President Roosevelt Hosts National Conservation Conference
At the White House a gathering of governors and leaders from politics and industry debated conservation of natural resources. The three day event featured speeches by James J. Hill and others, with emphasis on soil, forest and mineral preservation and broader cooperation between states and federal government. The final day produced resolutions endorsing action and planning for a permanent governors’ organization.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Marine Band
Edward Everett Hale
Senate
Promised Land
Noel
Mississippi
Johnson
Minnesota
Carnegie
J. J. Hil
Guv. Johnson
Lake Superior
Hill
Ington
Resolutions Committee
Kentucky
Missouri
Nebraska
Gov. Johnson
Gov. Deneen
Ilinois
Chamberlain
University of Chicago
American Association For Advancement of Science
Prof. Chamberlain
R. A. Long
Kansas City
Wilson
United States
Gov
Glenn
North Carolina
Congress
White Mountain
Folk
Forestry Commission
Gov. Willson
Sheldon
Swanson
She Is Your Brother Still Level-Headed and Sensible
The dialogue notes a brother is still the same sensible bachelor.
Advertisement Persuasion and Truth in Trade
The notice urges readers to trust genuine ads and to insist on the exact item asked for. It warns against accepting substitutes claimed to be “just as good” and emphasizes that convincing advertisements contain truth. It advises buyers to seek the specific product from dealers.
Long Sleeves Denied by Maid in Historic Exchange
In a dialog from a period scene, a mistress insists a maid accept a dress with short sleeves. The maid declines, citing discomfort, while the mistress urges generosity and propriety.
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Martha
Maid
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Scam Warning
An old ad promises a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh cures by Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pile remedy. It cites testimonials from Cheney and Co in Toledo and marketing by wholesalers. The copy touts internal use, blood and mucous surface action, pricing at 75 cents, urging purchase from druggists.
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Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. I. . Cheney
WaLpina, Kinnan & Marvin
Hall
State will care for you for a year
A Philadelphia Ledger snippet shows a convict anarchist sneering at the state. The court replies the state will not repay harshness in kind but will care for him for a year, framing the pun as a judicial response.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Castoria Reminds Signatures Trademark Safety for Infants
An advertisement emphasizes checking Castoria bottles for the signature of decor J, My CAAA, and notes the product has been in use for over 50 years as a safe remedy for infants and children. It promotes the well known brand as the trusted choice previously bought.
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Moiiere
Decor J
CAAA
Humorous Genesis pun hints at future lies
A playful quip imagines Adam boasting about naming animals and hinting at telling whoppers with fish tales before the fall. The line uses biblical framing to provoke a lighthearted joke about honesty and storytelling.
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Ananias
Adam
Pie Promotion Offers Free Full Size Pies
Ask Your Grocer for Our-Pie If your grocer is one of the few who have not OUR-PIE Preparation in stock send his name and 10 cents to D Zerta Food Co Rochester NY and they will mail you a full size two pie package free Three kinds for delicious lemon chocolate and custard pies.
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D-Zerta Food Co
Rochester
N. Y
Immense Pig Iron Production Across Three Nations
Over the past eight years the three great iron nations produced 10.3 million tons of pig iron with the United States contributing more than half.
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United States
It Cures While You Walk Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
An 19th or early 20th century ad claims Allen's Foot-Ease cures hot sweaty calloused feet. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents with no substitutes. Free sample offer at Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Theatrical Manager Faces Poor Show Risk
A theater manager warns that without a strong production the latest performance could fail. Critics and audiences await previews to gauge potential success and box office impact.
Red Cross Ball Blue and Teething Syrup Advertisement
An odd collection of old ads touts Red Cross Ball Blue laundry soap urging grocers to stock it and features Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. The slip notes prices like 5 cents for a 2 oz package and urges readers to let others explain.
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RED Cross
California Fig Syrup Co Laxative Endorsed by Well Informed
The General Demand for a simple pleasant laxative is met by Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from the California Fig Syrup Co. This trusted remedy is touted as wholesome and gentle yet effective, recommended for family use and sanctioned by physicians. Buy genuine product from California Fig Syrup Co for fifty cents per bottle.
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Senna
California Fig Syrup Co
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Sige
Carters
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Middletown
UTES
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
Sadh
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Pamphle
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Joseph Daily
Chillicothe
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Illinoia
Mason
Tazewell
Illinois
San Antonio
Alamo Plaza
Texas
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W.L. Douglas
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W. L. Douglas
Prica
Manus Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
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