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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
3
Mothers recall harsh old laxatives while promoting California Syrup of Figs as a gentle cleansing remedy for stomach liver and bowels. The advertising copy claims it is a desirable laxative for babies children and adults and suggests asking for the 50 cent bottle with full directions.
A young woman spent a busy day browbeating sales staff and service workers including a floorwalker a milliner a modiste a taxi driver and a streetcar conductor. She refused to be imposed upon and even dismissed her maid as a suitor asked to be her lifelong protector.
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic marketed as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system. Priced at 50 cents.
A playful exchange contrasts idealized family ideals with the disruptive presence of poppies, as two speakers debate the notion of perfection. The dialogue hints at affection and tension within a domestic scene and uses color imagery to heighten contrast.
Ad claims Dr. Pierce's Pellets aid liver bowels and stomach with one pellet as laxative and three as cathartic. It presents a dental tuned remedy style and urges readers to try the pills for digestive relief.
British India's imports in 1914 totaled 508 million dollars with much of the value tied to textiles and machinery. The figure reflects a large trade deficit and dependence on foreign goods during the early 20th century.
The Grand Manan coast near the St Croix river mouth rises in basalt cliffs and dramatic rock formations. Steamers bring visitors to North Head where a growing island settlement offers churches, schools, shops, a bank branch, and lodging as summer tourism expands.
The article surveys Grand Manan in detail from North Head to Southern Cross. It describes sheer cliff walls, rugged coasts, and historic lighthouses. Fishing remains the main industry with lobstering, trawling, and herring. the Old Maid rock and Pinnacle rock bear unique legends.
A retired merchant recounts buying new shoes with "boxes" on his feet and the pride they bring. He slips on the street, faces laughter from Mrs. Wagonseller and Mrs. Binnacle, and ends with a comic tumble that draws a crowd. The tale ends with a plan to write to a congressman about shoe safety.
A dental note cites Professor Fischer on using ipecac as a preventive mouthwash. A few drops of tincture or two drops of fluid extract in half a glass of water are swished before bed. It does not cure established pyorrhea but may halt progression in early stages and prevent spread.
George grows from a pretend gun and paper hat to a belt and wooden sword as he mimics a soldier. He adds a plume from the yard and asks for old brushes after seeing Napoleon with cleaning brushes on his shoulders in a Picture Progress illustration.
The firm caught the office boy pilfering money after several petty cash shortages. The junior partner wanted police action, but the senior partner, a kind man, chose mercy, saying they began in a small way too.
A moms oriented warning urges careful inspection of Castoria bottles for the signature and claims the product has been trusted for over 30 years. It notes children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and emphasizes safety and reliability for infants and kids.
A brief item notes England faces a shortage of matches which could impact her ability to come up to the scratch. The report implies adjustments may be needed as observers track the situation.
The remark suggests attractiveness need not come from artistry. A witty, playful line implies appearance can capture interest without creative skill. It frames style and charm as sufficient to attract notice.
The slogan promises satisfaction as a call to action while noting that over 5,000,000 people are employed in the world's mines. The statement emphasizes mass employment and market reach.
In a south Kilkenny village a door with a hatchet often used to ease access led to a prank. A boy asked who was there and heard a familiar voice. He exclaimed that it was Mrs Murphy and urged to get the hatchet. Mrs Murphy fled.
An humorous wartime newspaper ad urges readers to buy Red Cross Ball Blue two ounce packages. The speaker claims the product is real goodness and jokes about keeping clothes bright and smiling, reflecting home front morale.
A sardonic remark states that dying young is the surest way to escape hardship, ships, and disasters. The quip treats risk avoidance through early death as a paradoxical solution.
A lighthearted remark notes that one man plays cards for amusement while another wins the money, implying risk and consequence in gambling.
Druggists offer a refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. First application provides relief. Also notes number of French priests in the army exceeds twenty thousand.
The article touts Anuric from Dr. Pierce of the Buffalo Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute as a superior eliminator of uric acid. It claims benefits for backache scalding urine sediment in urine rheumatism gout and acute rheumatism in joints with rapid pain relief. It notes a 60 cent package and offers a sample analysis of water and symptoms at no charge.
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