Rich-Tone Claims Boost in Energy and Health
Rich-Tone is advertised to increase red blood cells and purify blood while restoring appetite and sleep. The ad touts overall energy and vigor and offers a bottle for $1.00 at drug stores, with A. B. Richards Medicine Co. of Sherman, Texas listed as maker.
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A. B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman
Texas
M. Timerlin
Durant
Oklahoma
Hunt
A. B. Richards Medicine, CO
Dr. King’s New Discovery Promises Cold Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Discovery as a lozenge for chest congestion throat relief and cold symptoms. It targets adults and children with claims of soothing effects and safe use across ages, urging purchase at druggists.
King’s New Life Pills Promoted In Frayed Patent Ad
A fragmented 19th century advertisement promotes King’s New Life Pills for biliousness and constipation. The copy touts relief from headaches and indigestion and names Dr King, with a quip about cash and doctors. Also includes a Hall’s Catarrh Medicine testimonial from F J Cheney Co, Toledo Ohio.
Texas Congress of Mothers Endorses 1920 School Funding Amendment
The Texas Congress of Mothers adopted a resolution supporting the proposed 1920 constitutional amendment to remove the school tax limit and back an active, unified campaign. They praised rural school funding, humane education, and the law requiring humane instruction, urged home recreation to curb juvenile delinquency, and condemned hazing as anti democratic. They endorsed the Red Cross drive, a constitutional convention, and separation of the university and A and M College. The platform urged against boycotts, promoted home production, and supported public markets and cost-conscious purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas Congress of Mothers
State Department of Education
Texas
Red Cross
M. College
State Departtment of Education
Invitations to 1920 Texas Mothers and PTA Conference
Invitations from Dallas and El Paso for the 1920 Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Associations were referred to the board of managers for action. War brides from France begin U.S. return voyage. 9 aboard Northern Pacific and 173 aboard President Grant. Villa Bandits attack Juarez town. Villa fled toward Los Organos after federal pursuit.
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Texas Congress of Mothers
Parent-Teachers’ Associations
Dallas
el Paso
Board of Managers For Action
France
Brest
United States
Northern Pacific
President Grant
Young Women’s Christian Association
Maine Ratifies Suffrage in House Vote
Augusta Maine lawmakers approved the federal suffrage amendment in joint action with the Senate. The decisive vote tally stood 72 to 68 in favor.
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Maine House
Augusta
House
Senate
Last Causeway Bonds Approved in Texas
Austin Texas attorney general on Friday approved the final Galveston causeway bond totaling 100000 dollars.
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Austin
Tex
Galveston
Million Stamps Redeemed as War Savings Rise
Redemption of War Savings Stamps in October neared one million dollars as Texans continue to convert stamps into cash at increasing daily rates across Austin Texas and surrounding areas.
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Austin
Tex
Thanksgiving Feast Anew As War Ends Inspires Abundant Gladness
Ted Robinson of Cleveland Plain Dealer urges a generous Thanksgiving after victory in war. He champions hearty food, traditional fare, and shared generosity, recalling Pilgrims’ modest feast and urging families to celebrate with abundance and warmth despite hard times.
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Ted Robinson
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Glorious Gobbler Poem Recalls Thanksgiving Cheer
A festive verse extols the gobbler as king of Thanksgiving with plates, pies, and harvest symbols. It notes family reunions, regional reach from Ecuador to Spain, and gratitude as the core message, echoing editorials from New York papers.
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Gobbler
Ecuador
Spain
Tie
Minna Irving
New York Sun
Colds Break Cold Compound Promises Instant Relief
An advertisement touts Pape s Cold Compound as a fast acting remedy for colds. The copy emphasizes quick relief from congestion and flu like symptoms, aiming to attract readers seeking immediate comfort during illness.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds and grippe with two to three doses every two hours, claiming immediate relief from clogged nostrils, headache, feverishness, and sneezing. It notes no quinine and low cost at drug stores.
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Pape
Feel Better Sleep Aid Promises Gentle Cleansing
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a painless cure for liver and bowel poison causing biliousness and stomach upset. It claims quick, overnight relief with no griping, contrasting with harsh pills like calomel and salts.
Capucine Liquids Headache Remedy Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Capucine as a liquid headache remedy with rapid relief for all headache types. Trial size is 10 cents, with larger sizes available. The note ends with a gambler’s quote about devices not meant to be beaten.
Dodson's Liver Tone Replaces Calomel Nationwide
Drugstores report Calomel sales collapse as Dodson's Liver Tone rises in popularity. Advocates claim Calomel is dangerous while Dodson's Tone offers a pleasant tasting vegetable remedy that eases liver sluggishness and constipation without side effects and with a money back guarantee.
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Dodson
There Was No Tenor to It He Has a Bass Voice
A brief exchange notes that a man speaks without tenor in his talk, describing his voice as bass rather than expressive. The line suggests a humorous observation about personal mannerisms and relationships.
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Jom
Rob
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promised Cure
Advertises GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a health remedy for kidney and bladder issues. Claims long historical use in Holland and guarantees refunds if not satisfied. Encourages buying from a local druggist and looking for GOLD MEDAL branding.
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Haarlem
Holland
Ment
Netherlands
Dru
Ares
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B.A. Thomas’ Stock Remedy
OLD Kentucky Mfg. Co., Inc
Paducah, Ky
N. P. Stevens
Dr. King
State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas Ounty
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W. Gleason
J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Texas Congress Mothers Meeting
Association
New York Evening Telegram
Blinks
Cariory
York
Calomel
Adv
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