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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
2
An ad promotes Pepe's Cold Compound as fast relief for colds with a dose every two hours. It claims quick clearing of nasal passages and relief from headache fever and sneezing with no quinine. The copy emphasizes low cost and self action. The snippet also includes a dialogue about Maude flirting with soldiers in uniform.
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a gentle natural tonic for the liver and bowels. It warns against harsh cathartics and claims the product cleanses the colon without causing weakness or inconvenience, touting sales of twenty five million boxes annually and that they work while you sleep.
In a large scale experiment, sun powered pumping plants were tested in California and New Mexico to assess feasibility and output. The project aims to demonstrate solar driven irrigation and water management potential.
An old advertisement urges immediate treatment for rheumatism citing kidney detox and uric acid crystal irritation. It claims GOLD MEDAL capitalizes on poisons, restores kidney and urinary tract health, and warns against imitations with the box showing the GOLD MEDAL name.
France proposes to invest 73 000 000 000 in port improvements interior navigation and railway development to boost national transport. The plan targets harbor works inland waterways and rail lines to modernize commerce and mobility.
Boschee's Syrup is advertised as a long standing remedy for coughs bronchitis colds throat irritation and lung troubles. The ad claims influenza deaths surpassed wartime losses and promotes the product made in America sold widely.
A quirky observation notes that the father of a baby is typically twice as likely to have twins, contrasting with unusual cases. The line hints at family fertility patterns without providing concrete data or sources.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticure Toilet Tre aving cleansing skin with Cuticura soap ointment and Palcem powder perfuming to keep a toilet table complete. It urges widespread use of the trio for cleansing, soothing, and perfuming.
A nurse delivers a swift cure to a marrying patient in a startling medical breakthrough reported by the local hospital. Details remain sparse as officials confirm the unusual treatment and its immediate outcome.
The Supreme Court rules the war time prohibition act is constitutional under a unanimous decision led by Justice Brandeis. The opinion notes the war period may end with presidential proclamation of demobilization, leaving issues about beer content and Volstead enforcement to future rulings.
The U S Army transport Beaufort loading supplies in Brooklyn will take the Ellis Island radical colony back to Russia. Emma Goldman Alexander Berkman and about eighty other Russians await deportation aboard the ship scheduled to sail this week with a Norwegian port of call. A Beaufort petty officer asked for expedited naturalization to leave with the boat claiming he would join the undesirables. Ellis Island officials referred inquiries to Commissioner Caminetti in Washington.
The Daily Graphic reports the premier will outline a home rule scheme in the house of commons as an optional proposal. The government will present it as best possible while leaving acceptance to the Irish, not forcing it if rejected.
Four inmates escaped from the Chester state hospital for insane criminals. Three were convicted of murder. The group blinds Night Keeper Clymore with pulverized tobacco and unlocked doors with improvised keys.
El Paso manager Fred Ed Hugo of the J. M. Gobies Ranch near Amozquiz Mexico was released by Villistas who had held him for 10606 dollars. No ransom money was paid according to advices received here.
The national committee of Organized Iron and Steel Workers votes to continue the strike and field plans to keep the campaign active for up to four years if needed. Leaders acknowledge defections but press ahead with organized action across the industry.
Iowa State college prize stock was shown at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. A four county corn show is planned for Ackley from December 16 to 18 with premiums for sewing and cooking open to all county girls. A new fuel discovery near Perry will supply about 2000 tons of coal and reduce miners’ labor. Bernard White won the state corn crib work championship and earned a trip to the international corn show.
United States Department of Agriculture circular outlines two milk and cream contests. It discusses preparation, street collection contests, scoring, lab equipment, analysis methods, shipping, handling, and publicity. Free copies available from the Department's publications division.
In Lincoln county Wisconsin a newly formed Holstein cattle association raffled eight purebred bull calves to promote better sires. Participants paid $2 and joined the association, with calves awarded to men new to purebred stock or showing little prior interest in the movement.
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines how exhaust steam from dairy factories retains about 90 percent of its heat. It can pasteurize milk and cream and sterilize equipment, helping save fuel during winter. Free guidance is offered by the USDA on request in Washington, D.C.
Cows often refuse ice cold trough water in winter and will drink only when thirsty. Since milk is about 87 percent water, warming drinking water helps maintain production by ensuring cows consume enough water for proper digestion and milk yield.
Mrs Anna Meterland of Peru Indiana says chronic backache and displacement kept her on the brink of inability to stand. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports newfound strength, completing daily chores, factory work, and home duties with improved health. She urges other women with similar ailments to try the remedy.
A reader letter praises PE-RU-NA as a life saving remedy after two years of catarrh and stomach issues. The writer claims rapid relief and weight gain, noting five bottles cured her and urging others to use PE-RU-NA for coughs colds stomach problems rheumatism and more as a home emergency remedy.
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