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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
8
A fragmentary remark reflects harsh social attitudes as a speaker complains that white people ignore issues until lawsuits force exposure. The line hints at broader tensions and legal actions surrounding race and accountability in the community.
An authority claims Freezone removes corns and calluses by applying a few drops directly to the tender area. The product supposedly dries, shrivels the corn, and lifts it from the skin, with a small bottle available at drug stores.
A lighthearted note on love moving through channels and the quirks of sending affection. It suggests affection travels when sent, but can miss its mark when not properly directed, highlighting the imperfect logic of modern correspondences.
Fragmentary dialogue suggests a city named Augusta and a cryptic reference to a business trip or fly. The text shows unclear speech about a person or place and a misheard phrase Aust 2, indicating incomplete source material with uncertain context.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming it lightens shapes curls and adds abundant soft hair. It promises immediate dandruff relief and scalp rejuvenation with continued use including new hair growth and fullness after weeks. A 25 cent bottle is recommended from any store.
The fragmentary dialogue mentions Whit questioning bowleggedness, a reference to Prather as a member of a Prevention of Disease Association, and a note that Stu used to swat ies on my head.
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative for children. It claims a mild teaspoonful cleans the stomach and bowels, curing fussiness and feverishness by morning. Parents are urged to keep a 50 cent bottle for babies and children with printed dosing on the label.
Des Moines report details a proposed joint resolution targeting alien enemies to register within 24 hours with penalties up to one year in prison or $1000 fine. It also notes Iowa becoming bone dry as federal rulings bar liquor shipments, plus bills on cigarets, prohibition elections, and state funding for education, equipment, and war effort.
Readers are urged by Iowa clubwomen to conserve the state's natural scenic features. A free sample offer via mail promotes Cuticura products for facial and hand care, with instructions included on cleansing and ointment use.
An old newspaper blurb warns that kidney degeneration causes premature death and auto intoxication. It urges protecting kidney function by drinking plenty of pure water and taking Anuric double strength before meals, claimed to dissolve uric acid and be more potent than lithia, available at drug stores.
A notice reports payment to Dr. Pierce at Invalids' Hotel Buinle for a large trial package. It mentions adequacy for kidneys and backaches and references a person named Scortland dedicating 4,000,616 acres to oacs growing.
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