McKesson Robbins: A Century of Pharmaceutical Expansion
The article notes the 1033 founding of Rickesson & Robbins under Andrew Jackson’s era, tracing McKesson & Robbins from importers to manufacturers and exporters. It portrays the firm as a global drughouse with a lasting trademark symbolizing scientific research, reliability, and fair dealing.
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Andrew Jackson
United States
Rickesson & Robbins
White House
McKesson & Bbins
Tobe
McK &R
Almond Cream Promises Soft White Skin for Daily Care
An advertisement for McKesson & Robbins Almond Cream touts a soft, white complexion by daily rubbing in the cream. It claims protection from wind and weather and promotes the product as soothing and beautifying for the face hands and skin.
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McKesson & Robbins
McK & R
Calox Oxygen Tooth Powder Promises Quick Teeth Whitening
An early 20th century advertisement touts Calox Calcium perchlorate tooth powder from McKesson Robbins. It claims rapid health benefits for teeth, deeper cleansing, enamel whitening, and cavity prevention by oxygen penetrating mouth crevices. The product is advertised as easy to use three times daily and widely carried by druggists.
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Iasiston Celoz
The Antiseptic Daby Powder for Babies and Adults
An antiseptic baby powder called C.S.Z. by McK & R promises to keep skin dry and soothe irritations. It resists water, stays in place, and is endorsed by physicians as a long used treatment. originators Esson & Robbins manufacture the genuine product.
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C.S. Z
McK & R
C.S.Z
Esson & Robbins
Picture in watch ends marriage in Cambridge divorce case
The Cambridge divorce court heard that Mrs. George Nugent of Malden found a picture of the "other woman" in her husband’s watch. The discovery ended their peace and led to her leaving home while contesting a divorce on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment.
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George Nugent
Malden
Melrose Milk Driver in Domestic Dispute Case
Testimony describes George Nugent a milk wagon driver married since 1916 and living with his wife in Melrose. The other woman Mrs Violet Guthrie described as mother of two and a Melrose waitress. Witnesses say Nugent was seen with Guthrie and his wife allegedly pleaded to quit.
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Violet Guthrie
Melrose
Nugent
Sonny
Inheldont
Vincent Sarconi
Unland Street
The Largest Banyan Tree Shelters an Army of Men
The giant banyan or fig tree known for its 19 large trunks and numerous minor ones once sheltered an army of seven men, illustrating its vast size and protective canopy.
Experts claim Philadelphia flour port will become world leader
Experts assert that new storage facilities in Philadelphia will elevate the city to the position of the world’s leading flour port, signaling a major shift in global grain trade.
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Philadelphia
Danderine Promises Hair Rescue From Dandruff Fading
A vintage advertisement urges readers to try Danderine for dandruff and hair loss. It claims the product thickens and strengthens hair, stops falling hair, and promises a money back guarantee if a single hair remains or dandruff persists.
Lopresti brothers discharged after agents assault case
Joseph and Samuel Lopresti of 73 Williams Street Chelsea were discharged by United States Commissioner Hayes after a loaded revolver incident with prohibition agents. The case showed the agents were on premises by error and focused on whether force used to eject them was unreasonable. The mother was arrested for liquor possession but released.
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Joseph and
Samuel Lopresti
Williams Street
Chelsea
Avith Assaut
Prohibition
United States
Hayes
Asistant
Elihu D. Stone
Joseph Lopresti
Gypsy Boy Returns to State Child Welfare Service
In Taunton on October 24 District Court sustained a neglect finding for Robert Beede aka Russell. Judge I P Austin ordered the boy turned over to the State Department of Child Welfare. The Choquettes offered no objection and left for Rhode Island after the session. Eugene Choquette had been acquitted of kidnapping the child.
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Taunton
Robert Beede
Clarence Smith
Dighton
Russell
I’. BE. Austin
State Department of Child Welfare
Eugene Choquette
Choquettes
Roode Island
Choquette
Mrs Falcone Held in $20,000 Bond for Assaults
Mrs Camilla Falcone of 7 Green Street West End was held in $20,000 bond after arraignment before Judge Duff in the Central Court. Two victims were reported in serious condition at Haymarket Relief Station as the case was continued until November.
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Haymarket
Camilla Falcone
Green Street
West End
Duff
Central Court
Harding Loyal to Gen Sawyer in Hospital Policy
President Harding backs General Charles E. Sawyer over criticism from the American Legion regarding hospital locations. He accepts praise or blame for the policy and will not seek Sawyer’s resignation, reaffirming loyalty to his longtime friend and family physician.
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Washington
Harding
American Legion
Charles E. Sawyer
Sawyer
White House
Exhausted After Swim When Canoe Is Upset
Chaney E. Noyes an automobile accessories dealer in Portland died from exhaustion after swimming a quarter mile to shore with Augustus S. Young when their canoe upset on a lake at Lee likely due to rifle fire. Young was nearly exhausted but survived.
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Portland
Chaney E. Noyes
Augustus S. Young
Lee
Young
Closed Book on Water Department Scandal Probed
Mayor Curley returns to Boston says he will seek criminal prosecution against water department attaches if irregularities persist after a report by Public Works Commissioner Rourke. He calls the affair a closed book but warns of possible transfers or removals if further issues emerge.
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Curley
Boston
City Water Department
Public Works
Joseph P. Rourke
City Record
Rourke
Robert W. Wilson
Wilson
Finance Commission
Rupert S. Carven
Workers Walk Out To Attend Labor Rally
On October 24 members of the Shoe Workers Protective Union stopped work to attend a Labor Party rally. After the meeting, many demonstrated at the Record Publishing Co. plant and nearby shoe factories, violating a no-cessation agreement and many did not return to work.
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Havdprhily
Shoe Workers Protective Union
Labor Party
Record Publishing Company
Boot & Shoe Workers Union
Ex Ku Klux Klan figure offers aid to district attorney
Former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard Major C. Anderson Wright, previously head of the Invisible Empire and once adviser to Congress, offered his services yesterday to District Attorney Thomas C. O'Brien to help curb Klan activity.
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Grand Goblin
King Kleagle
C. Anderson Wright
The
Invisible Empire
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Invisible Planet
Knights of the Air
Congress
Thomas C. O'Brien
Bankruptcy petitions filed by Peabody store partners
John P Souvaldzis Stravros Zacharian and Nicholas Avdjidakis partners in the Peabody Novelty Department Store filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court claiming liabilities of 15036.12 with assets of 5854.73. George H Eaton and Alfred D Eaton.
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John P. Souvaldzis
Stravros Zacharion
Nicholas Avdjidakis
Peabody Novelty
Peabody
George H. Eaton
Alfred D. Eaton
Revere Firm Files Voluntary Petition Under Bankruptcy
Revere based Batons Tea Room Eat-On Cone Company Eat-On Bakery Products Company and Crescent Spa filed a voluntary petition. Liabilities total 14607.60 with assets of 3765.79.
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Revere
Batons Tea Room
Eat-On Cone Company
Eat- On Bakery Products Company
Crescent Spa
California Fig Syrup Promises Quick Bowels for Children
A vintage ad urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to sick children. It claims a teaspoon clears constipation, bile, and waste within hours, restoring a playful, well child. The pitch warns to ask for genuine product and notes directions on the bottle.
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J. W. Burroughs
Enas S. Ae Steede
Dr. Caldwell
California
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Gen. Sawyer
Robert L. Norton
W.B. Caldwell
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Illinois
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Whitlock Coil Pipe CO
Hartford
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Dayton
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