Protests Over Proposed Old Glory Redesign Debate Grows
The public dispute centers on changes to the stars and stripes proposed by advocates in the South and supported by some artists. Opponents view any alteration as a return to Civil War symbolism, urging preservation of the current ensign and suggesting alternative, noncontroversial designs. The discussion ties to national identity and the legacy of wartime symbols amidst political commentary in the White House and press.
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Grant
Hogland
Ireland
Scotland
Confederacy
Gangster Foley Shot by Gangster in Saloon
New York March 18 United Press reports gangster James Foley was shot in the heart and killed today by members of his own gang in a Bridge Street saloon. The bartender drew an empty revolver and fired, scattering the attackers who fled.
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United Press
New York
Crogatire
James Foley
Bridge Street
Gangsion
Folay
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Advertises Quick Growth
An old newspaper ad touts Parisian Sage as a remedy for falling hair and itching scalp. It claims one application nourishes roots, stops shedding, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and radiant. The copy urges trial at a fifty cent price with Ames & Co offering a refund if not satisfied.
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Jook
Protest Against Leprosy Quarantine At Oil City
In Oil City on March 12 a protest emerged over the leprosy quarantine of Frank Syracusa and two other boarders. Joe Tambourina challenged county commissioners to act, arguing they shift responsibility to Oil City, while officials insisted the quarantine was established to curb the disease.
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OM City
Frank Syracusa
Tenth Ward
Joe
Tambourina
Syracuse
Franklin
Web Teller
Big Family
Director of
Public Safety
Smart Veaid
Board of Heart
Sypart
Davidson
Byrnunm
Court House
Waudland
Pittsburgl
Syracusa
Tambudring
Rheuma Free From Narcotics Claims in Ads
An advertisement promotes RHEUMA as a natural scientific remedy that cleanses the kidneys liver skin and removes waste without narcotics. It cites testimonials including J R Crocker of Sumter Street Columbia South Carolina who says it relieved ten years of rheumatism after two days use and left him without crutches.
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Ames
J. R. Crocker
Sumter St
Columbiat S.candy
Columbus L O T M Merritt Hive Celebrates Birthday Meeting
Merritt Hive No 117 of Columbus L O T M held a memorable Saturday gathering in honor of Lady Commander Swangon's birthday. A noon dinner, decorated parlor, and a honey prize for a muse contest highlighted the day. A group photo and a later plan for March 21 with R K Marble were noted as next activities.
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L. O. TM
Columbus
Merritt Hive No
Swangon
Gable
Milla Swanson
Pric
Marbie
Merritt
Bronchitis Conquered Says Royersford Man
Townsend Young of Royersford, Pa., describes severe bronchial trouble lasting three months and how a Cod Liver oil remedy with tonics relieved his breathing and stopped the coughing. The ad promotes Vinok ventualna and Cod Liver oil products from C. O. Babbitt & Son, Corry, Pa, with a $16 price claim and a guarantee.
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Royersford
Townsend Young
Babbitt & Sor
Etstn
Corry
Aeroplanes Against the State Troops at California Fort
Aviators Glenn Martin Charles Willard and Tynutlin Souborn attacked a fortified California National Guard position today. Thousands watched from the Basilmona Speedway as war techniques were demonstrated with planned offenses and bombs dropped on the camp. Army officers served as judges during the aerial strike.
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Uy United Prew
Pomony Citi
Glenn Martin
Charles Willard
Tynutlin
California National Guardsmen
Bamona
Martin
Erie County Commissioners Issue New Election Rule
The Erie County Commissioners issued a new rule governing party enrollment for the upcoming election. Electors may add or change party affiliation at polling places or registrars during specified dates, with oath and certification required. Affected voters include those newly registering or moving between precincts, with mechanisms to insert or change party enrollment on the registry.
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Erie County
Lauer
Erie
Corky
Ans
Brie
Corry
Beware California Syrup of Figs, a baby laxative
An old warning touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children and babies. It promotes a 50 cent bottle and cautions buyers to ensure the label shows the California Fig Syrup Company, warning against counterfeit imitations.
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California Syrup of West
California Big Syrup Company
Brawl Premature Description of Global Passenger Service
Fragmentary note suggests plans or idea to battle or contest a world passenger carrying route or service aimed at endurance and altitude. Readable entities include references to global transport, endurance, and altitude themes with unclear specifics.
Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor Advertised
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Estrastor as an easy remedy for corns. It claims rapid loosening and removal of hard corns within hours, with a doctor recommends it and bottles distributed by Thos Bowney.
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USA
Putnam's
Drugeiate
Thos. Bowney
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Corry Evening Journal
Hylidays Copier
Steenty Aw
Aarael Goleenoy
Ae News Chinn
Wandroy Wilton
White House
New York Sun
Knox, Youngs
Beacon
Sam Jacobson & Co
ONE Price Clothiers
Oil City
Columbus L. O. T. M
California
Eee
the Barlow Howe: CO
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