Warning in 1906 of sugar frauds by Philadelphia banker
George H. Earle Jr the Penn sugar refinery receiver warned President Roosevelt and Attorney General Bonaparte in 1906 about scale frauds and rebating by the sugar trust. He pressed for action, recalling prior appeals and a court settlement while stressing the case's complexity and documentary evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Earle, Jr
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
Philadelphia
Sugar Trust
Harle
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
Department of Justice
Earle
New York
George H. Harle
Real Estate Trust Company
Frank L. Neall
Peter Wright
Pennsylvania
United States
Moody
Mr. Harle
William A. Moody
Supreme Bench of the
Supreme Court
Knight
Court of Appeals Lets NYC Skimmed Milk Sale Stop
The Court of Appeals upheld the lower courts and overruled a dairy company’s demurrer in a State action to recover a $5000 penalty for selling skimmed milk. The company argued the statute was unconstitutional, but the court sustained the action.
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New York City
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Liquor Groups Warn Trusts of Possible Seizure in Prohibition Clash
Atlantic City reports G. C. Dempsey of the National Liquor Dealers Association warning trusts that properties may be confiscated under prohibition laws. Dempsey argues that current laws confiscate breweries and distilleries and that similar measures against corporations would threaten their holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
G. C. Dempsey
National Liquor Dealers’ Association
Dempsey
Classified Patent Medicine and Health Ad Snippet
A collage of medical cures and product endorsements announces CASCARETS a bowel and liver regulator, Tetterine for skin diseases with user testimonials, Allen’s Foot-Ease relief for tired feet, Dr Biggers cordial for teething children, and notes on a Wellman polar airship exhibit. The piece also includes jokes and quotes from various periodicals.
Women Suffer Needlessly From Kidney Aches Cure Claims
An array of health ads touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache, headaches, nervousness, and bladder inflammation linked to kidney illness. testimonials praise rapid relief and overall recovery, with prices and dealer details. Also features cosmetics and patent remedies for headaches, sunburnt eyelids, and various household cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
William Jones
R F. D
North East
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Squires and misnamed status stir Chicago maidens
The piece playfuly notes Chicago women seek a way to distinguish married from single men at introductions. It jokes Massachusetts has more women than men and proposes calling married men squires. It also lists Atlantic Railroad excursion rates for several events in 1909 and ends with a quip about a man and his last silver dollar vanishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilindla
Boston Post
Massachusetts
New England
Sleeping car service to Brunswick on ATL-B&A trains announced
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad will begin sleeping car service on night trains between Atlanta and Brunswick starting June 10. Southbound departs Atlanta 7 5 p m arrives Brunswick 8 39 a m. northbound Brunswick 1 00 p m arrives Atlanta 7 25 p m. Trains connect with steamers to St Simon's and Cumberland Islands. Tickets available from agents.
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Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
Atlanta
Brunswick
St. Simon’s
Cumberland Islands
Georgia
W. HB. Leahy
Chas. Patton
T. F A
W. A. Stokes
Cure for sore eyes with Cuticura ointment
A 65 year old Virginia resident reports two years of inflamed eyes resistant to doctor care and home remedies. After one week of Cuticura Ointment, eyes improved significantly and nearly healed in two weeks, with no trouble since. Printed as an advertisement testimonial dated April 4 1908.
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Union
Columbia
Tetterine
Lew Wren
Chicago
Ill
Shoptrine Co
Savannah
Cuticura
G. B. Halsey
Mouth
Wilson
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Masa
Most Wonderful Cure for Eczema Claims
Dr W W Leake of Orlando Florida and Dr R H Thomas of Valdosta Georgia praise Hancock's Sulphur Compound as a supreme remedy for eczema and skin diseases. Mrs Ann W Willett of Washington DC says it cured an oals ulcer in three days. Booklet free from Hancock Ligure Sul Park Co Baltimore MD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Leake
Orlando
Fla
Hancock
R. H. Thomas
Valdosta
Ann W. Willett
Ashington
D. C
Dusty chairs prompt servant quip in The Retort Courthous
A brief comic exchange shows a mistress noting dust on chairs and a servant replying they deserve coverings to hide their shabby state. The vignette captures a humorous domestic moment with Judy as a character.
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Jane
Judy
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OR Morales
Aahe New
Munyon
Jefferson Sts
Cascarets
Philadelphia Telegraph
Allen
Matilda Holtert
Providence
R. I
Gennevilier
London
Olympia
Santa Claus
Wisconsin
Hamlin
Wizard Oil
Capudine
Inc
Wells
Jersey City
Wall Street
J. Frank Owell
New Street
Timely
Perry Davis
Washington Star
Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
American Association of Opticians
Atlunta
Georgia Educational Association
Cumberland Island
National Baptist Convention
Portland
Ore
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Beattle
Wash
W. Leahy
Atlante
Suzanna Morgan
Sneedville
Tenn
Queen of Georgia Resorts
Meriwether White Sulphur Springs Co
Marion Hotel
Atlanta, Ga
Louisville “Courier-Journal
Libby
Vienna
Abby, McNeill
Libby Ghicago
Milltown
Baptist College
South Georgia Land & Industrial Co
Milltows, Gs
Aya
Belts Lombard Iron Works
Augusta
National Surgical Institute
Warlick Sheet Metal Manufacturing Co
Alabama St
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
W. H. Leahy
Faxton Toilet CO
Mass
Thompson
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