Equilibrium Through Broad Cooperation and Tax Reform
A call for national economic balance through broad cooperation across all groups. Emphasizes replacing complex taxes on business with a uniform gross sales levy to boost production, reduce unemployment, and stabilize prices. Warns against wage and price fixes that harm employment and notes the need for compromise between capital and labor.
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United States
New York City
Board of Arbitration
Hairline Triumph in Comic Barber Exchange
A barber quips that the victim’s hair is coming out on top provoking a witty reply about finding inner strength. The exchange ends with the hopeful remark for good.
Royal Library at The Hague Holds Half Million Volumes
A line from a longer report notes the royal library at The Hague possesses more than 500 000 volumes. The remark underscores the library's vast collections and status.
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The
Hague
Inlays in Teeth Through History and Craft
Dr. Rea Proctor McGee explains the evolution of inlays from ancient Aztec green stone decorations to modern porcelain and gold inlays. He notes the durable, cavity filling function of inlays, their craft challenges, and a cautious view on gold inlays versus fillings.
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Old
Mexico
Dr Thomas E Secretaria Oil Promises Cough Relief
An old advertisement claims coughing stems from irritation in the respiratory passages and that treatment with Dr Thomas Electric Oil will quell inflammation and ease the cough. The copy urges readers to try the product and be satisfied.
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Thomas
Radium Industry Struggles To Deliver Big Returns
The 1920 record of Standard Chemical Co showing eighteen grams of radium valued at $2 160 000 highlights the small physical output yet high value. Radium is concentrated for medical use and keeps steady demand, while luminosity for watches costs less. Its curative success grows with knowledge, though it remains the most expensive element and highly intriguing to science.
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Standard Chemical Company of
Pittsburgh
Colorado
New York Times
Grasshopper Plague Feared in Saskatchewan Preparations
Saskatchewan agricultural authorities fear a grasshopper outbreak this spring and mobilize 70 tons of arsenic from the east. The provincial department of agriculture plans a province wide campaign centered in Regina with poisoned bait and the same organizational structure used last year.
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Saskatchewas
Department of Agriculture
Regina
Tobacco Export Key to Turkey United States Trade
Turkey shows tobacco as its leading export to the United States, highlighting its prominence in bilateral trade. The report notes tobacco's pivotal role amid other export items. Trade dynamics point to continued reliance on this commodity for economic exchange.
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Turkey
United States
Zam-Buk Promise of Fast Healing and Herbal Purity
Zam-Buk is promoted as a 100 percent herbal medicine that soothes and heals flesh sores and diseased tissue. It stops bleeding and kills germs and is suitable for both workers and children. A Minneapolis testimonial claims seven years of use at home and quick, convenient relief in accidents.
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Sue
LC. B. Andresen
S2nd &T
Minneapolis
Like a Man. Hartlupp's bankruptcy blamed on wife
A London Tit-Bits quotation mocks a man who faced bankruptcy by attributing the failure to his wife's extravagance. The speaker notes Hartlupp endured the blow with stoic resignation, illustrating 19th century sentiment on domestic blame in financial ruin.
Dr Williams Pink Pills Fight Nervous Exhaustion
An anxious portrait of nervous weakness links sleeplessness poor appetite and low mood to starved nerves. Dr Williams Pink Pills are claimed to restore blood and nerve health with a testimonial from Mrs Marsh Bass River NS detailing improvement from crutches to activity after taking the pills. Sold by dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Dramatic Photo Shoot Sparks Tense Exchange
A photographer and a subject clash over images as the subject laments his appearance calling himself an ape. The photographer dismisses the complaint and returns to work in a tense studio moment.
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American News Trade Journal
Ireland Buys Less Alcohol Per Capita Than UK Regions
Ireland spends less per head on drink than any other UK region, while Egyptians produced coffins from cork, reflecting unusual craft choices in different cultures.
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Ireland
United Kingdom
Roman Roads Dismantled by Modern Rubber on England’s Lanes
The article recalls ancient routes like Watling Street from Durham to London and the Appian Way near Rome, noting their durability until rubber tires and motor cars forced a complete reconstruction after centuries of use. It contrasts enduring foundations with the modern need to rebuild.
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Durham
London
Watling Street
Appain
Rome
Persuasive powers and public affairs in a critical view
A reflective line argues that many men confident in guiding a nation lack the skill to be a competent book agent. The quip underscores overestimation of influence and the gap between rhetoric and effective action.
Putnam's Corn Extractor Proclaimed Best Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as the oldest and best corn remover. It promises painless treatment with guaranteed results and urges consumers not to substitute, priced at 25 cents.
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Putnam's Corn Extractor
Putnam’s
B C Lumber Secures Major Egypt Rail Tie Contract
The Canadian Overseas Trading Co. arranged a deal for twenty four million feet of railway ties from B C Lumber to an Alexandria firm representing the government of Egypt. The first eight million feet, in two shiploads, will depart Vancouver in April aboard Canadian government steamers.
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British Columbia
Canadian Overseas Trading Co
Alexandria
Egypt
Vancouver
The Last Asthma Attack Remedy Offer
A promotional claim touts Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a salvation from asthma, asserting it penetrates the smallest bronchial passages and restores health. The text urges prompt purchase and suggests inhalation as smoke or vapor is equally effective.
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J D Kellogg
To Take the Kink Out of Yarn
The article explains how to remove kinks from knitted yarn by tying into skeins, dipping briefly in boiling water, then drying on cloth or a hanger. This process yields yarn that remains straight, fluffy, and usable as if new.
How Americans Trust Each Other
This Kansas City Star passage argues widespread suspicion among ordinary people. It notes distrust across professions from farmers to brokers and retailers, yet suggests the country still functions despite perceived exploitation and daily grievances.
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Kansas City Star
Clothier
Boards of Trade
Wall Street
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator for Child Worms
A historical advert promotes Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a safe and reliable medicine for children troubled with worms, positioning it as a trusted remedy.
Propose Daring Experiment on Bombing Naval Vessels
United States army aviators have become enthusiastic over a proposed experiment to bomb naval vessels under near war conditions. Pilots urge the fleet be allowed to fire back with anti aircraft guns while generals and admirals debate whether airplanes or battleships are superior as war weapons.
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United States Army
Air Service
A Taste for Mind Your Own Business Quietly Noted
A terse saying emphasizes personal discretion as a valued habit, noting that restraint in interfering with others affairs is admired though not easy to cultivate. The remark frames privacy and self restraint as beneficial social norms.
New Comet Discovered by Cape Town Observatory
A new comet was announced via cablegram to Harvard Observatory from the Cape Town Observa tory in South Africa. The celestial body is visible only through a telescope for part of the day and rises about two hours before sunrise in Capricornus.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Harvard Observatory
Capricornus
Nerviline Promises Quick Relief From Stiff Neck
An old home remedy advertises Nerviline for stiff neck and sore throat. It claims immediate chest and neck relief through deep rubbing and that a bottle eases many ailments. Large bottle 35c at all dealers and used for decades as a general remedy.
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All Dealera
Contest to Pick Prettiest Girl in Graduation Class
The Louisville Courier-Journal reports a small town contest among a 400-student graduating class. A single girl received two votes in the vote tally, making the result uncertain and playful.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Minard's Liniment Burns Remedy Ad Cautionary Note
A period ad extols Minard's Liniment for burns and other injuries while advising wise users to avoid saying or revealing certain details. The promotional copy emphasizes prudence and restraint in speech alongside the product’s healing claims.
Agnew’s Heart Remedy Claims Rapid Relief
An 30 minute treatment for heart disease is advertised as a universal cure. The product targets organic heart disease and palpitations with claims of rapid relief, shortness of breath, and chest pains.
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Agnew
Prairie Cold Storage Plans Big Western Canada Expansion
Large Concern Incorporated outlines Prairie Cold Storage Company including a $2,000,000 incorporation in Western Canada and a $1,000,000 outlay for six buildings. The central Winnipeg plant costs $400,000 with additional plants at Portage la Prairie Brandon Virden Dauphin and a northern site to handle Lake Winnipeg fish catch.
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Large Concern Incorporated
The
Prairie Cold Storage Company
Canada
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Brandon
Virden
Dauphin
Lake Winnipeg
The Gods Gallery Origin at Drury Lane Theatre
The gallery of a theatre is called the gods because the ceiling at Drury Lane in London depicted a fleecy blue sky with flying Cupids. The painting extended over the entire gallery.
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Old Drury Lane
London
Dr. R. V. Pierce and the Golden Medical Discovery
A historical note describes Dr. R. V. Pierce a physician who practiced in Pennsylvania and Buffalo New York. He promoted the Golden Medical Discovery a tonic and blood-maker sold across the United States and Canada. The remedy claimed to purify blood with alcohol free ingredients from nature and restore health.
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Pennsylvania
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Canada
Pierce
Tate
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Saskatchewan
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N. U
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Sloan
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