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Newspaper
Grabill Review
Location
Grabill, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
4
A Grabill column argues food conservation is a world duty tied to home meals and war effort, urging efficient use of scarce staples and support for troops. It also critiques local advertisers for weak copy and missing product advantages, urging truthful, benefit driven messaging to boost business.
A reader critiques local print ads noting Gibson Sons overstates motion of paint and lacks clear persuasive copy. The writer urges sticking to paint, adding customer testimonials and concrete reasons to buy, while criticizing generic “advertising statements” and lack of educational, idea-creating content.
The piece argues the United States must recognize the German threat and the Allies' perilous position. It claims Germany under the Kaiser, supported by Junkers, controls Europe from Riga to Badan and warns against peace propaganda while urging escalation and unity in wartime.
The Allen County Teachers Institute meets in Fort Wayne this week with a notable program revision. Participants include Wallace Stopher from Louisiana, Q O Rogers, Anna M Philley, Mins Philley, Dr Wilbur F Gordy of Connecticut, and Wm F Barr of Drake University Des Moines Iowa.
London reports that British forces have advanced along a 2000 yard stretch astride the Julien Poelcapelle road with French armies in the field. The war office notes violent artillery fighting on the Meuse left bank and several enemy thrusts repulsed with prisoners taken.
A Columbus Ohio druggist recounts a health recovery after using Glando Tonic detailing an enlarged liver constipation and heart issues resolved after months of treatment. The ad notes Grando Tonic is sold by Grand Aid Co Fort Wayne Ind and costs 50 cents. A clipping from Calhoun South Carolina tells of a puppy poisoned story with a harsh moral observation about the culprit's fate.
A list of early electric innovations includes self winding alarm clocks a tiny ship lighting system and electric sheep shearing. Other notes describe auto opening doors electric photo roller for mounting prints and a simple home telephone amplifier. Electric hair drying combs sidewalk surfacing machines and a pocket flashlight flag attachment are noted as modern conveniences.
Secretary Me Adoo testified to the Ways and Means Committee on the forthcoming administration bond and certificate issue totaling 11 538 945 400. He outlined an expected Treasury request for an additional 2 billion bond issue to be issued by Congress. Democratic Leader Kitchin said the Treasury estimate may require raising the year’s available government funds to 21 billion.
The article argues Siberia can sustain large populations, estimating Western Siberia at 2,500,000 and the western region alone potentially housing up to 90,000,000. It notes rich mineral deposits but limited transport restricts mining and agriculture, with foreign observers predicting slow growth compared to European Russia.
An advertisement urges mothers to use Grando Gargle to prevent disease in children by disinfecting mouths and nasal passages. It touts eucalyptus content, fever relief, easier teething, and protection against adenoids, selling through druggists or Grand-Aid Co. Fort Wayne Indiana for 50 cents.
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