Receipt for record one point five trillion dollars
Washington December 4 Carmi A Thompson newly installed United States treasurer presented a receipt to his predecessor Lee McClung for 1 519 285 908 57 25 representing the money and securities in the treasurer's custody on November 21 The total includes 156 728 000 silver dollars 2 196 000 gold 379 885 000 paper currency in reserve 837 647 000 bonds and securities and 22 819 000 national bank notes in redemption
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Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Carmi A. Thompson
Lee McClung
How to Save the Eyes free book promotes eye health
Dr John L Corish promotes an all natural Eye treatment to avoid glasses. The Okola Laboratory offers a free book How to Save the Eyes by mail to Rochester New York.
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Johnl. Corish
New York
Corish
Okola
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for Bad Breath
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel. It claims to clear the bowels and liver, purify the blood, and eliminate bad breath without griping or after effects. The text cites Dr F M Edwards and a vegetable formula with olive oil, recommending nightly use.
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Dr. Edwards
F. M. Edwards
Reader letter mocks Boston Elevated plans with cheeky reforms
A. T. Palmer of Boston submits a satirical suggestion piece to the Post criticizing the Boston Elevated Railway Company for planned stock issues and higher dividends. He playfully proposes drastic cost cuts and a prepayment saddle car design, joking about removing seats and compelling walking to destinations.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Board of Railroad Commissioners
A. T. Palmer
State Street
Boston
Muggsy Sparks Bank Run in Sunday Post Comic
In the comic section of next Sunday’s Post, the character Muggsy precipitates a bank run while Willie introduces Uncle Tim to a lively spirit. The preview teases humor and social satire in the upcoming page.
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Willie
Tim
Post
Boston Port Growth Could Draw German Fleet, Says Executive
Charles Kuhlewein of Oelrichs & Co. marks his 25th anniversary with North German Lloyd. He predicts Boston port development will attract a North German Lloyd fleet. He cites local progress and optimism among workers and developers. He cautions his remarks are personal opinion, not official.
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Charles Kuhlewein
Boston
Oelrichs & Co
North German Lloyd Steamship Company
Kuhlewein
North German Lloyd Company
Holiday Gift Sending Tips From Express Companies
Practical advice for early December shipping to ensure Christmas delivery. Use sturdy wooden boxes with excelsior for fragile items. Clearly print full addresses and include a From line. Prepay by marking Paid, obtain a receipt, and include a return address inside each package.
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Express
Delivery guidelines for packages and markings
Instructions emphasize protecting inner marks for forwarding, avoid destroying outer markings, use strong wrapping and cord, never use newspaper, label perishable items clearly, erase old addresses, and follow these steps to ensure prompt, safe delivery of gifts.
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Consignee
The Man Who Was Lost serial returns in Post Magazine
Maude Radford Warren resumes her gripping serial in next Sunday's Post Magazine. The new instalment continues the tale of mystery and adventure with the same sharp characterization and engaging plotting readers expect.
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Man Who Was Lost
Maude Radford Warren
Next Sunday
Post Magazine
The California Fig Syrup advertisement claims a bowel and liver cleanser
An old fashioned advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a safe gentle regulator for the stomach liver and bowels. It warns modern diets clog the bowels and liver with decaying matter and touts figs senna and aromatics as a harmless remedy. It urges readers to ask for Syrup of Figs and Flixir of Senna from the druggist.
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California
Miss Genevieve Clark Embraces Newspaper Work
Miss Genevieve Clark daughter of Speaker Champ Clark has begun journalism lessons in Washington and already written news stories. The 18 year old is eager to contribute to the world of news and would prefer reporting above most other roles.
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Genevieve Clark
Washington, D. C
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Washington
Clark
Harris & Ewing
German ban ends American wives in diplomatic corps
Berlin announces a ban on American born spouses joining the German diplomatic service. Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg restores Bismarck's rule prohibiting diplomats from marrying foreigners. The measure, once lax under former chancellors, signals that a diplomat who marries a foreigner will be considered to retire.
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Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Prince Bismarck
Prince Bernard von Buelow
Maria Beccadelli di Bologna
Lillian May Langham
Louisville
Baron Speck von Sternburg
Jeanne Luckemeyer
New York
Washington
Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff
British Navy Raises Pay After Half Century
London December 4. Navy pay for officers and men will be raised after remaining unchanged for decades. Total annual increases amount to 1,932,565 dollars, announced in the House of Commons by Winston Churchill. Officers gain 176,000 dollars while non commissioned ranks receive 1,756,365 dollars.
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London
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Bill to limit tickler plume in hatpin ordinance debate
Los Angeles councilman Toppam pushes an amendment to curb millinery plumage length. He argues that long plumes cause constant tickling and likens the nuisance to hatpin stabbings, presenting the proposal before the City Council.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Toppam
United Improvement Association Favors Boston Planning Commission Endorsement
Meeting at the City Club last night endorsed the Boston Planning Commission and attacked the Street Commission and library management. The group urged taking the Boston & Maine railroad from the New Haven and called for state takeover of the Boston Railroad Holding Company to control Boston and New England rail, with focus on local interests and permanent improvements.
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Boston Planning Commission
Street Commission
Public Library
Boston & Maine Railroad
New Haven
United Improvement Association
City Club
Congress
George Cherry
Mt. Hope
Salem D. Charles
William H. Gleason
Germantown
Mr. Cherry
Boston Public Library
Association
New York
Wadlin
Committee On Transportation
Parker
Morris
Massachusetts
New England
Boston & Maine
Boston
Morgan
Boston Railroad Holding Company
New
Swissco Hair Remedy restores color and stops dandruff
An old advertisement promotes Swissco Hair Remedy claiming to restore gray or faded hair to its original color, promote hair growth, and halt dandruff and scalp diseases. The 25 cent bottle is offered free to prove effectiveness.
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A.quare
Cincinnati
Papes Diapepsin Indigestion Remedy Ad
An advert touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a fast acting digestion aid for indigestion gas upset stomach and related symptoms. It claims rapid relief within five minutes and promotes a fifty cent case for home use with broad consumer appeal.
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Pape
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