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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1916
Page
16
An excerpt by Woods Hutchinson discusses early 20th century views on digestion and nutrition. It argues that bolting food causes dyspepsia nervousness and dental issues by improper saliva mixing and swallowing large chunks leading to digestive problems.
In town a sharp shift from calomel to Dodson's Liver Tone is noted. Drugists advertise the vegetable remedy as safe, effective, and guaranteed with a money back offer. The piece also discusses digestion myths and the value of thorough but not excessive mastication.
An advertisement claims backache stems from lumbago sciatica or a strain not nerves and promises quick relief by rubbing St Jacob's Oil on the back. It urges readers to use a small trial bottle from a druggist and notes the product is harmless and non burning.
A London newspaper reports many bad checks issued by newly commissioned officers. Tradesmen distrust officer checks more than civilian ones as captains collect payable notes from hotels and restaurants. One officer warns the counterfeiters will be expelled from the army to protect the regiment's name.
Frederick Rosenkranz, a German travel salesman and reservist, was jailed after eluding front duties and being identified as a long sought marriage swindler. He targeted widows and girls across Germany, netting 25 to 2000 dollars per victim and even marrying some to steal more. One widow spent 5000 to furnish a home before discovering the ruse. Japan tops Asia in telephone numbers.
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