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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims calomel is mercury and harmful, causing sickness, bone damage, and digestive upset, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels without salivation. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist, promises a money back guarantee, and cites widespread use.
An old advertisement extols Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti as nutritious and economical for children, claiming it builds bone and muscle without nervousness, produced from durum wheat and offering a free cookbook from Skinner Mfg. Co., Omaha Nebraska. A stray novel blurb references a heroine marrying early.
The piece states that the remedy named Dead Shot is not a lenient tonic but a real old fashioned medicine meant to purge worms or tapeworms with a single dose. It notes that the subject remains in danger and others believe release may come. The language reflects cautions about recovery.
A playful exchange highlights a rattlesnake story with a pun on rattling. The brief dialogue shows amused agreement and a light, humorous tone.
The text credits medical officers with defeating yellow fever and typhoid in the Spanish War era. It notes war pushing progress in public health, citing the Panama Canal project as a key factor in eradicating yellow fever and typhoid. The author asserts these scientific victories saved many lives, outweighing war losses.
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming it cleanses dust and oil, reduces dandruff, stops itching, and, after weeks, grows new fine hair all over the scalp. It urges buying a 25 cent bottle to beautify hair quickly and abundantly.
A horse reporter asks if the wife helps with work and sees her at the desk often. The humorist confirms and says she destroys all his wife and mother-in-law jokes.
An old advertisement touts GROVE'S TASTELESS TONIC claiming quinine and iron fight malaria and build up the system with a tasteless formula. It notes a 50 cent price and mentions Roman Eye Balsam as an antiseptic ointment applied externally for relief. The copy references various unrelated product bits and slang phrases of the era.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe tonic for chronic female weaknesses and health issues. It claims to build strength, regulate functions, and benefit tired or ailing women, available in tablet or liquid form. Also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a laxative made from May-apple and jalap root, sold for 26 cents.
The lesson recalls Jesus in Jerusalem at the pool of Bethesda healing a long afflicted man. It notes Jesus saw need, challenged the man’s will, then spoke power into his life. Opposition arose, yet the cure was complete and instantly enacted through Christ’s word.
A blessed kedgeree uses half a pound of cooked white fish flaked and boned, six teacups of boiled tea, and two eggs beaten together with seasoning. The dish is heated and served as a substantial meal for six people.
Beaten eggs with milk sugar and salt poured over hot milk. Pour into a small deep dish set in a pan of hot water and bake until firm.
The June 8 1928 total solar eclipse lasting about a minute and a half will be notable for its long observation path. The moon's shadow will strike off Japan and reach Columbia River Washington at 2 55 PM Pacific time then move southeastward to Florida coast at 6 42 PM Eastern time, vanishing 400 miles offshore three minutes later. A Washington College map lists about 85 towns on the route and Prof E Petit notes telegraphed verification may follow with cooperation.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment for quick relief from skin irritations after a ten minute bath. Free samples by mail are offered with a book. The note mentions promotions and a postcard address in Boston. A mixed excerpt includes dialogue about shelling and snow on a hill.
An old advertisement extols Cascarets to cleanse and regulate stomachs and livers, claiming relief from headache and indigestion. It sells a 10 cent box and asserts it works while you sleep without side effects, referencing widespread use and health benefits.
A wry note laments rising cabbage costs for housewives and imagines a future boarding house with an odorier, more costly menu as a punchy social aside.
An old advertisement touts MOTHERS JOY SALVE for colds croup pneumonia and asthma and GOOSE GREASE LINIMENT for neuriga rheumatism and sprains by GOOSE GREASE COMPANY Greensboro NC. A Juvenile Artist cartoon features a teacher asking a seven year old Eimer about a drawing showing a house and two children as the punchline.
Mrs Minnie Starnes of Deepwater Texas recounts severe health declines in 1905 and 1908, crediting Cardus and Cardul with restoring her strength and eliminating pain after months of bedridden episodes. She urges expectant mothers to try Cardus and notes widespread positive reports from other women. The ad concludes with a paid promotional line about men bluffing when promising things.
The piece contrasts views of a husband’s qualities with a humorous assessment of female vanity. It notes that in heavy soils damp and cold during rainy months threaten plant health, implying practical concerns alongside social commentary.
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