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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
10
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy claiming fast, effective results and urging readers to buy various sizes or request a sample for ten cents. The piece also includes a humorous anecdote about a diner impatient for meatless meal service and a waiter joke.
American ad for Boschee's German Syrup urges trust from fifty-one years of nationwide use. It promises restful nights, ease of coughing, and natural recovery from throat and lung troubles, noting availability in 80 and 90 cent bottles across civilized countries.
A sharp remark about a guest who prides himself on thoroughness prompts a conflict over inviting him aboard a yachting trip. The exchange hints at tension between propriety and curiosity aboard a private voyage.
A short vintage ad claims Red Cross Ball Blue makes clothes white and criticizes a man who forgets to ask his wife for money, noting the honeymoons on the wane. The playful copy uses light humor to promote laundry product usage.
Fragmentary ad copy references a medicine box labeled LAXATIVE BROMO MININE with Quinine and a signature H W Grov. The text also includes a blunt comment about self acquaintance and company being agreeable.
Mrs. Barrido of St. Aurora Nebraska recalls overwork leaving her weak and nervous. She credits Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery from Dr. Pierce with restoring health sixteen years ago. Mrs Hickman of 317 N St also swears by these remedies and recommends them to friends. Both products are sold in liquid and tablet form without alcohol or narcotics. Send for trial packs from Buffalo New York.
London and New York dispatches report Jerusalem captured by British expeditionary forces after Allenby enveloped the city, ending Muslim rule dating back over a millennium. The fall alters plans for Suez and Egypt, with Jaffa and other areas already in Allied hands, and sparks relief efforts for Jewish sufferers.
Washington reports President Wilson will seek special legislation to unify the nation’s railroads during the war. The move, definite but undisclosed to associates, divides advisers who largely favor government operation of all railroads.
London reports a growing counter revolt against the Bolshevik regime in Russia. The movement spreads fanlike from northern, northeastern, and northwestern bases while preparations extend south toward the Caucasus. Bolshevik government persists with manifestos urging resistance to the anarchy.
Washington dispatch reports the submarine A-2 explosion caused the death of Joseph Schaeffer chief electrician. Schaeffer, who enlisted in Omaha on March 6 1892, died from injuries sustained in the accident.
Rev C T Wilson describes Palestinian housetops as vital in village life. Roofs align with streets for rainwater cisterns, become flat or sloped, serve as threshing floors or sleeping areas, and are linked by outside staircases. Liberty E Bond named by C H Publeman of Carnegie to his latest daughter.
Senator Porter J. McCumber recalled a joke during a dinner about Hezekiah, Abner, and his eldest son in the city. The tale hinges on whether Hezekiah is trading gold bricks or selling them, reflecting rural humor about progress.
In a light exchange Mr. Dubwaite warns his son’s army letter will be read by a censor. Mrs. Dubwaite jokes about spelling mistakes and consulting a dictionary to hide her errors from strangers.
A fragment notes the region of Greece famed for Turkish tobaccos has come under Bulgarian control. It records a shift in agricultural ownership affecting production and regional influence. The brief cites the transfer without detailing dates or parties involved.
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