Why Women Are Not Rich In Blood
An old advertisement argues men hold five million red cells per cubic millimeter while women have four and a half. It claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery improves digestion, liver function, and red cell production, easing nervousness and restoring sleep. It cites a testimonial from Ma. Jas. D. Lively of Tennessee and touts the doctor’s medical adviser for purchase by mail.
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R. V. Pierce
Oregon
Ma. Jas, D. Lively
Washburn, Tenn
Route 2
Dr. Pierce
Negro Odd Fellows to Join in Parade in Fort Worth
Final convention reports for the Negro Odd Fellows and the Grand Household of Ruth were presented after a joint session at St. Pauls church. Fort Worth was chosen as the 1913 convention site as a parade with several hundred Black men and women planned for today.
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Negro Odd Fellows
Ruth
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Fort Worth
J. H. Riddle
G. W. Jackson
Grand Lodge
Orphan Home
J. R. Nelson
J. P. Stokes
Market Hall
Probing Fraud Plagues U S Druggists Arrest
Detectives under Herman A. Metz and Anthony Gref investigate illegal drug sales across the nation. A Brooklyn druggist was arrested amid claims that 25 percent of druggists are involved and 500 more arrests are expected. They allege druggists use harmful substitutes in prescriptions.
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New York
Herman A. Metz
Brooklyn
Metz
Mr. Metz
Anthony Gref
Heat Dries Rice Belt as Crops Suffer in Coast Country
Houston dispatch reports hot dry weather across the rice belt with daily showers failing to deliver lasting moisture. Farmers complain crops fade under intense heat, moisture evaporates quickly, and conditions are not as severe as last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Rice Belt
Panama Bill Explored To Be Approved
Senate consideration of the Panama canal bill moved toward final passage with Nagel backing a provision admitting foreign built ships to US registry for foreign trade. Debate focused on railroad owned vessels and toll exemptions while calls pressed for a free passage regime to boost a nascent American merchant marine.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Panama
United States
Panama Canal
Nagel
America
South and
Central America
West Indies
Department of Commerce and Labor
Stars and Stripes
United Fruit Company
New York and Pacific Navigation Company
New England Steamship Lines
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Poindexter
Senator Lippett
Rhode Island
Louis D. Brandies
Boston
New England
Brandies
Senator Gallinger
New Hampshire
Senator Poindexter
New Haven
Lippett
Bristow
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Mobile Daily Item to Move to $110000 Plant
Mobile Alabama August 9 The Mobile Daily Item announces under new management by Clarence A Hanson it will relocate to a new concrete and steel building costing $110 000 after twenty years at the current site.
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Mobile
Ala
Mobile Daily Item
Clarence A. Hanson
Title executive Homer Jones to tour guaranty firms
Homer Jones vice president of Stewart Title Guaranty departed last evening for Los Angeles San Francisco and Chicago and other cities to visit the title guaranty companies.
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Homer Jones
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
Title Guaranty Companies
Malaria Tonic Marketed For All Ages
An old advertisement touts GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a malaria remedy and system builder for both adults and children. It promotes a 50 cent price and broad use.
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GROVE
Evergy Applied Coupling Combines Union Joint Nipple
A new joining device for lead and iron pipes blends union joint and nipple into an energy efficient coupling tool. It promises simpler assembly and a tighter seal for plumbing systems.
Can a Private Corporation Acquire Public Property by Condemnation
Western Union Telegraph threatens condemnation to obtain the right to lay wires along the Eastern and Atlantic railroad from Atlanta to Chattanooga. The state owned railroad is leased to Nashville Chattanooga & St. Louis railway which opposes the move arguing there is no room for two lines.
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Atlanta, Ga
Western Union Telegraph Company
Vernor Brown
Estern & Atlantic
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway
Telegraph Company
Caldwell County cotton expected despite drought
J. L. Magee Caldwell county tax collector reports to the comptroller that crops were hurt by dry weather but an average cotton yield is anticipated.
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Austin
Tex
J. L. Magee
Caldwell County
Comptroller's Department
Cotton Gins Busy as Cotton Opens Rapidly in Elgin
Elgin Texas reports cotton gins operating daily and cotton opening quickly due to lack of rain. Drought conditions are expected to shorten the season and reduce the yield in the area.
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Elgin
Tex
Drouth
Pure Food Chief Plans San Antonio Dairy Cattle Inspections
Pure Food Commissioner Abbott returns from San Antonio impressed by the city’s dairy herd sizes and aims to inspect about 5000 head. He reports only 250 head previously checked and says inspections will be intensified with Dr. Q B Lee joining as city chemist and bacteriologist. New inspectors Dr E P Caye and Dr De Leon Sanders appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Abbott
San Antonio
Q. B. Lee
E. P. Caye
Beeville
de Leon Sanders
Wills Point
Texas
Pure Food Department
Berlin Cigar Stores Out as Betting Venues and Lotto Sellers
The city of Berlin reports that its numerous cigar shops have ceased serving as betting outlets and as sellers of lottery tickets, ending their trifling profits from these activities.
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Berlin
Matron Redeems Mutilated Dollar With Sentimental Value
A Louiseville matron sent a damaged dollar bill to the treasury for redemption, noting the bill’s value has fallen as she has gained two adopted daughters and faced rising living costs. She said a one dollar note is now worth only 30 cents to her and requested exchange for a new bill.
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Washington
Louiseville
Treasury
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A. Collman
Washington Crisps
Sonn Docvor of
Alamo
Leon Sigman
East
Houston Street
Medora
Belmont
J Cluett, Peabody & Co
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