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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1918
Page
3
A fragmented report discusses industrial ties and conservation policy. It references Teslanit, Brat blue, and local governance amid a debate about ecological impact and regulatory roles. The text mentions a potential new establishment and the need to align with constitutional aims.
A Mrs. Fritts recalls her son James suffering after measles with diarrhea and swelling, treated successfully by Thedford's Black-Draught. She urges continued use, praising ease of access and doctor-like effectiveness. The ad promotes Black-Draught as a gentle vegetable tonic for constipation and indigestion. Brazil forms a Food Administration to restrict exports and control prices, amid inflationary concerns.
The piece describes travel past walls of a city with granite gates and carved stone bridges, noting temples, tombs, and the Ming founder. It mentions Purple Mountain and a great Chinese battle and a story of a massive iron chain used to block a river. It recounts shipboard scenes with Chinese passengers, foods, and water works.
A vivid portrait of women and girls in British coal mining. They screen coal, clean belts, trim rejects, and prepare timber supports. The piece notes equal effort with men and hints at social tolerance amid wartime labor shifts.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a baseball reference with unclear names and actions. The lines hint at a 1b dyelare and misread phrases about a siege and comfort, but no clear event, team, date, or outcome is established.
Incoherent OCR text mentions defense and a search for a rebus, but no clear event, team, or outcome is discernible. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, leaving only garbled fragments.
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs for children and adults to relieve biliousness or constipation. It touts a delicious taste, claims quick relief, and warns against counterfeit products. The copy imitates period medical marketing with nonspecific health claims and a call to ask a druggist for the bottle.
An upbeat sales pitch promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a natural liver aid, promising a gentler alternative to calomel. The copy touts immediate energy boosts, regular bowel action, and a safe daily spoonful, targeting readers seeking a painless liver cleanse.
The text presents a jumble of names and phrases about a carnival and social scenes. It mentions several individuals and groups in a chaotic, partial draft, with no clear single event or outcome to report.
A dubious ad touts a patent remedy claiming to cure aches pains and rheumatism with a gold medal brand product. It urges immediate relief from fatigue and various ailments and warns of a guaranteed refund if not effective. The copy references broad health claims and speaks in a sensational sales tone typical of old newspaper ads.
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