Swift & Company Denies FTC Allegations and Defends Actions
The company asserts no fraud or improper storage or reporting, notes packers met with Food Administration or Council of National Defense, and says it complied with Food Administration directions to aid food supplies for the armed forces and Allies. It accuses the Trade Commission attorney of misreadings and defends cooperation with the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
Swift & Company
Food Administration
Council of National Defense
United States Food Administration
U.S. Army
Caticura advertised laxatives and ointment with free samples
Ad copy touts Dr. Pierce pills for bowel relief and a one litre Pelle for laxative, plus a cathartic trio. Caticura Soap for morning baths and Caticura Ointment for pimples are pitched with free sample requests and mail order pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Easter Flower Trade Moves Homeward With Hybrid Freesias
The piece notes US Department of Agriculture efforts to grow Easter flowers domestically. It highlights Bermuda lily disease pushing import shifts to Java and California trials for narcissus hyacinth and freesia production. It covers climate suitability on the Pacific coast, machinery needs, and a Belgian grower adapting to California markets. The freesia is praised for fragrance and the rainbow of new freesia varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emer
Baste
US Department of Agriculture
Bermuda
United States
Javan
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Department of Agriculture
Floria
Tous States
Pacife
Washington
California
Datel Pathe
Ansrlem
Holland
Qne
Agei Cultire
America
Manusetter Wit
Belgium
Arauesriggs
Ghent
Freesia
Teesia
Africa
Alotteen
Mhurida
Georgia
Cutlforad
Santa Ana
Santa Varhora
Vasiudeos
la Galyytel
Natal
South Africa
Italy
France
Halland
England
Fragmentary Lecture on Resurrection Belief and Virgin Dedication
The text discusses belief in the resurrection of Christ and the Virgin’s purity. It mentions disciples, faith, and church symbolism without coherent narrative. The fragmentary nature limits clear facts but preserves references to religious doctrine and devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chriss
Wang Yamess
Pemene
Anne
Anontici
Legend of the Blessed Virgin and the Miraculous Flower
A fragment recounts a legend of the Blessed Virgin walking in a sacred grove, meditating on a message. She touches a flower which yields a sweet perfume and sparks a miracle that bursts into Easter day. Saint Thomas is mentioned in the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarflen
Zaclaring
St. Thottis
Religion Reborn Through Mother and Child Bond
The text argues religion rises in the child through the mother’s care, love, and prayers. It describes obedience and dependence as core to early faith, with reverence for parental figures shaping spiritual life and a father’s role as protector in nurturing belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wai
Mother
Jereitia
Stu
Pigmy People of Mariveles and Mythic Paths
A World Magazine piece surveys the Pigmy people on Mount Mariveles in the Philippines. It describes hunting customs and village life, noting reliance on fruit for sustenance and the role of women in hunts. It ends with a religious aside linking Jesus as the way, truth, and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wide World Magazine
Jesus
Jesus Lved
A Wonderful Letter About Stomach Trouble
Mr. Bivins of Decatur Illinois writes that after thirty years of stomach trouble and many remedies PEPSAID cured him after completing three boxes. He endorses the product and says he is now entirely free from stomach trouble. The Better Way. PN sue him for alienating your affections. Why don't you just get out an injunction against him. Took the Right Train. He came home on a freight train. What was his hurry Buffalo the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bivins
Decatur
Illinois
Buffalo
The Big Work in the War and Western Canada Farms
An agricultural cartoon urges farmer support for war food needs. It notes increased US production and Canada’s open invitation for settlers, with cheap land, free homesteads, and easy access to tractors, seed, and duty-free cattle and sheep importation programs to boost wartime food supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Western
Uned
U. S. Employment Service
Department OF Lagor
Europe
Western Canada
Dominion
Tto
Cannés
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for backache relief
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a lasting cure for backache with daily use. It claims 1536 origins, Dutch government charter, and emphasizes authenticity and nationwide trust, urging readers to buy only GOLD MEDAL from reliable druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Isbor
Holland
Fragmentary Notes On Medicinal Claims And Tales
A jumbled excerpt cites Catara h Medi Ball and an inner medicine claimed to act through blood. It mentions testimonials from F J Cheney & Co Toledo and an old cupboard image. The text also references Mother Hubbard and a note about meatless discoveries.
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Ball
Cheney & Co
Toledo
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Trade Commission
Bhut
Untl
U.S.A
Taree
Exijoy
Sit Dragcin
Min
Pwe
Dors
Hull
Rey Ees
Andere Rection
Ates
Manle
Babel
Mariveles
Mount Mariveles
Pippine Islands
Pepsaid
Peps-Aid
Ryou
Peps-Aid CO
Goshen, Ind
Tutu
Tuti
Sal
Spohn
Jennfantnr
Boschee
Fletcher
Earth
Old Mother Hubbard
Royal
Per Cupi Soni
Royal Baking Powder
Royal Baking Powder CO
Dept.w
William St
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