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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
7
Dodson's Liver Tone claimed to cleanse the liver and bowels without the dangers of calomel. The advertisement promises no salivation, gentler tasting formula, and a money back guarantee if morning results aren’t seen. It markets to children and adults, urging purchase from druggists with a personal guarantee.
Observers note four sovereigns claim the title of king of Jerusalem the sultan of Turkey the emperor Austria the king of Spain and the mer king of Portugal. The lively column quotes humorous quips about club life and advice columns.
In a Manapolis Star item lawyer Charles Pettijohn questioned a woman client about her age. The discussion centered on the claim she was thirty-nine while the dialogue implied she was approaching fifty. The exchange prompted Pettijohn to encourage the woman to speak up.
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifier and strength builder to help the elderly and young alike endure the oppressive heat of summer. Claims to enrich the blood and strengthen the whole system. Price listed as 50c.
A dialogue features Mr and Mrs Flatbush joking about bread as Mrs Flatbush recalls reading that Dalmatian ants chew seeds into pulp to form loaves. The ants supposedly bake in the sun and store the bread for later use, blending humor with curious rumor.
A Nashville Medicine Co advertisement features a Tennessee couple and claims Lung-Vita cures coughs and consumption related ailments. Customer letters praise rapid improvement after first dose and urge direct ordering when dealers lack the product.
Mr. Allen Gales Jennings of Washington DC reports relief after using Hancock's Sulphur Compound Ointment for sores in his nostrils. He had tried about fifty salves and lotions without success and credits the product with preventing further sores. Hancock Sulphur Compound and Ointment are sold by all dealers. Hancock Liquid Sulphur Co. Baltimore MD offers a booklet.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote notes a debonair exchange about kissing and telling. The debutante defends light disclosure if the subject only shares the pleasure given, reflecting social norms of propriety and flirtation.
Mrs Cyrus Helma of Washington DC reports her 10 year old daughter suffered months of chills and fever under doctor care. After using Elixir Habek the child has not had a chill since. The ad lists price at 50 cents and sales through Kloczewski Co. in Washington DC via druggists or prepaid parcels post.
A fragmentary report describes Sapleigh reacting in playful mock seriousness to Miss Cutting asking if something is possible. Sapleigh then jokes about sending it in a pamphlet, finishing with a lighthearted, garbled exchange.
Snippets mix a joke about a baker father with a poison ivy remedy from Hanford and a note on Germany's meat mix, mentioning pork at 60 percent. The fragment offers a glimpse of casual humor, patent medicine advice, and wartime economy hints without full context.
Feature on a high capacity small barn by William A Radford. Describes a 26 by 46 foot concrete floor barn with a centered driveway, extensive windows for light, double-stair framing, and independent horse and cow stalls. Emphasizes ventilation, headroom, and easy cleaning for small and larger farms.
A wall of text argues that people misuse effort and stress through outdated habits. The piece links chronic touchiness to self love inflamed to the point of conceit, causing restlessness and social friction rather than true inward disposition issues.
In the Birmingham Age-Herald a humorous note recalls Doppel marrying one of the Dodderfly girls. The twins were once indistinguishable to neighbors, though now the married pair is said to be easy to tell apart with the wife’s constant disgusted expression.
A former big league manager, fired for his team finishing last, takes a civil service exam for a political post. He balks at many questions, misses the earth moon distance, and misdefines a syzygy. When asked for the largest bone in the human frame he confidently writes The head.
A joked ad states laughter cures indigestion but notes the man with it does not feel like laughing. It also cites a Kansas statistic claiming 854 679 male inhabitants in the state.
A man who appears to have been drinking boards a streetcar and questions the conductor about the correct car. The exchange grows tense as the conductor challenges the rider’s certainty.
Advice to ranchers and horse owners promoting Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh for sores and external troubles. Mentions St. Ady for mend and notes a saying about size of heart vs body. States a population figure of 428,663 for Xoko hama.
Public health notice warns infant mortality is high in civilized countries and urges Castoria as a safe remedy. It contrasts narcotic cough syrups containing opium or morphine with Castoria which allegedly improves circulation and reduces fever. The claim emphasizes Castoria bears a physician signature and Castoria’s supposed safety.
An ad touts Tersmiths War Toys for malaria chills and fever and a general strengthening tonic Tonia priced 60c to $1.00 at all drug stores. The long excerpt contrasts two boys seeking success, one becoming a shipyard supervisor while the other starts as a green hand. It ends with a suburban domestic vignette about a new cook.
Mrs. Distingay, a society leader, has started a model dairy on her country estate. The move suggests she aims to command the cream of the trade.
The exchange mentions a tip about recent races with references to a machine turning turtle on the track. It captures casual chatter about an odd racing incident and the name Jiggins.
The item notes a partnership ending with Jones retiring while the narrator remains active in business. It also mentions a claim that Jones is not a mule and adds unrelated facts about buttons, Hanford's Balsam, and Japanese dining in Seattle using ferns.
The pair discuss the dreary forecast as they observe their hens and note they have not yet planted seeds. A casual exchange touches on military service, local stars, and moonshine hints amid a rural setting.
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