Thousands laud PE RU NA in varied cures across the nation
Mrs Martha C Dale of Cannon Delaware reports complete cure of chronic stomach and bowel catarrh through PE RU NA. J Bayer of Glendale Oregon says no medicine like PE RU NA for catarrhal deafness. Numerous other testimonials cite relief from throat and head catarrh, liver trouble, rheumatism, coughs and colds. The ad promotes PE RU NA as essential for emergencies and general health, available in tablet or liquid form nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha C. Dale
Cannon, del
J. Bayer
Glendale
Oregon
Kate Marquis
Middleburg
Ohio
J. H. Collins
Wesson
Mississippi
W. H. Edgar
Cooper St
Atlanta
Georgia
Leona Dodd
R. No. Medon
Tennessee
Sunday Bells Bring Homesick Feelings To Some Men
Some men experience a regular Sunday morning homesickness when church bells ring, a pattern noted by observers and associated with reflective or nostalgic moods.
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Safe Laxative Per Child
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a harm free laxative for children. It urges mothers to use the product and says to look for the word California on the bottle to ensure the right laxative. It promises a fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure
An advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally. It claims the medicine affects the blood and mucous surfaces, listing tonics and purifiers, with price 75 cents and testimonials available from F. J. Cheney & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo, Ohio
Lincoln Highway funding tops 11 million in 1919
Lincoln Highway through eleven states received 11.71 million dollars for new construction, reconstruction and maintenance in 1919. County and city work add an estimated 0.5 million, with 159.8 miles of contracts let in seven states totaling 2.32 million. The project, guided by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, aims to beautify the route as a coast to coast bird sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Abraham Lincoln
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Wyoming
Utah
Nevada
California
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Back to School Drive Targets Discontented Pupils
Official Children's Bureau reports link discontent with schooling to rising child labor. Unattractive schools and low teacher pay push children into work. federal law covers only part of at risk youths, especially in agriculture. Surveys urged stronger local funding and higher salaries to keep kids in classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Children’s Bureau
The Wagonload of Diamonds Myth and Measures
A Chicago expert estimates all historically mined and existing cut diamonds would fill a wagon load of coal. The total output listed by region amounts to 286,777,374 carats, with only half cut into gems and losses from polishing and disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
India
Brazil
South Africa
Borneo
British Guiana
Australia
China
Liberia
United States
Lost Pacific Continent Bridge Sought By Hawaii Scientist
William Allanson Bryan of the University of Hawaii sets out from Mexico to Juan Fernandez to study molluscs and fauna. He hopes a close Hawaii Juan Fernandez mollusc link would prove a prehistoric land connection between South America and Hawaii. Selkirk’s Juan Fernandez solitude and Defoe’s Crusoe tie appear in the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Ocean
South America
Hawaii
William Allanson Bryan
College of Hawaii
Bryan
Argentina
Mexico
Juan Fernandez
Philadelphia Academy of Natural Science
Pacific
Alexander Selkirk
Robinson Crusoe
Defoe
Alma Mater Nearly At War With Husband For Missing Call
A newlywed USC graduate attends a campus banquet with friends and omits telephoning his wife. She accuses him of neglecting duty, until he explains Alma Mater refers to his university. The misunderstanding lasts two hours and twenty five minutes before reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Southern California
Alma Mater
Alma
Los Angeles Times
Motion pictures of the Blithersbys tease reader’s patience
A Birmingham Age Herald quip recalls sitting through 1 000 feet of baby film from ages one to three. The wry remark on good taste ends with a note that good taste can be learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blithersbys
Birmingham Age- Herald
The Bad Old Days and Clubroom Stories
A Detroit Free Press excerpt recalls temperance talk by John B. Gough Ryan of Rochester and clubmen’s tales from the golf scene. It mentions DeWolf Hopper’s performance, coed chatter about The Better Half, and local golfers agreeing the nineteenth hole was the better hole before April 2, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gough Ryan
Rochester
Tush
Detroit Free Press
On the Right Side of the Law
An elderly Shropshire woman tells a Ministry of Food official she wishes a proper funeral after death. She says she has a coffin shroud whisky and salmon in stock and is relieved she is “on the right side” as long as she does not increase her stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Food
London Chronicle
Wife and Husband Quarrel Over Yearly Allowance
A domestic spat centers on money given and asked for yearly support. The wife protests constant requests while the husband asserts he already provides a fixed amount.
Whither Are We Skidding Editorial Gag Dialog
In the paper the writers quip about editorial stance, noting absence of a piece on drift versus direction. The joking exchange suggests concern over the newspaper’s stance and direction in current commentary.
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Carter
DR. Carter
Nature
Geogies Us
Roel
Kay Coin Co
85Th St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Dept
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Lincoln
Don
Boston
Fort Bliss
DeWolf Hopper
Ole
Downstate University
Postum Cereal Co
Battle Creek, Mich
Grocers and General Stores
Hill's
Cascarar
Mr. Hills
Tyes
Denver, Colo
Paragon “Auto
Court Place
Denver
Cola
Eatonic
Patonic
Berry
Dros Fatory
Dr. Ber
Michigan Avenue
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