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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
7
In a cheeky exchange, Parson Black questions Bruddeh Bingy about obtaining a watch. The Melon Toter replies he has done so every night for nearly two weeks, in a rural dialect exchange that hints at ongoing comic mischief.
Readers learn inexpensive sulfur baths as a home remedy claiming similar benefits to natural sulphur springs. Dissolve 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls of Hancock's Sulphur Compound in hot bath for adults, and a teaspoonful in warm water for infants to soothe prickly heat and skin irritations. Sold nationwide by Hancock Liquid Sulphur Co. Baltimore.
A cluttered 19th century advertisement page touts remedies for malaria chills with prescriptions and tonics priced at 25 cents, notes on Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh for dehorning bleeding, and quips about quack cures. It promotes Brom Quinine cold cures and Grove’s Tasteless Tonic claiming liver and blood benefits.
An international lawyer warns America faces multiple dangers from contraband laws to Panama Canal neutrality as European war reshapes power. Possible Japanese aggression, potential canal crises, and a shifted Monroe Doctrine threaten U S interests if a major power dominates after the war.
The piece recalls historic campaigns from 1806 7 with Koenigsberg Ailestein Lodz and Kalisch and notes Belfort Verdun Longwy and Toul as long celebrated battles and sieges Belgium is called the cockpit of Europe and the article warns of Germany attempting a flank march into Belgium to repeat the 1815 Paris victory.
A historical overview of Belgium noting its long fight for independence and neutrality, its dense population in a small area, key regions like Flanders, the ports Ostend Heyst and Nieuport, and its wartime strength rising from 180 000 to 340 000 with divisions for field auxiliary and garrison service. Belgians rely on fortresses along frontiers and maintain a colonial tie to the Belgian Congo exporting rubber.
The Army and Navy Journal editorialized that the European war will be brief and decisive. It argues wars will continue while racial prejudice persists, treaties may falter, and the vanquished seek to regain honor. but disease deaths will drop due to better sanitation and training.
The lesson analyzes Jesus parable of the king's feast in Luke 13 34 and Matthew figures. It contrasts the Jewish leaders rejection of grace with Gentile inclusion, stressing divine patience and judgment. The text links the invitation to righteousness robes and the kingdom’s inclusive call.
Advertising note promotes Resinol ointment and Resinol soap for eczema ringworm heat rash and other eruptions claiming rapid itch relief and clearer skin. Doctors have prescribed for 19 years and nationwide druggists stock ointment 50c and 1.00 soap 25c. Ad copy ends with odd saying about a gentleman with a cloven hoof and breath.
A Bloomington Republican leader recalls Adlai E. Stevenson arguing partisanship blinds people to multiple paths to the right answer. The piece also notes Metchnikoff's coming seventieth birthday in Paris and his frugal eating philosophy, ending with a quip that good eating makes more pessimists than bad luck.
An article from Carthage Texas recounts a mother’s claim that Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured her child’s scalp disorder described as white blisters and scales that caused hair loss. The testimonial urges use and notes availability worldwide with a free skin book offer.
A teachers' meeting decides to place harder subjects in the morning and lighter ones later. Miss Wheeler objects noting that history, though labeled easier, can be as difficult and confusing as science or math when taught.
An old time advertisement claims RUB-MY-TISM will cure rheumatism and all kinds of aches including neuralgia cramps colic sprains bruises cuts old sores burns and similar ailments. It markets as an antiseptic anodyne priced at 25 cents.
Bobbie questions Mr Bibble about weariness while a guest notes a heavy load seen last night. The exchange hints at a tired mood and a family concern without revealing details of the burden.
For burns and scalds apply Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh to cool the skin and relieve pain. Keep a small supply on hand for accidents. Ady Might Be a New Drink a joke about a mixed metaphor and asking the bartender for help.
The notice notes an upcoming electrical exposition in Bradford, England, set for October. Also promotes Roman Eye Balm and Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil with sales claims and varying price points. It includes assorted moralistic and promotional statements about class and propriety, common to the period.
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