Cure for Pimples Promises Quick Relief and Cure
A testimonial from 1913 describes severe facial pimples and itching cured after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The writer praises hot-water cleansing, application of the ointment, and reports rapid improvement within a week. Cuticura ads claim benefits for skin and scalp and offer free samples.
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Mystic Bt
Artington
Mass
Wm. N. Gamester
Soncus Ocalan
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
One Yard of Kiss Limit for Movies
Mrs Gyrus Niver, lone woman on the state film censorship board, argues for a four yard limit after reviewing extensive kiss scenes in love stories and dramas. Her verdict: four yards should be eliminated and couples separated after 36 seconds of contact to protect youth.
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Philadelphia
Une
Gyrus Niver
Ron
State Savingy Picture —Censorship Board
Lumber Dealers Guilty in Sherman Act Case
The supreme court affirmed a New York federal court ruling that eastern states retail lumber dealer organizations violated the Sherman act by circulating among members a blacklist of wholesalers who sold lumber directly to large canners.
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Washington
Supreme Court
New York
Woman Credits Pinkham Remedy For Relief From Weakness
An Adrian Michigan woman describes severe fatigue and backache that left her unable to work. After reading an advertisement for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she tried it, completed a three month course, and regained strength enabling her to work again.
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Adrian
Mick
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alonzo BE
Tecumseh St
Mich
Lynn
Transcontinental railways win oil land case in Supreme Court
Supreme Court voided patent clauses that hid oil mineral status, ruling government could not attack indirectly and that oil is a mineral. Case: railroads win title to lands valued up to 500 million dollars. ruling preserves government rights to pursue direct action if applicable.
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Washington
Transcontinental Railways
Supreme Court
Justice Vandevanter
Vandevanter
Northern Pacific
Thirith
Pacific
Howe
Justion Vandeventer Weld
Secretary of the Interior
Edmund Burke
California
United States
Lourssine
Mhndy Island
Virginia
North Carolina
Nebraska
Supreme Court Dismisses Louisiana Sugar Rate Challenge
Washington June 24 The United States Supreme Court dismissed Louisiana's petition attacking sugar rates in the Vederrwoord tariff case saying it lacked jurisdiction. The court ruled the suit could not be filed without U S consent. Matthew Hale Sick Man Dublin N AL No 23 Matthew Hale Progressive leader noted for heart trouble at his summer home.
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Supreme Court
Louisiana
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Louisiania
Atch
United States
Matthew Hal
Dublin
Matthew Hale
Hlat
Boston Rail Split Bill To Be Reported Soon
Boston June 2 The bill to separate the Boston and Maine from the New Hampshire line will be reported to the legislature before the end of the week by the committee. The proposal keeps the state’s right to buy 6 percent of stock held by the company, and the stock would be sold on open market if needed.
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Boston
Boston & Maing
Pallmad
Staston & Maine
HH Beromes
Opin Markit
South Africa Seeks 20 Million Loan Plan Proposed
A dated report from June 24 notes the Union of South Africa proposing a loan of 20 million pounds at 3 percent, expected to be issued soon with terms including a 674 bond. The piece cites Boston as a destination and mentions a 41042 verdict in a separate Maine railroad case favoring H Pinkerton of Taunton and CL Toler, with notes unpaid due to lack of funds.
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Union
Lonnon
Union of South Africa
Boston
Rowton A Maine Railroad Company
H. Pinken
Taunton
CL Toler
von Motes
Mudge Dill
Grateriay
Resinol Ointment Promises Quick Skin Healing
Advertises Resinol Ointment as a soothing antiseptic that stops itching and accelerates skin recovery. Claims versatile use for pimples burns and more, noting product availability and prices 50c to $1.00 and soap 25c. Encourages requesting a free trial from Resinol Dept KK in Baltimore Maryland to avoid substitutes.
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Dept. KK
Resinol
Baltimore
MD. Ask For Resinol
Officers Elected at Northern Baptist Convention
Boston June 23 Judge Edward Vlineh of New York was elected president of the Northern Baptist Convention succeeding Henry Hond of Brattleboro Vermont. Other officers named include First Vice President R. G. Griffith Grand Forks S. Dit. Second Vice President F. Wayland Ayer Camden New Jersey. Corresponding Secretary Rev. P. W. Bitting St. Louis. Recording Secretary Rev. Maurice A. Levy Brooklyn. Treasurer Frank U. Miner Des Moines Iowa. Reverend De Carter Helm Jones of Washington elected president of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. Home Secretary Fred T. Haggard. Secretaries James Franklin and O. Baldwin. Treasurer Ernest C. Baldwin, all Massachusetts, reelected. Social program adopted allocating monthly themes from health in January to temperance in December.
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Boston
Edward ©. Vlineh
New York
Bea
Northern Baptist Convention
Henry Hond
Brattleboro
First View
Grifith
Grand Forks
S. Dit Secou
F. Wayland Ayer
Camden
X. Jo
Pow
Bitting
St. Louis
Maurice A. Levy
Brooklyn
N. V.j
Krank U. Miner
Des Moines
de. Carter Helm Jones
Washington
American Baptist Foren Mvsion
Fred T Haggard
James Franklin Antur O. Baldwin
Ernest C. Baldwin
Massachusetts
American Baptist Home Mission Jdovtely
DL K. Ede Wards
Sos Angeles
Oni
L. Morehouse
Freak T. Molten
Yonkers
Iabor
Newerber
Price
Iowa Labor Act Upheld by Court in Des Moines
Justice Kustan 2-Tudge Smith McPherson of the Seder court upheld the constitutionality of the employers liability law. The opinion calls many objections wartful but notes the statute may promote right tendencies and growth, with benefits outweighing potential flaws.
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Due Moines
Kustan
Tudge Smith McPherson
Seder Court
Own Workees
Rebels Set Americans Free In Nogales Report
Washington reported that Thomas Fer was captured by constitutionalist forces in Nogales. State Department noted later that Monterey and Tampico authorities urged payment of taxes in constitutional currency, with future payments to be in gold.
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Washington
Conwal Hestter
State Department
Nogales
Thomas Fer
Constitution
Monterey
Tampico
Diver dies while salvaging bodies at sunken liner Bosseboom
In Rimouski Quebec a New York diver named Hosanboom died while attempting to salvage bodies from the wrecked liner Bosseboom. He was overcome by the sea after other divers failed to surface. His body was recovered later, with investigators believing his air valve failed and gravity or currents caused his death.
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Rimouski
Que
Dune St
Timpreas
Ireland
Somlay
New York
Hosanboom
Bosseboom
Daninttes
Secret letter delivers conscience fund gift to McAdoo
Washington June 2 A contributor sent 630 in an unsigned letter to Secretary McAdoo for the conscience fund. The envelope bore no return address and contained no identifying details. The letter accompanied by 4108 bills and three ten dollar bills, all directed to the treasury department's conscience unit.
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McAdoo
Washington
Treasury Department
Tuberculosis Alternative Promoted for Teens
A historical notice urges investing in a tuberculosis remedy advertised as effective for night sweats, fever, and recovery. It claims strong bronchial benefits without narcotics or habit forming effects and invites readers to contact Alan Laboratory for a booklet.
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Medicing
Kman
Ang Druga
Bald
Alan Laborary
Medical Meet Sees Life Span Rise and Lab Research urged
At the Amrican Medical association session in Atlantic City Dr Victor C Vaughn was named president succeeding John A Witherspoon. He called life expectancy up by fifteen years and urged federal and state support for scientific medical research, including hygienic laboratories and expanded facilities in Washington to advance life expectancy and disease prevention.
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Atlantic City
Amrican Medical Association
Victor C. Vaughn
John A. Witherspoon
Nashville
Tens
Vaughn
Washington
Legal Battle Over Express Contract In Merrimac County
Concord June 23. Counsel for Boston and Maine railroad filed answer in superior court to suit by Mrs Clementine Wentworth a Hartford owner in the railroad seeking annulment of the 1907 express transportation contract between American Express Company and Boston and Maine. The railroad admits most Wentworth claims and filed a cross bill against the express company attacking both the 1907 and prior 1903 contracts as invalid and seeking abrogation.
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Concord
N. H
Boston & Maine Railroad
Merrimac County
Clementine BL Wentworth
Mra. Wentworth
Express Company
Ralltown Company
May eviction fight over Belvya Lockwood home
Washington reports Benen A. Lockewoort, once a presidential candidate, was ordered to show cause why she should not surrender possession of premises she has occupied for years. Petition asserts the motion was served May 19 to vacate on or before June 19, but proceedings continue. Suffrage groups have raised funds to support Lockwood, yet little cash has been raised.
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Washington
Benen A. Lockewoort
United States
Ceone
Ofiwe
Lock
Mallntania
Gaillard Cut Named in Honor of Lt Col Gaillard
President Wilson endorsed the South Carolina Federation of Women’s hubs plan to rename Culebra Cut in the Panama Canal to Gaillard Cut. The tribute honors Lieutenant Colonel David Tu Bose Gaillard of the engineers who dug the canal section and died from overexertion as work finished.
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Washington
Wile Saw
South Carolina
President approves ships sale amid war fears
President Wilson endorsed a provision approving the sale of the battleships Mississippi and Tahoe to Greece, saying they would not be used in any immediate war. Greek officials and naval officers did not engage with him, while Turkish ambassador Rustem met with the president amid protest rumors regarding the sale amid tense relations with Greece.
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Washington
Wileson
Inquirers
Missinoypi
Tahoe
Girevee
Henty
Teenkins
Greve
Rustemy
White House
Werty
Eale
Grose
Pinkleins Laxative Promoted For Liver Health Anymore
An old medical advertisement explains bile production in liver cells and warns against over secretion. It touts Pinkleta pills as a superior laxative that safely regulates the liver, claiming they correct chronic constipation and cause no stomach upset. The ad invites readers to order a booklet and free sample from Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, NY.
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Dr. Williama Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Bend
Convention at Berlin Washington County church meeting program
The Washington County Association of Congregational Ministers holds its annual convention at the Berlin church Tuesday June 30 offering a full schedule. Devotional services, reports, committees, addresses on Sunday school work, and a Lord’s Supper mark the event. A note mentions baseball players may receive two weeks’ service time in the summer.
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Washington County Association of Congregational Chechen
Berlin
Willinen
Bolcourt
Arthur W. Tiley
Minenaston
Hilby
Hubert, Herring
D. D
James Ramage
Drowning Toll Rises to Twelve in Canal Boat Disaster
Syracuse June 13 An inquiry into the lunch boat tragedy on the Oswego Canal results in 12 deaths. Coroner Moore heads the investigation noting twenty passengers were aboard though the vessel was licensed for ten. The accident occurred Sunday night and authorities continue to piece together exact details.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Oewego Canal
Moore
Ont
Wee
Lin
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