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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
7
Soothe itching Scarps. Qn retiring gently rub spots of dan druff and itching with Cuticura Ointment. Next morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water. For free samples address Cuticura Dept. X Boston. At druggists and by mail. Soap 25 Ointment 25 and 50.
A home dairy tip explains boosting whipped cream volume by folding in the white of one egg before whipping. The white acts as a stabilizer to improve foam and yield.
An advertisement promotes Garfield Tea for constipation indigestion sick headache and bilious conditions. It urges taking a drink at retiring to overcome ailments and improve health.
A stark reflection on evil describes how the moment one stirs against it the struggle already marks its end. The aphorism frames moral combat as decisive and immediate.
An advertisement urges relief from backache with GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. It touts a long history since 1696 and claims daily use ends back pain, promising money back if not helped. It emphasizes genuine GOLD MEDAL branding and warns against imitations.
A brief remark on a boy who loved digging deep, with the question of his current fate answered as being in the trenches. The line hints at wartime service and a focus on ambition driving action despite danger.
An ad extols Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a remedy to regulate bowels and stomachs. The copy derides “so-called smart men” boasting about their supposed intellect.
A brief quip notes that an old bachelor is a man who misses the fair, implying social timing and eligibility in a light, humorous tone.
Washington reports a 1.5 million man army plan requires 37,500 nurses, with 3,800 current in the nurse corps and decades of demand to reach a 65-nurse quota per camp. The piece details wartime food rations, materials for uniforms, airplane construction specifics, and troop support including Christmas provisions and theater plans at cantonments.
By December 1, 1929, payments to farmers reached 29,824,655 on 5 percent long term loans. Total approved loans stood at 105,136,529 including those closed or pending title verification. Interest on new applications rose to 5 percent. Cooperative farm loan associations, each with ten or more farmer borrowers and at least 20,000 dollars, organized by farmers, totaled 1,839 chartered associations.
The interior department notes a rise in chemical research amid wartime needs. It highlights advances in petroleum, natural gas, coal tar, explosives, fertilizers, and materials for life and industry, forecasting broad growth in analytic chemistry and related fields. It also mentions returning wooden Christmas boxes for soldiers and the preparation of stereopticon slides illustrating America’s war participation for sermons and schools.
In a military operations review the secretary of war urges steadfast war readiness despite German peace proposals. He recalls that during the previous Christmas season Germany spread similar rumors to ease pressure.
The post office department reports Christmas mail was 25 percent heavier this year. Congestion lessened because most packages were mailed earlier than in prior years.
The military service flag of the Light House Service under the Department of Commerce contains 1 206 stars, each representing an officer or employee of the Light House Service now serving in the United States military forces.
A Lyons France radio message cites an editorial from the Frankfurter Zeitung dated December 8. The liberal paper with wide circulation is quoted as saying the German people desire in no sense the opportunity.
In a rainy afternoon scene Julius naps by a fire beside a cuckoo clock and converses with the wooden bird. The clock insists on timely living, warns Julius about sleeping at the wrong times, and muses on the ideality of living by the moment while keeping proper hours.
Due to higher costs for the six medicinal extracts the druggist raised the price of Laxative Bromo Quininh. The preparation has served for a quarter century and is used by many nations.
Report says the Kaiser dined with chancellor Von Hindenburg and Von Ludendorff, sharing vegetable soup, pulling and cheese. The note then hints the gas bill tied to the event was heavy, while fame was purchased at the cost of honor.
Anuric tablets are advertised as a cure for dizzy spells backache and urinary irregularities. The ad urges exercise open air and water, recommends a 60c bottle or a trial pack from Dr. W. M. Pierce in Buffalo New York, claiming Anuric removes uric acid and prevents kidney disease.
A Washington scene recounts a gallery visitor knitting during Senate debate after previously knitting in the House. She was halted as senators insisted on decorum and the maintenance of senatorial dignity.
A Buffalo man testifies after a month using Peterson's Ointment, reporting no eczema or itching. The ad touts a 100 testimonials claim and a nationwide guarantee for skin ailments, promising a 20 cent box with money-back satisfaction.
Reports from Holland warn that food swindlers are highly inventive. In recent weeks crooks have visited private homes posing as distribution inspectors and, using plausible pretexts, obtained residents food cards or seized available provisions.
Mr. Bivins of Decatur Illinois shares a testimonial about PEPS-AID for stomach trouble saying after three boxes he is entirely free from symptoms. He notes prior long history with doctors and medicines and urges others to try the product sold by druggists in 25c 50c and dollar boxes.
Quote discusses how truly great men honor all of God’s works, small or large, and complete every task thoroughly as described by John Ruskin. It emphasizes humility and diligence as marks of greatness.
Portsmouth Ohio notice extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for irregularities and pains. A Portsmouth woman Mrs Sara Shaw reports restored health and urges others to try the root and herb remedy with a service note offering advice from the company in Lynn Massachusetts.
Mrs A T Coggeshall of Fort Wayne recalls recovery from a gastric condition and weak health after using Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery. She says the medicine cleared her blood and stomach troubles and that the All Healing Salve healed open sores. She urges sending 10 cents for a trial tablet package to Buffalo New York.
Fire in East Mariches J. L. destroys a three story wood and stucco building. Twelve nuns living there helped with bucket lines but could not save the structure.
Advertisement touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a top remedy for coughs bronchitis and throat colds. It promises restful sleep easy morning expectoration and natural healing with soothing of inflamed parts. Sold worldwide at 0 and 90 cent bottles.
A playful dialogue contrasts modern talk with old world phrasing as a woman recalls knights and asks how they spoke. The man replies by noting their habit of saying Ah marry will I in a humorous exchange about language.
A brief port card details a request to Garfield Tea Co for a sample and states repayment upon receipt. The message names Brooks yn and N. ., noting an advertising tone and intent to obtain product trial.
Chinese bells and Japanese bells are played by striking with wooden mallets rather than swinging. Tone is produced through the impact, producing percussive sound without motion of the bell itself.
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