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Newspaper
Panguitch Progress
Location
Panguitch, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1915
Page
3
A chorus performer left a show after being asked to wear tights. The controversy sparked praise for her restraint. The episode generated free publicity and she now commands a higher vaudeville salary as a living picture model.
Remembered childhood laxatives are dismissed as harsh and outdated by this ad praising California Syrup of Figs. It claims the fruit laxative cleanses the liver and bowels, is loved by children, and prevents sickness with a 50 cent bottle. It directs asking for the product at stores and notes full directions for all ages.
An advertisement promotes Resinol ointment and Resinol soap as remedies for eczema, ringworm, rash and similar skin conditions. It claims rapid relief and clear skin, noting doctors have prescribed them for 20 years and listing prices 50 cents to one dollar for ointment and 26 cents for soap.
The article notes a revival of the black walnut used in fine furniture now labeled American walnut with a glossy finish, urging a return to its traditional name and popularity. It also touches on a quip about charity for a hungry family and a humorous exchange about a pastor, followed by a definition of the Pan American Union with its Washington base and governance by diplomatic reps led by the US secretary of state, funded by Carnegie and governments.
A Boston mother lauds Grape Nuts for her three healthy sons Bob Jack and Dick and suggests giving Grape Nuts to craving children. She reports a neighbor’s 3 year old improving after eating the cereal and notes husband and wife rely on it daily. She urges avoiding candy and cake and cites a Postum Co endorsement and the Road to Wellville booklet.
USDA bulletin No 624 outlines feeding young chicks three to five times daily with caution against overfeeding. It emphasizes frame protection for feed, exercise, and careful management whether free range or confined. It also covers starting a hog herd with five sows, selecting breeding stock by uniform age and type, and early, careful breeding decisions guided by experts.
The article argues for ample chest width and depth in brood sows with well sprung ribs and deep sides, emphasizing that deep bodies and avoidance of pinched chests prevent sterility. It continues that a strong masculine boar is crucial, preferably a yearling, and that cooperative buying often benefits small farmers.
An by W. D. Neale outlines methods to raise an orphan colt. Feed with fresh cow milk diluted with water, sweetened, served warm after milking, and gradually increase milk while reducing water. Add a fresh egg if milk is scarce, feed 3–4 times daily for a month, and teach drinking from a pail. Ensure clean gall, avoid sour milk, provide water, grass, and then dry grain as the colt grows.
The notes advise feeding roots cooked or raw but chopped small. Dressed poultry should be clean when shipped and large roasters are four to five pounds. Turn bird heads under wings when packing. Prices peak April through June for soft roasters. Old cock birds have a separate class and do not fall under large roasting fowls. Pigeons require at least a hundred double feet of space in tying pens per J L Van Arendale.
An old home mixture called Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claimed to darken gray hair, stop dandruff, itching, and hair loss. Sold in stores for about six cents, it was applied with a sponge to individual strands, promising natural, even darkening after a few applications.
The New York Sun notes Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels declines a golf outing until the rules are changed to a shinny level. It recalls Franklin K. Lane learning golf by trial and error with clubs from amused enthusiasts.
Tender sensitive skins benefit from Cuticur a Soap and related emollients after a hot bath. Creamy preparations soothe skin scalp hair and hands quickly and economically. Also suited for toilet bath and nursery. Sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere.
An exchange notes a grim solution: to starve the poor off the earth as a world reform. The quote reflects harsh contempt and a blunt view of social policy attributed to a proclaimed thinker.
In a Toledo Blade glimpse, two scientists spar in playful dialogue about admiration and observations. One notes the other would have made a fine press agent if not a scientist, as they riff on the value of excursive chatter and flirtatious behavior.
In Montpelier Vermont Mrs Mary Gauthier 21 Ridge St reports relief from cramps bloating stomach pain and headaches after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The advertisement claims the medicine has achieved widespread cures for nearly forty years and urges readers to write for confidential advice.
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