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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
7
This aged advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for constipated children and fevers. It claims the fruit laxative cleanses the liver and bowels without griping, promising quick relief and a pleasant taste, while warning against counterfeit bottles.
An old Holland remedy touted as infallible for kidney and bladder disorders. Each capsule contains five drops and is said to ease back pain, headaches, indigestion, insomnia, and urinary issues with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t felt. Consumers are urged to buy the genuine Gold Medal brand from local drug stores.
A brief note argues common sense as a practical asset in daily life and policy, highlighting its role in guiding judgment, safety, and community well being. It stresses balanced thinking, informed action, and prudent restraint for better collective outcomes.
A raucous scene unfolds at the Petunia tavern as Sam Slackputter and another patron denounce a suspect described as a thief and reprobate. Jord enters the doorway as the sleuth Kansas by Star questions the crowd about suspicious activity.
An old advertisement extols Kitmer’s Bwamp-Root kidney medicine found in druggists and offered by Parcel Post with a pamphlet. The copy targets readers in Binghamton New York and promotes sample rights and pricing while claiming relief for kidney and bladder ailments. The ad cites a newspaper audience noting a man’s marital woes and the saloon as a social motif.
Edward W. Pickard reviews Allied offensives on the Aisne Marne and Veale river fronts, detailing American, French, and Allied advances against German forces. He notes air battles, prisoner gains, and strategic shifts as U S troops deepen their role in the push, with broader war developments in Russia, the Near East, and Italy.
A statistician notes Norway as among the wealthiest places to live, with purchasing power collapsing to eight cents per crown and salaries high. Reports say wood choppers earn up to 58 a week while a mine yields thousands monthly. Townsfolk openly display wealth, toss large crown notes as ash trays, and many clerks or shop assistants rise to riches amid a booming but chaotic scene.
A garbled ad-like field promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative to calomel for cleansing the liver and improving digestion. It warns against calomel’s mercury content and mentions other products like Tetterine and Catine ointment, with scattered references to medical testimonials and-drugstore availability.
In hot weather stomach and bowel woes rise from gases and acids in foods. Eatonic tablets are claimed to quickly neutralize acids, ease indigestion and griping pains, and improve stomach comfort after meals. Try a larger box. if not satisfactory, allegedly no cost.
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