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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
2
An old advertisement urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels and prevent impurities. It claims benefits for headaches colds rheumatism and general vitality and suggests obtaining phosphate from a druggist. The piece includes a comic aside about a wife being taught not to speak.
Parents urged to switch from harsh laxatives to California Syrup of Figs for cleansing stomach liver and bowels. The ad touts a 60 cent bottle with directions for all ages and claims it’s gentle effective and loved by children.
A 1914 advertisement warns dandruff as a cause of falling hair. It touts Danderine as a remedy claiming it preserves luster and strength, prevents feverish scalp and itching, and stops roots from shrinking and shedding. The ad cites Knowston’s Imports ware.
Washington reports President Wilken will charge foreign policy after the Persia sinking deepens crisis. The German government grants permission for the Ford peace mission to travel to The Hague by special train, with fuel and transit arranged through the Berlin line.
A rambling forecast notes optimism for 1916 with cautious tones from statistics and commerce committees. High prices, consumer influence, and cautious dealers shape the outlook, while widespread belief in renewed prosperity persists after years of hardship.
Unofficial Cairo reports state the British steamer Persia sank in five minutes in the Mediterranean with 150 to 160 survivors landed at Alexandria. American consul Robert N McNeely, Aden, is believed drowned. Charles H Grant of Boston was saved.
The Deteh steam ship Ryandam, arriving from Rotterdam, was halted in the Downs by a British cruiser. About 907 bags of German Austrian and Turkish mail were taken off and searched by the cruiser’s crew. No cargo or passengers were reported harmed or quarantined.
In southeast Cass county prospectors led by O11 and Gas advocate Charles Ho Daker of Drs Motmes and T Ho Pelleck of Plattimouth sign a contract with a Kansas City deep well contractor. A 3,000 foot drilling rig is shipped. work begins under Uni Nebraska geology guidance. A new state bridge over the Republican River is completed and a dedication to occur January 8.
An old advertisement cites Coe ticura Gintinett for dandruff relief and scalp irritation while promising better complexion. It mentions free samples and broad availability, with stray prose about unrelated themes and place names.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepin as a fast 5 minute cure for indigestion gas and sour stomach. It claims complete digestion relief, no belching or gas, and appetite to enjoy food again. Ends with a pitch for a 50 cent case from any store.
A woman in Ark faced stomach trouble for years after being unable to pay a doctor. She switched from coffee to Postum after several failed treatments and reports sleep improvement, pain relief, and no coffee cravings, crediting Postum with her recovery. Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Mich. promotes two forms: Original and 16 oz and 36 pack.
Statehouse reports indicate the anti cigaret law may be revived as a referendum if the Tent legislature does not pass it. News notes dealer concerns about law enforcement and rising cigarette transfers.
Anuric is advertised as a breakthrough from Dr. Pierce of the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo New York. The ad claims superior uric acid elimination for rheumatism gout and kidney issues and offers a 60 cent package with a trial option via mail order.
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