News of the Week Cut Down for Busy Readers
Brief survey of postwar politics in Washington. Taft returns from Canada to attend Supreme Court opening on October 8. Senate pressure re treaties and tax bill. cabinet reshuffle proposed. War and Navy merge urged. Ku Klux Klan officials possibly summoned. freight gold shipment to Federal Reserve noted.
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Taft
Canada
Washington
Supreme Court
Senate
Joint Congressional Committee On Reorganization
Navy
Ku Klux Klan
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Tire Care to Curb 1920 Tire Waste and Costs
A 1920 mitigation guide warns Americans' carelessness cost drivers about 150 million dollars last year. It urges motorists to inspect tires, remove micromotion from belts, and maintain front wheel alignment to prevent wear, cuts, and skidding that waste rubber and increase expenses.
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Trey
Inis Instanee
Handy overshoe for tires invention detail
The description explains an overshoe for tires aimed at reducing wear and puncture risk to inner tubes. It notes a low cost material, a treaded outer face with projections and matching recesses to secure the overshoe, and easy replacement when worn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
West Fifty-second Street
New York
Automobile News From Asia and Africa in 1920s
A garbled collage reports 1920s auto imports into South Africa totaling 318 079 070 in value and mentions New York state registration fees of 8 141 500 for the first quarter of 1921. It also notes Betsy Merritt of Jacksonville Florida selling cats and offers a car bolt starting tip involving a wire and solder.
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ATI
South Africa
New York State
Rules for Gentlemen Drivers on the Road
Guidance for safe driving stresses sharing road space across crossings and country lanes. It urges keeping to the right, signaling, slow braking, careful passing, avoiding parking on the road, using lights at night, and courtesy to pedestrians and animals while maintaining road manners and cleanliness.
Satisfaction Pleases Neighbors As He Gets What He Deserves
A terse remark notes neighbors’ approval as someone receives what he merits. The line implies public sentiment about a local figure or incident without detailing circumstances.
Swamp Root Promises Cure for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues and claims it neutralizes uric acid to relieve rheumatism. It offers sample bottles by parcel post from Dr Kilmer Co and urges readers to mention the paper. Also notes Charlie s financial troubles and creditors.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Constitutional Link
In a period advertisement Hall's Catarrh Medicine is described as a tonic that works through the blood to reduce mucous inflammation. The copy asserts catarrh is aggravated by constitutional conditions and promotes the product as restoring normal conditions. Circulars are offered by Fi Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Fi Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Respite Warden Questioned Last Wish in Ad Copy
A historical ad styled piece presents dialog about a condemned man asking to leave how to speak Chinese. The text flows into Cuticura advertising claims for skin care, promising result in minutes, with lines about ointment soap and routines for complexions and itching. The wording reflects vintage promotional rhetoric.
The Difference Death Tax Joke
A quip contrasts death and taxes with a line: death can only hit you once, while taxes recur.
Fraud! Mobile doctor visit to care for injured Mrs. Robinson
The Robinsons receive a home visit from a mobile doctor who finds Mrs. Robinson in bed with bandaged face while Mr. Robinson laments her misfortune. He recalls her recent insurance payout and the fall downstairs with a basket, blaming bad luck and fate.
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Robinson
Mrs. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Sam
M.D
Leglov
Sleeptalking Judge Debunks Wife Story
A humorous exchange from Birwolngha Age Herald features a Sapient Judge and a husband denying infidelity claims. The man jokes his sleep mention of a movie star proves nothing, while the judge doubts anyone can dream of two unseen women.
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Birwolngha Age Herald
Diamond Dyes home dye ad promises easy color restyle
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for dyeing draperies skirts sweaters and more. It assures fabrics stay even toned without streaks fading or running and guides customers to tell their druggist fabric type for wool silk linen cotton or blends.
Saving a Salary and Hamlet to Ghost a Board
The producing manager remarks on a theater plan to modernize Hamlet by removing the ghost scene and replacing it with a contemporary board. He notes the audience atmosphere is dated and suggests a bold, unconventional staging change to refresh the performance.
Tungstic Carbide Aims For Diamond Hardness
Tungstic carbide, nearly as hard as diamond, is produced by rolling or forging with added carbon. German metallurgists hope this substance will surpass diamond in hardness.
Daily cleansing for tires
Drivers or the men in charge of this class of work should be compelled to give the tires a daily cleansing. Mud should be washed with white water and sponge not too wet. This is good for tires and helps detect small cuts and abrasions that should be repaired at once before they become worse.
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Germany
Austria
Hungary
War Finance Corporation
Floenschmett
Penresent Washington
Treasury
Penrose
la Follette
Mildred J. Hanan
Grace Linves
Oregonian
Hamburg
Federal Reserve Bank
Crestview
Fin
Putnam Ponsell
Jake Martin
John Tagle
George McCoy
Poney City
Oklo
Newman Grove
Neb
Te Com.any
William Graver
W. F. Graver
Beverly Bills
The
Graver Tank Company
Ann Arbor
Mich
W. C. Oesterich
Albuquerque
N. M
Holm
Bursum
Rep
United States
Richard H. Banna
Hastneet
Zanceville
William McVachlin
Spokane
Wash
Pond
Norah Johnson
Kettele
Union
Conny
Lake Mashepaug
William Monroe
Mary
Neva
Dowagine
National Women’s Party
Mra
W. B. Hamilton
Simpson College
Indianola
United States Railsway Inbor
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Herbert Smith
Dowagiac
Robert L. Bern
Megunticock National Bank of
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Portand
Doo
Charles Fitamorris
David
Hop Palmer
Millard Wright
Ioit
Fayette, Mo
West Frankfort
Alfred Uneria Bright
Soutine
Minneapolis
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Gulfport
Porto Itien
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Mobile
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Var
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Moscow
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Sofia
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House of Commons
London
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Commons
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Thornton, Davidson & Co
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Burren
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Ove
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India
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Idea Four
Bheen Go Tech
Automobile News
Asie
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Jacksonville
Parages
Lena
Iillieries
Speed Minks Amt
Cmmon
Castoria
Astoria
Aaecee Ey
Sax, Genta Vorp
Teel O Reer
Charlie
Hunt
Drageiste
A.B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman
Texas
Bayer
miMons
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