Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery and its tonic claims
A biographical note on Dr R V Pierce a renowned physician who settled in Buffalo New York and promoted his Golden Medical Discovery a tonic described as a blood maker and corrective made from roots and barks without alcohol It was sold in drug stores across the United States with a trial package offered for 10 cents through Dr Pierce's Buffalo laboratory.
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Invania
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
United States
Dr. Pierce
N. Y
Ambition to Be Drum Major Recalled in Dress Query
In a Birmingham Age-Herald snippet a supplicant for food asks if the dream included becoming a drum major. The reply notes the only uniform worn was a striped one, contrasting with the desired red uniform with gold braid.
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Nfe
Birmingham Age-Herald
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promises Genuine Tablets
An advertisement warns buyers to ensure the Bayer name appears on all aspirin packaging or tablets to guarantee genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians. It notes uses for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and general pain and mentions available 12 tablet tins and druggist packaging. It ends with a brief aside on the word wonderful used in a separate quotation.
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Bayer
Eatonic
G. O. Johnson
Cuticura Advertises Skin Improvement Remedies
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for facial care with a five minute wash using Cuticura Soap. The copy claims improvements for poor complexions dandruff itching and red rough hands. It ends by noting the finest iron comes from Dannamore Sweden.
French government eyes Barcelona helicopter trials
London and Paris papers report a new flying machine called the helicopters from M. Pateras-Pescara of Barcelona. France plans a technical mission to witness trials in Barcelona after a 1919 Paris Berlin bombing work and a 1916 prison cell solution. The device rises vertically, can hover, and splits propeller sets for directional control.
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London
Paris
London _Daily_ Telegraph
M. Pateras-Pescara
Barcelona
Sante
Italy
France
Ministry of Inventions
Berlin
French Air Department
M. Pescara
Indian Women Seek Vote in Penobscot Tribal Elections
Indian women of the Penobscot tribe in Old Town, Maine, press for suffrage to vote in tribal elections and participate in reservation affairs. Some progressives have publicly declared for women’s political rights within the tribe.
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Penobscot
Old Town
Polk Heir in Philadelphia Estate Plans to Give Away Wealth
J S Polk a furniture dealer in East Chicago learns of a Philadelphia estate share worth about 722 222 from a grandfather he never knew He considers giving 100 000 to the Salvation Army and planning a family celebration while awaiting the 99 year Philadelphia lease ending July 30 1924. He searches for attorney T A Ross who notified him but cannot locate the lawyer.
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Chicago
J. S. Polk
Olcott Aville
Philadelphia
Polk
Thomas Bennett
New York
T. A. Ross
Ross
Salvation Army
Mary
Twit
Andy
Min Gump
Bim
English Women Dominate Monte Carlo Gambling Scene
A Daily Mail writer notes the 1920s Monte Carlo season centers on English women gamblers. Many newcomers show strong appetite for the tables, with some quickly becoming habitual players, while others visit for fun or diversion amid the allure of chance and luxury.
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London
Monte Carlo
A. B. Manning Foster
London Daily Mail
Dessant
Chronis
Notd
Morganville man cuts 1881 catalpa for fence posts
Morganville Kansas resident John H Merten cut down a catalpa tree planted in 1881. The tree, two feet in diameter, yielded 68 good fence posts.
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Morganville
Kan
John H. Merten
Boy 14 Consumes 150 Olives in Ten Minutes for $10
A 14 year old from Los Angeles won an olive eating contest at the Municipal Auditorium beating nine competitors. He reportedly swallowed 160 olives in ten minutes to claim the $10 prize, with Edward Hadover of Long Beach finishing second with 142 olives.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
Aalmost
Municipal Auditorium
Edward Hadover
Plausible remark on Washington cherry tree tale
An inquisitive person asks how the Impression spread the lie about George Washington never telling a lie. Mr. Dubwalite attributes the cherry tree story to his reputation, but suggests it stems from a remark about a car that has never been in a repair shop for six months.
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George Washington
Freckles and Snow Sheds May Soon Open to Traffic
An old ad promotes Othine double strength to remove freckles claiming quick results with a money back guarantee. A news note suggests Southern Pacific railroad snow sheds across the Sierra Nevada could be rebuilt as concrete roadways for autos.
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Southern Pacific Railway
Sierra Nevada Mountains
God and the soul’s aim, not mocks of impossible ideals
A reflective aphorism notes that God does not mock goals and the soul should avoid scornful desires. It counsels humility in aspiration, urging steadfast faith in a worthy, noble aim rather than vain or ignoble pursuits.
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Watson Hannan
Bellevue and New York facts across hospitals bridges and rates
In Bellevue hospital New York city treats nearly 40 000 patients annually. Hell Gate Bridge spans for New York City built by the New York New Haven and Hartford Railway at a cost of 15 million dollars. New Zealand records the lowest infant mortality rate in the world. Asheville North Carolina operates a modern community canning kitchen with full facilities.
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Bellevue Hospital
New York City
Hell Gate Bridge
New York
New Haven
Hartford
New Zealand
Asheville
N. C
Unions Call Direct Industry Charge On Unemployment
In Portsmouth, England the British Trades Union Congress declares unemployment a direct industry burden. The statement argues that responsibility for unemployment should be borne by industry, not the state.
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Portsmouth
England
British Trades Union Congress
Hat
Different Anyway. Foreman praises Cas caldy for osses matter
In a brief exchange Cas caldy boasts of a compliment from the foreman. Mike asks what was said and Cas responds that he carried more osseous matter above the shoulders than any other man in the works, as reported by the Boston Transcript.
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Casaldy
Mike
Boston Transcript
Why is Mrs Grabb angry with you
Readable fragments show a quarrel over a cook lured away by another party. The text hints at dissatisfaction and personal tension surrounding Mrs Grabb and the cook. No clear names, dates, or places to anchor further details.
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Sweden
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Shaw
Ansner
Peter Nicolas
Marie Kuhn
Celty
Bryant High School
Life Extension Institute
Indiana
Philly
Searle
E. F. Wright
Edward .B. Wright
International Mercantile Marine Company
Mr. Wright
R. O. Jones
Celtic
Hner
Liverpool
Famous Palace
Ae Claia
VMNE
Wrigley’s
Randy
United
Fletcher
Wat Son E
Waad Im D.O
Parker’s
Mall O
Dragegists
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Santo Domingo
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
New
Mammoth Jacks L
W.N. U
Salt Cake City
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