Milks Emulsion Promises Health Gains and Refund Guarantee
An advertisement touts Milks Emulsion as a nutritious tonic aiding digestion, appetite, and flesh gain. A testimonial from Mrs. Alice M Huntley claims a two year cough cured after 16 bottles, with a refund offer if unsatisfied. Also promotes Roman Eye Balm and a Derby hat quip in the same ad page.
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Denver
Mre
Alice M
Huntley
Pearl St. Galeeburg
Milka Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Adv
Swamp Root Ad Claims Uplifting Kidney Remedy
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a proven cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments backed by sworn statements from users A druggist touts its wide sales and a mail order sample offer includes a penny response The copy ends with a bread pudding proverb and urged readers to try the product.
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Saya
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Ady
California Syrup of Figs Ad Warning for Parents
An old advertisement urges mothers to buy California Syrup of Figs claiming it is the best gentle remedy for children’s stomachs. The copy touts its fruity taste and full directions on each bottle while pushing the brand name California. A separate line jokes that a man is smart to speak seven languages but wiser to stay silent in one.
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California
Shave With Cuthura Soap Ad Claims Quick Razor Boost
An advertisement promotes Cuthura soap for shaving and personal care. It promises double razor efficiency and skin health with no irritation, suitable for daily use. The copy touts all-in-one use for shaving bathing and shampooing.
Stop Undesirable Aliens From Mexico
Washington action on a civil appropriation bill would divert part of a 10.3 million dollar border fund to Mexican districts to curb liquor smuggling and address border control. Texas lawmakers push for larger sums. Garner notes low budgets hinder patrols after three Texas border deaths within a month.
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Washington
Representative Garter
House
Congress
Texas
Mexico
Hudspeth
Department of Labor
Border Guard
Customs Service
Garner
New York
Philadelphia
San Antonio
el Paso
Arizona
California
Treasury Department
Wheat forecast shows improvement over prior month
Washington winter wheat production for the year is forecast at 184.647 million bushels based on conditions May 1, up 1.02 million from April. Abandonment reached 11.9 percent or 4.605 million acres, and 34.165 million acres are expected to be harvested, down from 49 million last year. Labor shortages and a late spring reduced plowing and planting progress.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Attack on German Sub Bases Planned by Allies
Admiral William G. Benson testified before the Senate committee on the Sime-Daniel(e) row, noting a coordinated assault on German submarine bases by combined American and British naval forces had been agreed upon before the war ended.
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Washington
William G. Benson
Senate
Steamship Baro Fejervary Captured by D Annunzio
Captain Gabriele D Annunzio's forces seized the Italian steamship Baro Fejervary bound from Triest to Catania with grain in Quarnero Bay. He ordered the ship to proceed to Fiume after sending two anti submarine craft to assist the capture.
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Triest
Gabriele D'Annunzo
Baro Fejervary
Catania
Quarnero Bay
Fiume
Imagined Humility and a Man's Romantic Letter
A whimsical note imagines a man cultivating a rich inner life to fuel a heartfelt love letter. The piece muses on imagination, emotion, and the playful notion of crafting a letter that truly expresses affection.
Vacher Balm and Catarrh Medicine Adverts
An advertisement touts Vacher-Balm for toothache headaches and nervous aches, with a remedy price and mail order offer. It also promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a bloodborne cure for catarrhal deafness, detailing tube inflammation and Eustachian tube closure as deafness causes. The copy cites J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio for the catarrh medicine and offers circulars free.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Young Woman Proclaims Belief in Fidelity Amid Gossip
A girl asserts she believes a young man has never slept with another girl despite lingering doubt and social pressure. The claim centers on personal trust and implications of romantic rumors.
Elgin Chautauqua Dates Set for May 30 to June 3
The Elgin Chautauqua in Elgin Texas is scheduled to run from May 30 through June 3 with events and programs announced for the community gathering.
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Elgin
Tex
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Gostor
H. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Durham
Urham Cigarettes
Spohn
OHN Medical Company
Goshen, Ind
Vata Pere
Fae
Dixie
Dixie Manufacturing CO
Union City
Georgia
Son TY
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