Irregular Duds of the Knaneys and Medical Claims
A fragmented clipping discusses dubious treatments and promises of cures with references to kidneys and a doctor named Dr. BW Hall. The text mentions payments, testimonials, and nationwide sales rhetoric, noting a shift in apparel and a claim that nine of ten are shirt waist men. The garbled language implies sensational medical schemes and promotional pitches from Olive Street in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geldom
BW. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Bfor
Drax
Superglass glass promises safer panes for industry
A new product named Superglass aims to advance safety by using two polished glass panes with a celluloid core welded under high heat and pressure. Tests show it resists penetration by a .22 caliber bullet at close range and only leaves fine hairline cracks when struck, avoiding flying shards.
Belts and Stretching Myths in Machinery
The article argues against the belief that the best belts are fully stretched by manufacturers. It notes that belts endure gradual stretching in use, which is less damaging than a harsh, rapid factory stretch that removes life and durability.
Gold and Lead Output in South Dakota Mines 1915
South Dakota mining output in 1915 from 33 productive mines, including 10 placers, totaled 7 607 782 dollars, up from 7 481 848 dollars in 1914. Gold yield reached 858 280 fine ounces valued at 7 406 506 dollars, vs 854 758 ounces valued at 7 833 508 dollars in 1914. silver rose to 190 884 fine ounces from 176 642.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Charlies W. Henderson
United States Geological Survey
Radium Power Demonstrated and Vault Lighting Innovations
A Practitioners' meeting shows a revolver photographed by a single grain of radium, with rays penetrating steel and revealing internal cartridge mechanisms. In New York a Corn Exchange bank branch vault uses electric lights and mirrors to illuminate and monitor the area, aiding security. The geological survey releases 1915 state meent on tale and soapstone with 180 891 short tons sold worth 1 801 582, and an 8 percent rise in quantity and 1 percent in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Practitioners’ Society
Robert Abbe
Guarda Money
Corn Exchange Bank
Eighty-sixth Street
Broadway
New York
Geological Survey
United States
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Marshall Resident
A historical newspaper snippet touts Doan's Kidney Pills as relief for backache and kidney trouble. Mrs. Fred Wallis of 106 Main St Marshall Illinois credits a box with ending her discomfort and no recurrence. The ad notes a price of 50 cents and urges readers to ask for Doan's by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mashall
Doan
Marshall
Fred Wallis
Main St
Marshall, Ill
Dean
Wallis
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
John Johnson for State Auditor Endorsed by Republican Groups
Johnson, with over twenty years in state offices, is described as thoroughly experienced in state business and finances and highly qualified for State Auditor. He has been an active Republican and received unanimous support from Swedish American Republican Leagues of Illinois at Princeton on March 9 1916 and the Rock Island County Republican convention on April 17 1916. His pledge is to discharge duties efficiently and economically and to treat those who deal with the office with promptness and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosie
Illinois
Ilinois
Princeton
Repub
Lican
Rock Island
County
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Tess
AMN
George E. Keys
Springfield
Len Small
Illinois State Board of Agriculture
Part Ae
Board OF Health
University OF Illinois
Great Dome
Hankinson
Patterson
Asinal
Davison
Science Industry
Gulf Petroleum
Texas
Louisiana
Téiis
Gulf Field
Vate
Bpoes
Jack
Chicago Tribune
Sal ‘Johnson
Trock Scandycom
Wwe
the City
Drug Store
Side Square
Chesterfield
Smyrna
SAMSO
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