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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
6
An old drug advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer remedy after describing calomel’s dangers. It warns that calomel irritates the stomach and liver and promises quick relief and a money back guarantee if it fails. A joke line about a bald man concludes the gimmick.
Physicians and druggists urge people to guard against influenza by keeping the body in good condition. A single Calotab taken at bedtime is claimed to quickly shorten a cold and prevent complications. The ad cites a lazy liver and clogged system as risk factors and notes Calotabs cost thirty five cents.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a hair tonic that thickens andrefreshes dull lifeless hair. It claims long, lustrous results with an 85 cent bottle, urging readers to buy at drug or toilet counters to revive color vigor and fullness. An aside targets wives of henpecked men with a sharp jab.
An old advertisement extols Cascarets as a gentle nightly tonic for liver and bowel health. It claims the product cleanses waste without griping or harm, contrasts with harsh laxatives, and notes twenty five million boxes sold annually. The ad blends medical advice with a sales pitch amid a newspaper page.
The piece traces St Nicholas origins from Myra to Bari, noting Dutch settlers in New York/New Jersey brought San Nicolaas to America. It cites Britannica on life legends, clerical roles, and global worship, then describes Holland Christmas customs, Star of Bethlehem parades, and Dutch gifts to the poor, ending with a claim that 6,000,000 Christmas trees supply the nation.
The piece describes how Russian villages celebrate Christmas with a procession to noble homes to sing carols for copper, followed by a masquerade. Elders dress as animals to recall the nativity, then a large tree arrives at the nobleman’s house, lit and decorated. The poor gather to share a modest supper and receive gifts from the head of the household.
A 1910 Bible Institute text outlines December 21 lessons on the Kingdom of the Prince of Peace from Isaiah 11. It stresses the personal coming of Jesus Christ as Messiah, describes the Spirit gifts enabling kingship, outlines just judgments, harmony in creation, and the restoration of Israel, with prophecies about the regathering and reign in Jerusalem.
A passage urges Christians to actively support all worthy causes. It emphasizes aiding brethren, strengthening reformers, and backing efforts for purity, righteousness, and stricter law enforcement. The text champions broad charitable action and social improvement aligned with faith.
Fragmentary religious verse reflecting remorse and obedience to divine will. The speaker absolves self blame, affirms returning to God, and echoes the phrase not mine but thine be done with scattered archaic lines.
Peru Indiana reports a dramatic medical tale of a woman who endured long daily suffering from displacement and pain. After trying multiple medicines and doctors with no relief, she found transformation using Pickham's Compound, a vegetable tonic. The article highlights a striking improvement and the endurance of her daily routine.
A humorous ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills restoring digestion and cleansing the system. It claims purgatives are gentle, easing stomach sourness and headaches, and promotes regular bowels. The copy includes a quip about a man handling grip and asks if he is a doctor or a bellhop.
A jumble of old ad copy touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all and Cuticura toilet goods for skin care. It also mentions Belgaum bicycles and a fountain pen blotter, with scattered notes on food and remedies.
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