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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
3
An exchange between a mother and three and a half year old Albert reveals his view that his father would spank him badly, saying he would not like that because he believes Daddy does not know how to spank without hurting.
A young girl outside the munition works asks a worker to pass a label to her father who won a goose in a raffle at the Rake and Raspberry. He plans to fetch it and bring it home tonight, while the label is addressed to him.
An advertisement touts August Flower as a digestive and bile remedy that eases dyspepsia and biliousness. It urges keeping a bottle for early symptoms and cites prevention as key to avoiding illness, sold by druggists in 25 and 75 cent bottles. It ends with a quip contrasting still water with a still.
An advertisement highlights millions of women using Red Cross Ball Blue with grocers promoting the product. The copy then shifts to a humorous question about whether Adam and Eve ate an apple.
A digestive liquid laxative and tonic combines strong effect with a palatable aroma. It claims to avoid stomach upset and griping and is priced at 60c. The text also notes that lying does not suit a bad memory.
The kidneys and the skin are partners in maintaining health and vitality. Regular sweating and ample water intake help flush poisons from the blood, with Anuric described as a potent aid for dissolving uric acid.
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a low cost solution to corns and calluses. A few drops applied to the corn allegedly lifts it out with no pain or infection risk, drying instantly without irritating surrounding skin.
Dialogue notes a goat allegedly eating two phonograph records today. Pat confirms the animal was indisposed, suggesting a tune up may help.
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming quinine and iron fight malaria and build up the system. The copy notes a 50 cent price and ends with a quip about a genius fooling people with clothes.
An Illinois woman testifies after years of nervousness stomach and heart trouble. She tried five doctors and patent medicines before using Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription and Pellets. She says her health improved enough to resume housework and chores.
Paris style pivots to straight knife plaited Egyptian skirts saving material in wartime. New York reports favor for the slim silhouette over wide hems, with Egyptian touches in wraps and evening gowns echoing Cairo and Alexandria.
A witty exchange contrasts Life and spiritualism with a New York illustrator tale of a widow seeking contact with her deceased husband. The widow notes the late hour as proof John Smith never appeared, while a joke about marrying for support ends with a comic money constraint.
Mr S P Benton of Kerrville Texas says years of kidney and rheumatic trouble left him bent and cane bound before using Dodd's Kidney Pills. After taking them he reports feeling well at 64 and straight again. He urges readers to use DODD'S with the triple D branding.
A humorous exchange follows an after-dinner talk where the speaker endures two hours without advancing a clear idea. The toastmaster quips he spoke too long but halted him, prompting a retort that he was interrupted before reaching his point.
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for cleansing purifying and beautifying the complexion hands and hair. It claims no massaging steaming or creams required and offers a free sample by mail with a book to be sent to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
A terse proverb-like line urging action over hesitation. It frames diligence as the path to achievement and warns against complacency. The message blends motivational cadence with practical exhortation.
Puck quips define initiative and referendum as legislative tools. The note adds a humorous aside that the terms are “another name for wives.” An advertisement parades Red Cross Ball Blue as a grocer’s staple.
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