Insanity Rise Among U S Inmates Sparks Study
A National Committee for Mental Hygiene census shows insanity in institutions rising from 187 701 in 1910 to 234 055 in the latest tally. Growth outpaced general population, with Illinois and Indiana showing the greatest disparities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Committee For Mental Hygiene
Horatio M. Pollack
New York State Hospital Commission
Edith M. Warbush
Federal Census Bureau
Arizona
Kansas
Mississippi
Nevada
South Carolina
Illinois
Indiana
Freezone Miracle Corn Remover Featured in Ad
An advertisement touts Freezone, a ether drop product from Cincinnati, that supposedly lifts and dissolves corns or calluses quickly. It claims relief from soreness and easy removal by fingers, with pharmacists asked to order small bottles for customers.
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Cincinnati
Why She Blushed
Flossie the waitress courted a shy customer who stammered as he asked for a “clean cup.” She blushed at the moment and the man teased her with the shy quip about the cup, exposing innocent flirtation and misread signals in a playful exchange.
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Flossie
Grove's The Old Standard General Tonic Ad
General tonic claims Quinine and Iron boost to liver and blood. Promotes malaria defense and overall strength. Prices listed at 60 cents.
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Grove
No Interference Policy Echoes Amid Private Affairs
A quoted exchange underscores a stance of staying out of others matters while acknowledging personal wealth gained by focusing on one’s own business. The dialogue contrasts claimed restraint with a reflection on financial success rooted in self-directed conduct.
Mystery Quote Sparks Court Plaster Riddle
A witty exchange from J Puller Gloom questions the need for court plaster analysis by a bacteriologist. The quip hints at the confusion between experts and practical knowledge in a city setting as friends reveal changing perceptions.
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J. Puller
Hanging City Star
Lemon Lotion Promises Whitens Skin at Low Cost
A folk beauty tip recommends mixing fresh lemon juice with three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint lotion. Strain well to remove pulp and store for months. use on face, neck, arms, and hands to whiten freckles and tan, soften skin, and reveal a rosier, smoother complexion.
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Groeeer
The Potato Blessing Vividly Describes Potatoes Prospect
Outside the city a vision of vast potato fields sparks hope for abundant harvests yet fears a speculator may dominate the produce and raise prices. The Ohio State Journal suggests a rule prohibiting sales to mere speculators to safeguard public welfare and ensure the blessing becomes a blessing for all.
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Ohio State Journal
Kilmer and Co Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
A 1916 testimonial from Kaminer's Drug Store in Spartanburg South Carolina praising Kilmer and Co Swamp Root kidney medicine. The letter notes fifteen years of sales and personal recommendation and invites readers to send ten cents for a sample and information booklet. Large and medium bottles advertised in drug stores.
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Kaminer
F. Sammer
Spartanburg
8. C
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Gale
Crops on Wheels Transform New Jersey Markets
Bumper crops in New Jersey move by motor trucks, speeding delivery to city markets for the first time since perishables emerged as a large industry. Hundreds of trucks with seven ton capacity, many owned by farmers, replace horses and wagons, cutting dependence on railroads and freight rates.
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New Jersey
Jersey
Edible Weeds Spark Lighthearted Garden Debate
In a playful exchange, Mr Crosslets quips about weeds in a garden. A respondent claims many new things are edible and jokes about trying fried simpson and stewed burdock, reflecting a curious, humorous tone about foraging.
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Mr. Crosslets
Sore Eyes Healed Overnight by Roman Hye Halsam Adv
A short health ad reports rapid recovery from sore blood shot and watery eyes with nightly applications of Roman Hye Halsam Adv. The noticePromotes a medicine product and its claimed quick healing effects.
Hat Fashion Narrow Brim Reduces Bulk for Women
The Washington Star notes a new women’s hat lacking a wide brim, with only a narrow removable brim remaining. An altitude observer remarks on scenery and the idea of an airplane named thirdhawk tied to wartime imagery.
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Washington Star
Federal plan to store and finance 1917 potato crop
Federal Reserve supported loans up to 6 percent to potato growers who store in approved local warehouses. A New England plan aims to market one third at harvest, one third in 90 days, and one third stored for year round. Grading, proper sacks, and better rail, storage, and loading practices are outlined to prevent losses and stabilize prices.
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Washington
Food Administration
Federal Reserve System
Reserve System
Lou D. Sweet
The
Reserve Board
New England
United States
Boston
Mass
Federal Reserve Board
Wayward Daughter Teaches Gentle Lesson On Gloves
A neighbor recalls rebuking a young girl Jenny for wearing evening gloves while shopping, noting the mother’s earnest tones and the child’s flushed face and tears. The observer reflects on the seriousness of manners and parental guidance.
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Jenny
War Contracts Study Recommends Fixed Profit Per Item
Secretary Redfield announced a government conference has completed study of war contracts. For items with manufacturing conditions the conference recommends a contract paying a fixed profit per article rather than a percentage of cost to curb cost increases to raise profits.
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Washington
Gommereee
Grant Many Farm Loans From Federal Bank Aims High
The federal land bank reports 53 charters granted by August 15 and loans totaling 1 916 308 since February 21. Seven more charters are sought, with potential totals near 66 charters and 2 500 000 in loans. The bank emphasizes loans only for farm improvements not current expenses.
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Columbia
Federal Land Bank
South Carootina
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Federal Loan Bank
United States
Spartanburg Prepares Army Camp for New York Regiments
In Spartanburg eleven NY regiments will use completed buildings with rapid progress on mess halls supply houses and quarters. A vast camp transforms a cotton corn farming area into a military hub expecting 40 000 men by September 1 with 11 000 000 feet of lumber needed for construction and no delay anticipated.
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Spartanburg
New York
Chp
Wattsworth
South Carolina News Notes on Militants and Unions
Friends of the Citadel report 104 graduates hold commissions in the U S Army and Marine Corps with others in the Navy and officer ranks. The South Carolina Federation of Labor closes its third annual convention in Columbia and sets Florence as next year’s site with A Clifford Thompson re elected president. Orangeburg county farmers establish a cotton exchange.
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Friends of
Citadel
Military College of
South Carolina
O. J. Bond
United States Army
Reserve Corps
Marine Corps
Navy
South Carolina Federation of Labor
Columbia
Florence
A. Clifford Thompson
Charleston
M. KH. Cohen
Co. J. McJunkin
Greenville
M. H. Wilbanks
Anderson
John L. Davis
Orangeburg County
Dodson's Liver Tone Promotes Safe Liver Health Remedy
An old warning advises against calomel a poisonous Mercury drug causing sickness and bone necrosis. Dodson's Liver Tone is touted as a safe vegetable alternative that cleanses liver and bowels, with a money back guarantee if not effective, suitable for the whole family.
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Dodson
Cardboard leg aids Paris patient after amputation
A Danish doctor in Paris has devised a cardboard leg that lets a patient walk two days after limb loss. The leg uses two folded cardboard pegs soaked in sterilized solution, enabling air and exercise without crutches until a permanent prosthetic can be fitted in six months to a year.
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Paris
Cuticura Soothes Skin With Soap and Ointment
Bathe the affected surface with Cuticura Soap and hot water, dry gently and apply Cuticura Ointment. Repeat morning and night for immediate relief and speedy healing. Free sample by mail with Book, address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L, Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept, L
Boston
Nesbit Returns to Cedarville in Quiet Town Welcome
Wilbur D. Nesbit author of Your Flag and My Flag visits Cedarville Ohio his birthplace after a long absence. Local gossip overheard as villagers speculate about his fame and past success while he strolls unnoticed through the street.
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Wilbur D. Nesbit
Cedarville
Will Nesbit
Elixir Rearek A Goon Tonic Drives Malaria Out
A parish cleric endorses Elixir Rearek A Goon Tonic as a malaria cure and fever remedy. The message claims widespread use in Perth Amboy at St Stephen's Church with testimonials. Sold by Klixtr Babek for 50 cents at druggists or by parcel post.
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Bayinanowaki
Stephen's Church
Perth Amboy
N. J
Babek
Kloczewukd& Co
Washington, D. C
Plausible The Clinger Comments On Public Figure
The Clinger attributes her calm during heat to a composed demeanor. She mentions her new wife keeps cool and notes a phone voice sounding coastal, as if from the sea, in a Galveston News style.
Nature Is So Natural and Odd Philosophies
A fragmentary, mispunctuated note cites a slogan filled with contradictory aphorisms and adverts. It references the Christian Register and claims about reputation, honesty, and convenience remedies for ailments.
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Christian
The Great Need and the Udine Restaurateur Tale
The Prince of Udine remarks in New York that Germans crave no spiritual bath or cleansiege. A Mt Lan restaurateur whited on by a tramp seeking work is mocked with a mock bath remark after the tramp is offered money to leave. The exchange ends with a quip about another bath if change arrives.
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Udine
Halian Commission
New York
Ciaderia
Mtlan
Jack
A Wise Provision
A witty journalist discusses carp farming for food in a casual talk. The friend doubts demand locally, noting Germans eat carp. The journalist jokes that Germans will eat anything, then adds a qualifier about scarcity.
Sympathize With Fellow In Hard Luck For Honest Work
A proverb-like note urges active sympathy for those in misfortune and cautions that focusing only on personal affairs yields steady employment as a social value. The line stresses practical compassion and the virtue of supporting others through hardship.
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Binghamton, N.Y
Ffletcher
Fletcher
Columbia Bank
Jones
Clarenstienally
Vttle Jones
Private Jones
Wright
Yana
Murino
Zen
R. Schiffmann Co
St. Paul
Ming
Behrens Drug Co
Waco
Tex
Wana
Absorbine, JR
W.f.young
P. D
Temple
Springfield
Mage
Crowell Sanatorium
Caldwell St. Omaarlotte
N. C
Lydia E. Pinkham
Charlotte
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