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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1925

Page

3

Mothers Important Purifying Bowel Cleansing Tea Ad

An advertisement urges mothers to use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea this spring to purify the blood and cleanse the stomach and bowels. It claims the family will be healthier and happier, promoting the tea as a sparing medicine. The copy emphasizes thorough cleansing to drive away winter germs.

Hollister

Danish bill would allow doctors to end hopeless illness

A Danish Parliament proposal from Justice Minister Stienke would permit doctors under specific conditions to end a hopelessly ill patient’s life without punishment. The change contrasts with older law classifying such acts as manslaughter or murder.

Stienke

Radio rash and ear pressure from head pieces cited

The article notes most authors use English words, Shakespeare 90 percent, the English Bible 94 percent. Radio rash is described as a Europe-wide affliction caused by hard rubber ear head pieces. Dr. Marens of Vienna says it is not serious if treated promptly.

Europe Marens Vienna

Invention of Sewing Machine Inspired by Chance Chat

In 1840 a Boston mechanic overheard a succinct claim that no great fortune awaited anyone, a remark that spurred the invention of the sewing machine. The tale credits Eli Whitney Howe with seizing the idea after the casual exchange, marking a pivotal moment in modern domestic life.

Frank JD. Hopley Dearborn Independent Boston Eliis Howe

New Discovery for Coughs Promises Restful Nights

Night coughing frees quickly with Dr King s New Discovery a simple teaspoonful before bed held in the throat for 15 20 seconds then swallowed. It soothes irritation loosens congestion and helps many sleep through the night the drug is sold at good druggists and is praised for children s coughs and croup without harmful drugs.

Pieter Union

Howe’s invention of a sewing machine tale unfolds

A man inspired by his wife’s sewing to create a machine that can sew. He spends months designing and building, nearly exhausting funds, until a supportive friend provides shelter and materials. He tests the device by sewing the seams of two suits to prove its capability.

Fisher Howe

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair

An old home remedy touts sage tea with sulphur and alcohol to darken gray hair, but Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound offers an easier, ready made alternative. A small sponge or brush applied to strands reportedly yields natural looking, glossy, youthful hair after a couple of doses.

Wyeth

Howe and the sewing machine victory over hand sewers

In 1841 Howe patented his sewing machine and faced ridicule and funding trouble. He challenged five expert needlewomen to a race, sewing ten identical garments. Howe finished first, convincing the public of the machine’s merit, prompting tailors to protest that it would cost them work.

Self Fisher Howe Tie Tlowe Trowe

Howe's Patent Battle Yields Probate Fortune

After attempting to protect his steam device in Britain, Howe found the patent stolen by wealthy rivals who flooded the market. He sued for infringement, winning royalities on all sold and future machines. Over his lifetime his patent profits grew to more than two million dollars.

Buick Howe Amasa England America Tlowe

Drink Water Is Back or Kidneys Hurt

Rich foods form acids that overwork kidneys while filtering. Flush kidneys by drinking water and using Jad Salts to neutralize acids and relieve irritation. Regular intake may prevent bladder disorders. have a physician examine kidneys twice yearly.

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