L. T. Cooper to Prove His Famous Theories
Magnate and philanthropist L T Cooper promotes Tanlac as a cure all. He claims Tanlac heals catarrhal inflammation of the stomach liver and kidneys, boosts digestion and blood health, and can relieve a range of ailments. Sales reports tout seven million bottles sold and rapid Westward expansion with Tanlac dealers planned for Denver and nearby cities.
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L. T. Cooper
Tanlac
Denver
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Dallas
Memphis
Atlanta
Birmingham
Louisville
Nashville
Cooper
Mr. Cooper
Alps
Pyrenees
Russian Asia
West Indies
Rocky Mountains
Mexico
Peru
Cooper Medicine Co., Inc
Jacobs Pharmacy Company
Texas
America
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Adv
Crimson Gulch Returns to Quiet After Dry Town Shift
In Crimson Gulch the mood has shifted since Prohibition. Broncho Bob notes fewer frolics and fewer funerals, reflecting a town altered by the dry era and its quiet aftermath.
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Crimson Gulch
Broncho Bob
Kill the Flies Now and Prevent Disease
An advertisement offering a daily fly killer that purportedly kills thousands and lasts all season. Sold by mail order for $1 with express paid, from H. Somers at 150 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn NY.
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H. Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y
Editor Accused of Stealing Poetry from Poet
A writer alleges the editor took six of the poems, accusing the editor of insanity for composing poetry himself. The claim centers on alleged theft and the editor’s creative behavior.
Kidney Health and Anuric Remedy Advice
The text explains kidney function as the body's scavengers and lists distress signals such as backache and headaches. It cites Dr. Pierce of Buffalo recommending drinking plenty of water and using Anuric, dispensed by druggists, as a potent drinkable remedy before meals to dissolve uric acid.
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Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Emancipation seeker challenges food director with nerve
A candid exchange reveals a call for a food director who can enter the culinary department and insist on respectful instruction to the cook, highlighting demands for stronger leadership and accountability.
Be happy. Red Cross Bag Blue advert
Be happy with Red Cross Bag Blue launderers approve. The ad notes the product is better than liquid blue and suggests it delights the laundress. Marketed to all grocers with a general promotional tone.
Practical Peace Plans
Mr. Rafferty questions peace aims while Mr. Dolen confirms support and urges early entry to end the fighting. The exchange highlights a push for immediate action toward peace negotiations.
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Mr. Rafferty
Mr. Dolen
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Skin Cure
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for skin and scalp disorders caused by impure blood, listing conditions like scrofula eczema tetter and boils. It invites readers to mail their newspaper with a request for a free medical treatise and promotes Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for digestive health.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
How the Army Draft Law Will Run registration plan and duties
The War Department outlines how the draft will operate with governors as registration heads and sheriffs clerks and physicians managing county processes. Registrars are sworn volunteers chosen per precinct to register about 1 percent of the population and ensure ballots reach precincts by registration day.
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Washington
War Department
National Army
Banks Urged to Co operate on 2 Billion Bond Sale
Secretary McAdoo telegraphed 27 518 banks and trust companies to receive subscriptions for the 2 000 000 000 bond offering and estimate bonds per institution. He urged cooperation with the federal reserve bank and noted a flood of early subscriptions from cities and states. Negotiations continued with Italy France for loans as the first 100 000 000 loan to Italy was delivered and the next subscriptions to treasury certificates came in.
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Washington
McAdoo
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Italy
Count di Cellere
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
France
Jusserand
Central purchasing committee eyed for allied supplies
Washington report notes creation of a central purchasing committee in the United States to handle all allied government purchases, replacing J. P. Morgan & Co. Sir Hardman Lever, a British War Mission financial expert, says Germany may face bankruptcy in postwar credit markets due to piled internal debt and rising interest costs. He argues the allies funded the war through gold, selling securities, and loans, and will be financially sound at war’s end despite large permanent debts.
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Washington
United States
Hardman Lever
J. P. Morgan & Co
Germany
Willard Abrahams Sunk Off Irish Coast
The American sailing vessel Willard Abrahams was sunk off the Irish coast. All six crew members were rescued, per a message to the state department.
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U. S
Washington
Willard Abrahams
State Department
Government Bill Seeks Federal Control of Food Supply
Representative Lever introduced a measure aiming to place all food and essential goods agencies under presidential control. The bill would direct production, curb waste and hoarding, regulate distribution, and authorize shipments to shortages. It also empowers requisition of factories and mines and seeks to prevent foreign imports from flooding the market.
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Washington
Representative Lever
Times have changed for old fashioned speeches
Senator Sorghum notes that modern politics distrusts long speeches and fears filibuster implications. The quote contrasts traditional oratory with contemporary expectations for concise, decisive address in government.
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Senator Sorghum
Cuticura Promotes Skin Health With Free Mail Sample
The Cuticura line offers Soap to cleanse and purify and Ointment to soothe and heal itching and skin scalp infections. Daily use helps prevent small skin troubles from becoming serious, with a free sample by mail and a booklet available by postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept. L
Boston
Not the Right Kind
A town meeting discussion centers on an option for specific town lots. The speaker hopes the measure is not a local option, signaling concern over limited regional control. Community leaders weigh the implications for development and municipal planning.
Freezone promises painless corn removal
A Cincinnati authority says freezone can lift any corn by applying a few drops with the fingers. A small bottle costs little at drug stores and will rid feet of corns or calluses without pain, drying instantly and not irritating surrounding skin. If local druggists lack freezone, readers are advised to request it from wholesale houses.
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Cincinnati
Adv
Truthful Man Keeps Secrets Behind Truthful Demeanor
A man known for always telling the truth refrains from sharing every detail he hears. He avoids exposing all aspects of the truth while maintaining honesty in speech.
Wisdom Cries in Streets Cited by Police Action
A terse city report notes calls of wisdom in public spaces led to police intervention and orderly handling by officers. The incident underscores tension between street speech and law enforcement response in the urban area.
A Wearisome Lecturer in Patriotism Debate
In a sharp exchange, Briggins is accused of overlong lectures on patriotism while a critic quips he may be an alien enemy seeking to sap national pride. The dialogue hints at public skepticism toward patriotic rhetoric.
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Briggins
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