Promoters Take Large Shares in Wildcat Oil Schemes
Investigators report thousands invest in Texas oil promotions with promoters and brokers taking large portions of funds. Proceeds diverted to publicity campaigns, with as little as 10 percent of stock subscriptions reaching real operations. Investors face near total loss as schemes fail after drilling begins.
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Texaxa
Texas Oil Promotions
Ema
Ennelidos A. Behiwal
Speei
Bad Werth
Bone
Les
Hart
Opreonre
Stork
Artifil
Moater
Fsat Thang
Schetren
Tese
Wally
Good Roads Boost Fairs Reported Across Wisconsin
Madison dispatch reports that road improvements raise fair attendance and accessibility. Officials note automobile patrons increase crowds, aiding rural fairs while parking and traffic remain challenges for larger districts.
Home Made Cough Remedy for Chest Colds
A quick two minute home solution for chest colds uses Parmint and sugar in water to soothe membranes. The article warns against commercial mixtures and promotes a simple inexpensive remedy claimed to relieve catarrh and nasal distress.
U S Autos Could Carry Entire Population At Once
Washington D C—There are enough motor vehicles in the United States to carry the entire population at once, says the Bureau of Public Roads. By 1922 there were 1.2 motor vehicles per mile of road in the United States, and 120 vehicles per minute passed a trunk line highway in Massachusetts. A tourist driving through four states needed four lens sets, and highway repair needs uniform rules. Roads under construction in September totaled 91 189 miles.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Agriculture
Massachuget
Famous old time bareback rider dies at 90 in Wisconsin
Janesville Wisconsin reports the death of a famed bareback rider aged 90. The performer known for years in circuses and vaudeville traveled with circus circuits and trained horses. He is survived by a wife and daughter, with circle acts continuing through touring family members.
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Janesville
Wis
Emery of
Raber
Dockeret
Ant Bairanim
Kiley Cireases
Delavan
de Trebind
America
Eireus
Iterge Wolland
Pinata Replaces the Stocking in Mexico Christmas
Texas Mexican households celebrate Christmas with pinatas instead of trees. Children, blindfolded, strike the hanging pinata to release gifts as a tradition called pasada. The custom includes pinata parties and gift exchanges among families and communities. Sweden avoids evergreens in churches and homes during the season as a sign of mourning. The sun is approximately 93 million miles from Earth.
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Tubbert
Pasada
Christ
Handrdt
Mary
Joseph
Sweden
Fan Claire
Kellogg's Bran Promises Permanent Relief from Constipation
An advertisement extols Kellogg's Bran as the cure for constipation and related diseases. It claims daily use of two tablespoonfuls with meals can permanently relieve issues, promotes the product’s cooked and brambled form, and urges readers to consult physicians and rely on Kellogg's Bran for family health.
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Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
Bright
Kellogg
Serva Kellorg
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