Prize Rhymes Contest Offers 525 in Prizes for Women
A Chicago baking powder ad invites women and girls to enter a rhyme contest using only words from the Dr Price Can label or printed slip. Prizes total 525 with 100 for first, 75 second, 50 third, 25 fourth and 60 prizes of 1 dollar for next entrants. Entries due by May 1 1922 to Price Baking Powder Factory Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Price
Baking Powder Factory
Independence Blvd
Chicago
Doing His Bit In Glipping Office Respectability
The Birmingham Age-Herald argues a public spirited citizen should deliver speeches on the need of the hour and move citizens to action while Glipping remains in his office, feet up, receiving progress reports from workers.
Bayer Aspirin and Cure Ads Parade Through Page
An assortment of old ads advocates Bayer Tablets of Aspirin for colds headaches toothaches and other pains with the Bayer Cross stamp. Also promotes Cuticura for scalp care and general toiletries. Miscellaneous quips and ad lines note the war era tone and consumer goods, ending with practical advice about giving the right kind of advice.
Ducks flock to Oakland Lake Merritt for winter festival
Lake Merritt in Oakland hosts a yearly spectacle as wild ducks arrive each autumn. City protections fence a 25 to 30 acre sanctuary, feed is provided, and a popular Wit Dock Festival features boat parades and children dances. Ducks grow tame yet remain wary of dogs, shaping park rules and seasonal nesting patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bxick
Oakland
Lake Merritt
Lake Morritt
de Sorennes Nees
Sarah Ow
Ube
Ofkhinl
Nature
California
Oregon
Witch
Klamyth Reservation
Alaska
Circle City
Rampart
Yukoe
Caliornia
Mexico
South America
Story Ore
Ie Ae
Howell
Yukon
Patient speaks with doctor amid rushed medical plans
A disjointed exchange shows a patient thanking a doctor as plans and schedules unfold. The text hints that many medical issues stem from doctors needing money, suggesting financial pressure influences care decisions.
Troops drill on barracks square as recruit jokes about 117
Fragment from a wartime column shows a British barracks scene with a sergeant testing a new recruit and a quip about a large boat of sergeants. The piece also includes an advertisement featuring Mrs Jessie Buckley praising Dr Pierce’s medicines and prompting readers to visit a local drug store or request trial offers from Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Buckley
Detroit
Mich
Dr. Pierce
Neighber
Invalids
Buffalo, N. Y
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Bayer
Paris
Girace
Wat An Shite Hes
Robert H. Ra
Notolay
Ore Etal
Mitchell Salve
Waverley Place
A. Che
Mary Jane
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