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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
2
Advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for headaches biliousness indigestion and sour stomach. It claims the product cleanses the stomach removes fermenting food and excess bile and promotes bowel movement by morning. Includes a jab about a 10 cent box and claims no gripe or sickness for children.
An advertisement claims Freezone ether compound removes corns and calluses quickly. A Cincinnati inventor says a few drops dry and shrivel the corn, letting the root lift off with the finger. If not in stock, ask a druggist to order a small bottle from wholesale.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap for bathing skin and scalp problems and Cuticura Ointment for drying and treatment. It urges daily use to prevent rashes and pimples, offers a free sample by mail with a book, and lists Boston as the address for postcard requests.
The antiseptic powder relieves painful swollen feet by shaking into shoes and sprinkling in the foot bath. It soothes corns and bunions and is described as the greatest comforter for foot-aches. Sold everywhere for 25 cents with a free trial package. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY. The growing plant turns its face to the sun.
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year remedy for coughs bronchitis and lung trouble. It promises a good night’s rest easy morning expectoration and natural recovery aided by pure air and sunshine. Trial size 25 cents and family size seven cents. Sold nationwide and overseas.
Gen J R Lincoln notes heightened Iowa patriotism and readiness for military support. Epidemic fears eased by Dr Mark Bod, Santa Fe funds delousing trains. Farm machinery races, land donations to Penn College, lightning strike losses near Iowa City, and county road paving plans across multiple towns. Moody topics include militia cadets, road grants, and civic projects statewide.
Reports say a large influx of U S settlers will move to the Canadian West in spring. High crop yields and prices attract homesteaders, with affidavits citing strong wheat yields per acre from Alberta to Manitoba. Prices are low and free land available as farmers in Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba buy more acres.
A vintage advertisement promoting California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the stomach, liver, and bowels, prevents feverish illness, and restore well being with a teaspoonful, noting a 50 cent bottle with full directions on the label.
An advertising snippet cites a Carlyle quote and lists alfalfa seed priced at 6 dollars and sweet clover at 58 cents with contact J. W. Mulhall of Sioux City Iowa in a brief classified ad.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming dandruff disappears within ten minutes of use and hair stops falling with new growth visible after weeks. It urges a 25 cent bottle purchase and notes added benefits of hair that is light fluffy and glossy.
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