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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
5
A garbled message appears to involve Cor rill and Spearman and Sherrill aiding Watuion, with unclear references to offices and further information sought. The fragment lacks concrete names, dates, or places to form a complete item.
An old advertisement-like note suggests using four ounces of lemon juice and four tablespoons of a salt mixture in water to “cleanse” the kidneys and end backache urinary discomfort. It claims this Remedy may normalize kidney activity and relieve bladder irritability, marketing a fizzy drink as a cure.
An advertisement touts Sage Tea and Sulphur as a marketable hair darkener that restores youthful color. It claims the ready-to-use preparation darkens gray hair naturally with repeated applications, restoring luster and a younger appearance.
An old promotional voice touts St Jacobs Oil as a miracle cure for rheumatic pain stiffness and swelling. The copy claims instant relief on tender spots and broad uses for sciatica neuralgia lumbago and backache with a familiar refrain of honesty and centuries of efficacy.
A dispute centers on the Senior Steam Laundry and its staff over all laundry work, with the Barber Shop and Agency noted as part of the unsettled arrangement. Relations among the teams remain tense as the quarrel affects service operations and supervision.
Constance Sherrill learns from wireless and office reports that Number 25's crew and passengers faced catastrophe as the ferry sank. The Benton survivors are brought in by the Solwerk with twelve saved, while Henry Spearman wrestles with fear and triumph, amid the lake drum's ominous signals and a perilous wait for more lives.
A reflective editorial bids farewell to 1922 and welcomes 1923 with themes of renewal and self improvement. It urges readers to let go of past sorrows, embrace courage, and pursue work, kindness, and happiness as the new year begins.
A correspondent describes New Year festivities across Italy Spain and France where animals receive church blessings on St Sylvester Eve. Priests perform benediction with holy water as an acolyte sprinkles the crowd of oxen cows sheep goats and pigs amid incense and choir.
A note on changing social customs in the nineteenth century shows New Year day calls once common in American society have diminished by the period. The piece examines how hospitality and greeting practices evolved, reflecting broader shifts in social behavior and daily life.
A vintage advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a rapid fix for rheumatism and joint pain. It claims concentrated heat penetrates in minutes, warming the sore area and alleviating pain, urging readers to buy from reputable druggists and look for the Kowles branded jar.
Quick acting Fragrance antiseptic cream advertised for nasal relief. It claims to open nostrils, clear head airways, reduce headaches and dryness. Apply a small amount inside the nostrils to soothe mucous membranes and relieve congestion. Obtain from a druggist and use as directed for cold and catarrh relief.
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho-Sulphur as effective against eczema and itchy skin. The preparation, described as germ destroying and cooling, is sold as a harmless cream and available in a four ounce jar from druggists.
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