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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
3
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It claims it cleanses the stomach and bowels, relieves vile breath and stomach trouble, and urges mothers to buy a 60 cent bottle with full directions on the label. It cites ease of use and popularity among mothers.
An advertisement claims Danderine removes dandruff and stops hair loss within ten minutes of application. It touts quick visible effects, including new hair growth over weeks, a shiny soft look, and says a 26 cent bottle proves the claim.
A reader letter from Jumbo Virginia cites a testimonial praising Baughn’s Pellagra remedy. The piece urges readers to consult the American Compounding Co. and request a free book from Jasper Alabama, promising refunds if the remedy fails to cure.
A quoted exchange questions a play about a dumb wife. Hiram dismisses it with a curt remark. The fragment hints at a rural or rustic setting and a humorous critique of domestic drama. The brief note captures a bantering dialogue style typical of local page chatter.
Public health advisory promotes using Bromine Quinine as a tonic laxative to strengthen the system against grip and influenza. The box bears E W Grove's signature and proclaims the single Brom o Quinine formulation.
A witty note on talk as a gift and the idea that conversations would be scarce if people paid for them. The quote suggests price would curb casual chatter and emphasize the value of meaningful dialogue.
A fragmented passage discusses eye care and youthful appearance with quirky misspellings and partial phrases. It mentions remedies and a request for a book, noting themes of age perception and social reactions to success.
The legislature pushed a trio of measures forward including a proposed state conciliation board to arbitrate industrial disputes, a bill funding agriculture in common schools with a $65,000 appropriation, and a land loan plan via a state board of land commissioners backed by $20 million in bonds to spur farming and homesteads.
A featured spring suit mixes taffeta with serge to create a balanced, practical ensemble. The skirt shows side fullness with a wide serge facing, while the coat repeats the contrast with a yoke and a broad banding. Light gray and tan options offer elegant but less practical choices.
The piece surveys current hairdressing trends from the Bobby style to the Castle bob and French twist. It notes forehead ribbons for bob wearers, emphasizes neat finishing, and suggests personal suitability over strict fashion.
A Washington Park woman tests Lydia E. Pinkham remedies for female troubles and nervous spells. She credits Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills with restored health and youthfulness, urging others to seek free advice from the Pinkham company in Lynn, Massachusetts. The item also recalls a local quip about a man named Sam Black and a torpedo liver joke.
A fragmented advertisement touts Elixir Habek and Mabok Liver Pills with pricing and a claim of effectiveness. It mentions J W Reynolds Newport News Virginia and HKiovrew ski & Co Washington DC as sources and implies endorsements by a Chief of Police. An unrelated quip about a boy and his father appears at the end.
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