Mussel Protection Efforts Highlighted by Fisheries Official
Commissioner O Malley announced federal plans to protect freshwater mussels along Mississippi River beds amid a broader rescue of 183 million fish. The program aims to sustain a $9 million industry employing around 80 000 people with controlled propagation research at Fairport Iowa and large scale repopulation from rescue stations.
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United States
Carrie
Mississippi
O'Malley
Arkansas
Peel
Paulsietins Valley
Ae Ab
Shell
la Oratory
Fairport
Advice From Dr Bierce For Nervous Weakness
A reader from Kirksville describes severe nervous weakness and poor health before seeking help. The note claims relief after taking a favorite prescription from Dr Bierce at the President In valid's Hotel in Buffalo New York, promising free confidential medical advice.
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Kirksville
A. Neryvous
Red Pt for Colds in CHS Aid Quick Relief
Fragmented ad copy describes a product called Red Pt for colds in Charleston with claims of easing tight chest congestion and soreness. The text mentions rapid relief and a concentrated formula, urging readers to rub to relieve cold symptoms.
Kidney and Bladder Troubles Promised Backed by Money
A terse testimonial touts a remedy for kidney and bladder issues with a money back guarantee. The ad warns readers to beware of fake cures and claims dramatic relief from a mix of pills and tonics.
Boarder Permits Urged by Harvard Expert in City Tenements
Professor George La Piana of Harvard University urged licensing or restricting boarders after examining crowded North End tenements. He argued boarders can harm family life and morals, suggesting welfare groups could offset rent losses from licensing. He noted many homes are tiny with shared spaces and boarders crowding into kitchens.
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Boston
George la Piana
Harvard University
North End
la Viana
Journalists urged to adopt a national code of ethics
Ruth Armstrong, University of Kansas graduate, urged Kansas editors to unify ethics standards across newspapers. She noted eleven states have codes with Kansas adopting in 1930 and six more associations since 2021, highlighting a nationwide push to crystallize professional standards.
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Toneka
Kan
Ruth Armstrong
University F of Kansassini
Kansas State Itorial Association
Topeka
Miss Armstrong
State of
Kansas
United States
University of Kansas
Cassarets Advertised For Digestive Pills
An old classified style snippet promotes Cascarets at ten cents for relief from headaches biliousness indigestion and upset stomachs. The ad emphasizes mild effects and simple use for digestive discomfort.
Morris receives praise from Swedish press on resignation
Iva Nelson reports Morris the American Minister to Sweden has been warmly praised by Stockholm Tidningen Svenska Dagbladet and other papers for eight years of service smoothing wartime difficulties and fostering U S Sweden ties. The Svenska Dagbladet notes his hospitality at Oak Hill and friendships formed. he led cultural exchanges and helped found the Sweden American Foundation before resigning as dean of the foreign diplomatic corps in Stockholm.
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Iva Nelson
Morris
Sweden
Vegret
Togther
United States
Stockholm Tidningen
Sweden-American Foundation
Oak Hil
Villa Rerentél
Prince William
Stockholm
Japan's Theatre Reform Sets Six Hour Show Rule
Tokio reports reforms by Japanese actors and reformers cutting paywall charges and limiting performances to six hours with eight hours on special occasions. Ticket prices vary from 3.50 to 15 yen across Yurakuza and Imperial theatres.
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Tokio
Elacker
Imperisl
Yurakuza
Tea Saves the Day at Paris Conference Tea Break
Delegates at the Paris conference on the Paraitors question faced tense moments on the final day with sharp exchanges between Premier Bonar-Latind and the Belgian premier Theunis. A casual suggestion by the Marquis della Torretta to have tea restored calm, with participants agreeing that the good old English custom had saved the day.
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Paris
Bonar-Latsind My. Theunis
Russia Begins Reissuing Gold Coins From Church Treasures
Petrograd reports that gold coins are being minted again in Russia using confiscated church reliquaries and other sacred items. The state bank issued pieces sized to the old 10 ruble gold coins, valued around five dollars. Old coins were reminted and some new pieces are said to be mined last summer.
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Petrograd
Russia
Round Co Pharmacy Refunds Swab Money
A reader notes that Swab refunds are issued at Round Co Pharmacy Store and to druggists everywhere. The message mentions stomach trouble and remedies, implying a consumer notice about refunds.
Lincoln kinship dispute stirs Chicago Historical Society meeting
Rev William E Barton argues in a private Chicago Historical Society gathering that all Lincoln biographies misstate the paternal grandmother. He claims Bathsheba Lincoln is not the grandmother and presents a contested lineage for Nancy Hanks and other Lincolns, challenging established sources.
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Chicago
Abraham Lincon
William E. Bartony
Church of Oak Park
Lingeh
Burton
Chicago Historical ‘Society
Barton
Abraham’ Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Shiptey
Nicolay
Hay
J. R. Hall
Boone
Gideon Welles
Lincgn
Abraham
Lincoln
Mary Shipley
Kieba Harring
Virginia
Rockinghama County
Kentucky
Bathsheba
Ruth- Shobte
Las'mer
Franke Yort
Kentucky Historical Society
Washington
Farr
Bathsheba Lincol
Abraham, Lincoln
Rockgam County
Aly
Érindy
Graudmother
Nancy Hanks
Hanks
Lennon
Herndon
Nicoley and
Hal
Lea and
Hutchinson
Caroline Hanks
Joseph Hanks
Lucy
Polly
Jesse Friend
Elizabeth Shipley
Nancy Sparrow
White
Charles Friend
James
Dennis Friend
Miss Tarbell
Nancy
English Soil Shortage Affects England’s Population Needs
A government report shows English agriculture lurching from reliance on cereals to grass and livestock. It notes increased permanent grass acres, rising breeding ewes and potato crops, while wheat and barley areas fall and farm numbers shrink.
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England
Wales
Apd
Bedr
United Months
Unification Push for Japan Iron and Steel Industry
Tokio reports ongoing efforts to unify Japan's iron and steel sectors for national defense. Councillors urge merging private producers with government steel works at Yarata to prevent private capture by state enterprise, arguing current scale pressures hinder private development. American Legion subsidiary Toneka Ki Seishow expands with 40 volunteers across multiple cities.
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Tokio
Tron and Steel Association
Guvernrnment
Yarata
American Legion
Toneka—Ki Seishow
Voltares
E American Legion
History of the postal service spans centuries and growth
Washington reports on the long evolution of letter delivery from biblical times to modern air mail. The speaker notes the central role of human couriers, postal workers, and stamps, plus dramatic 20th century growth in mail volume and infrastructure. Kansas history references follow with a digression on era events.
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Washington
Winston-Salem
Postal Sérvice
Salomon
Abasherus
Esther
Haman
Mordécai
Ahasuerus
Ting
Voutier
Benjamin’ Franklin
Aria
Diamond Dyes Promise New Looks For Women
An advertisement urges women to dye or tint garments at home using Diamond Dyes. It claims the kit contains all directions and guarantees no spotting, fading, streaking, or running. It cautions to tell the druggist the fabric type whether wool silk linen cotton or mixed.
Sulphur Cream Said to Quickly Soothe Eczema
A historical note describes Mentho Sula or sulfur cream as a remedy for fiery itchy skin and broken patches. It claims rapid relief after two or three applications, noting that eczema clears and skin becomes smooth, with sulfur described as a precious healing agent.
No-To-Bac Claims Easy Tobacco Habit Breaker
Ad promotes No-To-Bac as a simple aid to quit smoking with a tablet in the mouth to end cravings. It promises complete habit break and financial refund if it fails to release all cravings, urging readers to buy now for mental and physical relief.
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Sam
Snowsyrup Clinic Claim Draws Crowds for Quick Cough Relief
An herbal cough remedy advertised as cheap and easy to make at home draws thousands of housewives seeking fast relief. The recipe involves Pine extracts, honey or corn syrup, and salt or sugar, claiming relief within 24 hours and soothing throat irritation, with claims of broad health benefits.
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Ann Hasse
Ruth
Norway
Pia Wayne
Gas Tablets Claim Quick Relief for Digestive Distress
An old medical ad promotes Baalmann's Gas Tablets as the fastest relief for gas pressure causing chest pains, shortness of breath, numb limbs, and circulation issues. It urges a dollar package from local drugstores and mentions Suaminnen's Gas Triflets sold through a pharmacy network in several cities.
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Baalmann
Suaimenn
Fe Pann
Corger Paug Co
Maulasinn
San Francisco
Stomach Disorder Relief Adverts Cited By Vendors
An advertisement urges immediate stomach relief through inexpensive remedies. It claims quick correction of indigestion sour stomach and bloating with a laxative aid and digestive tonics marketed by druggists. The copy emphasizes low cost and rapid effect.
Zemo Promoted as Relief for Skin Irritations
A vintage advertisement touts Zemo as a safe dependable treatment to relieve itching skin. It claims the product cleanses soothes irritated skin and can end pimples blackheads eczema blotches ringworm and other eruptions with regular use.
Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Natural Dark Hair
A vintage beauty note extols Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound for restoring natural dark hair color and luster. It claims the mixture darkens graying hair, hides strands, and revives a healthy shine, recommending application with a damp sponge or brush.
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Wryeth
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised By Jamestown Woman
Mrs. Alice Davis of Jamestown New York reports relief from nervousness backache and general weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She says she is now real well and recommends the medicine to others noting it helps during the change of life and keeps a supply on hand.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkhan
Lydia J. Pinkham
Alice D- Davis
Second St
Lydia B. Pinkham
Itas
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