Knoxville Captain Credits Tanlac For Recovery From Ailments
Captain Geo W Womble of 105 Jennings St Knoxville Tennessee suffered long term stomach and intestinal trouble with sleepless nights and constant misery. After two bottles of Tanlac his health improved dramatically, regaining energy and appetite and claiming he feels rejuvenated like a sixteen year old. Trade ad notes Tanlac sold by leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Womble
Jennings St
Knoxville
Tenn
Sam
Captain Wonble
Sife
Dan M. Chambliss
Kuhlman & Chambilas
Distinction Between Classical and Jazz Sparks Debate
Dialogue features Mr Curmrox contrasting orchestral behavior in classical music with jazz performers leaping on stage. An adjacent product pitch extols Cuticura Ointment for skin, dandruff, and rough hands, claiming quick facial improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Curmrox
Cathyra
World perfumes trade rebounds postwar shifts
The article notes a wartime dip in cosmetics and perfume trade but claims a strong postwar rebound. It cites 1920 exports valued at 8.74 million dollars, more than five times the 1914 prewar level, with England as lead buyer followed by Cuba, Australia, and Brazil.
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England
Cuba
Australia
Brazil
No More Misery After Eating Eatonic Claim
An advertisement touts Eatonic with Mrs Eton Harris testimonial claiming relief from indigestion after meals. It asserts Eatonic binds excess activity and gases causing heartburn bloating belching and food repeating and extols a large box cost with a pharmacist guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatonic
Eton Harris
Rotation Is Helpful In Preventing Clubroot Disease
Agricultural bulletin warns that plant diseases like clubroot can persist for years in soil and devastate crops. It urges using clean plants and soil sterilization, including steam treatments, to prevent spread and protect future crops from root knot and wilt transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Bulletin 996
Department
Ooo
Plant diseases on roots and spread of root knot
The text discusses how wild mustard and other crucifers keep plants alive, and how clubroot appears on roots in early stages and later enlarges the root causing poor yields. It notes root knot occurs in many plants, with spread increasing over time due to diseased plant material and distribution via shipments from one state to another.
Get Customers for Parcel Post Trade
The United States Department of Agriculture notes most parcel post buyers are found through friends and relatives. More than 75 percent of parcel post produce comes from customers gained this way, reducing distrust between strangers. For large supplies, direct solicitation and newspaper ads may be needed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Parcel Post
Bureau of Markets
Roofing on Poultry Buildings for Proper Expansion
When applying prepared roofing to poultry houses unroll it and expose to light for a few hours. The roofing expands from heat and becomes smoother when laid on the roof. The interior air is cooler, and it should be spaced correctly to avoid wrinkles as it expands after installation.
Impossible to Save China From Population and Famine
The article argues China’s birth rate is driven by a patriarchal family system and Confucianism, making famine unavoidable regardless of reforms. It critiques efforts to “save” China via culture, democracy, or philanthropy, noting mass infant mortality and worsening overcrowding as population grows. It warns that reforms may worsen subsistence pressure instead.
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China
Europe
Tong
J. C. P. Bland
Asia Magazine
Monte Carlo Casino profits soar to sixty one million francs
Annual general meeting reports 1920 21 receipts of 89 million francs with 22 million francs profit after 47 million in expenses. Dividend totals reach 300 francs per share, 50 francs more than last year, while tips to staff amount to 6.5 million francs and a single big win of 580,000 francs is noted amid frequent fund replenishment.
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Monte Carlo
Roulette
Trent Et Quarante
Baccarat
Chemin de Fer
Sporting Club
Svendsen
Reclaiming Used Paper Methods From Popular Mechanics
Popular Mechanics Magazine reports a new reclaiming method for printed book paper. It uses a patented mixture of borax soup kerosene and pine oil to soak stock and produce a light 3 to 6 percent pulp. The beater gently separates fibers and the ink and chemicals are washed away before bleaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Fleet Flying Boats Show British Fast Warcraft
Fragmentary OCR note describes fleet flying boats with long range and crew of seven. Mentions British-built Welixs siuwe Bury type, Hoos lacking power, large hulls designed for heavy use. Source text is garbled but indicates aircraft with extended sea and air capabilities.
Busy Day In The Office Of Dubwuatte
A solemn visitor wanders into Mr. Dubwuatte’s office seeking to deliver a message and asks for his brother to sign and bring it to his attention if it needs action. Dubwuatte continues signing letters, directing a clerk to handle any items that require his notice.
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Dubwuatte
Mr. Dubwaite
Paul Cook
The
Birmingham Age-Herald
Swamp Root Kidney Ailment Remedy Praised In Ad
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a premier remedy for kidneys liver and bladder with claims of rapid gentle relief. The copy pushes sample bottles from Dr Kilmer Co and notes a sea tank amphibian vehicle under test at Marseilles capable of land and water travel carrying five people plus the inventor.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Marseilles
Life in the suburbs speech clash with new staff
The Proper Audience quotes sunny suburban life as healthful while Mr. Crosslota resists. He interrupts to mock the idea and suggests visiting the new cook and furnace man for a lecture. The exchange hints at tensions over domestic improvements and social attitudes.
Bayer Aspirin Ad Briefly Endorsed for Pain Relief
An old advertisement extols genuine Bayer Aspirin tablets with the Bayer Cross, claiming safety and physician backed dosage for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and pain. It notes inexpensive twelve tablet tins and larger packs sold by druggists. The piece quotes a satirical cartoon line from American Legion Weekly about ambition and a tramp begging, then a quip about a married man’s salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Oh How Glorious to Be Free From Rheumatism
An advertisement touts S.S.S. as an internal remedy for rheumatism authoritatively claiming it cleanses impurities. It urges readers to obtain S.S.S. from a druggist and send a case history to the Chief Medical Advisor in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S.S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Georsia
Windfall Joke Sparks Ocean Ship Theorizing
A Chicago pair on the street discuss a lucky inheritance as one youth notes Harry Harkins' uncle died and left him money. The other quips that Harry expected a ship to come in, not an heirship. The exchange plays on nautical luck and wordplay.
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Chicago
Harry Harkins
Harry
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