Downward trend in living costs eyed as food prices dip
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports November retail food prices fell one percent from October, with twelve standard items down, four steady, and seven up. It notes prices remain well above prewar levels, citing gains in corn meal flour lard bacon sugar and potatoes over four years, while pork chops hens sirloin and round steak and some staples declined from October to November.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
L AXATIVE BROMO QUIMIKE Spotlighted by E W Grovhy
A brief note suggests LAXATIVE BROMO QUIMIKE is superior to ordinary imine and doce mat for head relief while warning it may cause nervousness. The note asks to recall the full name and seek the signature of E W GROVHY.
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E. W. Grovhy
Georgia studies drainage of swamp lands for farming
State Geologist S W McCallie reports on Georgia swamp land reclamation with 8,000,000 acres identified as unfarmable without drainage. He details districts formed, acreage under cultivation, and estimated costs to proceed under existing law. Copies of the bulletin are available for ten cents.
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Georgia
S. W. McCallie
State Geological Board
State Geological Department
California Syrup of Figs Ad Reassures Mothers
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for constipated children. It claims quick relief for crossness feverishness and stomach issues, notes dosing on the bottle, warns against counterfeits, and promotes the product as safe for all ages.
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Ej Wiken
California
California Fig Syrup Co
Advt
Flovilla Doctor Named Vice President of Medical Examiners
Dr. A. F. White of Flovilla, long a member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, has been elected vice president. Dr. I. W. Palmer of Riley serves as president and Dr. C. T. Nolen of Marietta as secretary and treasurer.
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Flovilla Physician
A. F. White
Flovilla
State Board of Medical Examiners
I. W. Palmer
Riley
C. T. Nolen
Marietta
World's Largest Junk Bus in the War Economy
London reports that the British war office now runs a vast salvage operation, turning waste into usable materials. Led by a salvage board under Lieutenant General Sir John Cowans, the system recovers boots, uniforms, ammunition boxes, tins and more, employing thousands, mainly women, on both sides of the front. Prisoners of war contribute to collection behind the lines.
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London
British War Office
W. A. Appleton
General Federation of Trade Unions
Western Front
Army
Sir John Cowans
Ministry of Munitions
France
England
Only 15 Percent Men Wear Shoes That Fit Properly
Army and civilian shoe experts report from camps that about 15 percent of men wear properly fitting shoes. Of those examined, 28 percent wore one half size short, 26 percent a full size short, and 8 percent two sizes short. Poor fit is blamed on small stock, fitting supervision, and incorrect size marking by makers.
Grove's Tasteless Tonic Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless chill tonic as a general tonic containing quinine and iron. It claims liver support malaria relief blood enrichment and overall body strengthening for 60 cents.
John Carmichael Dies After Stroke in Atlanta
John Carmichael 72 died Sunday night in Atlanta after a paralytic stroke on Friday. A native of Butts county and longtime prominent local figure, he recently returned from the West and spent weeks in Butts. He is survived by his daughter Eunice Agnew and two Atlanta grandchildren, a sister Mrs. R. B. Harkness. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev. England, with interment in City Cemetery.
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John Carmichael
Atlanta
Carmichael
Butts County
West
Georgia
Butts
Eunice Agnew
R. B. Harkness
Jackson
England
City Cemetery
Vinol Strength Claim Proof Promises Restore Vitality
Carmichael Drug & Book Company of Jackson Georgia promotes Vinol a tonic with Cod Liver and beef peptones iron manganese citrates lime soda glycero phosphates and cascarin. The ad guarantees strength for all ages and offers money back if not satisfied.
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Vinci
Carmichael Drug & Book Company
Jackson, Ga
School Children to Tag Coal Shovels January 30
The Fuel Administration plans a national Tag Your Shovel Day on January 30 urging school children to tag every coal shovel. The goal is to conserve coal for the war effort with the tag reading Save that shovelful of coal a day for Uncle Sam and tips printed on the reverse side.
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Chilken
the Fuel Administration
The
Fuel Administration
Uncle Sam
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Cure for Deafness
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood remedy for catarrhal deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube. Promises one hundred dollars for any case not cured and offers circulars free, with price five cents for a circular.
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Hall
Circulara
Peas Ceeney & CO
Toledo, O
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S. J. Watkins
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Medical Ass
Astoria
Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
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J. A. Carmichael
Vinol
Progress
Argus
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