Funston Passes as Army Camp Says Goodbye to World War Era
Camp Funston in Kansas winds down as the War Department orders abandonment. About 450000 soldiers trained here under Major General Leonard Wood, with 410k buildings to be dismantled at a cost near 15 million dollars. Kansas protests focus on the Kansas Building and the camp’s civilian town, Army City, facing desertion by Jan 15.
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Congress
Funston
Fort Riley
General Wood
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J.C. Winn
Ith
Wy City
Wildings
Pepto Mangan Promises Vitality Against Colds
An old advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a tonic that strengthens red blood and boosts resistance to colds. It claims improved vitality, easy adjustment to sudden changes, and notes physicians endorse the product available in liquid and tablet forms.
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Gude
Kissed Pines of the North Mayrs Pine Needle Balm Ad
Cold germs threaten vitality says an old time ad urging use of Mayrs Pine Needle Balm for nasal care and catarrh. Offers free trial from Geo H Mayr Chicago and lists Hart Drug Co Randiman Drug Co and others as retailers.
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Geo
HH. Mayr
Austin Ave
Chicago
Hart Drug Co
Randieman Drug Co
England in Grip Of Drug Traffic Chronicle of UK narcotics trade noted in Limehouse
The report describes a surge in drug use in England amid wartime strain with Limehouse London as a hub. It cites smuggled opium in a Chinaman’s heel, arrests for morphia and cocaine, and letters outlining discreet intermediaries and organized small packet sales from Belgium or France. It also notes a London street Arab linked to restaurants and hotels and remarks on public spaces where cocaine use is widespread.
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London
England
Limehouse
Chinatown
Orient
Belgium
France
Lands at stake in fight over Southern Pacific grant
Washington, Dec. 21. A private suit over whether half a billion dollars of lands granted to the Texas Pacific Railroad may revert to the people advances as Congress considers a joint resolution. The issue centers on mineral land exclusions and whether a patent issued by an adminstrative officer binds the government. The Southern Pacific plans to separate oil properties under a new corporation.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Atty
Gen. Palmer
Supreme Court
Congress
John &. Baker
California
Southern Pacific
Texas Pacific Railroad
Palmer
Baker
Coolidge Double Lives on 1469 Pounds in London
In London the Liberal MP C. F. White admits drawing 400 pounds a year, about $1400, from the House of Commons. He lists room and meals totaling 153 pounds weekly, incidentals 48 pounds for a season ticket home, leaving 250 pounds for home expenses. He says this is plenty.
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London
Calvin Coolidge
England
Coolidge
C. F. White
House of Commons
White
Harding Busy as Letter Writer Letter-Writers Pour In
President elect Warren G. Harding handles hundreds of telegrams and letters daily. Eight stenographers work on correspondence as farmers lead the inflow with calls for remedial farm legislation. He signs every letter himself and often works past midnight.
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Marion
Harding
Warren G. Harding
New Embroidered Net Veil Accessorizes Toque
A newly described fashion veil of embroidered net is worn over a toque. It is gathered at the back crown and finished with a stiffly wired bow for a structured, decorative look.
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