Carnegie Hero Fund details medals and rules 1913
A Banner summary lists Carnegie medals and pecuniary rewards, with fund manager F. M. Wilmot of Pittsburgh. It recaps distributions totaling over 1 million dollars for heroes and disaster relief, notes case statistics through January 31, 1913, and outlines regulations limiting act eligibility, geographic scope, time limits, and beneficiary rules including widow and child support and medals awarded to the rescuer or kin.
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Carnegie
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
F. M. Wilmot
Pittsburg
Carnegie Hero Fund of America
Great Britain
Ireland
France
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Sweden
Switzerland
Italy
Norway
Denmark
Executive Committee
Publc
Dr King's New Discovery Proclaimed for Coughs
A vintage ad touts Dr King's New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs and colds with relief from the first dose. It cites a Muscadine Alabama testimonial and notes a price of 50 cents and one dollar, endorsed by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
O. H. Brown
Muscadine
Ala
Peace Conference in St Louis Opens with Large Peace Rally
In St Louis the fourth American Peace Congress is set to draw eighty peace groups and prominent leaders from Congress, state governors, and mayors. Delegates will begin sessions Thursday, while a pre opening dedication of the Jefferson Memorial marks the Louisiana Purchase anniversary and cost of 500000 dollars.
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St. Louis
United States Congress
Congress
Jefferson Memorial
Forest Park
United States
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Hyomei Relieves Catarrh Fast with Inhaler Kit
Quick relief for catarrh and breathing troubles via Hyomei inhaler. a few drops in the pocket inhaler within five minutes eases stopped head, sniffles, choking. It air-treats by killing germs, soothing membranes, and improving health. Outfit costs $1 with refills 50 cents. H. R. Palmer & Sons and druggists sell it.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Southern Conference on Woman and Child Labor Opens
Meridian Miss April 28 delegates appointed by the governors of the southern states assembled in Meridian for the first Southern Conference on Woman and Child Labor. State labor commissioners heads of labor organizations and sociologists are present to address the conference, with sessions continuing two days.
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Meridian
Miss
Woman and Child Labor
Montana leaders press for lower public utility rates
Velena Montana April 28 Mayors and other officials from cities and towns across the state conferred here to seek a reduction in rates for lighting heating and power services throughout Montana.
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Velena
Mont
Montana
New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief from Ills
Dr King's New Life Pills claim to purify the blood and restore vigor quickly. Each pill helps every body, guaranteed, with a 25 cent price. Recommended by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R.palmer & Sons
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Munford Woman
A Munford Alabama resident reports relief from nervous weakness back ache and stomach fullness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial promotes the root and herb remedy as safe and dependable for female ills and invites readers to write for confidential advice.
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Munford
Ala
Lydia J E. Pinkham
F. P. Mullendore
Alabama
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E.pinkham Medicine Co
Hodgsons Defeat Pounds In Tight 13 to 11 Battle
Hodgsons team edged Pound's squad 13 to 11 in a well played game full of solid hits and few errors. Key defensive plays included a double play with Rawson out at the plate then a throw to second where Daniels was tagged out. Forbes return from his trip sparked spirited play as Hodgsons rose to the occasion.
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Bull M. Levy
Pound
Hodgson
Daniels
Forbes
Helo
van Straaten
Carrington
Waldrep
Talmadge
Cratig Osans Cos Webies
R. H. E. Fears
Eo Nee Ee
Daniels . Eee
Rawson
D Hodgson
Mortofss
Freckle Cream Ad Promises Cure and Refund
An old advertisement for Wilson's Freckle Cream claims it removes freckles completely or fades them, with a money back guarantee if the complexion is not restored. It touts large jars for 50 cents and mammoth jars for a dollar, plus Wilson's Fair Skin Soap and mail options, sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Wilson
Mammoth
Wilson's Fair Skin
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Call Firemen Before Nine P. M
The practice of calling fire department members for personal conversation after nine o'clock harms all members. When the telephone rings, every member rises and prepares for a fire, causing inconvenience and nighttime disturbance. Call fire laddies early in the evenings or during the day unless the matter is urgent.
Wheels Must Have Lights and Bells On May Day
The city mandates bells and lights on all bicycles and motorcycles starting May 1. Riders passing pedestrians must warn, day or night. Police chief Brooks orders charging cases in all instances. Merchants must warn delivery riders to avoid arrests and docketed cases. Carelessness has caused narrowly avoided serious accidents.
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Chier Brooks
Parisian Sage Promise for Lustrous Hair Growth
Advert says Parisian Sage rejuvenates hair, turns dull secant hair into lustrous tresses in days. Claims include stopping hair loss and curing dandruff, marketed by H. S. Palmer & Sons with money back guarantee.
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H. 8
Palmer & Sons
Illinois Progressives in Conference Opens in Springfield
A conference of Illinois Progressive leaders opened in Springfield with former Senator Beveridge of Indiana and ex Governor Stubbs of Kansas scheduled as speakers. The gathering aims to form a permanent state and county organization in preparation for the upcoming campaign.
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Springfield
Beveridge
Indiana
Stubbs
Kansas
Progressive Party
Illinois
Cavalry Mounts Tested At Army Horse Show
In Washington on April 28 the third annual military horse show at Fort Myer opened and will run through Thursday. The event aims to decide whether the thoroughbred or scrub horses best meet military service needs.
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Washington, D.C
Vort Myer
Long-Idle Plant Resumes Operations in Sharon
Sharon Pennsylvania April 28 The local plant of the American Steel Foundries Company which had been shut down for two years resumed operations today employing about 600 men at the facility in Sharon.
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Sharon
American Steel Foundtries Company
Eckmans Alterative Promoted For Consumption Recovery
A historical promotion asserts Eckmans Alterative cures or aids recovery from consumption and bronchial illnesses. It cites a sworn affidavit from JAS. W. KANALY of Saratoga noting full recovery after 1906 Christmastide with Dr R H McCarthy’s guidance. The ad claims safe, nonaddictive relief and invites readers to request a booklet and contact Eckman Laboratory for evidence and dealer sales.
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Saratoga, N
Christming
R. H. McCarthy
Eckman
Jas. W. Kanaly
Tecoverlee
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Cardui Promised To Help Weakened Women In Tampa
A Tampa letter describes Cardui as a tonic for womanly troubles, stating the first day brought relief and that the remedy strengthens muscles and nerves. It claims fifty years of safe, plant-based use and urges readers to contact Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance and a home treatment book.
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Tampa
Fla
E. C. Corum
Cardui
Cardus
N. B
Chattac Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Assailants of Girl Go on Trial in Salem Ill
Salem Ill April 28 Thomas Sullens and Ernest Harrison go on trial for the assault on fourteen year old Dorothy Holt. Sheriff guards heightened as crowd fears lynching. Sullens faces kidnapping charge with possible death penalty, Harrison slated for conspiracy.
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Salem, Ill
Salem
Thomas Sullens
Ernest Harrison
Dorothy Holt
Miss Holt
C. N. Holt
Tom Sullen
Sullens
Holt
Dunne
Sul Bens
Ail
Mount Vernon
Harrison
Vandalia
Interior bids opened for Milk River canal project in Montana
Bids were opened by the Interior Department for a large canal in the Milk River irrigation project in Montana. The canal will run about miles under a treaty with Canada, with the Milk River running 150 miles through the region before returning to Montana.
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Washington, D. C
Interior Department
Mik River
Montana
Canada
Athens Supplies Many Speakers At 10 Schools
Athens sent many preachers and teachers to deliver commencement sermons and baccalaureate addresses. Ministers from town spoke at Martha Berry School Carlton Murrayville Clermont Dahlonega and other Georgia points while some took part in Memorial Day addresses and university events.
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Athens
C. C. Jarrell
Furst
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Young Harris Church
Mr. England
Lane's Chapel
Barberville
S. R. England
Murrayville
Hall County
L. B. Robeson
A. A. Sullivan
Geonee Street Methodist Church
Bartow County
J. W. Lynch
First Baptist Church
Woman's Missionary Union of South Carolina
A. M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
Chattahoochee High School
Hall
Clermont
Gainesville
North Georgia Agricultural College
Dahlonega
University of Georgia
Georgia Points
Locomotive Engineers Enjoy Cuban Junket
Nearly a thousand members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and their families spent April 28 visiting Havana sights. The group traveled from Jacksonville, Iowa, where they had just finished their national convention.
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Havana
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Jacksonville
International Kindergarten Union Convention Opens in Washington
Visitors gather in Washington on April 26 for the International Kindergarten Union annual convention. Sessions begin tomorrow and run through Saturday with educators and delegates from across the country expected to attend.
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Kindergarten Union
Washington, D. C
The
International Kindergarten Union
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