Miners Demand Federal Probe As Job Losses Grow
District No 2 United Mine Workers of America appeals to President Harding and Congress calling for a formal government investigation into coal field conditions. Signed by John Brophy and others, the 43 000 central Pennsylvania miners describe widespread unemployment, depleted savings, and rising living costs, urging relief and questions about wage policies.
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Wilkes-Barre
Jan
Brophy
Shamokin
Pennsylvania
Canned greens poisoning shocks Cambridge family
Three killed and two critically ill after botulism from canned greens served at a birthday dinner at Charles W. Tuttle's home near Cambridge. Victims include Hazel Tuttle 25 Andrew Tuttle 20 Bryan Tuttle 26 with Charles Tuttle 60 and guests Bessie Clare and Edward Russell in critical condition.
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Bessie Clare
Hdward Russell
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Instant Constipation Relief
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a quick remedy for babies and children with constipation and related symptoms. It emphasizes a fruity taste, a teaspoonful daily, and warnings to request genuine California Fig Syrup from pharmacists to avoid imitations.
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California
Nemesis Swindle in Ruble Trade Case
A Kansas City Star excerpt depicts a Russian citizen reacting to a scheme where an American offers four pennies per hundred pounds of rubles for delivery. The conspirators allegedly tried to swindle the American out of ten cents per item.
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Goshovich
Mensik
U. S
Trackside Remarks Prompt Cashing Winning Ticket
Louisville Courier Journal notes a playful scene at the track where spectators joke about where to cash a winning ticket. The exchange highlights smiling men as the source of the joke.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Drugstore promotion touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as highly successful for kidney issues. It cites an Life Insurance examiner noting many insurance declinations stem from undetected kidney trouble. Offers sample bottle by mail and states sale in drug stores in two sizes.
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Kilmer
Quotations on Borrowed Objects From Doctors to Judges
A humorous dialogue notes borrowed tools and customs from various origins. The judge quips about daily items from different communities, mentioning a lawnmower from the Smiths a snow shovel from the Jones and a baby carriage from the Bumps, reflecting cultural borrowing.
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Willie Willis
Smiths
Movements of the Under Jaw Spark Quiet World Debate
A quip on the tension between peaceful life and the disruptive force of the under jaw movement. The line suggesting a harmless world is unsettled by a recurring dental mechanism.
Genuine Bayer Aspirin How to Identify Safe Tablets
Advice on spotting authentic Bayer Tablets of Aspirin by looking for the Bayer Cross on packages and tablets. Claims the cross guarantees genuine Aspirin used for colds pain and various ailments with physician approval and long safety history.
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Bayer
Getters Most Fortunate
A six year old Davy naps by the fireplace as his parents and Uncle Jim talk about Christmas gifts. The child speaks from the shadows saying he is glad to be a getter rather than a giver, revealing a playful twist in the domestic scene.
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Davy
McLe Jim
Dreamland
Getter
Cole's Carbolisalve Offers Fast Skin Relief
Ad claims Cole's Carbolisalve relieves burning itching and torturing skin diseases instantly stops burn pain and heals without scars. Available in 30c and 60c sizes. Request from The J Cole Co Rockford TL or ask your druggist for a package.
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Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford
Moving Peril in Courtroom Exchange Showcases Evidence Moment
A Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt captures a courtroom exchange where the defendant admits stepping on the gas. The defendant offers a photo of a woman as justification, challenging the court to judge after viewing the image.
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Birmingham Age-1 Herald
Seven at Lunch Ponder War Benefits in Jest
A group of seven at lunch tried a diversion by scribbling as many benefits of war as possible, then tallying the papers. One sheet remained blank except for a final line reading I cant think no more.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Slang Coursework Sought By Schools
A Louisville Courier Journal note observes slang grows in everyday speech. The piece playful suggests schools may need to offer a course in slang to keep pace with language changes.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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