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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
15
Advertisement outlines Cuticura regimen for itchy scalp with gentle rubbing of spots using Cuticura Ointment and a morning wash with Cuticura Soap plus hot water. Free samples offered by mail from Cuticura Dept X Boston. Soap 25 cents Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a remedy for constipation indigestion sick-headache and bilious conditions. It advises drinking before sleep to aid recovery.
A compact reflection states that evil is a nightmare the moment one starts to strive against it. It notes that by attempting to bestir oneself, the conflict has already concluded.
The ad touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for back pain with claims of daily use since 1696. It cites Holland’s government charter and the product's Dutch origin, urging purchase only of GOLD MEDAL from reliable druggists with a money back guarantee.
A brief quote piece reflects on a man who pursued truth to the bottom of things and a reminder that his son is now serving in the trenches. The tone honors inquiry, duty, and wartime sacrifice.
Public advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for regulating liver bowels and stomach. The copy mocks self styled experts while promoting the product.
The saying characterizes an old bachelor as a man who arrives too late for the fair, reflecting a social judgment about marriage timing and youth.
Estimates based on an army of 1.5 million men show 27 500 nurses required, with current nurse corps at about 3 800. Recruitment rules eased to meet quotas as 80 000–90 000 registered nurses exist nationwide. The piece details emergency rations and material needs for US troops, plus shoe fitting issues at camps.
By December 1 payouts to farmers on 5 percent long term loans totaled 29,824,655 with total approved loans at 105,136,529. The farm loan rate rose to 5.4 percent on new applications while borrowing occurs through co operative farm loan associations of at least ten farmers and 20000 dollars each. The Farm Loan Board had chartered 1,839 associations by that date.
The interior department notes a surge in chemical research spanning petroleum natural gas coal tar and related by products. It praises chemists for new explosives fertilizers power materials and life preservatives and cites war driven expansion in analytic and synthetic chemistry. It also mentions returns of wooden Christmas boxes sent late for soldiers and the division of pictures creating stereopticon slides on America’s participation for public use at cost.
Men registered under the selective service law who cannot join the aviation section may be inducted voluntarily by local boards if fit and skilled and not needed to fill the draft quota. They head to Camp Kelly Texas for trades training and squadron formation with pay from 30 to 81 dollars per month and government food and housing.
Hundreds of thousands of pounds of turkey were purchased in Eastern markets and refrigerated on ships for the expeditionary forces overseas. Supplies also included cranberries sweet potatoes and mince meat with fresh turkey and Christmas accessories provided to every camp in the United States.
In a review of military operations the secretary of war cautions that German peace proposals must not weaken readiness. He recalls Christmas season rumors last year when Germans floated favorable terms.
Christmas mail this year was 25 percent heavier than ever before according to the post office department. The congestion was less, however, because the packages were mailed earlier than in former years.
The military service flag of the Light House Service in the Department of Commerce bears 1 206 stars, each representing an officer or employee of the Light House Service now serving in the U S military forces.
A Lyons France radio message quotes a December 8 editorial from the Frankfurter Zeitung. The liberal newspaper, with wide circulation in the German empire, is cited as saying the German people desire no sense of opportunity.
A sleepy Julius yearns to stay awake for the cuckoo clock at the library fireside. The wooden cuckoo speaks of his weariness, then reveals Julius is the one being called, blending whimsy with a gentle fantasy.
A talking cuckoo bird warns Julius that living in a clock would force strict timekeeping. It explains the value of sleep at proper times and the danger of wasting time. Julius fears being taken into the clock as punishment for late nights and learns the clock's lesson on punctuality.
The World Famous Cold Cure Laxative Bromo Quininh raises price to 80c per box due to higher costs of six key medicinal extracts and chemicals. The product, reputed to have stood the test for a quarter century, is used in civilized nations.
Report notes Kaiser Wilhelm II dining on vegetable soup with chancellor Von Hindenburg and General Ludendorff. It hints at costs of war time excess, gas bills and receipts, and warns that fame at honor’s expense comes at a price.
Anuric tablets promoted as a cure for warnings of illness such as dizzy spells backache and urine irregularities. Claims include preventing kidney disease and stone formation by exercise open air water intake and a regimen of Anuric with a Buffalo New York address and trial 10 cent offer.
A woman in the Capitol, while allowed in the house gallery, began knitting in the senate chamber drawing sharp attention. Members halted her quickly as senators emphasized preserving senatorial dignity during the discussion.
A Buffalo customer testimonials relief from eczema after one month use. Advert claims: guaranteed healing for eczema pimples salt rheum old sores and other skin issues with 380 cents price and money back guarantee through any druggist.
Reports from Holland warn that food swindlers exploit rationing rules. In recent weeks, individuals posing as inspectors under the distribution law visited private homes and, with plausible pretexts, obtained residents food cards or seized available provisions.
Decatur Illinois resident Mr Bivins declares long stomach trouble cured after using PEPS-AID, claiming thirty years of ailment and multiple doctors gave only partial relief. The ad urges others to try PEPS-AID, sold by druggists in 25c 50c and dollar boxes from the Goshen Indiana company.
A quotation attributed to John Ruskin extols great men as those who do everything thoroughly and never despise any part of God's creation, no matter how small. It emphasizes diligence and humility in all endeavors.
Portsmouth Ohio reader Mrs Sara Shaw reports irregularities pains and weakness eased by Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. The letter urges other women to try the root and herb remedy and offers specialist advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts. Fort Wayne News no. 2 1918 W N U.
A reader from Fort Wayne Indiana describes recovery from a gastric ailment and blood problems after using Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery and All Healing Salve. The testimonial urges sending 10 cents for a trial package of the tablets to Dr W M Pierce Buffalo NY.
Nuns aided by bucket brigades fought a blaze in a three story wood and stucco building in East Mariches J I. Despite 12 nuns joining the effort the flames were uncontrollable and the structure was destroyed.
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year remedy for coughs bronchitis and lung troubles. It promises a cool restful night with easy morning expectoration and urges purchase of 30 and 90 cent bottles available in civilized countries.
A playful exchange recalls old time speech as a woman notes men spoke with chants of “Ah, marry, will I!” while describing talk of knights and bold behavior.
A postal card to Garfield Tea Co in Brooks Lynch seeks a sample with offer to repay. The ad suggests a business sample request and payment promise.
Chinese and Japanese bells are clap perless and never swung. Their tones are produced by striking them with wooden mallets.
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