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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1916
Page
3
An advertisement style piece promotes daily morning hot water with limestone phosphate to flush the digestive system. It claims benefits from cleansing the stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels, improving appetite and general health, urging readers to buy phosphate powder at low cost. A closing joke about entertaining socialites follows.
A dated advertisement touts Jad Salts and a four ounce dose in water as a cure to kidney pain and bladder weakness. It argues kidneys require flushing and links lemon juice lithia to clean, awaken, and protect urinary function. The piece ends with a brief aside and a joke about Elsie-Maude and misfortune.
An advertisement from Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago touts Eyes as a youth saver. It claims tired eyes age a person and offers an Eye Book on request to allegedly keep eyes young.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are advertised as original liver and bowel regulators from 40 years ago. The copy links alcohol to crooked walking as a warning against whisky and promotes the pellets as a remedy.
Illinois farmers grain dealers gather February 9 10 11 at Bloomington Hills House Chatterton theater. Key speakers include A D Stevens J E McCreery Rufus Potts and Charles Adkins with seven sessions on the program.
Edward J. Mack known as Wadie Mack led a New York gunmen band that robbed the Washington Park National Bank of over $13,000. He described to State's Attorney Hoyne a plot involving ex-pals and political protection, overshadowing earlier confessions in a saga of Chicago crime.
Housewife offers practical spaghetti and vermicelli recipes for family and guests. Dishes include Spaghetti au Gratia Fried Spaghetti Indian Vermicelli Vermicelli Patties Spaghetti With Shredded Codfish and Tomatoes Stuffed With Spaghetti with cheese notes and baking steps.
A simple method for veal cutlets in gravy uses one slice veal steak boned and cut to serving size. Simmer in a pan with one cup water, cover, then season and add a knob of butter. Cook slowly about an hour, then stir in milk or cream. Optional onion can be added with seasoning.
The text warns against wrapping steel knives and forks in woolen and recommends strong paper to prevent rust. It advises scalding woodenware, drying tinware, and using a dress shield split in two to absorb moisture and keep a baby’s dress clean and dry.
A delicate lunch or invalid meal of chicken and mushrooms baked in a casserole. Mushrooms fried in butter, then a flour milk sauce added and cooked until creamy. Layered with cold chicken, topped with sauce, and heated through in the oven.
Instructions describe placing large cinders in the grate before paper and wood to prevent clogging of bars and ensure a steady air current for an efficient coal fire.
Radishes make attractive edible garnishes for cold meats. Keep the two green leaves, trim the tip, or shape the radish into tulips for a decorative touch.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Cascaret tablets as a cure for sick headaches biliousness and digestive woes. It claims the 10 cent box cleanses the stomach removes sour undigested food and poisons in the bowels and liver and promises a clear head by morning. The copy ends with a quip about a wife driving a husband to drink but not making him take water.
Druggists refund money if PAZO fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. First application gives relief. Ends with a claim of a complete cure within a two week period and a guarantee.
The Chicago Post notes a leap year privilege led a Chicago girl to marry within an hour of meeting her fiancé. The piece advises inspecting a suitor carefully before commitment, using bold, cautionary language about worth and risk.
An old US mail carrier on a buckboard, known for silence, gives a ride to a talkative traveler. After a couple of hours the mail pouch vanishes from the wagon, and the passenger quietly reveals it fell off an hour earlier, noting it was none of his business.
A testimonial describes coffee causing health decline and nervous strain, then credits Postum for restoring sleep, nerves, and strength. The speaker details switching to Postum, praising its nourishing drink qualities and ease of use. Products offered include Postum Cereal and Instant Postum with prices and brewing notes.
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