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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
7
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe rheumatic liniment that penetrates to relieve pain in joints muscles and bones without skin burning. It urges readers to apply to tender spots and promises quick relief, with claims of ending soreness and stiffness in minutes.
The Oct 13 inaugural of Dr Carl Gregg Doney as president of Willamette University Willamette Oregon drew many alumni and friends from across the region The ceremony held at the First Methodist church featured A Booth of Eugene presiding and remarks by J S Hughes resident bishop with Doney delivering the address and greetings from leading universities celebrated in a formal installation event.
Onslow County hosts Democratic speakers led by Josiah W. Bailey and other orators, highlighting strong party support as Richlands bonds pass and roads improve. A major timber land lawsuit between Royal C. Remick and Jesse C. Foster, involving Onslow Pender and Duplin counties, seeks forty one thousand dollars after a forty one thousand verdict recommendation by ex Judge O H Guicn.
George A. Carter, clerk of the municipal court, reports a noticeable decline in warrants for misdemeanors since prohibition began. The municipal court and police department have had substantially less work as a result.
An old patent medicine advertisement promotes a regimen to aid long life by cleansing the kidneys and skin. It recommends avoiding meat salt and alcohol, drinking water, dairy and vegetables, and sweating through exercise. It markets Anuric from Dr. Pierce as a powerful uric acid eliminator with a trial offer.
The article urges parents to enter the Better Babies Contest at the State Fair held October 17 to 20. It stresses checking a baby for easily correctable defects and notes early intervention can improve a child’s health and future value. Registrations close October 14 with details to send baby's name, age in months, and preferred day to the Secretary of the Better Babies Contest in Raleigh.
In Syracuse on October 13 the boxing club hosts a ten round bout between Sam Langford and Joe Jeannette. The long rivalry continues with local fans eager to see who claims the victory on a storied date.
In Michigan on October 13 special exercises were held in public and many private schools to honor the memory of James B Angell president emeritus of the University of Michigan. The observance was designated by State Superintendent F I Keeler.
A vintage advertisement promises instant relief from nasal congestion and catarrh. It touts Ely's Cream Balm as antiseptic and healing, to be applied in the nostrils with a small bottle from a druggist. Relief is described as immediate and lasting for stuffed nose and headaches.
An old advertisement explains that uric acid irritates the kidneys and bladder causing burning urination and nightly disruptions. It recommends four ounces of Rad Salts or Jad Salts taken with water to neutralize urine acids and ease bladder irritation, claiming quick, harmless relief.
Atlanta, Ga Oct 13 A walking cane formed from a fragment of the splintered flag pole of Fort Sumter at Charleston where the first Civil War battlefield was fought is a prized relic owned by C. Bruce a retired architect and prominent city figure. It was given to him by Mrs J J Toon who recently died and whose husband received the cane from an officer at the fort during the bombardment.
An advertisement touts the external vapor treatment Vick's Vap-O-Rub Salve for asthma catarrh and bronchitis. It warns against internal medicines and claims relief by inhalation and skin absorption. For hay fever, it suggests melting Vick's and inhaling vapors and rubbing along the spine. Prices are 25c 50c or 1.00.
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