Prominent Figures Die Across U S in Brief Notices
Samuel P Avery art patron and dealer died at Hartford Connecticut aged seventy three born in Brooklyn He was long associated with an art establishment Case H Schiff senior banker of Kuhn Loeb Co died in New York after six months illness William Powers famed animal trainer owner of the Hippodrome elephants died in New York At Indianapolis William A Ketcham elected commander in chief Grand Army of the Republic Dr Eric Doolittle astronomer and director Flower Observatory University of Pennsylvania died in Philadelphia born Indiana 1870.
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Samuel P. Avery
Hartford, Conn
Brooklyn
Case
Jacob H. Schiff
Banking House of Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York
William Powers
William A. Ketcham
Indianapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Eric Doolittle
Philadelphia
Flower Observatory
University of Pennsylvania
Doctor Doolittle
Indiana
Washington to France Millerand. express rates rise
President Wilson sent congratulations to France’s new leader Alexandre Millerand. The Interstate Commerce Commission raised express rates by 13.5 percent, bringing total increases to 26 percent. A commission to address Japanese American issues will be proposed to the Washington government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Alexandre Millerand
France
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tokyo
Pacific
Samoa
Navy Department
Charles F. Hughes
Legion Is for Law and Order
Franklin D Olier national commander of the American Legion tells the second annual convention in Cleveland that the Legion and ex service men stand for law and order as the nation’s strongest insurance policy during unrest. He notes passage of legislation aiding disabled veterans and cites broad support from Congress and the public.
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American Legion
Cleveland
Franklin D’olier
the Legion
D’olier
Francis J. Keiley
Troy
N. Y
William R. Fitzgerald
France
I. R. McQuigg
Ohio
W. 8. Fitzgerald
Francis E. Drake
Paris
Legion
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Harmful Health Claims
An old advertisement urges parents to choose California on syrup of figs bottles and touts the product as the best and most harmless remedy for children. It claims full directions on each bottle and features a quote criticizing modern education’s impact on health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
O. S. Fowler
Catarrh Cure Promises Digestive Strength and Health
Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood to mucous surfaces, aiming to destroy the disease's foundation and improve overall health. Circulation of circulars is free from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. The text notes a man who did not win a nomination may celebrate after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
AH Druggists
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Freezone Removes Corns Without Pain Says Ad Copy
An old advertisement claims Freezone instantly stops corn pain and then peels the corn away with fingers. The copy notes a small bottle costs a few cents and works on hard and soft corns and calluses without irritation. It includes a quote about rising again after a fall attributed to Molineaux.
Cascarets Advertises Nighttime Digestive Relief
An old Cascarets ad promises overnight relief from biliousness constipation and headaches. It claims the product cleanses liver and bowels by morning with no griping and appeals to both adults and children with prices 10 25 and 60 cents. The copy ends with a social slogan about appearance.
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Wills
Cleveland, D
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Guayaquil
Ecuador
John J. Jawreski
Otis
Felix Meroski
Jamessville
Pere Marquette
Dorain Station
Ind
Tucker, Sr
Chicago
Herman Osthoff
Elkhart Bank
Sheboygan
Wis
Elkhart Village
Ainoskeg Manufacturing Company
Manchester
N. H
Sons of Veterans
Bell of Justice
Independence Square
New Orleans
Oren Hall
Salt Lake
W. Bigler
Kemmerer
J. W. Genthrez
Bingham, Utah
Kemmerer, Wyo
Monon Railroad
Lafayette
Cox
Prescott
Phoenix
Santa Fe
Peoria
Ariz
Des Moines
National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Dallas
Tex
American Federation of Labor
First State Bank
Mount Elliott and
Mack Avenues
Detroit
Mich
Annapolis
Li Shing Tea
Manila P. L
Mmne
Lina Cavaliera
Italy
Communist Party
Rome
Germany
Berlin
Foreign Office
London
Zaffarana
Trapani
India
London Daily Express
Allahabad
Bokhara
Arga
Gepswan
Korea
Korean Industrial Bank
Oriental Development Company
Belfast
Fce
Trance
National Assembly
Versailles
Paul Deschanel
Europe
Lynch
Dublin
Yokosuka Naval Stations
LAW and Order
Molineaux
Cascarets
Mamas Condom Avery Ber
Grace
Jackson Blvd
Clark Sti
Trarter
Parker
Coles
Dragegis Works
Patchogue
Tyree
Northrup
Main St
Texas
Florida
Orange Grove
Temple Terraces, Inc
Washington, D. C
New York State
Ogden
Walton, Delaware Co
Bain Bros
Marion
Cascara
la Grippe
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