Cotton gamblers blamed for sweeping South wealth from cotton
Austin officials D E Lyday and F C Weinert criticize cotton futures gamblers on national exchanges. They say about 1 billion dollars of the South’s wealth was swept away in sixty days by futures selling and urge unified farmer action and relief legislation to halt the alleged gambling conspiracy impacting the cotton market.
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Austin
Texas
D. E. Lyday
American Cotton Association
F. C. Weinert
Market and Warehouse Department
South
New Orleans
Europe
Piles Cured in Days with PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Jo epery relieves itching piles and helps restful sleep after the first application. Price six percent.
Diamond Dyes Color Card Promises Easy Dyeing Results
The advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as safe for wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. It claims instructions ensure a rich fadeless color for old garments draperies and coverings and guarantees perfect results even for first-time dyers. A druggist offers the Diamond Dyes Color Card with 16 colors.
Kidney and Backache Warning About Meat Eating
An advice piece claims backache signals overworked kidneys from eating too much meat. It advises four ounces of Jad Salts daily to cleanse sluggish kidneys, reduce uric acid, and relieve symptoms, urging medical or pharmacist guidance.
Rub My Tism Pain Killer Advert in Old Newspaper
A vintage advertisement touts Rub My Tism as a powerful pain killer easing rheumatism neuralgia sprains and soreness. It emphasizes quick relief and broad relief from common aches.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Blood Purity and Strength
Promotes energy and appetite by purifying and enriching blood with iron and quinine, described as a non patent medicine. Claims to restore color to cheeks and help fight weakness, with a long history of use in homes for malaria and body building. Sold for 60 cents per bottle at drug stores.
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