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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
5
An old article notes that the annual supply of dandelion roots largely comes from Germany Austria and France. It discusses why the plant is considered undesirable in lawns and how roots and leaves are valued for medicine and greens. It mentions Castoria and various reform topics in a wide aside.
A collision of garbled lines shows students debating attention to teachers and a character described as the chouffeuy, reflecting unclear classroom dialogue.
The average American farm family consumes over $100 worth of meat per year highlighting household meat usage and spending patterns.
A federal jury in Chicago found the American Medical Association guilty of libeling Cardui, the women’s tonic, branding it a nostrum. The three month trial featured testimony from doctors and chemists and totaled nearly four million words as evidence supported Cardui’s merit.
An Omaha Nebraska advertisement touts Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti as economical nutritious food for children. It promises easy feeding, strengthened bones and muscles, and calm nerves, claiming the product is made from durum wheat and offers a free cookbook to mothers.
Wee Willie asks about Jones' pup and confusion over its breed. The dog was taken off its lead and sent to Pittsburgh where it was found to be a rabbit dog after a doctor’s inspection.
The exchange names two men admired for their service to the school. One is praised as honor man of Harvard, the other as honor man of Sing Sing. The remarks highlight notable alumni receiving platform recognition.
An advertisement touts Dr Peery's Dead Bhot as an effective medicine for worms and tapeworms in adults and children. It claims one dose suffices with no supplemental purge needed. The note includes unrelated moralizing verse and a proverb about anger and neighborly conduct.
A church lesson outlines Paul’s voyage from Caesarea to Malta aboard a grain ship, highlighting his faith under storm, God’s promise to testify in Rome, and Paul as a life saver. It notes companions Luke and possibly Aristarchus, the voyage’s delays, a hurricane at sea, and Paul’s message of cheer and trust in God amidst peril.
The Office of Public Roads under the U S Department of Agriculture reports over 480000 square yards of experimental roads built in 1912 13. Various road types included brick concrete oil cement and asphalt options with total constructed since 1905 exceeding 4600000 square yards. Local costs were 180841 89, excluding salaries, with work spanning Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Maryland Mississippi Nebraska North Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.
A surge in visitors to the Hawaiian Islands prompts focus on roads. Hille leads with concrete boulevards from the wharves to business districts. Outlying districts under progressive local government have improved highways, enabling long miles of smooth roads across the big island.
The apportionment of federal road funds for the year ending June 30 1917 is listed by state including New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont and others with figures such as New York 250 720 27 and New Jersey 80 219 68 Delawar 44 047 28 and others. For the fiscal year ending June 30 1918 each state will receive double the 1917 figures and for 1919 triple for 1920 quadruple and for 1921 quintuple the amounts stated.
Campaigners in West Virginia promote better highways under the slogan Get Out of the Mud. Several counties recently approved road bond issues, with the refrain sung in at least one election. Advocates argue improved highways will draw motorists to the scenic mountain state.
The article argues farm value rises if roads are permanent and allow hauling two loads per trip, urging landowners to offer help for nearby road improvements. It notes fungi problems this season including fungi, rot, mildews and other diseases and recommends fungicides to combat them.
A farmer explains selling land to pay debts and reduce labor costs preserved a decent home for many families who might have lost their farms if they had retained the larger operation.
An old advertisement warns against calomel a mercury based laxative and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative. The ad claims calomel causes illness and bone damage while Liver Tone, claimed to be vegetable and non salivating, improves liver function, relieves headaches and dullness, and is money back guaranteed. It notes widespread use and pharmacies ready to sell.
A fragmented report describes a chaotic incident near Uni pus Ridge with accusations about youths and strangers, a fence, and shouted remarks about danger. The text lacks clear names or events but conveys a tense street confrontation and defiant responses amid confusing dialogue.
A brief health ad explains removing dandruff by lightly touching itchy spots with Cuticura Ointment then shampooing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It touts emollients for a clean scalp and hair growth and offers three samples by mail with a postcard address for Cuticura Dept. Loston.
Parson reproaches Mr Skinner for giving only a nickel to the missionary collection. Skinner explains he had little to contribute and preferred giving something rather than nothing.
A vintage advert extols Elixir Babek as a miracle tonic curing malaria fevers. Rev G Bzymanowsky of St Stephen's Church Perth Amboy endorses its use and urges sufferers to try it. Available in cents from Mleczewski & Cog Washington D C via prepaid parcels post.
A brief dialogue presents LT noting fuel for social entry and the Woman Who Had Arrived replying that timing to snub is key. The exchange explores social navigation and selective civility in a concise, era-tinged quarrel of wit.
An old ad lists MOTHERS JOY SALVE for colds and coughs, GOOSHE GREASE LENMIEN for neuralgia and rheumatism, and GOOST GRIGASH COMPANY products from Greensboro North Carolina. The clipped text includes stray phrases about reading and inspecting, suggesting a fragmented advertisement page with imperfect OCR.
The plan aims to save funds spent on foreign eggs by opening London parks to poultry breeding. Authorities study the proposal as a new economy measure. Breeders will supply hens and organize breeding events with prizes for top flocks. Eggs would go to wounded soldiers.
An old advertisement claims Baby Base cures bowel complaints and teething troubles in babies. It promises a mail coupon and a gold ring as a guaranteed premium from any drug store.
fragmentary note shows a quarrel between family and boss over a pet animal incident. unclear names and places but implies disagreement at a workplace or home setting. includes odd spellings and garbled phrasing.
A fragmented ad style exchange mentions Jones and Brown debating peace as a wife views a five pound hex of candy. References Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills and a sample offer at 872 Pearl street, with charity notices and housecleaning season notes.
Public notice hails Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims widespread benefit with testimonials and offers a sample bottle by mailing ten cents to Kilmer Co and requesting information. The note urges readers to mention the paper when writing.
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