26 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
West Bend Journal
Location
West Bend, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
1
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It warns to request the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company and cautions against counterfeits. A brief joke from Enarco News about a widow and an old maid follows.
An ad-style piece claims weak men can regain strength through overwork, improper living, and a health boost from GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. It touts three capsules daily as a quick fix for uric acid, kidney, bladder, stomach issues, and other ailments, promising immediate relief and refunds if ineffective. It also mentions Doctor Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a cure for pimples and bad breath.
A health note praises daily exercise, fresh air, and regular hours as the cure for influenza prevention, warning that neglect or a cold can still strike and urging immediate action.
A playful reflection notes men wearing long white whiskers resemble Santa yet resemble a goat, and men who charm under mistletoe often end up under a partner's thumb, hinting at humorous social dynamics.
A tall sad man recalls the Christmas handicap where his wife races to finish and deliver gifts. December 22 to 25 unfold with needles clicking, scarves, lamps, and stockings as she outpaces the clock. The race ends as she rings a bell and delivers the last present, winning by a narrow margin.
Fragment of a sentimental verse recalling winter frost and a wounded man kept cheerful by memory of Christmas. The speaker, motherly affection, and hearthside imagery frame the refrain that Christmas comes but once a year. The tone is nostalgic, rural, and intimate, reflecting resilience through hardship.
A neighbor keeps three pigs in the backyard described as a neighborhood novelty. A four year old girl amusedly explains in simple terms that one pig “ scratches itself with its house” when it has an itch, drawing laughter from a family moment reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Undigested food causes belching gas acids and sourness. A tablet or two of Papes Diapepsin provides instant relief and stops indigestion distress. The pleasant harmless tablets are inexpensive and widely sold at drug stores.
Fragmented OCR shows an old advertisement for catarrh medicine promising relief after many years. It references a drug agent and likely claims long standing efficacy. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear entities or a complete product name.
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