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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
7
The piece argues indigestion often masks constipation and advises mild laxatives over harsh purgatives. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, cites a Gary Indiana testimonial from Benj Bagdin, and notes a free trial offer by mail from Monticello, Illinois.
Fragmentary wartime note describes a wounded soldier dreaming of a charge and identifying as a conscientious objector to a man nearby. The lines reflect inner conflict and trauma from conflict.
The article explains how kidney disease raises arterial tension and strains the heart, leading to waste buildup and death often misattributed to heart, brain, or lung issues. It promotes a patent remedy “Anuric” by Dr. Pierce and urges purchases via 10 cent trial.
An assortment of vintage ad blurbs and quips. Praises for Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as liver pills, Rheumacide touted for internal treatment of rheumatism, and quips about compliments and a boastful fire-eater Jiggins.
Clem Kinard of Ruffin South Carolina reports eczema relief after using Tetterine claiming cure within three boxes and noting a salesman offered to cover costs if ineffective. The Shuptrine Co. Savannah Georgia promotes Tetterine for eczema piles dandruff ringworm and scalp skin diseases with 60c Tetterine and 25c Boap and offers Liver Pills with mail orders.
Managing editor dismisses Vady Eglan as a “hien” and urges publication of a controversial interview. The exchange reveals newsroom friction over personal attacks and editorial choices.
Mrs. M A Redman of Hendersonville North Carolina writes that after years of weakness and weight loss she began Cardus in November 1918. She reports weight gain from 107 to 128 pounds by March and says the tonic rebuilt her health and relieved pain permanently. The notice promotes Cardus as a woman’s tonic sold by druggists. The Prince of Wales has been initiated into Masonry.
An 19th or early 20th century advertisement urges readers to use Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to purify blood during spring illnesses. It claims purification cleanses impurities boosts gland activity and enriches the body with pure blood to fight weakness and lack of appetite.
Biblical lesson notes depict Peter visiting Lydda where he heals Aeneas and leads many to the Lord. In Joppa Dorcas dies and is raised by Peter after prayer and touch, echoing Jesus miracles and underscoring faith via deeds and prayer.
A wartime newspaper advertises Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy that replaces dangerous calomel. The seller guarantees quicker relief from liver- and stomach-related distress, urges readers to try a bottle, and promises money-back if not satisfied. Also included is a short wartime trench exchange about water freezing.
General tonic claims qu ines iron and quinine to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build the system. 50 cents.
Recent reports at Vassar College show fifty students working their way through college with ninety six earning some income. Two girls earned 175 and 190 dollars running a book and furniture exchange. Tutoring at 75 cents an hour is another good source of income. Some girls work in the candy kitchen and other occupations of the kind.
Itching and burning skin troubles cause distress and scratching. The ad claims Resinol Ointment stops itching instantly and heals eruptions promptly, noting physicians have prescribed it for over 20 years and that it is easy and economical to use, sold by all druggists.
An engineering firm reports success in producing string from paper after several experiments. The new string closely resembles real twine, is strong enough for tying parcels, and could be cheaper than existing string. It is already used extensively at Woolwich Arsenal.
Advertisement-style note warns meat consumption harms kidneys and may cause backache. Recommends Jad Salts as a daily morning dose to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder irritation. Claims the product is a safe, pleasant effervescent drink used by millions and suitable for prevention of kidney disease.
London dispatch reports six months of trial show policewomen gaining favor through service. They faced early opposition but now win locals over with tact, calming crowds during Zeppelin raids, handling drunken soldiers, and soothing frightened women and children in the streets.
An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a non dye shampoo like treatment. It claims gradual darkening of gray hair after one week of daily use then thrice weekly, with promises of healthy scalp and hair, fullness, and lustrous color. The product is sold in a 50 cent bottle or by prepaid mail from Memphis Tennessee with a money back guarantee.
A young widow notes the easiest path to a future spouse is to flee from him. Fifty vocations are taught in the United States navy.
The exchange notes a wary view of an elevator investment proceeding as the speaker admits being persuaded to invest. The comment signals risk in a plan while the dialogue mentions rising prices. The article cites British Columbia annual mineral output around 30 million dollars.
Ozark mothers report Vap-O-Rub provides quick relief from croup and cold symptoms. A night application loosens phlegm and soothes throat and chest with antiseptic vapors. Endorsed by Mrs. H. H. Givan and Mrs. J. J. Cave, the product is sold in 26c 60c and $1.00 sizes.
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