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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
10
A fragmented wartime essay argues for moderate U S involvement. It favors defending trade and aiding Allies financially while opposing a large European army. It calls for public input to Congress, universal service, and selective participation with emphasis on protecting national rights.
A New York Times review notes the lack of hysteria as the country nears possible conflict. Business shows seasonable activity, Easter retail buying proceeds, and primary markets stand ready for war needs, with few fears beyond modest munitions and limited extra requirements.
A fragment notes that thousand persons do not figure largely within the normal requirements of the country's hundred million inhabitants, suggesting a cautious view of small population shifts in a vast nation.
A diverse column reflects on Easter observances and the spirit behind the holiday, noting egg symbolism, spring fashion, and inner devotion. It also spoofs civic life with pithy maxims about bluffing in life, coal prices, farming, advertising, and national resolve, interweaving quotes from Tagore and Lloyd George with local musings and consumer notes.
Government aviation school instructor Peter Carl Millman dies and is honored by a funeral procession in Mineola New York. Twelve airplanes hovered above the cortege at 800 feet forming a cross over the grave while wreaths and floral feet were dropped to the widow.
Readable lines discuss public trust, Congress, Easter dress, and social norms. Notable quotes include Rear Admiral Fiske on U S strength, a female doctor urging rubber gloves for dishwashing, and observations on married life versus boarding houses.
A Michigan House bill would outlaw barber shops on Sundays and require interiors to resemble bar rooms with drawn screens. First offense carries a 25 to 50 dollar fine, second offense risks license revocation. The measure, urged by the state union barbers, is deemed likely to pass.
Wakefield reports a businessman's wife suffered years from dyspepsia and constipation. Dieting failed to fit her bloated figure. One spoonful of buckthorn bark glycerine and related mixture called Adler i ka relieves instantly. Adler i ka empties both intestines and eases constipation gas and sour stomach rapidly. Wakefield Pharmacy 6
An advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a Spring tonic that improves blood and digestion, cleanses the bowels, regulates appetite, and livens users, suggesting it helps work better, feel better, and look better. Wakefield Pharmacy is listed with a 35e price.
An eccentric home health note promotes drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and intestines. The piece claims internal bathing removes indigestible waste and toxins, improves headaches bilious attacks and constipation, and that limestone phosphate is inexpensive and tasteless.
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