maid cleans a woolly sheep and toys as a soldier hos and Teddy bear are strewn about. Mother approves and the maid jokes about cleaning. Della jokes about dirtying up. The piece ends with a quip on towns needing a nine o'clock curfew for married men.
Gunner Murray Depew recalls near range orders, shellfire, and a daring 14 inch gun bombardment against Turkish fortifications. He describes wounds to his thigh and eye, hospital care in Brest, Croix de Guerre honors, and friendships with Brown and Murray amid the Cassard’s battles.
A veteran recounts a risky raid turning the two warehouses to be ignited by direct charges. He describes misfires, relief when the second blast succeeds, and the officer’s celebratory kiss before he collapsed. He recalls being given rum and waking to the misquoted tune.
On the Cassard near Cape Dilent I ship encounters two enemy cruisers Werft and Kaiserliche Marine. The 14 inch turret crew under Sergeant T opens fire rapidly with heavy gunnery as range finder is damaged and heat soars in the turrets.
In Japan numerous fox shrines reflect belief in priestly powers and mischief. Eldritch tales warn that the badger and other animals provoke fear, as crying weasels and baying dogs signal ominous portents to believers.
Philadelphia woman describes debilitating nervous indigestion and fatigue. After brief use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for three months she reports improved appetite, energy, and well being, noting recovery from backache headaches and irritability. The ad extols the product as restoring normal health for overburdened mothers.
A succinct reflection urges focusing on gratitude to fill time and ease concern about disagreement. It presents a positive stance on maintaining harmony by counting blessings rather than dwelling on conflicts. The tone is aphoristic and instructive.
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