Perrigo Millionaire of the Air Seeks Free Electricity
A Kansas City Star feature profiles H. E. Perrigo once of Atlanta and now living at 2511 Park Avenue, who claims to imprison electricity from the air in a sealed box ready for domestic use. He says the device can supply any voltage via a transformer and could power homes, cars, and streetcars with no energy cost, though his experiments have caused injuries and doctors’ supervision.
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Kansas City
H. E. Perrigo
Atlanta
T. B. Wootten
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Harry E.perrigo
Park Avenue
Perrigo
Police Month Report Shows Charges and Fines Totals
February department figures show 178 trials from 184 defendants with 72 special traffic violations 66 disorderly conduct 28 drunk on streets 8 drunk and disorderly 2 tiger ing 6 idling and loitering 1 contempt 2 and failures to make connections. Fines totaled 1182.25 with 583.25 collected and 435.00 served in stockade.
California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Cure For Constipation
Soothe worried mothers with a claimed remedy for sick constipated children. The ad touts a 50 cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs as a prompt stomach liver and bowel cleanser. It warns against counterfeits and urges asking a druggist for the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Specific Against Colds Advertisment Phrase
The nearest thing to a specific against colds is a sleeping porch or pen bedroom and a cold sponge bath every morning when you first get up. When you catch a cold during epidemics you will find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helpful in getting rid of it. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Perrigo The Electrician Who Caught Electricity From Air
Perrigo, 33, a short stocky electrician with bright red hair, works with high voltages in his workshop. His wife Mrs Perrigo supports him as he dreams up new electrical phases while a portable palmator box sits nearby. He occasionally shocks himself but remains driven to harness electricity from the air.
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Perrigo
Harry
Fifteen Hundred Letters Mark First Day of Auto Law
Atlanta reports record mail and a flood of telegrams at the Secretary of State's office as the auto tag law takes effect. Governor closely notes enforcement in Chatham Bibb counties with sheriffs applying the rule regardless and drivers awaiting registration numbers.
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Atlanta
Philip Cook
Cook
Chatham County
M. W. Moore
Chatham
Day of National Thanksgiving for YWCA Fifty Years
Nearly half a million women joined in a national Thanksgiving March marking the YWCA Golden Jubilee. Reports from 60 to 80 associations praised membership growth, with large banquets in New York City and other cities, and plans for a memorial endowment surpassing $415,000 to complete half a million dollars.
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Helen A. Bullard
United States
Pebble Beach Lodge
Fifty Mile Drive
California
Los Angeles
New York City
Northwest
Grand Forks
N. D
Muskegon
Michigan
Portsmouth
Ohio
Indianapolis
Indiana
Springfield
Missouri
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Ann Arbor
Kansas City
Kansas
St. Paul
Minnesota
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Quincy
Illinois
Plainfield
N. J
Rochester
N. Y
Scranton
Schenectady
Sioux City
Iowa
Topeka
Page County
Misa Jeasie Field
National Board of the
Young Women's Christian Associations
Aone
Grace H. Dodge
Christan
Dave H. Morris
Papes Diapepin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for sour stomach indigestion and gas. It claims relief within five minutes, promises no belching or nausea, and recommends a fifty cent bottle for household use.
Jubilee notes and medical testimonial from 1916 era
The text cites Mrs. P. Redkamp praising Foley's Honey and Tar for eight children. It lists prominent figures at Jubilee events in Washington and Boston, highlighting Y W C A members’ anniversary efforts and women’s pledge to service across races and creeds.
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P. Redkamp
Herman St
Covington
Foley
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Robert Lansing
Washington, D. C
Daniels
Taft
Roosevelt
Misa Eva Booth
Salvation Army
Dave H. Morris
National Jubilee Committee
Y. W. Co
Boston
Endorsed relief from Nuxcara in citizen letters
A series of reader letters praise Nuxcara as a lasting cure for dyspepsia and related ailments. Richard Whiting of Uncle Remus Magazine Atlanta calls it the greatest remedy and says he has hunted Sonesta for years. Edmondson of Brack Edmondson & Bros Atlanta claims unprecedented results after 25 years in the trade. J N Ren of United Works Philadelphia says it is a permanent cure for dy and related symptoms.
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Richard Whiting
Uncle Remus Magazine
Atlanta
Edmondson
Brack Edmondson & Bros
J. N. Ren
United’ Ett ‘Works
Philaania
Bays
Dr. Kelly
French scientist claims Zeppelin headlight invention
Paris reports that French scientist Monsieur Dussaud may have invented the powerful Zeppelin searchlight now used by Germany. He described the "Cold Night" system to the Academy of Sciences four years ago and patented it worldwide, but French red tape delayed adoption. During Zeppelin raids on Paris witnesses noted the piercing light and near daylight visibility.
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Associated Press
Paris
Monsieur Dussaud
Academy of Sciences
Berlin
France
Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges Meet in City Halls
Directory listing shows Williams Lodge No. 15 I O O F meets Mondays in Max Joseph Building with N G Jake Joel. Athena B P O E No. 780 meets Wednesdays. Classic City Council No. 375 U C T meets first and third Saturdays in K P Hall Clayton Street. Woodmen of the World Glenn Lodge No. 75 meets Wednesdays. Odd Fellows Hall hosts sessions. Elks and Knights of Pythias lodges listed with meeting nights in Clayton Street areas. visiting officers invited.
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Williams Lodge
Odd Fellows
Max Joseph
Jake Joel
Mealor
Classic City Council
U. C.T
K. of P. Hall
Jester Building
Clayton Street
I. A. Bradberry
John Roberts
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
Elmo-Lodge
St. Elmo Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Yelock
Castle Hill
Tester Building
Aaron Cohen
C T. H. Nickerson
K. of R
Mt. Vernon
F. A
Vernon Lodge
Ode Adm
Fionth St
Masonic Fall
Chaytonyetrest
I.H
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University Drive
Morton Street
City of A
Athens
P. H. Smith
Southern Muatual Bldg
Campbell & Barrow, Asgts
Holman Building
New Post
New Post Toasties
Athena B. P. O. E
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
Dobbs
Geo. H. Palmer
Bec
W. F. Dobbs
A. Hill
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