Desirable Shifting Expands Trade While Europe Recedes
Washington reports eight months to Feb 28 show exports down 700 million to Europe but up 300 million to North America, 250 million to South America, 100 million to Oceania, and 50 million to Africa. Imports fall 500 million, Europe 160 million, South America 190 million, Africa 70 million. Asia declines in both exports 45 million and imports 240 million.
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Europe
North American
South America
Oceania
Africa
Asia
Rail wage rise and two obituaries in mixed rail line notes
Bureau of Railway Economics shows rail wages up 130 percent from 1915 to 1920 with 1,433,904 employees earning $1.19 billion in 1915 and 1,993,524 employees earning $3.808 billion in 1920, average salaries rising from $830 to $1,910. Also notes Bert Taylor of Line-o-Type-or-Two obituary and commentary on political wrangling.
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R. R
Bureau of Railway Economics
Fpmnis
Bert Taylor
Chicago Tribune
Fragments on debt, peace, and home care in a Civil War era piece
A Confederate veteran recalls a Civil War shot and argues for honor in settling debts with France. The text notes searches for Revolutionary War era debts and ends with musings on taxes, home upkeep, and the value of modest daily chores.
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France
Louis XVI
United States
Alabama
Civic notes urge beautifying Glenwood south of armory
Glenwood Civic notes praise plans by the Glenwood Fire Boys to improve the south armory lots with shrubs trees and cash. Miss Kellogg donates lilacs for a hedge. Library Board thanks her. Residents urged to plant trees along south Vine St and improve parkings. J A Blair and others plan attractive modern homes, while local yards feature pines spruces and evergreens enhancing the town's appearance.
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Glenwood Fire Boys
Armory
Chamber of Commerce
South Vine St
J. A. Blair
Glenwood
Walnut Street
Geo. Jones
Lafe Wolf
Beautify Glenwood campaign seeks civic beauty
Readers urged to join a campaign to enhance the town’s appeal by removing a useless fence planting a tree and potentially demolishing an old building. The appeal asks residents to view their homes with a buyer’s eye and start improvements now.
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Glenwood
Notice of Equity Suit in Mills County Iowa Court
In Mills County Iowa April Term 1921 J M Anthony plaintiff sues Guy B Robbins A C Hohman and unknown claimants to the south half of the south east quarter of the south west quarter and the south west quarter of the south east quarter and the south west quarter of the south west quarter of section 21 township 73 north range 43 west for a personal judgment of 6805.64 with interest from March 1 1921 at 7 percent and a mortgage foreclosure on the described lands plus costs and equitable relief. Failure to appear before noon of the second day of the next term April 26 1921 will default.
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District Court
State of Iowa
Mills County
J. M. Anthony
Guy B. Robbins
A. C. Hohman
Iowa
Towit
State of
Glenwood
Old-Time Cold Cure Tea Promoted in Pharmacy Ad
An advertisement promotes Hamburg Breast Tea as a cheap safe vegetable remedy for colds and grip. It instructs to mix a tablespoonful with boiling water, strain, and drink a teacupful during the day or at night, claiming it opens pores, relieves congestion, loosens bowels, and cures a cold.
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Hamburg
St Jacobs Oil advertised as rheumatism remedy
An old time advertisement extols St Jacobs Oil as a harmless cure for rheumatism and aches. It promises quick relief from pain, soreness, and stiffness in joints and muscles, urging readers to rub it on affected areas and buy a 35 cent bottle at any drug store.
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St. Jacobs
Stop Rheumatism With Red Pepper Rub
Advertisement claims Red Pepper Rab relieves rheumatic pains lumbago neuritis backache and stiff neck with concentrated heat from red peppers. It promises instant relief as the rub warms the sore area and improves blood circulation within minutes. Bowles Red Pepper Rub available at drug stores for chest colds and general pain relief.
Glenwood endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain
A Glenwood resident Mrs Claude Hunt testifies to relief from heavy work kidney fatigue after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She suffered a lame back dizziness and blurred vision before trying the remedy. She reports it cured her and urges others to buy the 60 cent package from dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y manufactures.
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Glenwood
Dean
Claude D. Hunt
Nicholas Sr
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co, Mfrs
Buffalo
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur for Hair Darkening
A long standing home remedy claims Sage and Sulphur compound darkens gray hair naturally. Modern preparation available in drug stores, applied with sponge to strands, promising quicker, darker, shinier hair without obvious change. Not a disease treatment.
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