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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
12
Cold remedy claims to break up a cold with two hour doses, easing nasal congestion sneezing headache fever and body aches. It markets itself as fast reliable and inexpensive with no quinine and easy administration at drug stores.
Fancy Trolley Line of St Peersburg Florida acquires the city trolley system and plans safe operation for residents and visitors. New cars will be painted French gray with gold trimming and the legend Municipal Railway on the sides. Fares stay at current rates despite the upgrade.
An old advertisement warns that rheumatism starts from kidney poisons and urges immediate treatment. It touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for kidney and urinary tract ailments, lumbago, and related pains, claiming they restore tissues and prevent relapse.
A reader recalls a crowded downtown ride where a friend gave up his seat to a woman and the narrator ended up sitting on the friend's lap, creating an awkward moment aboard the streetcar. The note appears in the Chienge Tribune.
An old advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a remedy for coughs bronchitis and throat irritation. It claims influenza deaths outpaced wartime casualties and promotes the syrup as a dependable aid for a good night’s rest and reduced coughing with eased expectoration.
A sweeping digest reports on U S and foreign affairs including senatorial actions on severing ties with the Carranza government compensation contracts with Maine Central and Hocking Valley railroads and proposed peace time army expansion. It notes pensions payments federal prosecutions and diplomatic shifts in Europe and Asia with multiple political and economic developments.
The Vatican in Rome orders construction of a massive hoarding to accommodate visiting pilgrims and directs erection of additional buildings to house duties and activities connected with the pilgrimage season.
The Cerro Gordo bureau logged 450 men on farms, moved 563 hay cars plus 15 for stockmen, aided hog cholera efforts, and highlighted agriculture as a major economic force. Iowa yields 16 percent of U S hogs and 15 percent of corn, while hog and corn prices have slumped, affecting state revenues. A diverse report notes small hog supplies, poultry growth near Fertile, and several women and community clubs expanding rural involvement.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a mild daily liver and bowel tonic that cleanses waste and toxins without harsh purgatives. It claims the product prevents constipation and sickness, works while you sleep, and costs little, noting 25 million boxes sold annually.
A new golf practice device uses a 40 by 30 inch canvas curtain on a folding frame to stop and confine a driven ball. A paper strip hung from the top serves as the target, avoiding damage while allowing instruction.
Little Mary explains she likes to go to school and return home. She dislikes staying at school between times, saying she tries to go and come back. Her simple, bright line captures a child’s preference for routine over idle time.
A thirty year old man who has not gained the hair massing habit dives in vain. The self-made man also refrains from boasting of his value to the assessor.
Mrs Mary Chase of 603 N Hickory St relates a recovery after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for midlife nervousness and weakness. She finished the course and reports permanent cure and renewed energy for daily tasks. She also mentions occasional use of Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
The notice promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women during major life changes from girlhood to motherhood and middle age. It cites testimonials like Mrs. Te Klingler from 1869 and urges readers to obtain the medicine from doctors or druggists.
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