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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1917
Page
9
The advertisement touts Adlerika as a quick relief for stomach trouble and constipation. It features a testimonial from a Mrs wife of a Wakefield merchant praising immediate improvement after one spoonful and claims prevention of appendicitis. The copy emphasizes rapid action and mentions Wakefield Pharmacy as seller.
A $25.00 reward is offered for any watch that cannot be put in good repair. The offer excludes dollar movements. Bradley the Jeweler advertises the guarantee and reward.
A farm family discusses wartime duty and the case for universal military training. Uncle Dan argues the nation must mobilize large trained forces, defeat submarines, and prepare now with permanent military training for physically fit young men to win the war.
A local appeal urges readers to support the Tobacco Fund to send tobacco and cigarettes to American soldiers overseas. The piece quotes Empey on the strong soldier cigarette habit and stresses that even small contributions, like 25 cents, help provide a week’s supply for a soldier. It ends by asking the public to participate, noting a steam boiler for sale as a separate notice.
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