Smallpox, Bolshevism and a Political Powwow
A column recounts historic royal smallpox tales and vaccine gains, then shifts to critique of government ownership of power. It cites Catherine the Great, Governor Roosevelts plan, and Crisp County Georgia's hydro plant bonds. The piece argues for practical policy over fear of socialism.
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Catherine the Second
Russia
William S. Lee
Duke Power Company
Roovelt
Roosevelt
Power Company
Crisp County
Georgia
Congress salary cuts and idle spending spark public satire
A reader notes the U S Congress keeps salaries at nine thousand dollars while economy costs rise, mocks funeral allowances, and quips about reducing representatives. He argues farmers and workers form the government and warns the nation imitates Frost’s yoked farmer with a rebellious calf.
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Hitler
Germany
Congress
Federation of Labor
United States
Frost
Prompt Relief From Itching Eczema with Zemo
Soothing Zemo gives prompt relief to itching and burning skin even in severe cases. It stops itching as it touches tender inflamed skin and clears rashes pimples eczema ringworm restoring skin to normal. Insist on genuine Zemo and buy at 35c 60c or $1 from all druggists.
Aspironal touted as quick cold cough remedy
An advertisement extols Aspironal as a lab tested, highly effective cold and cough elixir. It promises two teaspoonfuls at one swallow with money back if symptoms do not fade within two minutes. Distributed by drug stores for adults and children, claimed safe for all ages.
Europe’s War Costs Loom Over Treasury
Europe’s conflict has drained ten billion dollars from the economy and threatens to push pension and disability costs for three million veterans toward fifty billion, stressing the national treasury long after hostilities end.
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Europe
Treasury
Iowa Man Seen as Likely Agriculture Secretary
National Democratic leaders in Miami parade Henry Wallace of Iowa as the best bet for secretary of agriculture in the Roosevelt cabinet. The discussion centers on his suitability and potential impact in the administration.
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Miami
Fia
Henry Wallace
Iowa
Roosevelt
Reorganization Discussed for Farm Board and Agriculture Secretary
Quarters here also brings into the farm setup of the new administration the names of other prominent agricultural leaders. A reorganization of the farm board is under study and through this medium undoubtedly otherPossibilities for the agriculture secretaryship will be taken care of. Fasteeth powder keeps plates from dropping or slipping and sweetens breath.
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City Drug Co
Fox Drug Co
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