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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1918

Page

20

Sells Scientific Corn Toes Leaf of Ezone Material

Fragmentary item notes a sale of corn related products and a matl named Ezone. Details unclear but hints at commodity trade and a supplier.

Get New Kidneys a Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Ad

Warning ad promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as instant cure for kidney and urinary troubles. Claims swift relief, 200 years of use, and refund if not satisfied. Endorses the GOLD MEDAL brand and urges purchase at drug stores.

Bright Haarlem

No farmer can plow a field by turning it over in his mind

A concise maxim asserts practical effort over idle speculation. It contrasts mental planning with real action, noting that work must be done in the field rather than imagined, and it emphasizes doing to achieve results.

Peterson's Ointment touted for sores and piles

A vintage advertisement style letter praises Peterson's Ointment for healing a running sore in three weeks, with claims of curing eczema and piles. It promotes mail orders from Peterson Bros., Buffalo, N Y, 30 cents a box, and includes other ads for Roman Eye Balsam Dr Pierce's Pellets and aphorisms.

Peterson A. C. Gilbrath Reed St Erie John D. Rockefeller Peterson Bros Buffalo, N. Y Adv

Out of Order Versus Out of Service Card Rhetoric

The piece contrasts two familiar placards on machinery or services. It notes how a newer smoother variant reads Out of Service while Out of Order remains common. The brief reflects on signs signaling temporary unavailability and the language used to convey it.

Two Soldiers Meet in Guardhouse Over Furlough Joke

A camp anecdote from Camp Grant recounts two brothers from the same company who end up in the guardhouse together. One jokes he is there on account of his furlong rather than furlough, admitting he went too far and stayed too long.

Camp Grant Mac

Teutcon Submarines Stay Active Off Italian Coast

The U-boat offensive remains serious in the Mediterranean with submarine bases in neutral states aiding German commanders. Sicilian fishermen faced a trial after aiding submarines by provisioning, with two hostages released and one man jailed for neglecting to inform authorities. Submarine activity prompts warnings to watch coastlines and deter signaling between subs.

Rome Mediterranean Augusta Catania Diers Sardinia

Carry Carry On by Litytell McClung Vigilantes

Poem extolling perseverance in the face of wrongs. The speaker urges steadfast faith endurance and courage to carry on the fight for righteous peace. References to a vigilant group and a Spartan heart underscore collective resolve.

Litytell M

Paris Douses Fury as Long Range Gun Attacks Quiet

Paris officials report minimal damage from German long range shells and no disorder despite sensational German claims. Civilians remain calm with shells rarely causing injury, most impacts hitting countryside soil and minor window breakage near buildings.

Paris France Cable

Folding Boat by Guggenheim Inventor

A collapsible boat designed by a GPrench map innovator folds into a normal suitcase for easy transport.

Wrist-Watch Sammy Sparks Restaurant Scene

A bloated boasting man named Sammy sits alone at a lunch table while others taunt him for his wrist watch and khaki clad heroism. A veteran book maker notes the moment as Sammy’s leg is seen to be amputated at the knee. The crowd rises in reverent silence honoring sacrifice for democracy.

Wile Sammy

Austrian Patriotic Father Seeks Citizenship for Sons

John Kohn a native of Austria Hungary and strongly American appeared before federal officers in Pittsburgh to obtain naturalization papers so his three sons serving in the United States Army will not be weeded out as alien enemies and his fourth son may serve the flag when drafted.

Pittsburgh Iay John Kohn Austria-Iyngary

Peanut Exports From China and India Reach Wide Abroad

The article notes that China ships thousands of tons of peanuts overseas annually, a pattern echoed by India. It highlights export scale and the countries involved in global peanut trade.

China India

Farmer Tom West Jailed After Pro-German Plea

Paragould Ark Tom West a young farmer expressed a wish that all American ships would be sunk and American soldiers drowned before reaching France. Local authorities considered him a potential danger and had him jailed despite no evident immediate aid to the Kaiser.

Paragould Ark Tom West France West

Grocers Redirect Excess Flour to Other Communities

Milton Maas and fellow grocers in the town discovered a surplus of white four totaling 200 barrels beyond monthly needs. They notified the state food administration and the excess flour was diverted to other communities.

Milton Maas State Food Administration

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claim

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County affirms F J Cheney Co senior partner swears paid firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Sworn December 6 1886 notary public J A W Gleason. Hall's Catarrh Medicine administered internally via bloodstream on mucous surfaces. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney A. W. Gleason Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Ohio

The Space That Kills Causes Few Deaths Among Messengers

A terse report notes a space or gap described as dangerous, noting it caused few de mises among messenger boys and prompting caution in similar routes.

Messenger Boys

Allen's Foot Ease and Cuticura Ad Notices

Ads urge workers to use Allen's Foot Ease to prevent foot fatigue and blisters. Women widely use it for comfort. Also offer free Cuticura Soap and Ointment samples by mail from Boston. Prices listed for Soap and Ointment. The message promotes wartime wealth through helping others.

Allen Dept. NX Boston

Don’t Be Afraid of Your Meals Eatonic Relief Claim

H L Kramer promotes EATONIC as a quick acting stomach relief. The tablet supposedly neutralizes excess acid and aids digestion after meals. A money back guarantee promises a refund if relief is not obtained. Available as a 50 cent bar from Eatanse Remedy Co. in Chicago.

H. L. Kramer Eatonic Kramer Eatanse Remedy Co Wabash Ave Checago

March to Victory with Blood Tonic and Diet Advice

An article extols improving health by boosting blood quality with Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discoveries and a spring cleaning of the body. It promotes a tonic of blood root and other herbs, offered via mail from Dr. Pierce’s Invalids’ Hotel, Buffalo, and recommends an unre acid solvent Anuric for uric acid.

Dr. Pierce Dr Pierce Golden Medical Doctor Pierce Surgical Institute Buffalo, N. X

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