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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
2
An advertisement touts a home remedy device or product to prevent gas and indigestion by keeping a perfect stomach. It claims misfoods produce leaden fermentation, gas, headache, distension, and nausea, and offers a remedy for those affected. A brief exchange references an actress and a social scene.
A fragment describes someone experiencing sharp and stabbing pains. Details, context, or attribution are not provided in the readable text.
An advertisement touts Tascarets as a cleanse for the liver and bowels, promising relief from gas upset stomach backache and constipated matter. It urges a 10 cent box and notes even children need cleansing while urging readers to forget the children.
Skin soothing ads promise free Cuticura samples by mail to relieve itching and rashes in babies. The notice urges exclusive use to keep skin clear, mentions a booklet and Boston address, and notes samples come via postcard to Cuticura Dept. L. Also includes unrelated anecdotes and quotes from a railway carriage scene about Turkey.
A fragmented quote warns that waiting yields more than rushing to seize the moment. The speaker urges patience to avoid missing many good things and halfhearted efforts.
President Wilson urged Congress to declare a state of war with the German government. The joint resolution, introduced by Senator Martin and Representative Flood, states war exists between the United States and Germany and authorizes full mobilization and defense. The Aztec, the first armed American merchant vessel sunk near Brest, raises the stakes as crews are missing or rescued in rough seas.
Preparedness committee of the New York and New Jersey chapters of the national civic federation denounces pacifist rhetoric as an insult to women and calls for repudiation. The statement, signed by Mrs. August Belmont and Mrs. Simon Guggenheim and other prominent figures, warns that pacifism edges toward disloyalty and pro Germanism, labeling it cowardice and treason.
The German government plans a four week news quarantine for American officials and relief workers with the American Commission for Relief in Belgium. The period starts when they resign current duties and inform Brussels. They would assemble at a central point such as Liege or a German city like Cologne Karlsruhe or Munich and could not leave during the quarantine.
Chicago reports a surge in enlistments as the war spirit grows. Long lines form at the national guard armory amid a steady rise in applicants. Navy recruiting stations see unprecedented activity not seen since the Spanish American War.
The Ohio governor issues a proclamation urging Columbus and statewide citizens to ready for war as national tensions rise. State officials emphasize civilian preparedness and alert residents to follow official guidance.
Laxative claim targets worried mothers describing a quick bowel cleansing for sick children. It warns of counterfeit syrups and urges asking for a scented bottle with full directions for all ages.
In a Birmingham Age Herald excerpt a rumor suggests Mrs Dabwatte and Mrs Twobtle are no longer on speaking terms. The dialogue hints at a tense meeting where Dabwatte kissed Twobtle and praised her as a work of art, signaling a damaged friendship.
Local druggists from Bridgewater South Dakota endorse Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney preparation. The ad claims many users report benefits for ailments it is said to treat and urges readers to purchase it for one dollar at drug stores. Also includes a brief magazine joke about filling pages.
An advertisement extols Danderine claiming it leaves scalp free of dandruff and hair free of itch with weeks of use showing new hair growth. It also mentions a bold claim of immediate shine and doubled hair beauty.
A Alberta farmer seeks a loan payoff plan while detailing farm assets inclining to a 100 acre section. He cites stock, implements, buildings needing replacement, water access, and a diverse income from crops, poultry, milk, and cattle with specific earnings and values.
A quarrel arises when a customer accuses FE of buying a hair restorer to stall hair growth. The dialogue notes the barber’s skepticism toward the product and the customer’s insistence that the barber suspects a scam. The tone reflects a small town dispute over a cosmetic remedy.
The advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a gentle laxative that cures stomach disorders caused by a faulty stomach and inactive liver. It claims to regulate digestion, cleanse the alimentary canal, and stimulate bile production with two doses offering relief, noting fifty years of use in the United States and other countries.
The article quotes Glenn Curtiss, famed aircraft builder, discussing ignorance and what the world may not know about military plans. A related exchange with Mrs Rayke touches on worry over a husband staying out late, reflecting social concerns of the era.
A speaker greets the hour with optimism noting the clock strikes one and twelve hours remain. The exchange suggests cautious plans with a witty line about a well preserved woman possibly showing an acid disposition.
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