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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
9
An advertisement warns against calomel a toxic mercury laxative and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy. It claims calomel causes illness and bone necrosis while Dodson's will detoxify the liver, banish headaches and restore bowels, with a money back guarantee.
A fragment from a diary-like line describes a night scene with an eerie howl and a baby mentioned in passing, suggesting a surreal or unsettling mood without clear event context. The text presents a single evocative image rather than a reported incident.
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for irritated skin with hot water baths and Ointment application. It promises soothing relief for babies and tired mothers, offering samples by mail and a postcard request to Cuticura Dept. L. The snippet also muses on politicians reciting popular plays to win support.
A midpage ad urges spring housecleaning and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a vegetable remedy to purify blood, clear skin issues, and remove tainted matter. It markets tablets or liquid, claiming to dissolve poison accumulations and replace them with rich blood. Also includes ads for Allen's Foot-Ease and Hanford's Balsam.
A Washington mother credits Elixir Baber with curing her 10 year old daughter of chronic chilies and fevers after a year of illness. The ad claims the product costs 50 cents and is available from Kloczewek & Co. in Washington D C by parcel post prepaid.
A fragmentary ad copy claims “Keep your frees 7 cone” for a younger appearance and urges readers to request an Eye Book from Marine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago. The snippet also notes a cynical view of men who enjoy being mean and dismisses age disclosure.
A 60 cent Anuric package is advertised as a powerful eliminator of uric acid from Dr Pierce's hospital experiments. It claims relief for backache scalding urine frequent urination and sediment in urine and rheumatism from uric acid. A trial offer asks 10 cents for a sample.
An old promotional snippet touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a quinine and iron formulation to drive out malaria and boost the system. It also advertises Hanford's Balsam for weak joints with directions to apply thoroughly and rub in.
St Louis mothers join those from Kansas City and St. Joseph in praising Vick's Vap-O-Rub as safer and quicker than internal medicines for colds coughs and chest tightness in children. Letters from 1900 era readers cite rapid relief on chest throat and headaches with three sizes priced 26c 60c and 1.00.
A special presentment from Charleston Grand Jury after the October 165 shooting death of Sidney J. Cohen requests 13 indictments. Names include Henry Brown, W E Wingate, Patrick Quinn and others for assault with intent to kill, carrying concealed weapons, and inciting riot. The solicitor will file bills at the next term. warrants to secure witness attendance will be issued.
Aiken prepares for its first horse show now seen as an enduring institution drawing sportsmen from a wide region. A ring is being built at Pine Tree Polo Club for the event on March 18 amid a thriving equine scene with over 400 privately owned horses, many thoroughbreds, the strongest since Whitney era stables.
J. FF Gallivan Building Company of Greenville awarded the contract to erect a knitting mill at Spartanburg. The award confirms Greenville’s bid success and outlines erection responsibilities by the firm.
Florence prepares for June events with U C T guests. Greenwood editors form an association of religious paper managers. State Hospital for the Insane funding waits on the Supreme Court mandamus ruling on a $100,000 appropriation item. Agriculture may enter St Matthews schools next year. Columbia population cited 1910 and 1914 estimates. Spar tanburg to Greenville highway urged by C O Hearon with county cooperation as key to progress.
Lesson notes recount Philip’s Samaritan revival and his encounter with the Ethiopian official. It discusses divine preparation, diligent study of Isaiah, direct Spirit led instruction, and the eunuch’s declared faith through baptism, with reflections on personal evangelism today.
Mrs. Jesse Richardson of Philpot Kentucky endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle effective laxative for children. The product is touted as non narcotic and widely used in homes. A free trial bottle offer is available by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois. The article also notes US pepper imports totaling 27,562,361 pounds valued at 2,852,665 dollars last year.
Advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a way to darken gray hair within days. It claims millions use the product and that users gain a youthful look after one or two applications. The note adds it is a toilet preparation not a medical cure. Also mentions over 4,800 applicants to a British polar expedition.
Ad promotes Cascarets as a night time cleanse for constipation and indigestion. Claims a 10 cent box clears sour stomach, liver, and bowels by morning, with no griping, urging purchase for months of relief. Mentions children like the product and compares to everyday health.
Druggists praise Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for kidney trouble and urge customers to try the remedy. Porter s Drug Store Salisbury North Carolina advertises sample bottles and a booklet on kidneys with purchase. Also notes Dr Pierce s Pleasant Pellets liver medicine and Luxemburg s area claim.
A fragment titled At the Boarding House presents a clipped exchange where Mrs Skinner asks if the beef is too rare and Mr Simpkins replies he would like it a little oftener. The item closes with an old slogan about Hanford's Balsam and a proverb on gentle progress.
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