Home Savings Clubs and War Financing Vision
William A. Radford discusses postwar financing for homes, urging public savings clubs and guided deposits to build owner-occupied residences. He argues ownership stabilizes workers, boosts credit, and frames a community savings plan linked to Liberty bonds, with concrete deposit books and timelines to reach home-cost goals.
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William A. Radford
American Builder and Farm Mechanics
Chicago
United States
Nilis
Joans
Diana Gipelly
Bihiaselt
Fiat
Staal Ieparisen
Tnt
Smethedenk
Peete
Witet
Pasate
Wen On Thome Savings Club
Gn “Cie Elome Shingebot
Gore
Tenants Fight for Tax Reform in State Convention
The speech by United States Senator Willem Calder of New York, at a Champaign convention, urges a national campaign to create a tenants rights league. He argues against property tax burdens, calling for a constitution with equal, uniform taxes and flexible provisions to tax earning capacity, not just specific property. Civilized reform should ensure homeowners and renters alike share governmental costs.
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United States
Willem MM. Calder
New York
Cdn
Niley
Champaign
Ar Hy
Die
Senettment
General Assembly
Christmas Day Talk Sparks Small Households
Mixed garbled lines reveal a family Christmas exchange about gifts a jar purchase for the hallway a sled outing and skates referenced. The dialogue hints at household humor and neighborly play with Wille Smith and Johnny Jones amid snowy chores.
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John
Wille Smith
Johnny Jones
Ymir O
Pape's Cold Compound Ad Ends Muddle In Question
An old column touts Pape's Cold Compound claiming quick relief for colds with a first dose clearing nasal passages and easing headache fever and stiffness. It mentions price, taste, and quinine content while a stray line questions government adornment and ornament.
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Pape
Danderine Ad Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Renewal
An advertisement touts Danderine as a quick fix for dandruff and hair loss. It claims a small bottle at any drug or toilet counter, pour a bit in the hand, rub into the scalp, and within applications dandruff disappears and hair stops shedding. It promises new life, vigor, brightness, and color to every hair.
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Mies
Rene Teles
Consi
Boschee's Syrup Advertisement Claims Wide Efficacy
An old advertisement extols Boschee's Syrup as a remedy for colds influenza and coughs noting relief sleep and easy expectoration. It asserts widespread use worldwide and urges readers to buy locally with testimonials and promotional phrases.
Lip Sartore K and MH remedy pitch for liver and bowels
An old style ad promotes Lip Sartore K and MH as a universal tonic for constipation and digestive troubles. It claims quick relief, liver and bowel cleansing benefits, and suitability for children and adults alike, urging constant household availability.
Can't Cut Off My Leg Says Railroad Engineer
A railroad engineer recalls a leg injury from an accident and refuses amputation. He credits Peterson's Ointment for curing the wound after many doctors and remedies failed. The ad claims the remedy healed edema and related issues, with an address in Brooklyn and mail order info.
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Paterson
Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn
Peterson Ointment Co, Inc
Buffalo
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