Milks Emulsion touted as cure for lingering flu illness
A testimonial advertorial from Terre Haute Ind promotes Milks Emulsion as a solution for weakness and persistent cough after flu. Emma Withers of Helmont North Carolina claims rapid relief, appetite return, and restored strength after six bottles. The ad markets the product as a nutritious corrective emulsion, promises a money back guarantee, and lists price six and one twenty per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Emma “Withers
Helmont
Terre Haute
Ind
Ady
Strength in Faith and Courage in Facing Circumstances
Quote emphasizes that true power lies with the person of faith and courage who masters circumstances, while fear and foreboding weaken the individual and render them a slave to passing events. It frames faith as a source of strength against uncertainty.
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Promoted In Ad Copy
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a top remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims mild immediate effects and vegetable composition with sample requests and drugstore sales. A brief local joke references a dog and two men returning from France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Cures Deafness by Blood Action
Catarrhal deafness is caused by inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to cure by acting through the blood to restore the mucous surfaces, offering a hundred dollar prize for any case not cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cuticura Ad Claims Soap Ointment Talcum Powers
A humorous exchange ends with an advertisement praising Cuticura for sore hands. The copy extols using Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Talcum for all toilet needs, instructing soaking hands in hot suds, drying, rubbing in Ointment, and removing excess with tissue. It positions the product as a versatile household remedy.
War Graves Maps Grow Popular in Europe
A war graves map has become a popular European publication. The issue now lists about 2,000 military cemeteries and the more detailed editions show the numbered graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Can't Get Down to That Headwaiter Jules Plans Retirement
Jules the headwaiter says he has enough money to retire but cannot bear the idea of becoming one of the people who must give tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules
Railroads Face 800 Million Fund Rules And Car Shortage
The Interstate Commerce Commission outlined how temporary disposition of the 800 million dollar revolving fund from the transportation act would proceed, proposing an equipment corporation funded partly by railroads and government loans to meet about 2,000 locomotives and 100,000 freight cars including 20,000 reefers, with hearings set for May 29 and restrictions on additions or betterments unless clearly facilitating car movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Transportation Act
Interstate Commerce Commission
Association of Raihway
Railroada
Interstate Commerce Commssion
Pittsburgh Board Removes Strike Clause in Railroad Union
B. H. Morton, president of the Order of Railroad Station Agents, announced here that the strike clause has been eliminated from the by-laws. Grievances of the organization will now be submitted for settlement to the federal railroad labor board of government executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Federal Railroad Labor Board of Government Executives
B. H. Morton
Woolworth approves 180 percent dividend and stock boost
Watertown May 21 stockholders of the F. W. Woolworth company approved the directors recommendations for a 180 percent stock dividend and an increase of capital stock from 65 million to 112 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolworth Company
Watertown
F. W. Woolworth Company
Frank Moran Beats Frank Goddard in London Round Two
In London, Frank Moran defeated Frank Goddard in the second round. A London dispatch notes Persia appealing to the League of Nations to shield against Bolshevik aggression and other global events including Crumpacker’s death in Valparaiso and Coontz’s election as Commanding General of the Military Order of Foreign Wars in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moran
Frank Goddard
London
Chamber of Deputies
Parle
Robert F. Coontz
Military Order of Foreign Wars
New York
Persia
League of Nations
Edgar Dean Crumpacker
Valparaiso
Ind
William Hi. Gay
Borkey & Gay, Furniture Company
Grand Rapids, Mich
Washington
National Guard
New York State
Smith
Albany
Fowler
Daylight Saving Ends In New Jersey Stay
Albany reports daylight saving will stay in effect as New Jersey keeps to the current time. In New York Governor Smith vetoed the Fowler bill meant to repeal daylight saving. China Balke at Jap Parley. London dispatch notes China declines direct talks with Japan on Bhantung question per Peking report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. J
New York State
Smith
Fowler
China
The Markets Reported Grain and Livestock Prices
Market figures list flour, hay, cattle, hogs, sheep and grain prices with bids for various grades and weights. Prices vary by item and quality, including kernels of spring wheat, rye, and special brands, plus cattle and hogs with ranges for steers cows veal and hog categories.
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Hojogna Bulla
Cholcaught
Colorado
Growing Interest and Thrift as Guard Against Pest
The text warns that interest grows year round without attention while thrift and intelligence can destroy pests. It suggests most people seek justice to pass it on to those in need, implying a cycle of care and fairness driven by prudent conduct.
Pleasant Method Sparks Couple’s Reform Talk
A playful exchange unfolds as a couple discusses love and reform. He claims marriage improves him while she hopes the union will lift him further. The dialogue hints at personal change sparked by closeness and commitment.
Pawnbroker's Offer Sparks Witty Exchange
A Baltimore American snippet shows a humorous barter at a pawnbroker's. A customer asks for a loan on a watch and the pawnbroker replies with a wry line about needing more time to earn money. The exchange captures period streetwise banter and urban market life.
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Tetle
Redd
Black
France
Jim
Green
Yonkera Statesman
Aniladads
Federal Rail Labor Board
Ottumwa
Ill
Fedération of Labor
Paris
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Alden St. John
Memphis
Tenn
Carl Cuhler
Elgin
San Antonio
Tex
Aurora, High & Chicago Wheeline Railroad
Wege
Paber
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coastguard and Geodetic Survey
Wilson
Omaha
Neb
United States
Palmer
Armin W. Riley
Constantinople
Smyrna
Enzell
Caspian Sea
Qondou
Chicago
Acad — i
RTE En Geto
Penete
Hai A Rhea
Castoria
Fletcher
Beyer
Jack
Belle
Baltimore American
RAND
Durham
Bull
Kem
Pern
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