Newspaper Snippets Twist Riffs on Public Figures
A mosaic of brief gibes and quips targets politicos and public life. Gus Rhake reforms, Souvenir Taylor lineage, and Carter Harrison flirt with political finesse. A Finnish Diet moment, Croker King split, and Roosevelt millinery aside mix with weather talk and a rural farmer nature faker claim.
True Doctrine On Pies Sparks National Debate
Secretary Wilson and Dr. Wiley attack commercial pies as impure under the pure food law while praising mothers pies made in kitchens. The piece argues for undoing chemical additives and defending domestic baking against federal scrutiny amid Roosevelt campaign talk and Theron Lawson's threat to force a third term.
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Wilson
Dr. Wiley
Monroe
Jr. Wiley
Roosevelt
Herpicide and health claims in a 1900s advertisement
An old advertisement extols Newbro's Herpicide as the only genuine scalp germicide that kills the parasitic germ feeding hair roots. It promotes sample offers and two sizes, and includes other health pitches for Hollister's Rock Mountain Tea and Foley's Kidney Cure with testimonial from L C Rodgers of Branchton Pennsylvania.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co Yetrait
Mich
L. ¢C. Rodgers
Branchton
Foley
G. H. Wade
A Lean Year Warns of Food Shortages Across the Nation
The piece notes widespread weather-induced crop failures and rising prices. Farmers report damaged plantings, destroyed crops, and scarce vegetables from cherries to peppers. Meat markets suffer from beef price pressures while peas and eggplants grow scarce. however, officials say it will not be a famine year and staples remain available.
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Virginia
New Jersey
Long Island
Beef Trust
Survival of the Fittest Bone of Contention
A New York American column argues for eugenic policy claiming the fit should survive. It cites Dr Osler and references killing weak infants and poisoning or harming weak children as a chilling forecast of selective survival. The piece rails against supposed modern science and press fears of a new "sentist" who would justify elimination to ensure the fittest remain.
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Boston
Jim
Willie
Bedela
Daily Press
New Remedy Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments
Advertises Miona stomach tablets from White Pharmacy claiming rapid relief from indigestion dizzy spells and stomach distress. Purchasers receive a 50 cent box with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Rmes
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Remedy
A prompt pleasant remedy for coughs and colds is Kennedy's Laxa tive Cough Syrup. It contains no opiates and does not constipate. Children like it. Sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
An Event in Summer Suits That Must Interest You
A local store announces a tomorrow opening offering 125 high grade sack and coat and trousers suits made for $20 value. Due to season timing the maker’s special price is set to a remarkably low figure, inviting men and young men to take advantage.
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Rock Mountain
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Boston Scientist
Gomfort Shoe Store
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. VA
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America
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High Point
Bluefield Mosse
Bluefield Transfer Co
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Undertaker
Biand St
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