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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
5
The excerpt notes seaweed consumption in China and Japan as prominent cultural practice and mentions its popularity among people in urban areas, with seaweed being widely eaten and relished.
Fort Madison, March 17, a rare wet spot in Iowa, attracts thirsty crowds amid government sanctioned whiskey sales. Physicians issue prescriptions for 110 proof whiskey, creating long lines in clinics and drugstores as locals and visitors seek relief from a mysterious sickness cured only by liquor.
Mabel Deschanel of Lewiston Maine became a Tanlac advocate after reporting improved health and vitality following several weeks of use.
Miss Mabel S Deschanes of 7 Bartlett Street Lewiston Maine urges others to try Tantac after six months of doctor care and a rigid diet left her unable to eat or work. She reports rapid improvement from the first bottle with four pounds gained and renewed appetite and energy. TANLAC is sold in Washington by Sherman brothers and leading druggists.
Mrs. Lewis Baker and Mrs. Howard Baker with children spent Saturday at Karl Kep hart's. Clyde Lambert started spring work for Sam Sigafoose Monday. Mrs. Mary Stiles stayed with daughter Mrs. Roy Foss and family last week. Mr. and Mrs. B F Miller visited Grover Booth on Sunday afternoon to see the new girl. Howard Baker and family visited the Lewis Baker home on Sunday.
The advertisement warns of catarrh’s dangers as it can descend to the lungs and cause consumption. It argues local sprays and inhalers fail, while 8. 8. S. purports to treat catarrh by targeting the blood. Readers are urged to obtain a bottle from a drugstore and request free medical advice from the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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