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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
6
A garbled wrap of town ads reports returns from soldiers, local shoppes, and public notices. It notes a special train to Western Canada June 1 and open registers for discharged soldiers on July 4, plus various business notices, socials, and sales pitches in the community.
Weather and pest control notes from the U S Department of Agriculture outline grasshopper measures across counties while parade plans for the Welcome Home event on July 4 begin. Senior exams at Grand Forks High School, local bombproof rain in the northeast, and a busy civic scene include a Masonic grand lodge meeting, a Patrick McMahon funeral, and a county picnic at Arvilla. Local reports cover elevator accident at Hotel Frederick, district court case Kopan vs Minneapolis Threshing Machine, and Langdon flight plans of international flyers Myron Bacon and A Forseth. Highlights note Calumet baking powder contest, Genoa packing plant praise by George Edwards of Kempton, and OES Victory Communication attendance by Charles E Boyden of Lisbon.
Miss May Whitson enrolled for a six month stenography course costing 90. She secured a civil service appointment at 1100 annually plus a 240 bonus within two weeks, totaling 1340 from the start. The ad says demand for stenographers and bookkeepers exceeds supply and promotes yearly 30 day vacations and rapid advancement.
An old text promotes saving money by dry cleaning household items with gasoline in a dishpan or washboiler. It claims items like coats shirts gloves and furs can be washed with Solvite soap outdoors away from flames and water, promising no shrinkage or damage and noting Solvite soap is tax-bearing and sold at drug stores.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a fast, pleasant remedy for eczema and itching. It claims the concentrate provides relief with targeted application and suggests a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City. Poslam Soap is also endorsed for tender and sensitive skin.
In a testimonial from Minneapolis area, a woman recounts near collapse after years of illness. She claims gaining fifteen pounds after starting Taniac, reporting improved sleep, digestion, and energy, with renewed ability to work and care for family. Adv appears from Grand Toke and local druggists.
An excerpt warns that most shampoos contain ingredients that dry and weaken hair. It advises using a pure coconut oil based shampoo instead to protect and strengthen the hair.
Peter Grace of this city, served with the American expeditionary forces in France for about a year. He left May 25 for Camp Dodge, trained briefly, and went overseas in July. In France he was with the 413th medical corps, 88th division, returning to the U.S. June 1 and mustered out at Camp Dodge before coming home to resume work at Frank Drosky's store. He plans a visit to Little Falls to see relatives.
An oversized ad tells of a remarkable skin product claiming to erase wrinkles tan freckles and shine giving a youthful complexion. It promises a single application proves its effects and hints at a large forthcoming drugstore announcement.
Local reflections on Fourth of July celebrations and homecoming for veterans spark calls for a brief two city store shutdown. Bydal Mercantile urges all shops to close from 10 pm July 3 to 7 am July 7, keeping only refreshment outlets open. The proposal aims to honor soldiers, sailors, and civilians, urging public generosity and cooperation.
The War Department informs local schools that a savings bank fashioned from shell casings of hand grenades will be given to each child under ten who earns funds toward a War Savings stamp. Children over ten must purchase two stamps. Interested students should contact Superintendent F E Lurton promptly.
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