Triner’s Bitter Wine Elixir Promises Digestive Relief
A garbled 19th century ad extols Triner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a cure for headaches by cleansing the intestines and removing toxins. It claims the remedy restores appetite and digestion and cites a testimonial from Mrs. J. A. Graishe of Paris, Arkansas. The piece promotes other Triner products and lists Joseph Triner Company contact at 439 Ashland Ave, Chicago.
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Triner
J. A. ‘Graishe
Pariia
Ark
Joseph 'Triner Company
Ashland’ Ave
Chicago
Ady
Grain Inspectors Learn Moisture Test Machine
A new device has been built to determine exact moisture content in grain specimens. The apparatus completes a thirty minute test to provide precise moisture readings for inspectors.
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Grain Inspectora
Cuticura Remedies Advertised For Hands And Toilet Use
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum for sore hands soaking drying and rubbing. It claims universal toilet uses and highlights a lighthearted jab about a married friend and a toy bank exercise.
Move to Restore Industrial Peace at Milling Congress
A 12 month armistice between capital and labor, to sustain existing working conditions, was urged by Allen Walker of Guaranty Trust at the American Milling congress in St. Louis. He proposed a representative national commission to standardize wages and rulings by a final court, with a real armistice and lockout of strikes. A telegram from Harry N. Taylor of Chicago denounced labor as viciously profiteering, citing a 60 percent wage demand and drastic overtime shifts that would raise pay to 16 a day for six hours of work.
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St. Louis
Allen’ Walker
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
American Milling Congress
A .Dommission
National Commission
Walker
Harry N. Taylor
Chicago
National Coal Association
Washington
United Mine Workers
California Strides as Electrically Propelled Warship
Vallejo California November 21 reports the third electrically driven U S battleship the California was launched at Mare Island Navy Yard. Following the New Mexico and Tennessee it marks a new era in propulsion cost estimates exceed 16 million and it will mount 12 14 inch guns. The ship is described as electrically driven and operated from guns to a potato peeling machine?
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Vallejo
Cal
United States Navy
California
Mare Island Mayy Yard
New Mexico
Tennessee
Johnson May Lose An Eye At Demonstration Injury
London reports William E. Pussyfoot Johnson, organizer for the American Anti-Saloon League, sustained a serious eye injury during a student demonstration last week. A second specialist treated him and another operation occurred. Doctors fear removal of the eye may be necessary as his sight remains permanently impaired.
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London
William E
Pussyfoot”) Johnson
Steel pickets withdrawn in South Chicago plants
Chicago reports steel plants near normal operation as police Capt Max Nootbaar states unions pulled all pickets. He notes a plantwide check found no pickets and 200 police on duty will be withdrawn immediately.
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Chicago
dcb—Mille
Max Nootbaar
Police Department
Abandon Efforts to Raise Launch Dubalong
In Memphis Tennessee on November 21 authorities abandoned attempts to raise the launch Dubalong that capsized in the Mississippi River north of Memphis on November 7. Seven people drowned. Prominent men from Harrisburg were en route to Louisiana for a hunting trip when the accident occurred.
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Memphis
Tenn
Diforta
Mississippi River
Harrisburg
Louisiana
Holiday Shadow Fun for Youngsters by A Neely Hall
Holiday entertainment ideas for children during vacations. Instructions show how to create simple shadows on a screen using hands and props, with diagrams for rabbit and alligator shapes. Also includes child friendly Christmas gift crafts and practical sewing basket ideas for girls, emphasizing quick, home made projects.
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A. Neely Hall
Shadow puppet figures and a twine holder craft guide
A historical craft piece explains making animal silhouettes from hand shadows such as an alligator wolf and donkey, with instructions for extending and bending fingers. It also describes crafting a Banta Claus profile and assembling a decorative box rack with cutting, sewing, and a hanging ribbon. A Twine Holder is noted as a versatile use for crochet cotton or twine.
How to attach a head to a doll basket
Instructions describe fastening a doll head to a small cut basket using ribbon bands around the neck and shoulders, tying bows to allow easy removal for placing a new ball inside. Silk gathered with a thread creates a rofile and sleeves, with a neck ribbon to complete the design.
METHOD IN THEIR MOVEMENT
The article explains buffalo movement and traits cited by the late Buffalo Jones. It notes zigzag walking for surveillance, cautious eyes with a shaggy forehead, and guard vigilance. It contrasts buffalo with cattle in mud behavior and storm responses, including sleeping with heads toward storms and fur protection.
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Jones
The Hard Heart and Theater Strike Anecdote
During a theater strike, George M. Cohan derides chorus girls as callous and recalls a broker's proposal to one dancer. Vivian Voyarsour quips that her money is legal tender, contrasting sentiment with business. The fragment hints at harsher witticisms about romance and finance.
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George M. Cohan
Vivian
Vivian Voyarsour
Bill
Identified Her Right Ned and Joseph in First Grade Fight
Two first grade boys Ned and Joseph fought on the street after school. A teacher scolded them, the principal spoke firmly about the evils of fighting, and the boys admitted knowing the lunchroom bell girl who rings for the other teachers.
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Ned
Joseph
Bone
Ian
Joe
Blues Guinea Pigs Experiment At Western College
Professor H L Ibsen of a western agricultural college aims to breed blue guinea pigs for a Chicago dealer. He notes prior success with blue rats and rabbits, but blue guinea pigs have not been achieved. Dr Thien has done notable genetic work in this field.
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H. L. Ibsen
Western Agricultural College
Chicago
Thien
Yea Artist Quips On Attention And Opportunity
A quirky quote notes that when a man agrees to every suggestion he may not be listening closely and may miss real opportunity. The remark reflects skepticism about constant conformity and prompts sharper discernment in response to prompts.
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Batonic
Fatonic Stom
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Tim
Iis Foundation
Chapsay
Cincinnati
Canada
Department Itawa
Broughton
W. Adams Street
Ulm
W. Macianes
Jefferson Avenues
Detroit
Mich
Plaina
Postum Cereal Company
Battle Creek
Michigan
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