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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
5
A May 31 report from Marsillac aboard a mine sweeper describes the peril of clearing mines in the Channel. A seven-ship group works in pairs to cut cables and locate underwater mines laid by submarines, facing deadly close-quarter danger and tense moments as mines surface or drift.
A vintage ad touts Q Ban Hair Restorer as a safe non dye solution to restore uniform hair color. It claims gradual, even results with a money back guarantee and promotes related Q Ban products and a free book on hair culture.
M S Riddle of Alsuma Oklahoma recounts spending over 1300 dollars on health resorts and medicines for his wife who weighed 97 pounds. After two bottles of Tanlac she gained 15 pounds, regained appetite and sleep, and improved health. Tanlac sold locally by Allen's Pharmacy in Monroe and Calvert's Drug Store in West Monroe.
Two sloops located a mine indicated by a half red flag and began a maneuver to cut the cable sweep. The sweep struck the mine and the acid vial released, sending a colossal water column into the air and masking the vessels as they continued to search for more mines to keep shipping lanes safe.
Sloan's Liniment offers quick relief from rheumatic pain neuralgia toothache lumpago and other external aches. Easy to apply without rubbing cleaner than plasters and ointments keeps nerve pains bruises strains and sprains from discomfort. Available at druggists 25c 50c or 1.00.
Washington June 1 establishes a pine quarantine under Secretary Houston. It bans importation of white pine disease bearing plants from Europe and Asia and quarantines all states east of and including Minnesota Missouri Arkansas and Louisiana, prohibiting movement from those states.
Widespread concern among young mothers about strain during pregnancy is addressed by Mother's Friend, a prep oil with ingredients developed by a renowned physician. It claims to relax abdominal muscles, reduce pain, and aid expansion, with directions to apply twice daily and testimonials from users. The Bradfield Company promotes a social check and booklet for users.
Commencement at Michigan Agricultural College in East Lansing features diplomas for a large class with Dr. Samuel L. Crothers of Harvard delivering the address. The program also includes the dedication of new engineering buildings and emphasis on crisis support for the nation. Also notes use of Chamberlain’s Tablets for sour stomach and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for whooping cough with patient testimonials.
Twenty graduates and faculty from Princeton University will travel to England to join the Y M C A effort in British army concentration camps. Under Sherwood Eddy, they will spend a year at Y M C A huts providing lectures music reading and religious services to soldiers.
Early warning advice urges keeping Dr King's New Discovery on hand to prevent colds turning worse. The balsam soothes coughs and tissues after exposure to chills drafts or exercise. Available from druggists at 50 cents and one dollar.
Letters from J Height Wetumpka and others praise Granger Liver Regulator for relief of headaches vomiting and sick headaches. Testimonials note cures for family members and savings on doctors bills. Ad claims nationwide availability for 25 cents.
An advertisement urges readers to use Van Lax for liver trouble and constipation. It claims fast cleansing effects, avoids calomel, is gentle on all ages, and promotes Van Lax as the best tonic liver medicine available with a 50 cent bottle.
A prominent physician endorses an Othine based treatment for freckles. The ad claims the ethine formula removes freckles and promises a money back guarantee if results are not achieved. Early applications supposedly reduce or erase lighter freckles.
When a child wakes gasping for breath this remedy loosens mucus and eases breathing. The balsams soothe irritated membranes and help inflammation. Pleasant to take. Keep Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey at home for colds and bronchial troubles. At your druggist 25c.
Notre Dame Indiana on June 1 marks the diamond jubilee celebration of the University of Notre Dame. The two week events will bring prelates clergy and officials including Cardinal Gibbons Farley and O'Connell. Founded by Rev Edward Sorin in 1842 the university has grown from a log chapel to a campus of 2000 acres with multiple colleges and a 800 faculty. The history recounts poverty cholera fires and perseverance leading to a large teaching staff and tuition funded operation with no endowment beyond its faculty and students.
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