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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Cascarets as a 10 cent box that cleanses the stomach and regulates bowels, claims to relieve headaches biliousness and indigestion, and works without gripe while you sleep. It notes millions use the product and contrasts with other laxatives. A separate quip recalls a resident noting local sentiment on world peace shifted after news of a potential munitions plant.
The piece reflects on Abraham Lincoln as a patient, compassionate leader who bore heavy pardons and grief. It covers his childhood hardships, early losses, love for Ann Rutledge, rise to the presidency, wartime mercy, last birthday in February 1865, and the hopeful yet fatal arc toward his assassination, including reflections on his second inaugural address.
Parents embrace California Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without griping. A teaspoonful is said to relieve constipated waste sour bile and undigested matter in hours and help a sick child regain energy. The ad urges purchasing a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages.
A terse life note recalls a patient and doctor exchange. The confidant insists on accuracy in dental care, while the reply humorously warns of extracting all teeth if needed, reflecting stubborn resolve and resilience.
An old advertisement urges quitting meat or using Jad Salts to flush sluggish kidneys. It claims meat acidifies blood, causing back pain, headaches, dizziness, and rheumatic twinges, and promises Jad Salts will cleanse the kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and improve urinary symptoms.
A brief exchange between Willie and an outside voice hints at a confused jam situation with Willie denying involvement and flipping the direction of the action.
A fragmentary diary voice at 2 a.m. describes a boisterous moment as a speaker wonders if his hat is properly in place and contemplates going home. The casual tone hints at late night social bustle and self minor concern.
Urges readers to obtain an original two ounce bottle of Emerald Oil full strength from a druggist and apply night and morning to swollen veins. Claims noticeable shrinkage to normal size with continued use and adds that Fimersid Oil dissolves goitre and wens.
A brief exchange on luck contrasts belief in luck with others seemingly getting it all the time, reflecting a common newspaper feature on opinions and small talk. The quotation highlights the idea that luck is unevenly distributed among people.
An advertisement urges using Laxative BromO Quinine to combat grip and influenza. It claims the quinine blend destroys germs and strengthens the body, promoting resilience to colds. It notes Grove’s stall and ends with a series of unrelated adage-like lines about silver spoons and gold teeth.
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