Baby’s head sores heal after Cuticura treatment tale
An 1912 letter from Mrs. A. B. Wolters describes a toddler’s scalp infection starting after a door impact. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, washing daily, and within three weeks the sores healed with no scarring. The notice also mentions naval entrance exam debates about questions and science, highlighting concerns over cram schooling.
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BP. O
Bor
Greenville
Cal
Feil
A. B. Wolters
Cuticura
Dept. T. Boston
Howard of Georgia Attacks Naval Exam System
Representative William S. Howard of Georgia condemned the United States Naval Academy entrance exam questions as impractical and silly. In a House hearing he pressed for reform, outlining his reasons and urging changes to the examination method.
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Ty Cobb
Rome
Pennsylvania
Howard
Agunta
Punta Arenas
Pechill
Finisterre
Kattegat
Brahamputra
Dogs Tooth
Sundance
Senate
J. Caesar
Georgia
Burton K. Standish
United Press
Washington
William S. Howard
United States Novel Academy
House
Howard seeks curriculum reform after Annapolis exam pass rate
The article describes Representative Howard criticizing the Annapolis entrance exam results. He notes that only about twenty seven percent of 500 examinees passed, with many needing second or third attempts. He argues the curriculum must be changed so an ordinary student can pass and have a fair chance to stay.
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Annapolis
Howard
Representative Howard
Praise for Dr. King's New Life Pills in Iowa ad
Reverend H Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation and liver and bowel health. The advertisement claims the pills are perfect and indispensable with a 25 cent price at Koeppeng.
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H. Stubenwoll
Allison, Ia
Dr. King
Huerta Thanks Wilson on Mexico US Settlement
President Huerta and Henry Lane Wilson exchanged telegrams on the attitude toward Mexico and the United States. Huerta thanks Wilson for justice and acknowledges belief in wise counsel leading to an honorable settlement compatible with the dignity of both nations.
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Mexico City
President Huerta
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico
Wilson
United States
Huerta
Mexican Republic
Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment Cures Fifty Year Tetters
Mrs D L Kenney reports relief after fifty years of tetter and eczema using Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment. Cure touted as perfect with burning itching and smarting alleviated. Available from druggists or by mail for 60 cents. Koeppens Adyv Pfeiffer Chemical Co St Louis Philadelphia.
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Koeppens
Adyv
Pfeiffer Chemical
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Volcanos Emit Smoke in Alaska
In Seattle Aug 13 Bogoslof Island, the famed western Alaska and Aleutian volcanic group, along with nearby volcanoes, is reported to be venting smoke and vapor. Captain C Crisp of the Tevenue cutter Naltga relayed that the island has altered since last year, with natives noting a temporary disappearance and a resurfaced, shifted position.
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Seattle
Bogoslof Island
Bering Sea
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
C. ©. Crisp
Periny Sea
Crisp
Rumor of Sumpter Valley sale recurs in Baker Ore
Reported visit of David C. Eccles spurs old talk of sale of 8. V. to O W R N and far from clear official denial. Some cite Kh N agents buying land near Prairie City while others say deal lacks substance. Also a medical ad notes McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR for teething babies in hot weather.
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Sumpter
8. V
Prairie City
Grant Valley
McGee
Adyv
Caught Oregon Fish Fined In Walla Walla Justice Court
L C Turney was fined $5 and costs totaling $8.50 after possessing 20 trout under six inches, caught in Oregon and seized at the interurban station Sunday at 6 pm. He held 32 trout in total. Judge McKinney noted fines vary and prior offenders were fined $1 each.
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L. C. Turney
Walla Walla
Justice Court
Oregon
Turney
McKinney
Forest Insect Danger Stopped By Prompt Campaign
In central Oregon the Octove national forest faced a bark beetle outbreak risking millions of feet of timber. Officials cut and burned infested trees to prevent new broods, with 42 laborers cutting over 40 000 trees this summer, showing the outbreak now under control.
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Octove
Oregon
Ochoco
Bureau of Entomology
Octovo
Revenge Seeks Refuge in a Small Head
A brief meditation on how vengeance hinges on a compact mind. The line suggests that revenge is tempered or constrained by cognition, implying caution or restraint in choosing retaliatory acts.
Poison Ivy Warning and S S Blood Purifier Ad
Warns readers to watch for poison ivy while outdoors and promotes S S blood purifier from The Swift Specific Company of Atlanta Georgia. Claims skin benefits for eczema pimples and eruptions and urges purchasing only the advertised product from a drugstore with address for consultation.
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S&s
S&s S
Swift
Atlanta
Swift Specific Company
Swift Bldg
Atlanta, Ga
Dog Mascot Rescues Wilmington Baseball Club
A Christiana Athletic Club dog without pedigree guided a stranded Wilmington team back to town after a country road mishap. A note tied to the dog’s collar summoned help and the canine completed the journey home despite navigating unfamiliar routes.
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Wilmington
Del
Christiana Athletic Club
Middleton
Club Mascot joins pursuit after dog sighting
At the clubhouse a man leapt on Jo Mellon vice president of the club after an urgent note. He, with the Mascot, drove to the breakdown scene and reached the stranded wall players in under three hours. The club had earlier beaten an Odessa Delaware team 7 to 4.
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Joseph Mellon
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Ad and Testimonial Note
An old style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Bill praises F J Cheney and the firm’s integrity. The ad cites internal use and testimonials, with price of 75 cents and note to buy from druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J Cheney
National Bank OF Bender
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