Flu prevention pitch and Calotabs ad in old paper
Physicians warn readers about safeguarding against influenza with a purified system and working organs. Calotabs pills are pitched as a single bedtime dose to cure a cold and prevent complications, with a refund offer if not satisfied. Also notes a Mrs O Grady tracing a husband’s concealed property in Contra Costa County through letters and papers found in Edmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinnooks
O'Grady
Iedmond
Contes Costa County
Toad
Contra Costa County
Harry Davids
Ilehmond
California fig syrup cited as child laxative ad
A Chicago Tribune snippet touts California fig syrup as a child laxative with a fruity taste and cautions mothers to read dosage on the bottle. The account then shifts to a wilderness winter tale about a hunter lost overnight and found in an icy ravine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Promotes Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and related back pains. It claims fast relief, endorses continued use, and urges not to substitute, with references to Haarlem Holland origins and package sizes. The piece also includes unrelated quips and a brief social aside about a father and a line about Castor Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Flu Epidemic Likely Milder Says Public Health Service
An authoritative statement from the United States Public Health Service suggests the upcoming influenza outbreak will be less severe than the last winter. It notes partial immunity from prior waves, stresses sanitation and avoidance of personal contact, and calls for prompt use of face coverings and prepared community plans to curb transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Public Health Service
Rene Mae
Inmensa
Gallien
Public Health Report On Pandemic Waves And Pneumonia Mortality
Government excerpts explain that the influenza pandemic did not originate abroad and show prior mild outbreaks in the US. Data indicate a spike in pneumonia deaths in early 1918 and again in spring, with regional variation and a link to the flu wave later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephlente
Orly
Atlantic Seaboard
Jingary
Behenty
Mareh
Central
West Won
United States
Music Courses For Americans In France Set Up
An American conservatory of music will open at Fontainebleau to serve students from American conservatories. Funded by 100000 francs and supported by local and national officials, the program runs July through September with courses in composition, harmony, orchestra leading, counterpoint, fugue, organ, piano, violin, cello, and voice. A serious competition for the Paris grand prize in musical composition will select contestants based on a strict three month course, ending with a public concert in December.
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Paris
Nisi
Fontaineblead
Bontainetblena Manielpt Caunell
Pranels Chiudentis
Haris Orchestra
Vth
Louis XV
National Palace of Pentaine
Casydoana
Alblws
Mista Nentation
Atneeton
Walter Tiumroaeh
General Pershing
Casadesus
Cipaulesus
Sehood
Chaumont
National Conservatory of Music
Ty Amedeans
Prk
Pra
Charan
Pragnanit
Fontainebiony
Milliste
Rexon
Wintarr
France
Vestus
National Conservatory of
Muste
Faria
Stationite
Marke
Courges
Marts Conservatory
Brein
Pirie Conservanory
Hen on London Roof Keeps Poultry Warm in Cold Times
An elderly London roost atop the Institute of Civil Engineers houses 26 hens in three domed coops. They roam the roof most of the day, content with their eggs as the urban roar hovers nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Institute of Civil Engineers
Bayer Aspirin for Headache Promoted in Fragmented Ad
An OCR damaged ad touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin for headaches and various pains. Text fragments mention genuine Bayer quality, price details, and branding, but many words are corrupted, yielding a garbled promotional snippet with nonsensical phrases.
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Bayer
Rayer
Danderine Promises Hair Growth and Shine for All
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a hair treatment that can restore lifeless thin or fading hair. It claims to add length, strength, color, and brightness with a 5 cent bottle available at drug or toilet counters.
Cardul touted as lifesaver in wobbly Texas woman account
McKinney, Texas resident Mary Stephenson recalls eight years of illness with nervous shaking and back pain. After taking Cordal, she reports rapid improvement within two weeks and credits the remedy with saving her life. The piece promotes Cardul as a long standing aid for weak women.
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McKinney
Texas
Mary Stephenson
Serosa
Cardul
Summer Cold Remedies and Odd Ad Snippet
A fragment discusses a summer cold and urged rest with Rosebee's Syrup for cough relief. It warns against draughts and simple foods while noting the product is American made for over fifty years. The text shifts to ad copy and a nonsensical exchange about stock and a fire with a can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roschee
America
Ady
Census work in Mecklenburg County for 1920
Mecklen burg County seeks about 40 census supervisors and workers for the 1920 census starting January. Davidson’s Mr. McConnell says both men and women are eligible, pay ranges from 4 to 1 a day, applications should be sent to him at Davidson immediately, tests scheduled for around November 1, and qualified applicants will be trained. Also notes local economic updates and unrelated ads.
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Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
Dm. McConnell
Davidson
Consis
Ninth
McConnell
Wiley
Castoria warning and old remedy cited in distressing ad text
Fragmented notice blends an advertisement for Fletcher's Castoria with scattered local items about fires, labor, crime, and accidents. Mentions include Howitt restaurant deafness, October events at Cape Bear, a Fayetteville feature, cotton and tobacco market highs, union organizing in Lumberton, a baby’s death in Fletcher, and a moonshine raid led by Rev. McLendon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howitt
Fayetteville
Cape Bear Pair
Hewitt
Camp Bragg
Skin Eruptions Treated With Tetterine Claim
An advertisement urges women to use Tetterine to clear facial pimples blotches and eczema. The copy promises rapid improvements and soft clear skin, noting availability through druggists or by mail from Uptrine Co Savannah Georgia. It also mentions seeds grown by electricity and cites an English scientist’s work on electrical treatment to boost seed germination.
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Uptrine Co
Savannah
Gu—Ady
Dr King's New Discovery for Cold Cough and Grippe
A vintage advertorial urging readers not to neglect a cold or cough. It promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a proven remedy for cold cough grippe and croup, noting its long track record of over fifty years and price of $1.20 a bottle at druggists.
Tonic Promotes Free Bile Flow and Healthful Cleansing
A fragmented ad copy touts a tonic that aids bile flow and gently cleanses the system of waste and fermenting foods. It promises renewed zest for hard work and healthful recreation with a noted price of 25e for druggists.
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Chicago ‘Tribune
Goodby
Women's Troubles
Parson
Gap Johnson
Vo Bottte
Dr. Prary
Hota
Europe
Aiadomi
Boston
Tois
Allingie Secon
Elton
Hocky
Panilonte
United States Health
Meath
Palace of Fontainebleau
Vais
San Jose
Cal
M. Vo Ramos
Mountain View
Raimos
Mr. Mather
Beauty
Liuisville Court
Cardus
Hatiae
Patmos
Mich
Stigke Wan
Cobker
Vy Rockin
Yonkers
Dix
Necklenburg
Leopard
Rocky Mount
Winston-Salem
Southern Railway
Dodson
Calomel
Doilson
Fletcher
Monroe
George L. Hart
Durham
North Carolina
Lumberton
Asheville —Ag
Buekage Lime Company
Everett Gilliam
Mission Hospital
Mra. Gilliam
Charlotte Marvin 1. Ritch
Congress
Wilmington
Consumers League
Fair Price Committee
Asheville
Lee Buckner
Monroe Hensley
Weaverville
Yancey County
Hensley
Nucknor
Pratts
Tucknor
Mrx
Gravee Steletary
Edict
Charlie Bawants
Hunter McClendon
Kinston
PF Mclen’ Fon
Evangeliat
oMicora
Moonabine
McLendon
Dr. King
Waco
Yager's Liniment
Abe Eee
Baltimore, Md
Uefer
Mal Sam E. Richardson Rogers
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