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Newspaper
Maxwell Mail
Location
Maxwell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
3
Community figures including mayors judges bankers lawyers doctors and others endorse a reform effort. The message celebrates medicine and forward action while urging support for the initiative. The wording highlights public figures backing the cause and a shared hope for improvement.
The article lists prominent officials and professionals from Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, and Kentucky praising Tanlac. It includes Dr J T Edwards of Fayetteville and Prof O T Clotfelter of Ben Hill, ex-sheriff Archie R Anderson of Harris County, banker H W Hill of South Pittsburg, and Dr G W De LaPerriere of Winder. It notes carload orders by big drug firms and ads that a Tanlac dealer is in every town.
Hon. Frank V. Evans former Mayor of Birmingham publicly endorses Tanlac. He cites prior roles including editor of the Birmingham Age-Herald and Alabama public accounts examiner. Evans details long gastritis indigestion heart palpitations and sleepless nights before reporting relief after early doses and ongoing recovery.
A young knut, deemed unfit for general service, volunteers for land work with his father. On moorland he is spotted in loggins and a Norfolk jacket, claiming he has “gone back to the land” and transformed barren ground into a rippling golf links through hard work.
The advertisement touts Green's August Flower as the most successful biliousness and stomach remedy for fifty one years. It targets Americans with sick headaches nervous indigestion sour stomach and general low mood and lists a price of 75 cents.
A clipped exchange asks how a farmer is faring with poultry costs as hens begin eating their own eggs. The man hopes the unusual behavior signals eventual improvement in their operations.
A quirky headwear riddle raises questions as observers mix up saints and stimers by their gleaming hats, sparking a lighthearted debate on tradition and appearance. Local commentators weigh symbolism against fashion in a playful street scene.
A haunting Sunday morning incident near a bridge by the old swimming hole features an old lady and a voice from below. The exchange reveals a disturbing scene as onlookers notice clothing and the boys’ retreat, leaving them last.
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone for drying and lifting corns or calluses. Apply a few drops to the tender area and the corn or hardened callus loosens and lifts away with the skin, root and all, without pain. A small bottle costs little at drug stores and should not irritate surrounding skin. Adv.
In a garage interview, manager asks a gravely ill Erastus Pinkley about health and heaven. Pinkley replies he doubted recovery yet kept faith, explaining working in a gasoline soaked garage makes him unsuitable for any other afterlife. His humor lightens a tense moment after the near blast.
America launches its first wartime bond drive totaling 2 billion dollars with slogans and drives across cities. Secretary William G. McAdoo spoke in Denver and met bankers as the plan details payments, interest, and redemption for Liberty Bonds.
London reports British troops hold the Hindenburg line from Bullecourt to Arras with minor trench holds, as gains northwest of Bullecourt are consolidated. French seize heights near Moronvilliers in Champagne and take prisoners. Heavy fighting continues on the Isonzo, with limited gains for both Italians and Austrians. Russian and Rumanian fronts see retreats after heavy clashes.
A Monday afternoon blaze in an obscure section of Atlanta, predominantly affecting a black neighborhood, destroyed hundreds of homes and several warehouses. Early damage estimates ranged from 2 to 3 million dollars, with one reported fatality from shock. The fire remained in the northeastern city area and spared most business districts.
Frank P. King, a bank cashier in San Francisco, was excused from duties due to Liberty 240 percent and an examination linked to the July bomb deaths. Mrs. Rena Mooney is noted in relation to the event, with the report outlining the outcome of the prepared fade bomb incident.
Northern Colorado faces one of the most serious floods in years as rivers like Cache La Poudre St Vrain Big Thompson and Platte rise. Up to Monday at least one death, Eu gene Benton of Fort Collins, has been reported while the Allyn family near Seventy Ravine miles southeast of here shelters in a ranch house and rescue efforts continue.
President Wilson signed the conscription bill after dinner, declaring June 5 as the registration day for all men aged 21 to 31. He rejected a Roosevelt volunteer army while outlining the proclamation and the immediate mobilization plan. The proclamation orders nationwide registration between 7 am and 9 pm on the designated Sunday with exemptions for certain military personnel. General Pershing is to lead an expeditionary force to France, and all regular-guard units will be called into service by August for training before deployment.
Denver market reports cattle prices by category. Steers and heifers show good to prime values with pulp fed cows and canners at varied ranges. Peeders and stockers list multiple grades with broad price spreads and butter and creamery milk figures noted.
A fragment listing prices and classifications for dry hides and pelts. Includes Flint hides at .55 per unit, bull and stag hides at .? per unit, wool pelts and other shearlings with varying per pound rates, and green salted cured hides with weight-specific pricing. Mentions buck saddles and glue hides with noted value adjustments and curing status.
A historical market note lists lead copper silver and other metals with unit prices and regional quotes. It mentions bars of silver at 74 percent, copper casting at $28.63, and various ore and refined metal prices across Boston California Oregon Texas and Nevada region entries. It also references refined products like fine staple fibers and clothing related items with prices in dollars per unit.
Minneapolis market notes show flour prices at 15.96 per unit, fancy lot at 138.25, bar rye 2.26, wheat May around 2.86 cash notarial, oats listed 0.83. Market figures include various grades and unit values with small discrepancies in handwritten OCR.
The listing shows hog prices around 16.26 to 16.86 with bulk bids cited, along with native cattle figures near 9.63 and 11.61 for stockers and feeders. Lambs at 15.60 to 20.28, butter and creamery notes, and regional dairy references to Ida, Cole, Ore, Wis, and Mich indicate a midwestern market snapshot with varied prices and commodities.
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