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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
7
A Chicago News critique attacks a proposed book titled Hat and Grow Thin that lauds fat indulgence while fearing a future of lean cynics. The piece argues the fat man is a buoyant symbol of resilience and humor whose loss would leave society poorer and sad.
Scientists report unsaturated fatty acids and glycerides can become saturated. A modification by French chemists converts oils and soft fats into hard fats. Cottonseed oil at four cents a pound can be transformed into a laré substitute selling at 16 1/4 cents. Transformation costs range from half to one cent per pound.
Capt Frederick Ockers of West Sayville New York reports success preserving shell oysters in cold storage. He says frozen oysters will live for a great length of time and can be kept indefinitely until needed. Thawing could return them to life, resembling suspended animation like a frog frozen in ice.
A city resident's quip at a small town draws own embarrassment as locals react with steady silence and mild humor. The incident highlights urban pretensions clashing with rural charm and community patience.
The Northwest harvest boosts Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with a record crop value around 400 million dollars. Banks report optimism, rail earnings rise, and trade balance improves as immigration to the West is anticipated with renewed agricultural settlement.
In a quirky suburb card, lines praise a family vibe and warn against harsh scrapping. An eye remedy firm from Chicago promotes a free Eye Book on request, urging readers to keep eyes young. The piece ends with a playful ad analogy about judging a ham by its canvas.
Letters from women in Marinette Detroit and Bellevue praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as an alternative to surgery for female troubles. Testimonials describe relief from pain and weakness and improved health after using the remedy and associated wash.
A Louisville Courier Journal snippet captures a wry exchange about Algernon in a dance. One woman jokes he clings to his partner to avoid falling, while the other disputes the reasoning.
Swollen veins may burst and patients are urged to obtain two ounces of mercalad Oil at a pharmacy to reduce veins and lumps. Emerald Oil is recommended for hospital use. a small bottle lasts long due to concentration. Apply twice daily until swelling normalizes. claims extend to glands and goitre.
Leading physicians approve urine analysis guidance from Dr Pierce and urge readers with backache rheumatism or kidney issues to send urine for free advice. The ad touts Anuric Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery Pleasant Pellets and offers trial packs by mail from the Buffalo Surgical Institute.
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