King Drag Clubs and the Timing of Road Dragging
A 1908 article argues for organized neighborhood drag clubs to improve roads. It cites four models from Kansas, Missouri, Texas and Iowa and a township supervisor’s tale of dragging a township before an early freeze to keep roads smooth all winter.
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D. Ward King
Clarence D. Skinner
Topeka
Kan
Skinner
Kansas Good Roads Association
J. D. Graham
Filson
Cameron
Thomas W. Larkin
Dennison
Dennison (Tex
Texas
Clayton County
Des Moines
Pennsylvania Plans 268 Miles of Superior Roads This Year
The Pennsylvania state highway department announces plans to construct 268 miles of good roads within the current year. This effort aims to enhance transportation infrastructure across the state and improve travel reliability for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
State Highway Department of Pennsylvania
Reason Enthroned Diet Ad for Stomach Tablets
Advertises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cure stomach troubles biliousness and constipation urging diet revision and moderation. Claims quick recovery after use. Mentions Jamerson Drug Co. in Jackson Georgia and offers free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Jamerson Drug Co
Jackson, Ga
CASCASWEET Baby Remedy Advertised for Quick Quiet
An old ad touts Cascasweet as a well known remedy for babies and children. It promises fast quieting of the infant and notes the bottle labels list ingredients. It claims no opiates and lists Hanvoa Drug Co as the seller.
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Hanvoa Drug Co
Der Leetle Valler Hen Song Tribute
A humorous verse extols a small chicken at the valley hen singing alongside famed operatic stars Melba and Sembrich. The narrator contrasts the hen's charm with vaunted oprey performers and praises the bird’s singing and shine.
The Egg Factory and Kidney Disease Remedies
An article mixes a zoological explanation of how a hen egg forms with notices about kidney disease. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for back kidney and urinary ailments, with instructions to buy from druggists and request a free sample and book. The piece cites Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
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Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Chicago
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bing
Hamton
N. Y
Swamp-Root
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Munn & Co
Scientific American
MUNN
Roadway
F St
Washington, D
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve For Cuts Burns And More
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is promoted as ideal for cuts burns boils bruises scratches and piles. Sold by Hanna Drug Company.
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DeWitt
Hanna Drug Company
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The
Argus
King Drag Clubs
Jos. L. Wagner & Son
Cas Ae
Léa
M.barnitz
Sidra
Mein Heinky
Und
Eames
Catve
Sembrich
Joses
Melba
Homer
Heinrich
Leetle Sherman
Busis
CG. M
Dr. King
Ron Cequenss
Roivul
Tetal
Kennedy
Pine-ulee
Pine-Use Medicine CO
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