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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
6
C B Trull, a Route 3 farmer, praises Black-Draught for colds feverishness headache and liver derangement. He credits its use with keeping him well during illness in Camp Jackson and urges keeping the liver and stomach in good order. Most druggists sell Black-Draught Adv.
In a Philadelphia Bulletin item a woman asks a man if he is a Bolshevik. He replies he is a plain hobo. She then offers him a piece of pie.
An old newspaper ad warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from overfull diets. It promotes Jad Salts, a lemon grape lithia tonic, claiming four ounces daily before breakfast will flush clogged kidneys, soothe the urine, and prevent bladder issues.
A physician was arrested after prescribing whisky to a patient without confirming the purpose. The accused did not ask why the whisky was needed, and observers noted that any clerk could tell the patient sought a drink.
Physicians advise preparing for influenza with purified systems and active livers. Take one Calotab at bedtime with water to shorten a cold overnight and prevent complications. If not delighted, druggists refund money. Shawls of oriental origin noted.
Summary of international incidents and political unrest: an attempted assassination of Mexico's President Carranza, a German prison shooting in Wesel, hunger strikes ending, Belgian troop movements, Montmartre's self governed election, and League of Nations sessions. Also coverage of Irish arms landings, Sonora’s seizure, and US political shifts on peace resolutions and military expenditures.
Washington Mexico asks to move troops through US to strike Sonora from the north but no action yet. Texas governor silent on the request, past refusals noted. US may resume trade with Russia if allies fail to act soon. Eggs in Wilmington sell for 15 cents a dozen. Post office appropriation bill, 462.5 million dollars, sent to the president. Armenian veterans press for US recognition of Armenia. War department releases surplus frozen meat to ease food shortages amid a railroad strike. Guatemala reports an armistice with Cabrera forces and his potential departure. Palmer claims insurgent strikers are backed by revolutionaries aiming to chaos and industry seizure. The movement is international in character.
A summary of diverse 1920s items noting nursing associations choosing Seattle as 1922 meeting city, a deadly salt mine explosion near New Iberia Louisiana triggered by cigarette light, and widespread labor strife including sharp cuts in Kansas coal operations amid anti Howat sentiment.
Chicago reports John Grunau president of the outlaw Chicago Yardmen's association was rearrested after refusing a 10000 bond on a Lever Act charge. Federal officials note new warrants for 10 strike leaders and possible service on 25 others. Rail traffic nears normal while a 35000 strong strike threat looms from freight handlers and railroad clerks.
The House Appropriations Committee estimated total government losses from federal control of the railroads at 1.129 billion dollars. The figures reflect the financial impact of federal intervention on railway operations and policy during the period.
In Washington Senator Dial of South Carolina endorses a broad action labeled overall and calico movement aimed at cutting high fees. The briefing notes support his stance as part of a broader effort to reform costs affecting commerce and daily life.
A severe storm sweeping several counties in northwest Arkansas killed score and left numerous injured, wire service reports indicate as authorities assess damage and casualties.
Austin telegram from Governor W P Hobby to Secretary Bainbridge Colby condemns proposed Mexican troop passage through Texas amid Sono ra rebels. Florida citrus crop in 1919-20 estimated at 11 million boxes with 6.7 million oranges and 4.3 million grapefruit, total value about 24.2 million dollars.
Allied premiers at San Remo discuss occupation of the Ruhr basin in western Germany. Lloyd George, Millerand, and Nitti reportedly agree in principle on disarming Germany but differ on procedures. The Petit Parisien cites the brief consultative meeting and emphasizes the need for decisive action.
Officials of Sonora state government, defectors from Carranza’s federal leadership, continue to marshal men and munitions to oppose a potential invasion. Meanwhile Sonora forces push south through Sinaloa toward Mazatlan, the major seaport.
Dr. Davidson, chair of the fair price committee, warned that retailers of loaf bread face Lever Act indictments unless 15 cent loaves are cut to 12 and 20 cent loaves to 17. He said bread can be bought in the city and nearby at prices that let a fair profit at 42 and 17 cents respectively.
An advertisement page offers Dodson's Liver Tone claiming to cure constipation biliousness and related ailments while promoting Cuticura for scalp itch and rash. It contrasts warnings about calomel with humor and cites a Boston Transcript quote. The item ends noting Tesla’s remark about solar power and a quip about moonshine.
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