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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
14
Rita Moya condemns hot curling irons and promotes silmerine as a safe, simple way to create natural waves. She advises applying the liquid at night with a tooth brush, dividing hair into strands, and notes it is non greasy, stain free, and available in small amounts.
Promotional ad claiming thin individuals can gain 5 to 25 pounds of solid flesh in two weeks using Sargol tablets. It asserts meals plus one Sargol daily boost red blood cells and fat nourishment, with guaranteed weight increase or money back. Mentions G. A. Gorgas druggists and local sellers.
An old health ad urges outdoor living to boost blood oxygen and curb obesity. It promotes oil of korein capsules to aid digestion and weight loss, recommending daily dosing and regular weighing until normal.
Public health advert promotes Oxidaze tablets from George A. Gorgas to prevent grippe pneumonia and lung trouble. Claims fast relief by dissolving in the mouth, mild antiseptic healing, and a refund guarantee if not effective. Advises carrying tablets and using at first cough or cold.
The annual report by Dr. Nathan C. Schaeffer, Pennsylvania State Superintendent of Public Instruction, attacks military training in schools and calls for reforms in state funding. Details show total school expenditures of 58.1 million dollars for 1915 and enrollment around 1.46 million with 41,283 teachers. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh figures are broken out with wage, term, and building costs.
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