Joplin Resident Reports 25-Pound Gain From Tanlac
Thompson of 1310 New Hampshire Ave in Joplin credits Tanlac with restoring appetite easing nerves and improving sleep. He says he gained 25 pounds and now works with renewed strength as his wife also benefitted from the remedy sold in Laredo by City Drug Store and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Thompson
New Hampshire Ave
Joplin
Tanlac
Laredo
City Drug Store
Reading
Daily History Lessons From Early Years of World Events
A collection of quick historical notes dated 1769 to 1919. Mentions Marshal Ney’s executed for treason after returning with Napoleon from Elba, Theodore L. Cuyler’s birth and death, England post letters surge after a uniform penny post, Los Angeles recapture by Americans, Mary Russell Mitford’s birth and death, Paris bombardment appeals, Cairo to Khartoum train, and Luxembourg becoming a republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Ney
Napoleon
Elba
Germany
Paris
Theodore L. Cuyler
Aurora
N. Y
Brooklyn
England
Los Angeles
Mary Russell Mitford
Dee
Cairo
Khartoum
Luxembourg
Nation’s Park Chief At Iowa Conference
Stephen Mather, director of the U.S. National Park Service since 1917, will be a leading figure at the first conference on State and National parks held in Des Moines. A San Francisco native and descendant of the Mather family, he graduated from the University of California in 1887 and later entered journalism before moving into park conservation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deas Moines
Stephen T. Matter
United States National Park Services
Mr. Mather
San Francisco
Mather
Massachusetts
Connecticut
University of California
Borax
California
Secretary of the Interior
Fashions in Harvests Rise and Fall Across Crops
The article traces shifting crops from teasles to saffron crocus and sugar beet. It notes teasles waned after 1909 with metal carding replacing them, saffron was once valued for dye and medicine with prices of five to seven dollars per pound and now only remembered in Saffron Walden, and sugar beet emerged after 1910 before war redirected cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Old Country
Beds around the world in historic sleep customs
The piece surveys global bed styles from English American luxury to Chinese and Japanese low beds and mats. It notes Germans with short beds and a single large pillow, Italians with larger northern beds, and Russians sleeping on mats or rugs, highlighting varied sleep practices worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Italy
Russia
Trees and Honey In The Forest Industry
Hu Maxwell explains in the American Forestry Magazine that forests support honey by providing nectar and supply most hive equipment. The piece notes trees yield both a honey forage and the wood used for hives, stands, boxes, and homes, highlighting forest value to the honey trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hu Maxwell
American Forestry Magazine
Quiet Muscovy Ducks Enter U S Market Prospects
Popular Mechanics reports introduction of Muscovy ducks in the United States. Native to Russia, they reportedly make good mothers and excellent layers, fatten early for market with many birds weighing seven pounds dressed at three months old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Russia
Marital Compromise in Birmingham Divorce
A terse Birmingham Age-Herald snippet reports a divorce where the wife receives ten thousand dollars annually and the husband keeps the liquor as part of the settlement. The exchange shows a practical, if satirical, outcome.
Job Seeker Questions Experience For Floor Walker Role
A recruiter questions an applicant about previous experience. The candidate mentions caring for a three month old baby, noting sleepless nights and stress, implying parenting duties as relevant experience. The fragment suggests the hiring context involves a floor walker position and concerns about suitability.
Church Meetings Beset Week After Monday
Monday items include a Woman's Missionary Society meeting at the Methodist Church with officer installation at 4 PM. Mrs A Huberich to host the Nulles Club at 38 o'clock. Tuesday features Sunbeam Band at the Baptist Church at 4 PM and Junior Auxiliary at the Rectory under Mrs C W Cook. Tuesday Music and Literary Club convenes at Elks Hall at 4 PM led by Mrs D Z Windrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
Methodist Church
A. Huberich
Nulles Club
Sunbeam
Baptist Church
Rectory
C. W. Cook
Elks Hall
D. Z. Windrow
Local visitors and gatherings noted in city
Albert J. Biggio of David Hardie Seed Co. visits his mother Mrs. G Biggio and siblings in the city. Anita Sharkey reports from Sault Ste Marie during a Fort Brady visit. Mrs. J W Mussett visits Thomas Mussett near Callahan. Henry C Blandford arrives for healing at Christ Church. N A Swink heads to Tampico for oil work. Mrs. Fannie Smith and Miss Mary Nye depart for California. G C Nye returns from Dilley. Tuesday Music and Literary Club meets at Elks Hall at 4 with Masters of Violin as the topic and violinists of the past to be discussed. Mrs. D Windrow leads the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Biggio
David Hardie Seed Co
Dallas
G. Biggio
R. K. Mims
C. C. Biggio
Anita Sharkey
Sault Ste. Marie
Michigan
Frederick Enckhausen
Fort Brady
Elks Hall
Sabejet
Rell
D. Windrow
Hawaiian Planters Refuse Wage Increase Demand
The Hawaiian Planters Association, at a recent meeting, decided not to grant laborers’ demands for a raise in the basic wage from 30 to 40 dollars monthly under current sugar market conditions. Filipino workers had asked for a straight 2.50 per day wage without a bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Honolulu
T. H
Hawaiian Planters
Odd facts and world trivia from a torn 1920s page
A fragmentary historic clipping lists diverse notes about the Slavinic alphabet, world land area, wheat production in Pennsylvania, early military organization in Egypt, solar and lunar eclipses for 1921, the first U S agricultural exhibition, the recreated State of Poland, Australia's national flower the wattle, Ching-Noung and ancient bread making, the American Chemical Society’s size, saltiest sea near the Equator, British Field Marshals, the ant’s global range, and two ships docking at Tacoma, with garbled trailing text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Pennsylvania
Egypt
B. C
United States
Georgetown
D. C
Poland
Australia
Ching-Noung
American Chemical Society
Equator
Japan
Marshal Foch
Polar
Tacoma
North Pacific
Naval fear and Britain US Japan naval race debated
In London the naval estimates for the year are set at £90,725,500. The Spectator warns against postwar navalism and a two against one build up, urging no policy for war with America. The Nation and Outlook oppose naval competition with the United States. The Saturday Review suggests selling West Indies to the United States to ease British debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
America
Japan
Great Britain
United States
League of Naffong
Elas
League
Dutuea
Pan Americ¢oniem
Europe
Saturday Review
West Indies
Britain
Onion Spinach Growers Meeting Called
The emergency tariff hearings threaten tariffs on onion and long staple cotton crops. Growers from Laredo and nearby districts plan a meeting at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday January 11 at 4 00 PM. County Agent Mally to arrange spinach market news service with the U S Bureau of Markets. All growers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
Mally
U. S. Bureau of Markets
Zemo claims skin relief for pimples and eczema
An advertisement touts Zemo as a solution for pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ring worm. It promises a clear healthy skin with a clean penetrating antiseptic liquid sold at drug stores 35c for regular and $1.00 for extra large bottles by The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland O.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, O
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Advertises Safe Relief
A vintage medicine ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant safe and reliable for coughs and colds. It emphasizes years of use and high esteem in households especially among mothers of young children since it contains no opium or harmful drugs.
Times Subscription Offer Sparks Reader Interest
A brief notice promotes a daily Times subscription at 60 cents per month, urging readers to subscribe for steady access to news. The ad emphasizes affordability and continuity of weekday reports.
Carlton Charges Sensational Cable Landing Row
Newcomb Carlton president of Western Union testified before the senate committee accusing the state department of threats to block permit issuance for a Western Union cable landing on Cuba. He claimed the department is pursuing the company over a Barbados cable plan aimed at linking with South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Western Union
Senate Committee
Newcomb Carlton
Carlton
Barbadoes
South America
Well Represented at Harding Inauguration by Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Jan 10. Pennsylvanian units will march in the March 4 inaugural parade. A brigade of three infantry regiments, a cavalry squadron, an artillery battalion, and the Pennsylvania National Guard headquarters will participate. State political clubs are also considering sending delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Harding
Pennsylvania National Guard
Helium Gas Plant Near Fort Worth Reaches Final Touches
Associated Press reports finishing touches on a $5,000,000 federal helium gas plant six miles north of Fort Worth. Lieutenant Griffin leads Navy Department efforts as operations near start. Established 1917, the plant serves as a wartime experiment in gas usage for balloons, with a private Lone Star pipeline feeding natural gas to the facility. Gas is processed, with argon and helium extracted, then returned to mains for Fort Worth and northern Texas use. The plant operated under tight guard during war days, and experiments promised to end the conflict, though no battlefield tests occurred. Cylinders carry gas to Galveston and New Orleans for Navy transport to balloon fields.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Iadn
Griffin
Navy Department
Petrana
Lone Star Company
Galveston
New Orleans
Havy Department
Ontario plan keeps under sixteen in school after law
Under a forthcoming Ontario law brides under 16 must return to school next September. The item notes a 15‑year‑old New Orleans girl artist Miss Edna Merle Schepppeggcell succeeding as an interior decorator and mentions Mrs John Houk of Lompoc California as an expert trapper earning bounties.
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Ontario
New Orleans
Edna -Merle Scheppegcell
John Houk
Lompoc
Calif
Dallas Texas Mystery Death of restaurant proprietor
William J. Coleman a restaurant owner was killed by Louise Meier an 18 year old suspect after he allegedly took her to a suburban park and demanded she leave. Meier says Coleman said she was too cute to shoot and then she fired the pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Associated Press
Dalas Texas
Willam J. Coleman
Mise
Louise Meier
Coleman
Mine Meier
Lin
Search for plane said to be burned near Cincinnati
Tiptonville Tenn Jun 10 seaplane search along the Mississippi River today for trace of a seaplane in which Captain Geopee Simpacu oot and Card Fisher, mdohucielas, en route from Gueimnoall on a 3 000 mile trip with moving picture files, reported to have fallen in the river near Leva yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tiptonville
Tenn
Mississipge
Geopee Simpacu
Card Fisher
Mdohucielas
Gueimnoall
Aire
Leva
Partners Threaten To Burn The Town
Arson threats at a rural community raise fears as farmers defend the town against alleged violence. A tense scene unfolds with a machine gun displayed and deputies guarding the area, while the crowd seeks to prevent any outbreak of disorder.
Willis Becomes Senator After Harding Vacancy
Former Governor Frank Wills of Delaware is appointed to the United States Senate to fill the unexpired term of President-elect Harding. The action marks the first official act of Governor Harry Davis after his inauguration in Columbus Ohio on January 10.
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Tiy Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Frank Wills
Delaware
United States
Harding
Harry Davis
Poland’s new constitution may include state care for children
CARE FOR CHILDREN London Jan 10 Poland's draft constitution may require the state to care for children deprived of parental support or morally or materially neglected. Officials say the provision could be unique, with laws defining protection for mothers before birth and for infants. No known constitution worldwide reportedly contains such a clause.
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Associated Press
London
Poland
Lumber Industry Undergoing Probe Across Southern States
Washington Jan 10 The Department of Justice conducts a general inquiry into the lumber industry, focusing on the yellow pine sector in the South, to determine possible violations. The federal trade commission has forwarded a report on activities of lumber manufacturers’ organizations to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Ress
Washington
South
Department of Justice
Conkers
Department of
Fice
Cotton Ginning Report Summary
Cotton ginning totals reported for the period preceding January 1 show figures from Texas, Arkansas, and other states. The data include counts of bales and related outputs, with notable totals for specific states and regions.
Oil Prices Fall Slightly in Market Update
Weathered OCR text shows another drop in oil prices amid fluctuating markets. Report mentions Thursday and various stations, with noted degrees and market conditions. exact figures and entities are unclear due to garbled source.
Farmers Solidarity Sacrificed by Wary Political Motion
A garbled report from January 15 describes a Texas representative proposing a cultural committee affiliation to support a federal fund in agricultural policy. It mentions farmers' solidarity and a drive toward a policy exchange under the secretary of agriculture with unclear details and fragmented names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waehoeka
Samatrs
Membrat
Texas
Secretary of Agricure
English Speaking Union forms women’s committee in London
London women’s committee of the English Speaking Union is formed under Viscountess Bryce to foster closer ties between British and American women. Plans include hospitality for American visitors and collaboration with U S counterparts. William H. Taft chairs the U S side. Members include Lady Violet Astor and other prominent London society figures.
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Associated Press
London
Worth Considering Cold Remedies and Time Loss
The piece urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of a cold to minimize disruption. It claims many families have used it successfully for years and hold it in high esteem, describing the product as excellent.
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Thompson
Tanlac Credit
the Times
Botnworths
Birmingham Age-Herald
J. W. Mussett
Son
Thomas Mussett
Callahan
Henry C. Blandford
Christ Church
N. A. Swink
Tampico
Mexico
Fannie Smith
Mary Nye
Tattleton
Mass
Chester Nye
North Laredo
G. C. Nye
Dilley
Odd
Zemo
Goleman
Girl
Cuba
Mississippi River
Cincinnati
Rijigfelatt
Ieee
Cierto
Timinbers
Pat Soneete
Willis
Business OF South
My Aesockitul Press
Wastinatad
Jac
Annegimeet
Waledort
Arkansas
Hethirgi
Public Utilities
Women's Committee
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