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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
7
A buyer explains paying 900 dollars for a building lot in Commu ter Park, noting nearby asking prices reach 1500 dollars for newer plots. The seller says his lot is cheaper because it is second hand, reflecting market nuance. The dialogue shifts to Elixir Baber’s touted efficacy in the Philippines and a travel question about summer plans.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for cleansing the scalp and Cuticura Ointment for itching and irritation with a free sample offer by mail. It also includes a humorous Utica mayoral quote on reform and a barber shop joke about bears and bullets.
Two Scotch soldiers who steadied men at a critical moment by playing mouth organs received medals. The remark notes this does not change the view that an average mouth-organ player should be shot without a drumhead court-martial. It also mentions the disc carpenter who makes every blow count when he hits a nail.
United States Department of Agriculture introduces button clover as a spineless, seed producing pasture legume suited for mild Southwest and Gulf regions and Pacific coast. It offers forage and hay potential with less wool loss from burs, though inoculation advised in Gulf Coast and Southern states and seeding favors fall in mild winters.
A bold promotion touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. The ad claims one spoonful cleanses a sluggish liver and bowels, relieves headaches and biliousness, and won’t cause salivation, urging readers to buy and test the product with money-back guarantees.
Macon Georgia resident H J Lamar reports a one year old suffering severe prickly heat was relieved after two days of Hancock Sulphur Compound. Initial outbreak covered most of the body causing fretfulness and sleeplessness, but the child improved after treatments. A tablespoonful in bath for three days provided soothing effects. Hancock Sulphur Compound and Ointment sold by dealers. Hancock Liquid Sulphur Co. Baltimore MD. Write for booklet.
Senator Sorghum, famed for backing the speaker with three cheers, laments politeness may cost votes in his district. The exchange questions whether courtesy from a disliked figure translates into political gain or risk.
Mrs. M A Mooney and Mrs Rubie Clark of Nashville report asthma cures and tuberculosis relief after using Lang Tita. The ad claims Lang Tita treats consumption asthma colds croup whooping cough and grippe. It invites direct order from Nashville Medicine Co Room 8 Steger Building with price 1 75 and booklet on request.
A humorous musing on why ants seem to anticipate picnic locations. The text contrasts society as costly and demanding with the idea that nature, through ants, possesses uncanny knowledge of human gathering spots.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as a standard remedy to fortify the system against the depressant effects of summer heat. The ad notes that stronger individuals withstand heat better, with a price listed as soc.
In this tense exchange Holmes hints a sad lonely woman may hide a secret. A man on a continuous holiday faces temptation as clues point to hidden motives and possible mischief around him.
Caution readers urged to examine bottles of Castoria ensuring the signature is present. The ad asserts Castoria has been in use for over 30 years and is a safe remedy for infants and children, noting that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
A resident notes using two blankets to stay warm while protecting against mosquitoes. The quote reflects a paradox of heat and comfort as they rely on extra coverings despite the hot climate.
A Brookline wedding tale ends with the bride called new mamma by the husband. A daughter notes the “new mamma” isn’t new. A second anecdote recalls Congressman Riordan’s war story as a mosquito chase on Barnegat Day. A Telegraph quip notes bachelors and wedding hopes.
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