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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
8
An old advertisement extols Pape’s Diapepsin as a rapid cure for dyspepsia indigestion and gas noting relief in five minutes. It claims dramatic results, harmlessness, and urges keeping a stock at home for day and night use. Also mentions song birds in South Africa dispute.
An ad asserts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root surpasses any kidney remedy, praising long use and customer loyalty. It invites readers to send ten cents for a sample and mentions a booklet on kidneys and bladder, with regular bottle sizes advertised. Also notes a steel wire bicycle tire invention.
An advertisement urges readers that corns and calluses can be lifted painlessly with drops of Freezone. A Cincinnati authority claims it dries quickly, does not irritate surrounding skin, and a small bottle is available at drug stores. If stock is unavailable, ask retailers to source it. The page also contains a brief joke dialogue about a father objecting to late staying.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative for children. It claims quick relief from constipation and stomach discomfort, advising mothers to give a teaspoonful and to look for a 60 cent bottle with usage directions for all ages.
Paris reports that France believes U.S. entry to the war against Germany would hasten the ultimate victory. French officials, unnamed for security, express confidence in Allied victory and a willingness to endure sacrifices for wartime success.
Petrograd reports the emperor’s abdication and Grand Duke Michael named regent. A new national cabinet is announced with Prince Lyoff as premier and several ministers close to the people. The coup follows food riots and mass troop uprisings, yet casualties are described as not large. Grand Duke Nicholas returns as a central military figure amid a swift transfer of power.
The Nebraska state board of control seeks to charge institutions for lighting from the penitentiary power plant. Hospitals and the capitol would pay at 2 cents per kilowatt, with the asylum funds shifted to the penitentiary’s cash, prompting a proposed $20,000 biennial cut in penitentiary appropriation. Also, lawmakers consider suing Capitol National bank directors for about $300,000 in state losses, per house and senate resolutions.
The Algonquin, an American Star line freighter with eight Americans in its crew, was torpedoed and sunk on March 12. The vessel valued at about 450000 dollars carried cargo valued over 1260000 dollars. Captain A Nordberg led the 10 American crew members in this early postwar voyage from the United States.
Washington reports that the Algonquin carried contraband foodstuffs and was transferred from British to American registry a move Germany might not acknowledge. The ship was destroyed without warning, with no lives lost. The broader issue is fears of peace or war sparked by clashes with German submarines. More than ten million in Europe are killed wounded or missing in official tallies. Civilian casualties include tens of thousands in Russia Balkan fronts and Armenia.
A federal grand jury in New York was shown evidence that Dr Chandra Chakraborty and Ernst S Ekun na received over 60 000 from Wolf von Igel on orders of German ministers to foment rebellion in India. Berlin dispatch says Yarrowdale survivors have left Germany and prisoners were sent to Switzerland after quarantine for spotted fever.
The House committee passed the federal aid bill accepting grants for permanent highways with a three year levy of 65 mills. The Insurance Board reports February business at 150000 and a $100454.80 balance due from insurers. Taxes collected total 140246.29 for taxes charged, with 84242.09 paid. A state assessment board figure shows 6300000 raised for 1915 16 biennium, not 9800000. A probe into free phone use by state officers awaits a meeting. A prohibition debate suggests a Rome of liquor stock pre May 1 and possible hold up of enforcement measures.
The Nebraska house approves H. R. 710 enabling corporations to lay out locate construct and operate auto toll roads with eminent domain rights similar to railways. Omaha to Lincoln cited as a probable first project with possible eastern state routes. Also reported are Nebraska bank deposits rising to 191 million by Feb 13 and state bank charter increases to 879 since February ruling.
The House Labor Committee reports H. R. 525 amending workmen compensation, including provisions from H. R. 44 and H. R. 182, extending six months to choose compensation or suit, raising total disability payouts, and reducing the minor injury non compensatory period. Also, a separate bill to fund Civil War veterans’ travel to Vicksburg gains passage despite opposition. Senate endorses landlord bill. Adjutant General Hall seeks a summer Civilian training camp at Ashland rifle range.
Mrs Evsie J Van Der Sande of Paterson New Jersey reports health improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. She describes relief from back pains irregularity nervousness and fatigue and urges other women to try the remedies.
A technical statement explains that a hair's breadth equals seventeen ten thousandths of an inch. The note defines the exact thinness used in discussions of small measurements.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment and Soap for facial cleansing after retirement. It urges a five minute application with the ointment then washing with hot water and continued bathing with the Soap to influence pores overnight. A free sample by mail is offered with a Book from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
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