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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
7
A baby’s feet are described as turning inward with soles pressed together in rest, paralleling tree dwelling primates. The text notes newborn legs are shorter in proportion to body than an adult, mirroring a monkey’s limb ratios.
This advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for feverishness headache teething disorders and stomach issues. It claims quick cold relief pleasant flavor and trust from mothers with a 25 cent price and free sample from the Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
The Houston Post weighs the idea that returning to a simple life implies shedding the simpleton approach, framing a contrast between earnest simplicity and naive ease. The remark underscores a broader cultural debate about authenticity and restraint in everyday living.
An old advertisement notes that a matchless story ends without a wedding. It also promotes Dr Pierce's Pellets for liver bowels and stomach and Garfield Tea purifying blood to treat rheumatism dyspepsia and chronic ailments. It mentions charity and success and that Chicago may employ boy post office clerks.
Antique advertisement extols Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long standing household remedy for kidney and bladder disorders. It claims the oil soothes kidneys and bladder, warns of dangers of delays, and urges purchase from reliable druggists with a money back guarantee.
The piece argues that wool conservation shifts fashion toward slender silhouettes and shorter skirts, with critics silent and national patriotism tied to modest, economical dress. It notes short jackets, capes, and silk poplin revivals, plus lace and black white gowns, reflecting Paris and New York styles in 1918.
The article outlines the harsh life of a Russian peasant, noting a mostly vegetarian daily diet dictated by poverty. It describes meals as consisting of rye bread sometimes mixed with weeds and acorns, tschee made from cabbage, and sparse potatoes, with only seasonal cucumbers at times.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications says the ad. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and claimed to purify the blood and affect mucous surfaces. The formulation combines tonics with blood purifiers and is sold by druggists. Testimonials are offered for free. FDA disclaimers not provided.
A brief dialogue features Mrs. Cumroox and Mr. Cumroox discussing a household picture. He confirms it is an old master and notes they had it varnished and framed to look nearly new.
An advertisement touts Nature's herb cure Garfield Tez as a sensible alternative to drug cathartics. It targets readers seeking natural remedies and hints at a skeptical view of dull and sharp personalities.
Clarence Sellers notes meeting with C F Edwards on a cold morning. Edwards drew a thermometer and said it was five below now and fifteen where he started. Indianez Hi News. Courtship talk scarce but married life raises the average.
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