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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
6
An era of internal bathing spreads as advocates urge starting mornings with hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse stomach liver kidneys and bowels. They claim daily use prevents toxins and a host of ailments while boosting overall health in a plan marketed as inexpensive and potent. A second item notes a Mobilian man celebrating a Jersey heifer calf alongside his newborn daughter.
An article warns Americans about kidney problems caused by overconsumption of food and drink. It describes symptoms such as backache cloudy urine and nervous spells and promotes a lithia infused effervescent drink as a remedy. The piece blends medical claims with farm humor and cautionary advice.
An old advertisement fragment touts Cuticura Soap for cleansing and Cuticura Ointment for applying to itchy irritated skin. It promises instant relief and faster healing when other methods fail, with offer to mail order free samples and a mail address for responses.
The coroner questions Swain about Vaughan’s death and a knotted cord. Swain’s testimony links Mahbub and Thuggee to the murder as Goldberger probes blood, a bloodstained shirt, and a bloodstained handkerchief.
Trial details reveal identification by silk robe marks with blood stains. Fingerprint-like impressions photographed as proof while witnesses note the blood origin from the assailant. The dispatch includes separate shipping notes on profitable freight ventures from the Brooklyn Eagle.
Walter Prichard Eaton extols the elm as the king of urban trees noting its self sufficiency and preference for river meadows. It grows solitary with a noble tapering trunk and expansive upper branches, lending symmetry and architectural grace to streets, chapels, libraries, and village avenues.
The piece argues that party government fails in emergencies and urges united leadership. It claims American parties are not real European parties, differing little in principles or actions. It emphasizes that rivalry between two major parties harms good municipal and state governance.
A critique argues that many children’s books lack positive value and mental stimulation. Parents should guide selections toward works with clear quality, avoiding stories that are sugary, pointless, or tedious.
The piece argues Britain converts foreign securities held in England into government bonds as payment for war goods. It explains British investors own parts of US factories, railways, and mines, and that bonds transfer ownership to Britain while the US loses direct control over industrial assets. The article framed this as wartime wealth reallocation favoring Britain and leaving the US economically more independent but poorer.
Gray hen and white hen seek shelter on a river boat during rain. They declare a houseboat summer, drift away, and evade the barnyard, prompting concern from the rooster and Madam Duck. A leak forces them to return with stories of worms and pride.
A 1910s style guide advises fur care and storage tips. It covers cleaning linings with gasoline, using corn meal like cleanser for white fox, and cautious powder use for fine furs. It also suggests drying, airing, and proper hanging methods to prevent damage during storage.
The article praises improved fruit packing to reduce damage and extend shelf life, noting perishable fruit requires careful handling from growers to consumers. It urges national preparedness for military costs, citing President Wilson era navy spending and comparing with European totals, stressing the need for Americans to shoulder financial burden.
A Navy anecdote by Sergeant Jones praises perfect marksmanship in the United States Marine Corps. The gunner boasts hitting an officer on deck with a one inch shell, a vivid tale of precision as a runner paints a battleship in sight. Spain’s population profile notes about 71 percent in agriculture.
A railroad station scene features a witty exchange about rail fare to the fair and a shopkeeper’s coffee pitch. Light humor runs through short vignettes about opera costs, a Cornell dinner quip, a grandmotherly lamp mishap, a Moses punchline, and a lawyer joke ending with a quip about writers’ cramps.
A fragment shows humor on calendar scarcity and a Cleveland craftsman named J. H. Fisher still at the forge. The piece mentions a streetcar and a light jab about age, illustrating a lively, local newspaper tone.
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