Tomato club girls show big profits from small plots
Jackson Mississippi reports that tomato club girls earned substantial profits from one tenth acre plots. Miss Susie Powell notes 343 girls reported 102 472 cans valued at 3460 dollars plus 2300 dollars in fresh produce sales. Top earners include Miss Esther Lee Petal and Miss Winnie Batley Lexington.
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Julia Pitts
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Vinol touted as vital tonic by local druggist
A Monroe Louisiana druggist extols Vinol a cod liver and iron tonic as a remedy for run down people praising its digestive and blood benefits. The ad promises money back if it fails to help and notes Allen's Pharmacy sells Vinol along with Saxo Salve for pimples and blotches.
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Monroe
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Mining Congress Opens at Spokane
Spokane Washington November 25 Two thousand delegates from nearly every state gathered in Spokane for the fifteenth annual American Mining Congress opening session The four day meeting will cover federal control of mineral lands gold brick mining promoters mining laws Alaska conservation workmen's compensation water power mine taxation railroad rates the apex law tariff on lead and zinc federal aid for state mining schools and the location of the permanent headquarters.
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American Mining Congress
Apex
Mining Congress
Louisiana Governor Opposes Presidential Pensions
Governor Hall of Louisiana disapproved Carnegie’s plan to pension former presidents. He told a St. Louis newspaper pensions should be provided by the federal government rather than from state or private funds.
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Louisiana
Baton Rouge
St. Louis
Hall
Andrew Carnegie
United States
French Market Coffee Claims Unique Slow Roast Process
French Market Coffee asserts its method roasts slowly to a precise moment, reducing weight by about 10 percent and vanishing oil while preserving intensified aroma. The beans are cooled with a cold air blast, sealing flavor before being automatically canned and sealed.
Supreme Court rules primaries binding on voters in all cases
The Supreme Court holds that primary results are legally binding and cannot be overturned by the subsequent general election. It cites Lacombe vs Laborde where a voter who supported the nominee later backed an opposing candidate, challenging the law. The ruling affirms voters must uphold primary nominees and cautions against bad faith participation in future campaigns.
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Delegates Pickpockets Target Conference in Carrollton
Pickpockets posing as delegates to the North Georgia conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, robbed ministers in Carrollton on November 25. Dr Julius Magath of Oxford, a missionary to the Hebrews, lost a wallet with $20 and other thefts were reported. Ministers were warned to watch for the pickpockets at an extra session of the conference.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Julius Magath
Oxford
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Hebrews
Lavonia Woman Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs. Hugh Campbell of Lavonia Georgia reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy works well for her and her children. The ad notes it is for sale by all dealers.
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Hugh Campbell
Lavonia
Andrew Carnegie Turns 77 In New York Home Birthday
Andrew Carnegie, a capitalist, philanthropist, author and philosopher, is 77 today. He remains mentally sharp and physically vigorous, saying he feels as rugged as ever. Friends sent hundreds of congratulations to his Fifth Avenue home by mail and telegram during the day.
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
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