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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1915
Page
3
A fragmentary OCR passage features a joking dialogue about a ladies golf club and a remark about saying goodness gracious, followed by a proverb and an ad line for Red Crams Bag Blue toothpaste, with brief ancient literary quotes and stray marketing text.
An examining physician for a major life insurance company questions why many applicants are declined for kidney disease and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as effective for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. The ad claims rapid, gentle action and urges readers to buy a bottle and start treatment today.
An early 20th century health column promotes quitting coffee for Postum as a remedy for nervous ailments and digestive distress. The testimonial cites improved health, regular bowels, and relief from chest pressure and headaches after switching to Postum, endorsed by the Postum Company. It notes two forms, Postum Cereal and Instant Postum, with pricing, and urges readers to buy through grocers.
Howard Greene in Orange Judd Farmer offers practical advice for handling brake failure on steep descents. Use low gear with engine braking and open relief cocks, consider dragging with a rear tree, and improvise battery revival by soaking. Avoid center axle tow points and back up if needed to escape dangerous hills.
The article describes a device using concentric metal strips to control automobile headlight glare. Maryland Board Headlight Inspection approves a nonblinding design that allows uninterrupted horizontal light while redirecting upward rays downward and outward.
A new automobile attachment frames a light shield on the steering column to protect a driver from glare. The device features several screens separated by narrow vertical openings.
Popular Mechanics notes small, inexpensive items that aid motorists. A pocket mirror helps illuminate dark spots in daylight or at night, reflecting light from lamps to safer areas and reducing the risk from open flames.
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin notes rapid growth in concrete pavements from 264000 square yards in 1909 to 19200000 in 1914. It cites durability, clean surface, low maintenance, and versatile base as advantages, while noise, joint wear, cracking, and repair difficulty as drawbacks.
A motor car buyer, whether farmer or countryman, seeks reliability over looks. The salesman notes farmers insist on essential function and frank answers. City buyers crave design but may lack mechanical knowledge, relying on the garage as a safety net. Country buyers study ads, compare features, and grill salesmen with pointed questions.
The article explains a method to stop leaks in a range joint where copper gaskets are used. It recommends cutting grooves around the post and around the hole in the flange with a cold chisel, then tightening studs to compress the gasket into the grooves to seal the joint.
Spare tires require wrapping to prevent puncture from rattling. Winter tops are popular for converting touring cars into a snug limousine at low added cost. Pre-soap hands with Mule soap to keep oil from under the nails and ease cleaning.
A method to detect trouble involves moving the wheel until the valve points vertically downward. Then place the valve in a glass of water. bubbles indicate leakage.
The article warns against overpriming engines in cold weather since gasoline vaporizes poorly when temperatures are low. If overpriming is suspected, open the compression reliefs to clear the cylinders.
An advertisement highlights Dr Pierce s Pellets as beneficial for liver bowels and stomach while Cine Lite Petlet is promoted as a B laxative three for a cathartic Ailo.
A condensed reads like an old newspaper item advertising Anuric from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo selling a uric acid dissolver with claims of kidney health benefits and life-insurance-like protection, plus a brief note on a telephone amplifier device and a joke about seven year locusts and ten year installment purchases.
A Welcome Lake, Pa resident writes of relief from back pain kidney trouble and nervous fatigue after using Dodds Kidney Pills. The letter urges publication for skeptics and notes the 50 cent price. Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets are also advertised. A Cleveland Leader quip about abstinence ends the item.
Real Skin Comfort copy touts Cuticura emollients for tender irritated skin with a free mail sample offer via postcard to Cuticura Dept X Boston. The ad promises soothing relief and urges readers to cultivate familiarity with the products. The remainder presents a separate political line about dealing with an unpropitious mood and royal conduct.
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