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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
7
A newspaper ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a natural laxative remedy for chronic constipation. It endorses regular habits, suggests bedtime use if needed, warns against harsh cathartics, and offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
A fragmentary exchange portrays Rastus as timid yet courageous. The speaker claims Rastus attended the ball game last night unarmed beyond a safety razor and dismisses fears of trouble.
The ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a tonic and laxative to combat grip and influenza. It claims the combination destroys vem and strengthens the body, noting Grove’s brand on the box and asserting there is only one Romo Quinine. It asks how old Mabel is, answering twenty four.
An old advertisement style item touts Ec Zene and Zene Co products as remedies for eczema and liver issues. It includes claims of universal cures and mentions a druggist inventory prompt and mail order contact from Paul Minnesota.
Misleading comments mark the congratulatory scene for Rev. George R. Lunn as Schenectady’s new Socialist mayor. He vows public trust in his party’s policies while accusing opponents of misrepresenting his platform and principles amid a satirical aside about a bachelor describing a newborn child.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as relief from dandruff and hair loss. It claims immediate results, including shinier, fuller hair after use, and urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from any store to prove the product’s effectiveness.
A dialogue contrasts old and new views on women’s dress. One speaker condemns modern attire as immodest, while the other argues that previous generations also generated controversy over accepted clothing.
An advertisement urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles for the signature and notes more than 30 years of use. The copy claims Fletcher's Castoria calms and soothes infants and children, with a playful aside about relations and marriage.
Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago advertises Marine after Exposure in Cold Cutting Winds and Dust, saying it restores refreshes and promotes eye health for all eyes. The ad notes they will send Eye Book on request. It also includes a pop psychology aphorism about love and affection in dress.
An old patent medicine ad extols Anuric by Dr. Pierce for kidney weakness, back ache, and dropsy. It urges sending a water sample to Buffalo for free analysis and claims universal tests by insurers. The tone mimics 19th century medical tonic pitches.
In Columbia the South Carolina State Farmers Union backs organization and cooperation to boost agricultural resources. county turnout and speakers from Charleston Arkansas and California highlight co op selling, warehouse system expansion, and rural credits. Delegates named for the national child labor conference in Asheville.
The Spartanburg Coast Artillery company is fully manned and officered and awaits official recognition from the South Carolina adjutant general. Permanent officers named include Captain J. M. Wallace, First Lieutenant J. Hertz Brown, Second Lieutenant J. N. Wright, and Allen Rogers serving as secretary and treasurer.
The National Guard Association of South Carolina pressed for a $25,000 appropriation to reimburse the federal government for property shortage at two sessions. A committee was named to meet the ways and means committee. Governor Manning spoke as 30 officers attended and officers were reelected.
A sermon outline recounts Peter and John at the temple healing a man at the ninth hour. It notes the apostles worship and prayer, the crowd’s astonishment, and Peter’s public call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and power.
A critic notes Scribson's latest novel fails commercially though the book has a decorative binding and illustrations by a renowned artist. The author hoped for a best seller, but sales do not reflect that expectation.
An old advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs for constipation in children, claiming quick cleansing of the bowels and renewed health. It warns to avoid counterfeit syrups and notes a 60 cent bottle with directions for all ages and grownups.
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