Carter Medicine Company Wins Big In U S Court
The United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York in New York City awarded Carter Medicine Company a decree upholding its exclusive right to use red colored wrappers on its liver pill packages. The ruling confirms ownership of the red packaging since its prior adoption over thirty years ago and notes the court's high stature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court For
Southern District of
New York
New York City
Carter Medicine Company
St. Louis
Gratitude and hardship clash in a witty editor exchange
A magazine contributor, pressed by creditors, asks for immediate payment while the editor jokes that his gas bill is due too. The exchange, clipped with proverbs on happiness and kindness, reflects a tone of urban satire from a bygone era.
A Matter of Geography Patched in Silent Debate
A humorous exchange notes a location at exactly 1000 feet above sea level prompting a quip about which sea is meant. The line hints at a travel or geography anecdote, showcasing light, observational humor from a guidebook context.
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Mr. Burbank
Ecma Cover Ends After 24 Hours of Relief
A seventy seven year old man from Mt. Kisco New York recounts a six month hellish eczema siege ending after twenty four hours with Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. He slept through the night and was cured in a month crediting the products from Potter Drug and Chem Corp Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Harrison Smith
Mt. Kisco
N. Y
Rough on Rates Exterminator Warns Against Imitations
A fragmentary 19th century style piece mocks scientific curiosities and urges caution with pest control devices. It warns that one poisoned bait can kill many rats and mice and cautions readers to avoid imitations and catch-penny ready-made devices.
Unclear list of names and addresses from an old notice
A garbled OCR list presents numerous names with scattered addresses and locations across states like New York Ohio Michigan and Pennsylvania. The legible fragments include Mrs May Fry, Mrs W K Housh, Mrs Euina Lines, Mrs Sarah Lousiguant, and many others, each followed by partial street or city cues, indicating a broad public notices page with names and residences but few readable actions or dates.
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Organto Din
Moatlor
Mary Ball
Ligonier
Ind
Fllea Wood
Melbourne
Iowa
Clara Watermann
Bardstown
Joseph Hall
Lewiston
Maine
Henry Cloutier
Oxford Street
Minneapolis
Minn
John G. Moldas
Second Street
N. Bhamrock
Josse Ham
Merson
N.J
Goo
Jordy
Chester
Ark
Ella Wood
Ocilla
T. A. Cribb
Ewe Pendleton
Indy
May Marshall R
Pecps
Texas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Missouri State Capital Items Briefly Noted
Jefferson City reports show October treasury receipts of 237 932.21 with disbursements 367 889.51 leaving a balance of 1 477 871.07. Funds are held across several banks and bonds securing deposits. Other items include Missouri peniteniary receipts, good roads revenue, game protection funds, and a state song contest with a 1000 dollar prize. Governor Hadley appointed several health and education officials and granted parole for tuberculosis patient Cora Jackson.
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Jefferson City
James Cowgill
J. F. Gmelich
Trasurer
Exchange Bank of
First National Bank of
German American Bank of
Missouri
Boy Learns Gift Etiquette After Birthday Party Upset
In the Philadelphia record a boy tells his father he must bring a present to Johnny Burton's upcoming party. The father complains of gifts but later offers two books from his coat. The boy, named George, reveals he had beaten Johnny that day to avoid inviting him, ending a tense dinner turn.
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Philadelphia Record
Johnnie Burton
Johnny
George
Hessian fly myth from Manchester Press spoof explodes myths
A humorous spoof claims the Hessian fly is a German product born in sauerkraut and capable of absurd feats. It alleges ridiculous appetites and invincible traits until old age, ending with a mock note about the wundertaker when it bites a person.
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Sauerkraut
Manchester
SOME HARD KNOCKS Woman Gives Up Coffee Heart
A woman plagued by severe heart trouble attributes her recovery to quitting coffee and adopting Postum. After eleven weeks in bed with nervous prostration, her husband brought home Postum, she stopped coffee, and gradually regained strength from 92 to 158 pounds. The doctor had warned coffee weakened her heart, and she urges others to boil Postum well and enjoy it with cream.
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Postum
Wellville
Advertising for Profit How to Grow Your Business
The piece argues business advertising should be planned like a budget, with measurable results. It urges readers to allocate a yearly ad spend, track gains, and consider an annual contract for newspaper space to boost store sales and reach local customers.
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