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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
3
A health ad urges drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims daily internal bathing prevents toxins and various ailments and makes readers a “real crank” on internal sanitation.
An advertisement extols Pape’s Diapepsin as a rapid, safe remedy for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and related stomach distress. It claims quick relief within the stomach and urges keeping a fifty cent case for use after unsuitable meals, noting the product’s world fame and guaranteed action. A brief aside mentions the tensile strength of a paper fly wheel.
An advertisement warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich foods. It touts four ounces of Jad Salts mixed with water as a daily kidney flush and cites benefits like reduced backache and bladder issues. It notes the remedy is inexpensive and safe and mentions New York fire department members receiving military training.
A crowd confronts Judge Ostrander over a murder from twelve years earlier. Deborah Scoville and her ally Black uncover clues linking Oliver Ostrander to the case as anonymous notes threaten the judge and his clan. The drama centers on love, memory, and a shadowed past.
A young man recalls breaking into Spencer's Folly to sculpt a statue on his fifteenth birthday. He witnesses a fatal confrontation between Spencer and a rival, escapes through a burning house, and returns home haunted by murder and flames that night.
Skunks are noted as a vigorous enemy of full grown range caterpillars, providing a useful role overlooked by many. Birds are ineffective against these large caterpillars, while skunks consume large quantities, justifying greater consideration for the animal.
A New York Evening Telegram editorial urges workers to reserve funds in bank accounts for emergencies and to stock ammunition for livelihood. emphasizes safety first and continual readiness beyond current resources, regardless of national policy.
The leek badge of the Welsh Guards prompts a look at Welsh traditions of adopting the leek. Historical accounts tie the symbol to Cadwallon’s 633 victory over Edwin and battles like Crecy, with legends of Welsh soldiers wearing leeks in helmets and gaining fame in defense of rulers.
A New York woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending two years of illness and back pain without surgery. She reports rapid improvement after using the tonic, enabling her to eat breakfast with her husband again. The Pinkham Lab in Lynn Massachusetts invites confidential advice letters.
A witty line about a society belle prompts gossip on her upcoming appearance. The quip suggests she will generate attention and chatter among onlookers.
A dated hair treatment suggests mixing Bay Rum Barbo Compound glycerine and water to create a tonic. Apply twice weekly to darken gray hair remove dandruff and improve hair softness without coloring the scalp or leaving a greasy residue.
A light exchange about Simson on ice shows the joke that he doesn’t cut much ice as a skater but breaks a lot of it, highlighting a humorous sports quip.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tonic as a general tonic containing quinine and iron. It claims to drain malaria, enrich the blood, and strengthen the whole system, noting its tonic properties and broad health benefits.
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