Population of United States hits 105 million in 1919 estimate
Chief Statistician Hill reports the U S population at about 105 million, based on 1 400 cities and towns. The rise since 1910 is about 12 million as immigration wanes after the war. Other factors cited include influenza absence, repatriation of aliens, and soldier deaths at home and abroad. The city-town aggregate used for the estimate totals 41, averaging a 26 percent gain.
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Continental
United States
Hill
Census Bureau
Almm
Cites
How I Cleared Mill of Rats by RAT-SNAP Sales
An article by J. Tucker discusses using RAT-SNAP to eradicate rats in a mill, claiming rapid results within six weeks. The ad promotes RAT-SNAP in three sizes priced 25c 50c and 1.00, sold by Snow White Pharmacy and McAllister Stores Company.
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J. Tucker
Night Watch
Rais
sSnow White Pharmacy
MecAllister-Stores Company
Bbt
Europe
C_ Dunster
Pennsylvania
Tilefield
Snow White Pharmacy
McAllister Stores Company
Monument fears crumble endangers grand beacon
Readers report fears that the Bunker Hill monument, an 80 by 220 foot granite tower begun in 1835 and completed with funds raised largely by American women, may crumble like the Campanile in Venice. Efforts aim to preserve it as a patriotic Mecca for generations.
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Pede
New England
Bunker Hill
Venice
Qed
Che Eranite Ohask Saiswo
Boston
Fe Commersténe Acas
General Lafayette
Webster
Motor Car Safety Rules for Japan Drivers
Public notice outlines driving behavior and precautions for motorists in Japan. It covers speed limits eight knots in city and twelve knots on country roads, horn signaling near horses cattle and pedestrians, staying seated, avoiding intoxication or smoking, maintaining distance 600 yards when overtaking, waiting for trains, reporting incidents at police stations, and enclose driver details when changing drivers. It notes Ford vehicle capacity for the deceased two in front and three in rear.
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Ying Horn
Ford
New Library Circulation Adds Notable Titles
The library announces new circulating books in juveniles and adults. Juveniles include A Cavalier Maid by Knipe Buried Treasure by McNeil The Gart of Many Colors by Mickejohn The Spartan Twins by Perkins The Boy Vigilantes of Belgium by Walsh. Adults add Rock Sweethearts by Rock Uninet.
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Knipe
McNeil
Mickejohn
Perkins
Walsh
Belgium
Kidney Pills Promised to Aid Weakened Kidneys in Maquoketa
A Maquoketa item highlights the toll of overwork on kidneys and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy. A local plasterer, A. M. Blake, recalls kidney trouble solved by the pills after suffering backache and fatigue from hard work. The notice also mentions library visitors and travels.
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Dean
Maquoketa
A.M. Blake
Plasterer
Vermont St
Staack and
Lockjesh
New York City
Wicland
Monk
Crey
Griffiths New Film Hope of All Mothers at Orpheum
D W Griffiths latest special production for First National plays at the New Orpheum Theatre for three nights and a Saturday matinee. The feature centers on a mother’s despair after losing a child in the great blockade at sea and raises deep questions about faith and the occult.
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D. W. Griffith
First National Exhibitors
New Orpheum Theatre
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Jephyr
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A. H. Peshel
Browns
Jackson Settinel
Jackson County
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Geo. W. Brown
Foc. Young
Maquoke _ta
Iowa
Canada
Ty Ag
Kiisis
Chichester
Ceresota
Hoffmann
Hoffmann Bros
Armibe
Pierpont
Lafayette
Avermis
Pera
Characuac
Sette
Bunker Hill Monument
Japan
ADULT
Fiction
Sweethearts
Uninet
Merrick
Conrad
Dillion
Roaring Run
Sppenheim
Taylor—Barbara
Baltimore
Harker
Allegra Lefevre
Simonetta Ogden
Lara of
Lest
Chance Grey
Betty Zane Grey
Thanet
Marc Nostram
Bindloss
Wyzhihams
Pal Austin
Ouiland Beach
Mackenzie
Armstrong—Arts
Great Britain
Trelang
Beveridge
John Marshall
Nettie Gravett
Ohio State Library
Columbus
Ohio
Mary Johnson
Edison
Repubs
Carnegie Hall
Anna Case
Fletcher
Castoria
Q. & J. Tire Shop
Goodyear
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