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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
7
An old advertisement urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs as a laxative for children. It claims a teaspoon clears constipation quickly, lists symptoms in kids, warns against counterfeit syrups, and promotes a 50 cent bottle with printed directions for all ages.
The Cuban navy general staff forms a committee to study new officer and enlisted uniforms and cadet equipment, citing the current US style as too costly for Cuba. The review aims to replace the existing dress with affordable options.
An old remedy promotes four ounces of salts dissolved in water as a daily dose to neutralize uric acids and ease bladder irritation. It claims to reduce nocturnal urgency, improve kidney function, and prevent urinary discomfort, endorsing Jad Salts and lithia-water as harmless, inexpensive options.
The article notes much of the preliminary work on a proposed new arsenal for the Greek Navy to replace Salamis. The cost is estimated at 14 million dollars and British engineers direct the ongoing construction.
An old advertisement claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment cure dandruff itching and scalp burning. It advises applying Ointment to itchy spots then washing with Soap and hot water. Free samples by mail via postcard to Cuticura Dept L ingston. Sold everywhere.
E J Doheny president of Mexican Petroleum announces the new Pan American Petroleum and Transport company will control the world’s largest oil territory under a single ownership.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chili Tonic as a general tonic containing quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver, drive out malaria, enrich the blood, and build up the system, priced at 50 cents. A Fresich chemist purportedly invented a method to solidify liquors into tablets.
Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago offers Marine after Exposure in Cold Cutting Winds and Must that restores refreshes and promotes eye health. The firm notes it is good for all eyes that need care and sends an eye book on request.
A reflection on how some women endure hardship privately rather than seeking help. The piece highlights the hidden emotional toll and the societal pressures that discourage speaking out.
Karl K Kitchen describes arriving in The Hague to view the Peace Palace and city life. He notes the Peace Palace appears unused yet well kept, discusses Dutch attitudes toward war and conscription, mentions cafes, hotels, and the presence of spies in neutral Holland, and observes local optimism for a postwar boom. He contrasts German and allied influences and reflects on Dutch society and news coverage.
The article outlines new juvenile outfits signaling a shift from traditional fabrics and colors toward bolder, unknown styles. It highlights brown gaberdine frocks with yellow embroidery, blue velvet bodices with checked skirts, and wedding page gowns using white silk net and tulle accents. It notes millinery innovations like tulle crowns and colored worsted floral hats, plus smocking in summer frocks and minimal ornamentation with lace.
Fashion shifts favor laced walking boots with demi patent leather vamp and gray calf uppers worn with tailored suits. Havana brown kid designs nine inches high feature perforated bands and Louis heels, with side lacings common in high grade shoes.
Admiral von Holtzendorff, named head of the German naval staff, is a former commander of the High Seas Fleet and a prominent navy figure. He led the fleet at the dawn of the dreadnought era, a period that elevated Germany as a rival to Britain, before being succeeded by von Ingenhohl and later von Pohl as war loomed.
Farm and Fireside reports on North Carolina horses and mules used in farming. It estimates labor costs at seven dollars per acre for 6,500,000 cropped acres with 360,000 work animals. Average cost per animal runs $125, and animals produce only about three full productive days annually.
A farmer reflects on his pride in buying his farm and hints that his moment of triumph will come when he finally sells it. The visitor questions the timing, underscoring themes of ambition and succession.
Fashion notes describe youthfully styled skirts with serge plaits and high waists, sailor suits, and smocks for children. Velvet is popular for coats though used discreetly, with fur trimming on a turnover collar.
The article describes hanging a skirt on a coat hanger with two brass hooks to keep shape free of wrinkles. It also suggests roughening shiny nap with fine sandpaper, wrapping white dresses in dark blue cambric, and using blue tissue for centerpieces and doilies from Farm and Fireside.
Roses worn on hats vanish from the corsage and move to a new, more visible location. The article highlights a distant, attractive spot where the floral accessory can be seen by all. The description hints at a fashion shift and public display.
An old advertisement urges daily morning intake of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach and organs. It claims improved digestion, clearer skin, better appetite, and relief from constipation bilious attacks and rheumatic pains after one week.
The Etruscans in Italy and the Hittites in Palestine form ancient puzzles as scholars struggle to read their inscriptions. Maya carvings at Yucatan sites add to the enigma, with a possible bilingual key awaiting discovery like Rosetta.
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a cure for headache biliousness dizziness nervousness and constipation. It promises relief by cleansing the liver stomach and bowels and claims a 10 cent box brings months of health happiness and a clear head with brief appeals to parents for children’s cleansing.
Prof M Jaffa of the California state board of health denies that lye peeled peaches are more injurious than hand peeled fruit. He asserts food value quality and flavor remain unchanged and only knife marks distinguish the two. Analyses show acidity is unaffected by lye peeling.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the original liver pills from 40 years ago to regulate liver and bowels. The wordy copy then pivots to a quip about poets and cooks, signaling a promotional aside.
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