Turn the Baby's Tears to Laughter
An older home remedy advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for infants and children. The piece cites Mrs John Kirch of Pittsburgh as a user benefiting a three month old with weight 14 1 2 pounds. It claims the remedy prevents illness, tastes pleasant, requires no unpleasant laxatives, and offers free samples by mail from Dr W B Caldwell at Monticello, AL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir. Caldwell
John Kirch
Abstract Ave
Pitttburgh
Walter
Iilneas
Anita
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Samuel Gompers Refuses Quiet Exit For Fight For Labor Leader
President Samuel Gompers of the Federation of Labor vows to resist retirement plans and writes he can still fight. Friends urge him to step down for John Mitchell, but Gompers states his strength lies in resistance. A separate incident reports David Rasmussen, 40, and companions riding in a taxicab that crashed after striking a rock, tumbling 20 feet into a creek. Rasmussen cut his scalp while others were largely unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Federation of Labor
America
John Mitchell
Gompore Wiht
David Rasmussen
Inowhich
Wattles & Muhiman
Reward Offered for Train Robber in Richmond Hold Up
San Francisco dispatch reports the Southern Pacific company upping a 500 reward for the capture of a lone man who held up an overland limited train at Richmond last night. He escaped with about 700 in money and jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Richmond
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
Pure and Pleasant Dr King s New Discovery is promoted as a quick and permanent relief for coughs colds and lung affections. Originated 43 years ago it is described as the world s most used cough remedy with millions of bottles sold and testimonials praising its efficacy. A Joliet Illinois woman credits the product with ending a dreadful cough after other treatments failed. Sold by local druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Dr. King
Portland Market Shows Mixed Beef and Pork Prices This Week
Oregon readings report lower catire and half fat graile demand, with steer prices peaking at 7.60 from sixteen head sold Friday. Cow stock declined on poor quality, hogs steady near 7.00, and swine values down twenty cents from Monday as imports and yard activity remained active in Portland saleyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Plummer
Portland Union Brickyards Co
Campaign to be launched against high cost of living
Albany nov 17 governor Glynn will confer with railroad heads and economists on attacking the high cost of living at the next legislature session. Attendees include presidents Elliott and Brown of the New Haven and New York Central, Vincent Astor, Franklin Roosevelt, and senator O Gorman expected to back a similar push in the legislature. California gold output for 1912 led the nation at 20005000 with total U S gold production down about 3600000 from 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Glynn
Elliott and
Brown
New Haven
New York Central
Vincent Astor
Franklin Roosevelt
O'Gorman
Move to Improve Approach 10 City
Pendleton group votes to hard surface east approach between millrace bridge and wagon bridge. Local issues include OW and N Co ownership, Catholic sisters funding limits, private subscriptions, and county court plans to permanent repairs and a new bridge.
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Pendleton
Board of Managers
the Commercial Association
Tom Thompson
East Court
T. F. O'Brien
Ronda
Umatilla
Fyers
County plans move bridge to meet needs along river
The county considers relocating the present bridge to a more needed site if road alignments change. The east city approach remains the county’s busiest route and is slated for improvement to address heavy traffic.
Don’t Sit In Draughty Cars And Other Cold Advice
Advert shows advice to avoid cold drafts and stuffy heat with remedies. It promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as effective for colds and claims it is sold by all dealers. The tone reflects a historical public health ad urging quick relief and air exposure guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaters Adv
Pal Who Preached Is Seeking Reward
Clarence Roush an ex convict who attacked Deputy Sheriff Clawson during an arrest on a forgery charge in Boise Idaho was captured in Huntington Oregon on information from a former schoolmate met on a railroad track He was taken to Boise by Officer Hug and City Officer Hannon A $200 reward is offered for his arrest the informer plans to contest the claim and left for Boise to pursue it.
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Huntington
Ore
Clarence Roush
Clawson
Boise
Idaho
Hug
Hannon
Kroush
Botse
Skirts Abandoned By N Society Leader In Paris Trousers
New York society leader Sylvia T. Knapp unveils Paris trousers as a bold fashion shift. The piece describes gold lace negligee trouserettes with a bolero, chiffon pleats, elastic shirred bottoms, and notes her divorce from Joseph F. Knapp, son of Metropolitan Life founder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stor
Maison Barnard
Sylvia T. Knapp
Knapp
Atlantic
Joseph F. Knapp
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Bobby Davis Impresses Chance With Inside Baseball Talent
In Los Angeles scouts from Frank Chance and Walter McCredie praised Bobby Daviau, a rookie from the Coast league, for a sharp debut featuring inside baseball, fielding prowess, and a string of hits. McCredie noted Daviau’s quick adaptation from minor leagues to Vaughn Street turf, plus an unofficial batting around .212.
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New York Americans
Chicago Cubs
Frank Chance
Walter Mc Uredie
Portland
Bobby Daviau
Bear
Tortland Beavers
Los Angeles
Beavers
Venetians
The
Seraphs
Davis
Mack
Chance
McCredie
Vaughn Street
Interest of wives guaranteed by court ruling
The United States Supreme Court decided in favor of the women in a dispute over the respective interests of husbands and wives. The ruling affirms the wives' claim to a share of the estate and provides a legal precedent for future marital property cases. The decision was issued from Washington on November 18.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Hus
Cascarets Claim Quick Relief For Stomach and Liver
10 cent Cascarets promise rapid relief from headaches sour stomach and biliousness by cleansing the stomach and flushing out fermenting food. The ad asserts Cascarets straighten you out by morning, leaving a clear head and healthy liver and bowels for months. Children like Cascarets as they never gripe or sicken.
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Cascaret
Mother's Friend Promises Ease During Childbirth
A faded ad fragment touts Mother's Friend as a universal remedy to ease labor, claimimg it prevents sickness and distress for mothers. It urges purchases from Gerfol Desxing and lists an address at 127 Lamer A Ga with a $1 bottle price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerfol
Geldee
Washington Supreme Court Affirms Wives Half Interest Claim
In a Spokane area case John Bulciser contested his stepchildren over a deceased mother’s half interest in government homestead land. The court affirmed that under state law wives hold a half interest after title transfers from the government, affecting distribution among heirs.
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Washington
John Bulciser
Spokane
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Cah
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Parland Saley
California
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Bay of Brunswick
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Austria
County Court
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Pal
Bobby Davis
F. Chance
Glendora
MacCredle
Davie
American National de
Positors
the Bank
Ment
Oregon
the Alexander Department Store
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