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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
5
A Marlborough woman credits Var-ne-sis with recovering from three years of rheumatism. She shows improvement after using the remedy, noting she can now move without the chair. Letters publish testimonies of recoveries beyond ordinary remedies.
W H Mason a Humboldt Tennessee druggist writes that he has sold Kilmer’s Swamp Root for over twenty years and considers it effective for kidney liver and bladder troubles. He recommends it to customers in need and signs the letter as Very truly your.
A box ad offers a sample size bottle of Swamp Root from Kilmer Co at ten cents plus a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It promises persuasive results and asks readers to mention the paper. Regular bottles priced at fifty cents to one dollar are sold in drug stores.
Consumers warned to examine each Castoria bottle for the signature and note its long standing use for over 30 years. The message notes government forums in 81 of 204 U S cities with populations over 30 000.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system. The piece also includes a stray line about a new school curriculum and its make.
Carthage mothers in Missouri share a home remedy to keep boys free from colds. They keep fresh air in bedrooms at night and apply Vap-O-Rub to throats and chests at first signs of trouble. The vaporized treatment is described as both external poultice and internal similar to a vapor lamp, with testimonials from local families praising quick relief.
Lucy Lane rejects Arnold Gresham after confessing love for Dorothy Field and a rekindled memory of a past passion. Arnold reveals lifelong devotion to Lucy, while she chooses independence over marriage, facing village gossip and lingering loneliness.
Dr Orrell E Smith of Indianapolis told the Central Ohio Osteopathic association that rest and sleep are essential for cellular reconstruction. He warned that long hours and fatigue cause waste buildup and chemical changes in cells, risking permanent injury if rest is neglected.
A clipped exchange, attributed to Y M C A observations, discusses trench conditions and morale. Soldiers joke that drainage has improved and ferrets are unnecessary as they tame small pests, with light banter about the dampness and meals.
Readers in Lynn Massachusetts are shown letters praising Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for female troubles and avoiding surgery. Testimonies from Marinette Wisconsin East Detroit Michigan Bellevue Pennsylvania and other locations claim relief and renewed work ability after using the remedy and related wash. The piece also notes the author’s long career in publishing and a curious aside about uninterrupted Russian gold mining since 1744.
An article promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women with various ailments claiming it restores health and balances womanly functions. It urges immediate purchase in liquid or tablet form and includes other Dr. Pierce products in ads.
A Los Angeles barber installs an electromagnet in the hone base to hold the razor blade flat against the stone. The device ensures the edge is sharpened evenly and at the correct angle, preventing over or under sharpening of any part of the blade.
Doster Pierce, head of the Invalids' Buffalo, announces a new eliminator for uric acid. The note claims relief for rheumatic pains, scalding urine, sediment in urine, and related gout symptoms. Druggists may stock the remedy.
A coy speaker jokes about valuing a home of one’s own while noting a willingness to change boarding houses rather than relocate to Reno. The dialogue hints at rival lodging options and the humor of shared meals in a boarding context.
Fragments reveal a tense scene with a father and son discussing an overcharge. A siren sounds nearby, emphasizing local distress or incident. No clear names or places are provided.
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