Noted Philanthropist to Visit Western Cities
A prominent figure, L. T. Cooper, the Tanlac founder, plans visits to Denver and other Western cities. His charity includes mass bread distributions and dress donations in Houston, San Antonio, Galveston, and Louisville, showcasing his practical philanthropy. Tanlac is praised for digestive and systemic healing, with sales records cited across multiple cities.
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L. T. Cooper
Denver
Cooper
America
South
Houston
Texas
San Antonio
Galveston
Memphis
Birmingham
Atlanta
Little Rock
Shreveport
Vicksburg
Jackson
Nashville
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Macon
Savannah
Montgomery
Mobile
Augusta
Louisville
Tanlac
Salt and breach of promise case sparks big check
A gossiping exchange confirms a new salt with a large check involved in a breach of promise suit, signaling a high stakes settlement.
Women Sufferers Need Swamp-Root Remedy Claim
An advertisement asserts thousands of women have kidney and bladder trouble and may not know it. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a physician's prescription remedy available at drug stores, claiming it restores kidney health and offers a one dollar bottle with a mail offer.
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Vou
Pa's Fun Comic Exchange
A brief dialogue shows a child asking about a father’s favorite amusement and the father replying with a playful guess. The snippet captures a light family moment conveyed in a humorous tone.
Freckles Remedy Promises Clear Complexion Guarantee
A drugstore promotion urges readers to buy ethine double strength to remove freckles. Apply nightly and morning with one ounce often sufficient, promising disappearance of dark spots and lighter freckles. Money back guarantee if it fails.
The Resemblance and Oddities in a City Scene
A scattered passage evokes a card game scene with a young man called the club card champion’s son, a playful remark about a poker chip, and a quick quip about city life. The dialogue hints at social roles and suburban humor with quick wordplay about servants.
Munition Board Created Under National Defense Council
The council of national defense announced a general munition board led by Frank A. Scott of Cleveland to supply the army and navy with weapons and equipment. The 20-member panel will weigh military and industrial needs, study facilities, and set order precedence with minimal disruption to industry and shipments.
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Council of National Defense
Frank A. Scott
Cleveland
Army
Navy
Department of Munitions
Scott
Defense Council
Hoover to lead food supply and price committee
Herbert C. Hoover has accepted the chairmanship of a Council of National Defense committee on food supply and prices. The group will study European experiences to prevent price speculation and boost production while Redfield and Houston urge manufacturers to conserve tin for canned goods amid a projected 40 percent tin shortage next winter.
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Herbert C. Hoover
Belgium
London
Council of National Defense
Hoover
Council
Redfield
Houston
Department of Commerce
Singapore
Great Britain
Bolivia
G O Squier Heads the Signal Corps and Aviation Division
Brigadier General G O Squier leads the signal corps with its key aviation division. A Michigan native and 1887 West Point graduate, he served as chief signal officer of the Third Army in the Spanish American War and directed cable work in the Philippines. He advanced aeronautics study, created wired wireless tech later gifted to the nation, served at the American embassy in London, then became aviation chief and head of the signal corps here.
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G. O. Squier
Signal Corps
George Gee Squier
Michigan
The
Military Academy
War Department
Johns Hopkins University
Third Army
Philippines
Washington
London
Samuel Reber
George P. Scriven
WILL DIRECT WORK OF WOMEN
Mrs. George Bass of Chicago was summoned by President Wilson to advise on mobilizing volunteer women for war work. She heads the Democratic National Committee's women’s bureau and helped organize supporters during the campaign. She said no definite plan exists yet but noted readiness to help, with a bulletin service for women planned.
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George Bass
Chicago
Wilson
France
Red Cross
England
France trains wounded soldiers as up to date farmers
In Cellard Loire an institution equips disabled veterans with modern farm machinery and practical instruction. A skilled agronomist and an expert mechanic lead the program while the aim is to teach farming despite disabilities. The piece notes a grim remark from a man executed nearby.
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France
Department of the Loire
Freezone promise heals corns without pain at low cost
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as a easy remedy to lift all corns and calluses with just a few drops. The compound dries instantly, causes no inflammation, and lets users remove corn or callus without soreness or infection risk. A drug store or wholesaler can supply the product.
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Cincinnati
Good Prospect Defense Talk Sparks Aviation Authority Debate
Fragmentary remarks discuss defense preparedness and aviation department authorities. The exchange hints at admiration for Smith's business abilities amid questions about gains from a deal.
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Aviation Department
Kidney Health Guide By Dr J H Watson
An early 20th century health column discusses kidney function and blood purification. It emphasizes maintaining vitality by supporting the kidneys and eliminating poisons from the bloodstream through proper diet and care.
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Kidney & Co
J. H. Watson
August Flower Patent Remedy Ad and Pork Packer Joke
An old advertisement touts August Flower as a stomach purifier that stirs the liver and eases despondent dyspepsia, urging prevention and daily use. It notes bottles cost 25 and 75 cents and is sold by druggists worldwide. The text closes with a blunt joke about a pork packer killing and curing hogs.
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Civilized World
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