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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
3
Advertisements tout hot water with limestone phosphate as a daily internal bath to flush stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Proponents claim it prevents toxins from entering blood and curing diverse ailments while warning of internal waste feeding bacteria.
Eugene Smith of Mullins South Carolina displays a two headed turtle caught in the Pee Dee swamps. The creature has two separate heads that eat with both mouths, according to Smith.
In a dated advertisement a trusted remedy claims a teaspoon of California Syrup of Figs cleanses a child’s bowels and cures many ailments. It warns of counterfeit syrups and urges readers to buy a 50 cent bottle with full directions for babies, children, and adults.
A witty exchange mocks a stingy figure nicknamed Skinflint and his alleged signing habit. The remark implies he signs many checks yet avoids real writing or effort.
A home hair treatment uses water Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to color faded gray hair. Mix and apply weekly to gradually shade hair, reduce dandruff, and soften strands without scalp staining or undue stickiness.
A sharp declares that murder will out, while another retorts that wealth can buy a skilled attorney allowing the killer to walk free. The exchange reflects public concern over justice and money influencing outcomes.
An advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a tonic and germ destroyer to ward off colds grip and influenza. The box bears E W Groves signature and the price is 85 cents.
Mrs. Jenks says Brown is biased, claiming he sides with whoever he speaks with.
The Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago presents a cold wind tested remedy claiming to restore and refresh eye health. It advertises a bonus Eye Book on request for customers seeking an eye cure.
A concise adage notes that creative insight thrives when it sustains momentum and maintains steady effort. It highlights luck as the spark that keeps ongoing work well fueled.
Thousands miss Valentine greetings each year due to simple errors in addressing or postmark. The dead letter office at Washington and a “Nixie post office” flag station route undelivered cards to Cupid's morgue where clerks trace intended recipients. Funds from parcel post deliver live valentines by accident, and hospitals receive cards and gifts to lighten patients' days. Flowers and fruit follow a similar process stored in an ice box for belated delivery.
A narrator contrasts jealous wives with former loves, noting how a husband’s praise of an old sweetheart provokes a quarrel. The wife’s tears reveal suspicion, while the husband dismisses past passion as folly. A boss rebukes an indiscreet young woman and warns of consequences.
A reflective piece warns how a sigh or kiss can ruin a young girl. It cites mischief from flirtatious friends and lenient young men, noting how working girls face moral hazards and how a single bold peer can corrupt others.
A moral discussion argues eloping over parental consent rarely leads to happiness. It traces how quick marriages provoke family backlash, hardship, and strained homes, while waiting and gaining parental support improves prospects. Elopers face lasting bitterness despite initial romance.
A quirky reflection on the shock of waking with an unresolved nuisance in the mind and the dawning horror of the next morning. The speaker notes how unsettling discoveries feel upon waking and the contrast between thought and wakeful clarity.
A humorous exchange questions park etiquette with a guard permitting most actions except spoomin and kissia. The dialogue playfuly distinguishes allowed displays of affection in public space.
Ad promotes Cascarets for relief from constipation indigestion biliousness and headaches. Claims cleansing of stomach liver and bowels with a 10 cent box and notes broad store availability. Mentions children benefit and links to other products like Dr. Pierce's Pellets. Also cites a cotton import value stat for contrast.
A grocer jokes about having given away the last calendar this morning while teasing customers about fresh dates. The light exchange highlights seasonal humor and a local shop cadence.
An advertisement touts Ec Zene as a cure for eczema and invites readers to write to e Zene Co in St Paul Minnesota if a local druggist lacks the product. The copy urges acceptance and promises proof of effectiveness.
A dialogue about budgeting for inexpensive dresses. One notes frequent planning of dollar gowns while admitting actual costs often exceed the planned allowance.
Mothers urged to inspect every Castoria bottle for the signature and note it has been in use for over 30 years. The ad emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and notes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
Mr. Riverside declares a plan to reduce expenses by surrendering their opera box. His wife protests, while he argues a failing business leaves him unable to buy gowns or justify paying rent for a display if there are no goods to show.
The ad warns Americans eat rich foods and risk kidney trouble from uric acid buildup. It promotes four ounces of Jad Salts daily to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and relieve bladder issues, backache, and headaches, claiming easy, inexpensive benefits.
A Mebdilian family in the suburbs welcomed a Jersey calf a week before their 10 pound daughter. Downtown a longtime acquaintance teased the event prompting the father to reveal the newborns and the calf as the awaited milestones.
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