Dr R V Pierce and Golden Medical Discovery fame
A biographical note recalls Dr R V Pierce a young physician who built a wide practice in Pennsylvania before moving to Buffalo New York where he promoted the Golden Medical Discovery. The ad touts its energizing effects and claims nearly a million bottles sold last year. Also referenced are tobacco products and commodity prices from Adams Bros Bardwell Kentucky.
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Pennsylvaniaia
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Golden Medical Discovery
United States
The Electric Fish Phenomena
The article explains electric fishes that produce shocks from specialized muscles nerves and organs. It notes these creatures act like living electrical batteries and can generate electrical discharges.
California Syrup of Figs Ady Endorsement
An old advertisement urges parents to seek the name California on the package to ensure the safest and gentlest laxative for children. It promises a fruity taste and notes to follow bottle directions.
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California
Ady
Why are these called silver onions
Farm Life notes the term silver onions stems from their table use and presentation. It explains they come in sets intended for serving at meals, contrasting with other onion types used in cooking. The piece frames the question as a curious household trivia item.
Danderine Hair Product Ad Promises Benefits
A brief advertisement claims Danderine costs only a few cents and after several uses hair shows new life vigor brightness color and abundance with no more fallen hair or dandruff.
Vanity Display Behind Feline Claws Shown by Scientist
A scientist studying wild animals reports that big cats do not sharpen claws on tree bark to keep them sharp. Instead, the display is a vanity act by males to show agility and power.
Ancient Hop Scotch and Early Child games
The piece notes hopscotch as an ancient game 2000 years old and cites singing games of Norse origin plus upcat allegedly played 4000 years ago, highlighting children's games in antiquity.
Finger Prints In Banks Recalled as Ancient Signatures
The article notes that banks using fingerprint signatures are reviving a method once common when literacy was rare. People signed documents by making a thumb print in wax to signify approval, a practice long used before widespread writing.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Adverts a Cure for Colds
An 19th century style medicine advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for acute nasal catarrh and recurring colds. It claims to build up the system cleanse the blood and reduce inflammation by acting on mucous surfaces. Available from all druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Higgins Family Busy With Unseen Works
Mrs Jones asks about the Higgins family. The wife writes unread poems, the daughter paints unsold pictures, the son drafts unproduced plays, and the husband writes checks that go cashed nowhere.
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Higgins
Mrs. Jones
Nickel valued for utility in industry and war
Nickel is a bright hard noncorrosive metal highly prized for its usefulness. Though it lacks silver and gold prestige, it pairs with iron in demand for war equipment and for bridges and structural work.
Memoir Anecdote Cites Elephant Herd and Light Rules
A London Punch style quip notes a well known employer recalling walking into a herd of elephants while returning to camp. It complains that wild animals over rabbit size should have two headlights and one rear light when traveling after dark.
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London
Eyelids Do Much Work Says Scientist
A prominent scientist estimates the average man opens and closes his eyelids about 4,000,000 times each year, highlighting the eye’s constant activity and fatigue resistance.
Texas Senate Debates Bills Amidtax and HoldCo Moves
In Austin the Texas Senate defeated the Dorough bill making it a felony to throw a baseball game by 10 to 13. It passed finally the Parr measure repealing the minimum wage law by 21 to 6, and substituted Carlock blue sky for the house bill on the subject. Other bills finalised include mutual insurance under the banking department and liens on automobiles for damages. The session also saw observances of Texas independence founders and a push to print the McNealus boxing bill.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
House
Insurance and Banking Department
Fairchild
Anothe
Bledsoe
Dorough
McNealus
Texas
Washington
J. C. Mitchell
McNealus Boxing Commission
Committee On
Clark
Department of Agriculture
Witt
Davidson
American Legion
Baugh
Darwin
Aitkin
McNealus Nuiborcin
U S Export Trade Shrinks in January
The department of commerce reports January exports dropped by 66 million dollars to 655 million, while imports fell 55 million to 209 million. Compared with January 1920, exports were down from 722 million and imports from 474 million, marking the smallest monthly import total since February 1918.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Governor Signs Cooperative Marketing Bill in Texas
Governor Neff signed the house cooperative marketing bill in Austin in the presence of its authors and supporters. He noted it was the first measure to receive such prompt action, signing it within hours of receipt with a gold fountain pen donated by E F Shropshire of the Texas Farm Bureau Federation.
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Austin
Tex
Neff
E. F. Shropshire
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
Do not Take Calomel Warns of Liver Tone Ad
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel causes cramps, nausea, and salivation, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver without side effects and is safe for children.
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Do@son
Dodson
Adv
Diamond Dyes Advert Says Use Diamond Dyes
A mobile advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes with simple instructions for dyeing wool silk cotton linen or blends. It warns against poor results such as streaks fades or ruined fabric and urges buying the product from a druggist who provides a color card. The note ends with a remark about some people being afflicted with selfish generosity.
Freckles Big Promise for Othine Double Strength
Ad claims Othine double strength removes freckles with one ounce typically enough. Apply nightly and morning to fade even heavy spots and clear lighter ones. Money back guarantee if not effective. sold by Wright's Indian Vegetable Pill Co. New York City.
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Dr. Peery
Wright's
Indian Vegetable Pill Co
Pearl St
New York City
Dressmaker remark on altering length and neckpieces
A brief Life quip notes a plan to have a dress shortened while the speaker dismisses neckpieces as unappealing. The exchange reflects light fashion banter without further context.
Prison Property to Be Inspected in Austin
The Texas House on Friday appointed a five member special investigating committee to visit idle state pen itentiary industrial plants and assess how idle machinery and equipment can be redeployed or repurposed.
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Austin
Tex
House
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U. S
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Jud Tunkins
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Eh Bf Resent
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