California Fig Syrup Promotes Health in Growing Children
An early 20th century advertisement urges mothers to treat constipation and related ailments in children aged three to twelve with California Fig Syrup. The copy claims the vegetable product cleanses the bowels, tones weak stomachs, and fights germs, with a testimonial from Mrs. H. Mayer of Dallas praising its use for her son Danny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
H. Mayer
Marburg St
Dallas
Texas
Danny
Delicate paper from tarred rope used in pottery transfer
Old tarred ropes yield a delicate paper used to transfer patterns in potteries. The material is unusually strong, with a byhand twist capable of supporting 100 pounds or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potteries
Germany
German Republic
One Dollar Knife Sold By Remington Advert
A Remington Arms Company advertisement announces a new one dollar knife with distribution through local dealers or by sending a dollar to Remington Cutlery Works Bridgeport Connecticut. The notice promotes the knife as a Christmas present for a husband or son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington Arms Company
Remington Arms and Ammunition
Remington Cutlery Works
Barnum Avenue
Bridgeport
Connecticut
What The Normal Man Should Weigh
Leonard Williams M D discusses normal weights for men aged 45 to 49 with heights and weights listed. It then promotes the Kruschen Method for fat loss with a four week plan excluding pies cakes pastries and heavy fats and recommending Kruschen Salts daily and a lean diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Williams
M. D
Velvet for Little Girls Dominates Winter Party Fashion
Sophisticated velvet coats and fur trimmings headline this season’s children’s wear. Velvet gowns in autumn colors and black are praised for elegance and practicality, with red, black, and blue trico broadcloth coats featuring marmot fur cuffs and intricate seamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terial
Paris
Seek Holy Relics in Turkish Capital City
A Danish archaeologist led a quest in Constantinople to preserve a relic column dating to 326 A D. The column’s base reportedly houses the cross of Christ and relics including the Holy Grail, with drums of porphyry and the Palladium of Rome. Earthquakes and Turkish repairs altered the monument over centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Carl Vett
Copenhagen
Constantine
Christ
Golgotha
St. Helena of
York
Old
Rome
Call for Enlightenment and Surprising Success Sayings
A Dallas News item frames wisdom that two can live cheaply but one must heed a brighter point. It notes that many who succeed are those who surprise others by their achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
Also Mentioned on This Page
Childre
Parker
Druggiata
Hiscoe? Chem
Pate Fomney NY
Dept
H. Berry Co
Michican Ave
Chicago
J. N. Us
Des Moines
Curlylocks
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
You
Remington
Standard American
Bridgeport, Conn
R.a.co
Remington Arms.company, Inc
Snander
Betty Crocker
All-Star
Cleopatra
Antony
Wellington
Waterloo
Quatre-Bras
Joanna Southcott
G. K's Weekly
Palm Spring
Ite
Venice Blvd
Los Mee
Talcom
Potter
Orienteal Corporation
Malden
Maga
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!