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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
7
An old health column touts drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the digestive system and improve appearance. It argues internal sanitation beats external cleansing and promises clearer skin, lifted complexion, and relief from common ailments after one to two weeks.
A man is described as producing an old master style counterfeit, claiming it as genuine. The narrative notes the deception and doubts about its authenticity while highlighting the craft and its risk.
An old time advertisement touts a double strength preparation to remove freckles with nightly and morning applications. It promises visible fading, fits a period tone, and urges readers to ask their pharmacist for the product. The pitch links the remedy to skin whitening and even hints at broader uses.
A reader near seventy six describes chronic pain and rheumatism and endorses a new discovery from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo claiming improved kidney excretion and relief, stating it is better than previous remedies. The brief note implies a testimonial for a medical product.
A fragment reflects a dialogue about desire and fulfillment. The speaker recalls seeking two things advice and water, highlighting themes of guidance and basic needs as essential satisfactions.
An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer a no dye treatment that allegedly darkens gray or faded hair. It claims to improve scalp and hair health and offers a money back guarantee with a 50 cent bottle shipped prepaid from Memphis Tennessee.
War zone hospitals order Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for troops. Shaken into shoes or foot baths it provides rest and comfort and aids walking. Also mentions insurance for galvanized roofs and Dr. Pierce's Pills. notes 90,000 Japanese in Hawaii and Hanford's Bal sam for old sores.
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is promoted as a liver regulator blood purifier and nerve tonic available in tablet or liquid form. The ad claims alcohol free formula with printed ingredients and urges readers to trust testimonials of neighbors who report stronger bodies and improved digestion.
A practical guide stresses starting small and growing gradually with proper management. It warns beginners against overinvesting, advises balancing capital between buildings and operating costs, and emphasizes consistent daily work. It cites experience, agricultural college guidance, and the high demand for eggs and poultry to support sustainable ventures.
The Missouri college of agriculture reports water glass storage keeps eggs for months with near fresh-poach quality. Use one quart water glass per twenty dozen eggs in a five gallon crock. boil ten quarts water, cool, mix with water glass, add fresh unwashed eggs, and store in a cool dry place.
Keeping the temperature even is essential for incubator chicks. Sudden heat to cold shifts and overfeeding cause bowel trouble.
Advice on poultry care for hens focusing on nest quality litter and tobacco stems to deter vermin. Emphasizes hen comfort as a factor in egg yields and overall coop efficiency.
The note emphasizes cleanliness in the poultry house with newspaper scrubbing and using winter sun as a tonic. It warns against placing eggs under a broody turkey hen early and suggests waiting as she may change her mind. It also mentions chicken dietary tips including milk-based mixes for eggs and meat.
Advice from Colorado Agricultural College warns against keeping hens that eat their own eggs. Provide grit lime and protein rich feeds, ensure high quality nests, and consider drastic measures if egg eating persists.
Advice on administering a physic to ill hens and the flock with epsom salts dissolved in water or used to moisten feed. Recommends periodic cleansing with a mild physic every two months. Also suggests using concentrated lye to destroy disease germs in old brooders and to clean drinking fountains.
Tacking tarpaper on the inside of an old house will keep out the wind and take poultry mites uncomfortable.
To stop hens from pecking eggs provide ample tasks, fresh greens, and a varied grain diet. A busy coop reduces egg eating by keeping birds active and fed on nutritious offerings.
A historic note states a hundred hens require about four gallons of water daily. It emphasizes proper hydration and warm quarters to ensure efficient egg production.
A vintage medicine ad denounces calomel as dangerous mercury that sickens users and causes bone necrosis. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative, promising relief from liver and bowel symptoms with a money back guarantee and family friendly use.
A U S Cavalry Troop in Balayan Philippines reports malaria relief from Elixir Babek after earlier failed treatments. The notice promotes Elixir Babek priced at 60 cents, available at druggists or by Parcels Post from Kloczewski & Co. Washington, D. C.
In a constrained exchange, one character explains he was overly polite to an old man to hide a truth. The other reveals the man is his prospective father-in-law, adding secrecy about family ties.
A vintage advert claims kidney and bladder troubles afflict men and women alike and promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as the top remedy. It notes availability in 60c and 1.00 sizes at druggists and offers a sample by mail with a small payment and paper mention.
Borem recalls a joke while Diggs counters you never miss a chance to share one. The exchange highlights their playful banter as they converse about remembering humor.
A brief scented ad touts Cuticura Soap for dandruff and eczema scalp relief with hot water, and Cuticura Ointment applied first, offering free samples by mail via Pook. Address postcard to Cuticura Der L Boston. Sold everywhere. The page also carries a comic exchange about taking horses on Arctic explorations.
The old time Sage Tea and Sulphur recipe returns in ready to use Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. Priced about 50 cents a bottle it darkens gray hair and adds lustre without obvious application. Not for disease treatment.
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