California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Child Health
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It urges mothers to check for a coated tongue and feverish brow as signals of constipation and cites pleasant taste, gentle cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels, and a 50 cent bottle with usage directions. It warns against counterfeits and promotes the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Mothoe
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Ely's Cream Balm for nasal relief and breathing ease
Advert describes Ely's Cream Balm clearing nasal passages and easing colds or catarrh. A small bottle purchased from a druggist is applied inside the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and provide instant relief, promising relief from stuffiness and nighttime breathing struggles.
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Ely
Underwalk Businesses In Seattle Sidewalk Tunnels
Readers learn of hidden commerce beneath Seattle sidewalks, from cafes and pool rooms to second hand shops and basements. The piece notes basements under Pike Street and First Avenue with dim light, sleeping patrons, and restricted access in Chinatown due to diplomatic tensions.
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Seattle
Pike
e#t
Usat Street
First Ave
Savoy
Last Days Bargain Bonanza in Seattle Stores
Sensational sale continues with deep discounts on footwear, garments, and accessories. Items include children's hose 15c value now 7c, suitcases 6.50 now 3.98, ladies handbags 2.00 now 79c, men's rubbers 1.00 now 24c, men’s shoes 5.50 now 2.98, Crossett shoes 5.00 6.00 now 3.85, men’s oxfords 1.98, suits and overcoats 25.00 now 9.85, khaki and work shirts slashed, ladies coats 15.00 now 4.85, and more as stock clears.
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Crossett Shoes
Canadian Would Do Hangings Cheaper
Springfield Ill Feb 23 Attorney General Brundage received a letter from I M Holmes public executioner of Montreal offering to perform public hangings of the state for 75 dollars each He asked for expenses from Toronto He commented he fears colonizing union rates for hangings as Cook county pays 100 dollars per hanging
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Springfield
Ill
When War Ends Rulers' Promises May Bring Wider Freedom
The remark suggests that once the war ends, European rulers’ promises could translate into greater global freedom than ever before. The speaker weighs future hope against wartime rhetoric, implying a lasting impact on international liberty.
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Europe
Bootblack Invents Dance of Cabarets
Milwaukee news profiles Prof L G Stevens aka Stephanop aulos a bootblack by day and cabaret dancer by night. Once a Chicago candy hawker in 1904 he learned dance in Evanston and became a skilled performer in Milwaukee at the Majestic theatre and a member of the National Dancing Masters association. He is credited as originator of the Grecian rose dance. A street remark about Cuban rebels closes the piece.
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Milwaukee
Prof
L. G. Stevens
Stephanopaulos
Stevens
Chicago
Evanston
Majestic Theatre
National Dancing Masters’ Association
Pape's Diapepsin Claims Quick Relief From Indigestion
An ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest safe remedy for sour stomach gas heartburn and indigestion. It promises neutralizing acids within five minutes and claims a large case costs fifty cents at drug stores. Millions report dyspepsia relief and gentler digestion.
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Pape
Insane Patient Dies After Prolonged Screaming
Mrs Ella Burbridge a 40 year old insane patient in the county hospital detention ward died in Denver from exhaustion after hours of continuous screaming since admission. Physicians attributed death to the strain of her outbursts.
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Denver
Ella Burbridge
Rubber Bands Stop Crowing For Time
In Chassy New York Hosea Yapp keeps 20 hens and four roosters. Neighbors held a meeting to stop crowing before 7 a m by placing rubber bands on bills. The roosters resisted removal and crowed louder once bands came off.
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Chassy
N. Y
Hosea Yapp
Yapp
Roosters
Zbyszko Defeats Westerfeld in Colosseum Card Match
Wladek Zbyszko the Pole defeated veteran Jess Wester guard in straight falls at the Colosseum last night in Chicago.
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Zbyszko
Chicago
Wladek Zbyszko
Pole
Jess Wester Guard
Lady From Yakima Puts Hart in Jam
In Olympia Washington on February 23 Lieut Governor Hart was fined three boxes of cigars after a Yakima woman spoke on the senate floor lobbying for her Yakima experiment station bill The incident followed her remark I am not such a joke as I seem to be The vote to fine Hart was unanimous
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Olympia
Wash
Yakima
Senate
Hart
Williams
Palmer
Marmola Tablet Promises Quick Fat Loss Without Dieting
Advertises Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe, simple remedy for excess fat that can reduce two to four pounds per week without dieting or exercise. Details claim druggists sell large cases for 75 cents or direct order from Marmola at 864 Woodward Ave Detroit Michigan.
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Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
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