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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
3
Cuticura Free Sample Ad Promises Quick Skin Relief
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment for itching burning eczema pimples dandruff and baby skin troubles. It claims immediate relief and prevention with daily use and offers a free sample by mail with a book. The Cause quotes a wartime remark about blowing up a German vessel in Guam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Guam
Do You Neglect Your Machinery
An article urges treating the body like a machine, recommending weekly cleansing with Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets a laxative made from May-apple aloe jalap and aloes root. It claims 50 years of proven good use and notes the pellets cost 25 cents with the Dr. Pierce stamp to avoid counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
W. L. Douglas
San Francisco
New York
America
Brockton
Mass
Old Mrs Hardy Misquotes Proverb at Table
A humorous scene unfolds as Mrs Hardy, known for twisted sayings, remarks on Mabel’s molasses smeared mouth. The exchange ends with a quip that children should be clean yet smeared, echoing a rural wit about manners and mess.
Short Wit Sparks Over Love Measured By Past Length
A friend questions a man's hesitation to marry Mathilde. She loves him and would bring happiness, but he cites her past as the issue. The reply turns on the joke that the problem is simply the length of her past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathilde
St. Paul
Duluth
Last word in automobiles praised in brisk exchange
Kidd boasts of a twelve-cylinder motor and seven passenger space. The other speaker asks for specifications while noting the top is a one man design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidd
Kidder
Woman recovers from weakness with Favorite Prescription
Mrs. R. D. Jenkins of Marshfield Wisconsin recalls a severe case of weakness that left her a walking shadow. After no relief from other medicines she used Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets. Three bottles restored her health and weight.
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Wis
Dr. Pierce
Mothers Duty to Protect Child from All Preventable Diseases
The article emphasizes that ten million children under five rely on adults for growth, shelter, and care. It argues mothers must preventable diseases, provide intelligent ongoing care, and limit exposure to contagious illnesses. It calls for periodic pediatric exams, infant welfare stations, and a Baby Week to reveal and address neglected preschoolers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Birth Registration Urges Guarded Records Across Nations
Birth records emerge as critical for inheritance and citizenship amid wartime. A Washington family story shows how missing birth proof can hinder identity in France. Civil officials urge prompt, complete registration and issuing of registrar notices to parents to secure future transcripts and proof of birth.
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New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
District of Columbia
Census Bureau
Children’s Bureau
Children’s Bureau of
United States Department of Labor
Voice Frozen to Post Weather Tale From Castle Rock
A Castle Rock Wyoming observer reports extreme cold causing odd phenomena. A man’s voice allegedly froze to a post and later thawed, while at breakfast another man slept through the call. The report illustrates how weather can alter everyday events and memories.
Norways Pride Sparks American Birth Opinion
Two young girls, daughters of Norwegian natives, listen to a lecturer praising Norway. One exclaims pride in being born in Norway, while the other replies she would rather be born in America to stay here. The quip captures immigrant pride and patriotism in a light local humor tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
America
Christian Herald
Wisdom and Wit Span Quiet Thoughts on Life
A compact exchange contemplates mortality and fate with quips on youth and aging. Minnie questions whether the good die young while Joseph muses on the value of facing troubles. The exchange highlights a philosopher’s stance that prudence lies in not overreacting to hardship.
Allen's Foot-Ease for the Troops Ad In War Drive
An antiseptic powder to shake into shoes or use in foot baths. Young men in communities join military preparedness efforts by using Allen's Foot-Ease. Widely used by Allied French and English troops to prevent friction and keep feet comfortable for walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Ardor in a Lover's Devotion in a Brief Exchange
A clipped dialogue shows Harry’s ardent professed devotion while another speaker notes a portion of the sentiment is mere service. The line contrasts genuine affection with matter-of-fact duty in a brief, intimate exchange.
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Harry
Sam Joins The Colors In A Tough Duty Tale
A fragmentary report describes Sam declaring enlistment and facing the harsh realities of military life. The text notes Sam’s boss and a joking exchange about joining the colors, hinting at a broader wartime context with grim imagery of soldiers and regime.
Birthday Party Invitations Gone Too Far
A mother agrees to a party if her son stays well behaved. She sends twenty invitations, but guests keep arriving as the boy admits he invited every child he met to maximize presents. The scene ends with the realization of the unintended consequence.
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Bobbie
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