Legislature Probes Boll Worm in Texas Session
A special Texas session adopts the O Banion McCord resolution to probe the pink boll worm. The joint agricultural committees will conduct hearings in Austin with public sessions and daily stenographic transcripts. A separate bill aims to set school salaries and fund common schools, while a federal quarantine question is prompted by a governor.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
O'Banion-Mccord
Agricultural Committee
House
Senate
Atatin
Committees On Agriculture
Beard
Sutter
Dean
Committee On Finance
Davidson
Cousins
Tiltotaan
GC. L. Marlatt
Board of Horticulture
United States Department of Agriculture
Hobby
Berlin unrest leads to clashes in Marienwerder
Reports say Polish demonstrations in Marienwerder ended in a collision with pro German crowds leaving many injured. Italian troops restored order in the area.
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Berlin
Marienwerder
League Proponents Win in Geneva Referendum
Geneva voters favored Switzerland staying in the League of Nations with a popular majority of 93 720. The victory confirms continued international alignment and domestic support for participation in global affairs.
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League
Geneva
Switzerland
League of Nations
Allen's Foot Powder Promoted For Comfort In Shoes
An antique ad promotes Allen's Foot Powder as a remedy for sore feet, preventing blisters and corns by dry, cooling action. It also mentions training with an eight foot base in shoes and cautions brisk use in new footwear. The text ends with a stray rhetorical remark about disagreement and a cheap hat priced at 35 beans.
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Plattsburg Camp
Mal
Allen
Ady
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Painless Lifting
The ad touts Freezone as a painless corn remover costing only a few cents. It claims rapid relief from hard and soft corns and between toes, with users lifting the corn away after a touch. The note credits a Cincinnati genius and ends with a quotation about gentleness and strength.
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Cincinnati
Ady
Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Rich Fadeless Color
Buy Diamond Dyes for a simple dye process that works on wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. Each package contains clear directions and a color card. Druggist advertising guarantees perfect results even for first timers if the right dye is used.
Paola I Receives Quiet Call From Mr Jollyboy
A brief interaction describes Paula receiving a call from Mr Jollyboy who listened without speaking throughout the conversation. The report preserves the tone of a light social exchange with no further details.
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Paula
Mr. Jollyboy
California Syrup of Figs Ad Pitches Safe Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best and mild laxative for children with a fruity flavor. Full directions appear on each bottle and the ad stresses the word California to prove the product’s trusted name. The piece also contains a stray joke about friendship and spousal influence.
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California
Adv
Vacher-Balm Ad Promotes Quick Relief for Ailments
An advertisement claims Vacher-Balm relieves toothache headaches and nerves with harmless ingredients. It urges keeping the product handy and to mail 80 cents for a tube if unavailable locally, addressed to BH. W. Vacher, Inc in New Orleans. The copy ends with a note that many people fail to follow such advice.
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MM. Timerlin
Durant
Oklahoma
Hunt
A. B. Richards Medicine CO
Sherman
Texas
BH. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Adv
No Mustache for British Tar Policy Enforced
A British navy bluejacket is forbidden to cultivate a mustache. If he attempts to wear one he is fined a month's pay. The rule reflects strict grooming standards within the service.
Cuticura Trio Promotes Baby Skin Care
Advertisement extols Cuticura Soap for soothing baby rashes with baths followed by Cuticura Ointment and a dusting of Cuticura Talcum. Fragrant products priced at 25 cents each, advertised as pure and gentle for infants.
Not Nowadays phrase on living costs from era dialogue
A short exchange questions whether two can live as cheaply as one. The reply notes prices are not favorable at present, reflecting a dialogue about affordability and living standards.
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Army Navy BN
Washbington
Wilson
Army
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Hunts
Spohn
Bspohn Iadical Company
Goshen, Ind
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