Georgetown case of sleeping sickness shocks Texas
A Georgetown Texas influenza pneumonia patient, W. Armstrong, shows a severe case of lethargia encephalitis or sleeping sickness. Treated by Dr W N Schultz and Dr Joe Wooten, the case is reported to state health officer Dr Goddard. Armstrong is a Williamson county stockman and census statistician.
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Georgetown
Texas
T. W. Armstrong
W. NM. Schultz
Joe Wooten
Austin
Goddard
Armstrong
Catton
Williamson County
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Calomel Substitute
An advertisement urges readers to avoid calomel a mercury laxative and switch to Dodson's Liver Tone a pleasant vegetable liquid. It claims the product cleanses the liver without weakening the user or causing salivation and suits both children and adults. It promises improved digestion energy and wakefulness and warns calomel can damage bones and health.
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Dodgon
Dodson
Dodzon
Spells of Dizziness Promoted as Liver and Bowels Cure
An old advertisement claims dizziness and blackouts come from torpid liver and clogged bowels. It promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a man’s remedy, priced at $1.25 per bottle by Ran som & McInnis. A quirky aside wonders if dolls would be called husbands.
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Ransom & McInnis
Medicinal Whiskey Prescription Farce Exposed
A New York Globe feature ridicules prohibition enforcement by listing a comically exhaustive chain of steps for a medicinal whiskey prescription. It portrays a patient faking a cold, a web of doctors, fingerprinting, congressional hearings, and eventual tragedy as the Anti Saloon League raids and the patient dies.
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Anti-Saloon League
New York Globe
Cure Claim for Adler-i-ka Patient In Marion Alabama
J H Underwood reports his wife was deemed incurable by physicians until Adler-i-ka treatment began to improve her bowel condition. The ad praises Adler-i-ka as a remedy cleansing the entire alimentary canal and claims it prevents appendicitis. It notes long-term sales by A H Bruhl, a local druggist, and lists the product as a mix of buckthorn cascara glycerine and nine other simple drugs.
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J. H. Underwood
Marion
Ala
A. H. Bruhl
No Demand at All Says Worker Leader on Marriage Hope
A stand puzzled by wartime shortages is cited by President Lewis of the United Mina Workers in Indianapolis. He laments fewer eligible men after the war and profits blocking marriages, noting that many pretty girls face a bleak future. A lighter street scene follows with a rag man calling out trash items and a dramatic reply about old maids.
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Lewis
United Mina Workers
Indianapolis
Uses of Newspapers and Their Household Helpers
A Mrs. Gilbert from Des Moines extols newspapers as essential for cleaning, organizing, and maintenance. She lists uses from moth prevention and floor dusting to ironing polish, dish prep, stove cleaning, carpet protection, and even kindling, urging readers to read and then reuse the paper in myriad tasks.
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Gilbert
Des Moines Register
One and the Same Sir Hoarce Plunkett Profile
A brief portrait of Ireland’s Sir Hoarce Plunkett as student farmer author politician reformer and wit. It recalls a Dublin lecture on aiding the poor and a humorous note from a lady about elocution and marriage, followed by his quip that those two needs are one.
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Sir Hoarce Plunkett
Ireland
Dublin
Prickly Ash Bitters Ad from Ransom and McInnis
An 19th century advertisement promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for clogged bowels and blood impurities. It claims to restore strength energy and cheerful spirits with a $1.25 per bottle price. The note cites Ransom and McInnis as sellers.
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Ransom & McInnis
Proposing by Telephone in a Courting Exchange
A Louisville Courier Journal remark depicts a telephone igirl noting the lady refused the young man. He acknowledges the rebuff and the igirl offers to provide a number where he might have better luck, reflecting witty social exchange in early voice communication.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Child Discovers Electricity in Hair Joke
A little girl brushes her hair and notices it crackles. Her mother explains the electricity in her hair, while the child jokes that grandma has gas in her stomach.
Minister’s Milk Moment Sparks Farmyard Gaffe
While resting during a North of Ireland holiday a minister asks for milk at a farm. A crowd of pigs gathers around the bowl and the farmer’s wife explains the animals are excited because he is drinking from their own bowl.
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Ireland
Cardus boosts nerve strength and blood flow for Mrs Prine
Kathleen, Florida, recounts fading strength and numb limbs after childbirth. She credits Cardus with restored circulation, renewed energy, and the ability to care for six children, noting no habit forming drugs and widespread positive reports.
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Kathleen
Fla
Dallas Prine
Cardus
Cardul
Llano Resident Praises Doan's Kidney Pills
P D Holland a Llano farmer reports years of rheumatic backache and frequent nighttime kidney secretions improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought them at Bruhl's Drug Store and notes they provide lasting relief with occasional use. Price 60c at dealers. Use Doan's Kidney Pills as he did.
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Llano
Doan
P. D. Holland
Farmer
Bruhl
Mr. Holland
Foster-Milburn Co., Msgrs
Buffalo, N. Y
In the Wrong Direction On the Argonne Front
A World War I scene describes American troops resting near the Argonne as a Numidian mule driver heads to replenish water. Local black workers sleep in the sun while a shell explodes nearby. The driver and mule flee as the road proves dangerous.
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Argonne
Sam
Enburg
Hinenburg
Cunard
Piano tuning service on the North Side
J J Faulkner advertises piano tuning services now based in Llano after purchasing Elder Shock. Offers trips to country or city areas, guarantees perfect work and proper tuning. Contact Martin 261.
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Llano
Shock
Martin
J. J. Faulkner
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The
Association of Railway Executives
Association of Railway Eaecativns
Broadway
New York
Nin
New York Times
MR. Dodson
Edwards
Harry
Bertillon
Washington
Senate Committee
Senate
House
War Department
Navy Department
Post Office Department
Committee On Indian Affairs
Focal Revenue Agent
Adler-I-Ka
Acme Goods Co
Lland
Kirschbaum
A. B. Kirschbaum
Florida
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