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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
3
A humorous clipping from the Louisville Courier Journal jokes about following one’s nose to locate a fish market. The exchange features a man asking for directions and a playful response about nose guidance for finding the market.
Prof Aug F W Schmitz of Thomas Oklahoma recounts decades of backache and a Bright's disease diagnosis. After two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills relief followed by three more, the pain ceased for three years. He endorses using Dodd's Kidney Pills and recommends them widely. Prices note 60 cents per box from Dodd's Medicine Co. Buffalo, N Y.
Winter fatalities among babies rise from respiratory diseases, nearly matching summer toll from intestinal diseases in statistics.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura emollients for skin scalp hair and hands. Claims clear pimples blotches redness rough skin dandruff itching and chapping. Free sample by mail with a Book addressed to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
Report says the residence of writer Scribbins was entered last night with several manuscripts stolen. The exchange suggests Scribbins will assist if the intruder has more luck recovering the works, reflecting a wary, humorous tone from DParm Life.
Public health claim promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for liver bowel and stomach regulation. The ad contrasts medical advice with critics, framing disagreement as narrow mindedness and urging use of the pellet product.
Make these for Christmas a lunch or breakfast set of doilies eight pieces for gifts that please every housewife. Doilies croched from heavy printed cotton or cretenne patterns with crocheted edging. sizes include a large 18 inch center piece six small seven inch, six three and a half inch for plates and cups, and sets with four larger dollies. A baby gift basket features pink satin ribbon, pink paper rope over wire, and interior ribbon pockets for toiletries, sponge, talcum, soap, comb and brush, plus a teething ring.
Cozy bedroom slippers remain welcome gifts for all ages with new knitted styles. The article features gray knitted slippers with rose adornments and padded satin soles, light brown yarn slippers with eiderdown leather soles, and decorative back folds. Also described are wooden shoe trees with satin lid ribbons, optional chiffon roses for women, and gold-painted toes. Sets of three or four pairs are common.
The article describes easy to make bedroom waste baskets. One bag uses silk or cretonne with brass rings and a movable wooden stand. The other uses printed Japanese cotton lined with silk, hung by hoops and silk tassels on cords.
The bath for the youngest family member is an institution all enjoy. A bath basket makes a perfect present for baby with a pretty example pictured above, large enough to hold essential items.
The humorist jokes about preparing for Christmas as a companion asks for copy while the other notes chestnuts are needed to stuff the turkey. The exchange hints at seasonal publishing and domestic humor in the Home Market section.
Mr Growcher muses on how to trim the Christmas tree this year and jokes with his spouse about choosing an extravagant option. He says he fears his wife will push for Russian sable or another costly choice.
The European conflict has pulled in educated classes and students, with England reflecting a sharp loss of regular English born men from 800 to about 100 over the war period. King's College reports it has contributed 512 officers to the army and navy, while its scientific work shifts toward war needs.
A concise remark notes that a stubborn woman fears losing control when her opinions go unchallenged. The line reflects social expectations of assertiveness and objection in decisions.
The English army annual report shows that during the last financial year ten million dollars were spent on jam. The writer suggests jam could deserve more domestic attention on menus given the large wartime expenditure.
A terse dialogue scene shows a timid admirer asking Miss Ella if she will become engaged tomorrow. The maiden responds with uncertainty, saying she may accept if someone gathers courage to ask.
The article urges ample pure water with meals based on X-ray and scientist observations. It recommends Anuric tablets before meals for kidney, lumbago, or rheumatic pains and for longevity, noting Anuric dissolves uric acid like water and acts faster than lithia.
A student responds to a classic exam question on man-hours with a twist. He notes that the field, having already been reaped by 20 men, could not be reaped a second time by 15, yielding a clever but unintended interpretation of the problem.
A wry exchange notes the writer's style as "killing" and jokes that he murders the king's English, praising sharp phrasing and biting wit in a literary taunt. The dialogue playfully elevates prose as a weapon, framing mastery with grim humor.
Mrs L Vanderheiden of Maywood Nebraska reports severe health decline last fall. After reading the Common Sense Medical Adviser she used Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, taking six bottles and five respectively, regaining her health. She endorses the remedies for women’s troubles and notes a 40 year guarantee with no alcohol or narcotics.
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