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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
8
Mothers can rest easy as California Syrup of Figs is pitched as a gentle laxative that clears clogged bowels within hours. The ad claims it works for babies to adults and urges asking a druggist for a 50 cent bottle with usage directions.
A Maine cobbler uses worn tire casings in place of leather and faces a mob of patrons at his shop. Leather prices soar as the substitute could curb the rising costs of footwear amid desperate buyers.
Rev W H Warner of Myersville Maryland credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring his health after sciatica back pain and kidney symptoms. The note warns to get DODD'S three D's. A Delaware County store used a sign urging farmers to trade eggs and butter for something good.
An advertisement page fragment touts Cascarets at 10 cents for liver and bowels with claims of relief from constipation indigestion and biliousness. It also mentions a detachable tandem seat for motorcycles a Red Cross Ball Blue endorsement and a note on air cooling for rapid fire guns with a humorous exchange.
Ad highlights Knowlton's Danderine promising to stop dandruff and prevent hair loss. Claims thin brittle hair due to neglected scalp will regain luster and strength with a 25 cent bottle. Also includes assorted brief ad snippets and jokes.
As 214 Republicans and 213 Democrats compete for control, independents and third parties loom in the line for speaker. Mann backs the GOP bid while Clark is favored by Democrats, with possible defections and deaths altering the outcome. Washington readies for Wilson Marshall inauguration, parade arrangements, and a heated immigration and District dry law debate.
A lighthearted exchange contrasts romance and duty as a couple jokes about marriage and watching the clock until midnight, reflecting a playful social note on newlyweds in a community page.
Henry M. Waite, Dayton city manager since 1914, addressed the City Club of New York. He described appointing department heads by ability rather than politics and noted the finance system that lets any citizen see budget details to the cent.
City planners must focus on practical needs first, says the Los Angeles Times. The engineer's work is needed to ease congestion on main thoroughfares, storm drains and sewers, and to create small neighborhood parks within a ten minute walk of homes.
In a Harpers Magazine excerpt the growth pattern of cities is described as a two phase process. Legitimate expansion creates the inner ring, while rapid consolidation absorbs surrounding villages by legislative action forming a distant outer ring. The piece cites New York as a case, noting 1898 absorption and the spread across Long Island and Staten Island.
A historical note quotes an exchange about Mrs Jimps described as a consistent nagger and as always sticking her husband for pin money reflecting domestic stance in the era.
A Skin care advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for itching rashes pimples dandruff and sore hands. It claims daily use for toilet and nursery needs and offers a free sample by mail with a Book via Cuticura Dept L Boston. The passage notes Austin as a leading field for new business.
An advertisement explains swelling in hands ankles and face as a dropsical condition tied to kidney derangement. It promotes Anuric as a remedy to flush kidneys, relieve inflammation from uric acid, back ache and frequent urination, and claims fast relief when taken with hot water before meals.
England reduces forest exploitation to supply war timber. crown woods span 125000 acres with timber valued at 15000000 dollars, allocated for front line needs while preserving essential resources. A separate note mentions a device to quickly check automobile wheel alignment for proper tracking.
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