End of baggage rate war returns to prewar levels in San Antonio
Rates for baggage transport revert to 25 cents depot to hotel and 50 cents depot to depot after a period of price competition. The first piece remains higher for additional pieces. Rumors say a San Antonio businessman may own a controlling stake in the Yellow Line, with W A Lowther named manager replacing Welcome Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Yellow Line
Yellow Line Company
International & Great Northern
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
W. A. Lowther
Welcome Smith
Lowther
Carter-Mullaly Company
Co operative Banks Closed After Arrest Of Treasurer
New Bedford and Acushnet Cooperative banks were closed and placed under bank examiner control following an investigation that led to the arrest of Edgar Lord treasurer of both banks. Lord pleaded guilty in district court to larceny of forty thousand dollars.
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New Bedford
Mass
New Bedford Co-operative Bank
Acushnet Co-operative Bank
Edgar Lord
Lord
Tidal myths and a bold request from Charlie Spooner
The Philadelphia Record quotes a person recounting an evening where Charlie Spooner asked for a kiss and grew angry when refused, saying he would have preferred to see the other party instead. Sir Robert Ball notes that ancient tides allegedly exceeded six hundred feet in height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Spooner
Philadelphia Record
Robert Ball
Eckmans Alterative Claimed To Aid Lung Troubles
A testimonial from Aurora Indiana claims Eckmans Alterative cured severe lung trouble in Etta Plath and notes continued recovery reports. The ad asserts effectiveness for bronchi chills asthma hay fever throat and lung issues and urges readers to obtain a recovery booklet from Bekman Laboratory Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
Second Ave
Aurora
Etta Plath
Fischer
Bekman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Peril Of Drug Habit Warns Against Opium Cocaine And More
A physician warns that morphine and other opium derivatives including cocaine heroin and various hypnotics can rapidly form dangerous habits. He notes that opium can sharpen the mind briefly while eroding judgment, that heroin is three times stronger than morphine, and that cocaine is a potent stimulant with quick withdrawal effects. He advises strict regulation of hypnotics and stresses the risk to any user who cycles between substances.
Parisian Sage advertised as dandruff cure and baldness defense
The ad claims PARISIAN Sage stops hair loss and dandruff and refreshes the scalp, promising quicker results than ordinary tonics. It features a girl with auburn hair on packaging and notes widespread use by tens of thousands of women, with Four Drug Stores selling bottles at stated prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sé¢hwab-McElroy
America
Seven digits per foot in chiropodists discussion
Chicago dispatch reports National Association of Chiropodists members discuss foot oddities. Dr Frank King cites a banker's wife with seven toes. Dr John Kenson notes a Maryland woman with size 12 feet eight inches across the ball. Mrs Alice Plato of Milwaukee wears No 1. Mrs Clara Houston claims perfect feet eight and a half inches long nine inches around the instep. she credits buying stock half sizes larger and wearing comfortable shoes with reasonable heels.
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National Association of Chiropodists
Chicago
Frank King
Erie
Maryland
John Kenson
Alfred Joseph
Alice Plato
Milwaukee
Clara Houston
Licenses for Cats in Boston Sparks Proposal
Boston resident Porter urges Mayor Fitzgerald to implement an annual cat license tax for all residents. He argues cats spread germs and disturb quiet with noises, claiming physicians support the health risk. Porter also criticizes Back Bay owners who abandon cats for summer homes.
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Boston
Alexander S. Porter
Marlboro Street
Fitzgerald
Porter
Back Bay
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H.C. Rees Optical CO
Commerce Sr
Grug
Williams
A. MM. Hieches
Caron Fa
Victor Talking Machine Company
Camden, N. J
Victor
Joske’s
Victor Goods
East
Houston Street
Victor Victrola
Goggan & Bros
Houston and
Navarro Streets
Underwood Typewriter
Underwood Typewriter Co
Orpora
W. Commerce St
San Antonio, Texas
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