California fig syrup and old fashioned laxatives in ads
A jumbled mix of old advertisements warns about California fig syrup as a child laxative and touts Indian Vegetable Pills. It includes a Hall’s Catarrh Medicine testimonial from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and several unrelated quips.
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California
State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Aspirin for Headache Claims Bayer Brand Authentic
A newspaper item discusses the claim that Bayer aspirin remains the genuine aspirin brand for headache relief. It notes the ongoing assurance of product authenticity and branding messaging in advertisements and consumer guidance.
Prolonged Battle Seen in Nationwide Miners Strike
In Washington officials and union leaders foresee a long industrial fight in the bituminous fields as labor and operators clash. Labor claims over 400000 miners idle, with total industry employment about 615000. government readiness to protect workers and deploy police if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Garfield
Chicago
Ill
America
United Mine Workers of America
Palmer pledges action against profiteers in coal strike
In Washington the Wholesale Coal Trade Association advocates against price caps or government market interference. Attorney General Palmer replies that he will prosecute any profiteering, stating government actions aimed at the public interest and will not benefit the employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wholesale Coal Trade Association of
New York
Palmer
North Texas coal mine strike continues with quiet stand
In Thurber Strawn and Bridgeport Texas the strike remains at a standstill with miners quiet and watching. No disorder and no replacement workers. Oil and natural gas abundance limits impact on local industry.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Thurber, Strawn
Bridgeport
Pullman Earnings Show Increase
Austin Texas Pullman Company paid Friday 24962 into the state treasury as the 5 percent gross receipts tax upon business done in Texas during the last quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
Austin
Tex
Pullman Company
Texas
Pullman Car Company
Cavalry Squadron Mobilizes for Gallup Coal Strike Duty
The First Squadron of the Eighth Cavalry numbering 240, led by Major Kensie B. Edmonds, departed El Paso for Gallup New Mexico to assist with coal strike duty following a request from Governor O A Larrazolo.
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el Paso
Tex
Eighth Cavalry
Kensie B. Edmonds
Gallup
N. M
O. A. Larrazolo
New Mexico
Tokio Bomb Explosion at Foreign Office
A bomb exploded outside the Tokyo foreign office on Saturday with no fatalities reported. Police and officials opened an inquiry as investigators reviewed security footage and nearby witnesses.
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Tokio
Foreign Office
Texas Banking Board Licenses Zavalla State Bank
The Texas state banking board licenses Zavalla State Bank of Zavalla in Angelina County with capital stock of 25000. Other items note cotton crop estimates for Washington County at 7000 bales versus 33000 last year, and Osceola Petroleum Company of New York granted permit to do business in Texas with 2500000 capital stock.
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The
State Banking Board
Zavalla State Bank of
Zavalla
Angelina County
Washington County
Texas
Osceola Petroleum Company of
New York
Capital Stock
Dallas
American Book Company of
Texan Department of Banking and Insurance
Two Texas Amendments Pass While Most Fail in Tuesday Ballot
Only two of six propositions carried in Texas voting day. The approved measures include a Confederate pension tax increase to seven cents and a Galveston bond issuance of five million dollars for grade raising seawalls and other protections. The highway bond plan and university separation failed.
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Texas
Galveston
San Antonio
Houston
el Paso
Austin
State Highway Commission
Waco
Dallas
Hill
Denton
Lipscomb
Denison
Desdemona
Eastland
Scurry County
University of Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Prairie View Normal School
Cardus tonic praised by Arkansas resident for relief
Mrs Nonie High of Peach Orchard Arkansas describes back pain weakness and nervous tension improving after taking Cardus a mild vegetable tonic. She says twelve bottles strengthened her and reduced heaviness and bloating and she recommends it as a builder.
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Peach Orchard
Ark
Nonie High
Here
Cardus
Ady
Calotabs Ad Claims Quick Cure for Flu Ready
Physicians promote Calotabs as a cure to purify the system and prevent influenza. One tablet at bedtime with water is said to end a cold by morning, purge the liver, and restore appetite. Sold sealed for 35 cents with a druggist refund if not delighted.
Well Known Texas Women Praise Dr. Pierce Remedies
Testimonials from Texas women in San Antonio Houston and other cities endorsing Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets for feminine and nervous ailments. Claims cure of ailments after use and notes ingredients printed on the wrapper. Available from druggists or by mail from Dr. Pierce's Institute in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Dr. Pierce
Annie F. Edds
Rogers St
Houston
Invalides’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
Two-Family House as She Saw It
A girl reports from down street that two families live in the same house and are stuck together, as noted by the Berkshire Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Down Street
Berkshire Eagle
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Aid Kidney Troubles
An advertisement touts GOLD DAL Haarlem Oil capsules to purify blood and strengthen kidneys, promising immediate relief from kidney troubles and offering refunds if not effective. It notes warning signs like nervous fatigue and urges action now. An English inventor’s device to electrolyze water aboard ships is also mentioned.
Hold On To Your Health Liver Pills Ad
Health is vital and Bond's Liver Pills are advertised to keep the liver functioning. Take one nightly for two to three days for lasting benefit and general health, with the claim of better than relief. Sold by druggists at 25 cents. Also a note on the origin of buttons in southern Europe.
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Bond
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Sixty-first District Court
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G. C. King
Montevideo
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