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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
3
An ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for colds and grippe with doses every two hours up to three. It claims to open nostrils, stop a runny nose, ease headache and fever, and costs only a few cents at drug stores. A Newton man story follows about a ball game dispute.
An advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a child friendly laxative for stomach liver and bowels. It urges parents to look for the California name on the package and promises a fruity taste and complete dosing directions on each bottle.
The note claims the earliest intoxicant was mares milk, a favorite drink among Tartars, highlighting historic taste and ritual use.
An old advertisement touts The Surest Foundation as a reliable product under strict testing inspired by Andrew Carnegie. It promotes Triner’s Bitter Tonic Angelica Cough Sedative Liniment and claims many users praise them for appetite, energy, colds, rheumatism, and neuralgia relief. Prepared by Joseph Triner Company, Chicago Illinois.
A quirky editorial note circulates about eating pie with or without a knife and cheese. The piece hints at personal preference and etiquette without reporting any firm event or outcome.
United Mine Workers of America rescinds October 15 strike directive after New Court ruling. Judge A B Anderson calls the recall a good faith effort, miners agree to resume negotiations with operators, while William Green and John L Lewis defend the government and urge joint talks to settle wage and working conditions.
An old advertisement warns of liver and bowel poison causing foggy skin and upset stomach. It urges taking Casecarets nightly as a pleasant laxative alternative to harsh pills. The copy claims low cost and no sickness, touting Pomerlvania and New Mexico statistics on blindness.
Advertisement urges treatment for kidney and bladder trouble with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. Claims Holland's long-standing remedy improves strength and health, with a refund if unsatisfied. Recommends three or four capsules daily, boxed in three sizes and labeled Gold Medal.
In the mountain Filipino province, Igorrotes celebrate with a tug of war where a sewing machine is awarded as a prize. Spectators, mostly unclothed, marvel at the novelty as villagers consider the machine's future usefulness for daily life.
A health minded note urges balanced living to avoid illness. It warns that overwork and poor sleep allow germs to multiply, risking long illness. It advocates light eating, water, fresh air, ample sleep, and cleanliness to let Father Time pass by. It ends with a quip about a craze for easy money.
A concise maxim urging adaptation when preferred options are unavailable. The saying emphasizes finding merit in available choices rather than insisting on ideal outcomes. It reflects practical resilience and flexible thinking.
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