Woman’s Experience Endorses Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Testimonial from Elizabeth Smart of Lowell Mass credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health after years of illness. She describes fainting during chores at sixteen and later childbirth after using the remedy. The letter frames the product as effective and widely recommended.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E
Elizabeth Smart
Lowell
Mass
Smart
Pinkham
Big's Cream Promises Quick Relief for Stuffy Noses
A vintage ad claims Big's Cream clears blocked air passages and relieves headaches from colds or catarrh. It touts a fragrant formula that penetrates nasal passages, soothes swelling, and provides instant relief, encouraging purchase from druggists.
Pigeons Transforming Folklore In Local Scene
Residents describe odd beliefs as pigeons allegedly become robins when seen from the doorway. A thermometer record shows 88 degrees this morning after a sharp rise from 17 above zero on Wednesday, signaling unusual weather notes.
Billy Whiskers Joins Tent Chaos After Ice Cream Escape
Billy Whiskers flees from an ice cream can into a crowded dining tent causing chaos as waitresses spill dishes and guests scramble. He evades capture, contends for a grandstand seat, and surveys the racecourse from a high vantage, pondering his next move before tomorrow's heroic turn.
Natalae's Accusations Turn Up the Heat at the Studio
Gwenda confronts Natalae in a volatile scene at the Fedya studio as Natalae rants about infidelity and threats. Natalae vows surveillance and warns of scandal while Gwenda braces to endure the confrontation. Fern interrupts with a broom, halting the attack as the chapter ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalae
Fedya
Art
Gwends
Concentra
Natalie
Heart Home Problems in Amesville
A married Amesville woman asks how to adopt a baby after eleven years of marriage and two infant deaths. Advice urges hospital or orphanage applications, avoiding private ads, and using a family physician to help place a very young infant.
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Nev
Lost Friendship Letter From a Lonesome Young Man
A concerned correspondent describes a polite, well educated young man who wrote affectionate letters then drifted apart during the writer’s vacation. The note mentions longing for a visit once free, but no further communication has followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Proper etiquette on gifts for a young girl
A reader asks if a sixteen year old may accept a wrist watch from a gentleman friend. The adviser says no, a girl should not accept jewelry from a boy or man unless she is betrothed to him.
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Mrs. Thompson
Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Rich Fadeless Color
Diamond Dyes promises simple steps to dye worn fabrics in rich fadeless color. Buy only Diamond Dyes for guaranteed result even if inexperienced, with a druggist color card available.
Old King the Fox Hound Faces Banished Fate in Kentucky
In Winchester Kentucky Frank Jones’s fox hound Old King was convicted of sheep slaughter by County Judge W Lee Evans. The judge will stay the sentence if the dog is sent out of the county. Two puppy sons were exonerated and many in the state have shown interest in the case.
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Quilty
Winchester
Old King
Frank Jones
W. Lee Evans
Hound
Milks Emulsion touted as aid for stomach illnesses
An Arkansas man recalls severe stomach trouble and loss of appetite before using Milks Emulsion. After 21 bottles he regained strength, appetite, and sleep. The ad claims it restores bowel action, aids digestion, and builds flesh with a money back guarantee. Sold by Clinie Pharmacy Co. Athens and Fountain Pharmacy. Terre Haute company address included.
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Lyman Baker
Berryville
Ark
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Clinie Pharmacy Co
Athens
Fountain Pharmacy
McAdoo Criticized Over Deflation Impact on Farmers
Washington dispatch reports the Republican Publicity Association condemns William G. McAdoo for blaming indifference to farmer distress on others while asserting the Wilson administration caused deflation. The piece cites McAdoo as ex-treasury secretary and former head of the Federal Reserve.
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Washington
Wilson
William G
Quitter) McAdoo
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne Jr
McAdoo
the Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Treasury
Treasury Department
Mce- Adoo
Attractive Pattern Teaches Slender Figure Fashion
A vintage pattern advertisement describes Pattern 3101 for sizes 16 18 and 20 years. It uses blue crepe de chiffon with bead embroidery and suggests brown satin or crepe. The 18 year size needs 5% yards of 36 inch material and 3 yards of 5 inch ribbon for the sash.
Main Entrance Sign Sparks Court Battle in Lorain
In Lorain on January 20, merchant M J Schwartz sued neighbor Aaron Selrenck to stop using a "Main Entrance" sign. Both merchants market similar goods and ran competing ad campaigns before Schwartz filed suit. Customers reportedly entered Selrenck's store instead of Schwartz's, prompting the legal action.
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Lorain
Jan
M. J. Schwartz
Aaron Selrenck
Schwartz
Selrenck
Swartz
Carpenter House Elects Officers
Stockholders of the Carpenter Hardware Company in Athens elected officers for the coming year. W. A. Carpenter was named president and general manager, S. S. Carpenter vice president, O. A. Carpenter secretary treasurer, F. F. Carpenter B. F. Carpenter A. H. Carpenter and A. Wolfe named directors. The past year was the most successful yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter Hardware Company
Athens
W. A. Carpenter
New Hair For You Claims Growth After Baldness
An advertisement promotes Kotalko hair growth stating baldness can be reversed with daily application. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and urges readers to buy at drug stores.
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Kotalko
Blame for Valley Mines Closures Drawn in Public Forum
A letter from J. L. Williams of Nelsonville Ohio argues officials and Judge Anderson bear responsibility for mine closures. He recalls a 1920 wage demand that was refused and led to threats of prison unless miners returned to work. Williams urges unions to seek Judge Anderson’s investigation and to dismiss indictments against officials.
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Anderson
J. L. Williams
Nelsonville
King Joins Parker to Open North Court Street Barbershop
Jack King with Ted Parker announces a new barber shop on North Court Street after four years at McCoy shop. Lester McVay will replace Was at the McCoy establishment.
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King
Parker Jack King
McCoy
Ted Parker
North Court Street
Lester McVay
Was
Koreans in Manchuria Victims of 1920 Japanese Invasion
The Korean Red Cross reports 2933 killed or injured across six counties and 1982 buildings destroyed from October 9 to November 5, 1920, as Japanese forces seized food and damaged churches and schools in upper Manchuria. Major General Sato blames missionaries, claiming Christian plotters aided by missionaries caused the tragedy.
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United Press
Shanghai
Manchuria
Korean Red Cross
Sato
Japanese War Office
Red Cross
Wives and Mothers of Industrial Workers Propose Congress Policy
An open letter from a Brooklyn postmarked group calling itself The Wives and Mothers of Industrial Workers requests Congress to assign roles for childless wives. It argues mothers should be protected by state measures and proposes housework quotas for childless women and a 44 hour work week for wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Brooklyn
Sleeping sickness cases rise in Cincinnati health report
Fourteen sleeping sickness cases reported to the Cincinnati health department since January 1. Four victims have died and the remaining patients are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Health Department
Pension increase granted for Dudley Arthur guardian
The Bureau of Pensions on January 17 approved a pension increase for Nannie M. Smith as guardian of Dudley C. Arthur at Athens State Hospital. The rate is $72 per month retroactive from November 27, 1920.
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Bureau of Pensions
Nannie M. Smith
Dudley C. Arthur
Athens State Hospital
Red Pepper Rub Relieves Rheumatic Pains Quickly
An ad promotes Bowles Red Pepper Rub claiming rapid warmth and relief from pain and soreness in minutes. It emphasizes concentrated heat from red peppers and urges readers to ask a druggist for a jar, noting the low cost.
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