Uncle Sam plans farm to table cost relief with reform goals
The article outlines a U S plan to cut living costs by organizing farmers to ship farm foods to rural schools and city buyers via parcel post trucks. It argues for scientific distribution, broader reach, and government coordination to prevent shortages and ensure fair pricing for producers and consumers.
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Uncle Sam
Parcel Post
United States
Michigan
Maine
Egypt
Sam
Attack on Mother's Pie and Public Kitchens Debate
A columnist mocks attacks on mothers pies while examining Dr. C W Saleeby's push for national kitchens to replace home cooking. It recalls wartime public kitchens and warns such moves could end cherished homebaked pies as Secretary Daniels predicts electric ships and urges advancing the Skagit project by selling electricity.
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C. W. Saleeby
London
England
Saleeby
National Kitchen
Daniels
Skagit
Why Not Keep Chemists
The bureau of internal revenue developed a fermentation process to produce glycerin synthetically. Wartime glycerin shortages spurred chemists to advance synthetic methods. soap prices rose as supplies dwindled. The piece asks why peacetime chemical progress cannot be as vigorously supported as during war. It also notes New Year resolutions and local political and national references, including Mayor Hanson and Bolshevik guesses.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Germany
Nothin' is more expensive than loafin'
A jumble of quotes and notices reflects 1920s public figures and opinions from Marshfield Wisconsin to Philadelphia and Netcong New Jersey. It notes the Anti Saloon League plan to spend billions to press dry policies and includes brief anecdotes on politicians, soldiers, and a sheriff anecdote from a wood sign.
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Anti Saloon League of America
United States
Marshfield
Wis
Times
Seattle Mayor Proposes Utilities Reform and Public Works
The speech urges using 750000 of city funds as a loan to the water dept to save 2600 monthly, advocates rapid Skagit power development, Cedar river sealing, a new steam unit, and a city coal mine. It calls for fair utility rates, an assistant to the mayor, and public ownership of transit with improved street railways and fire, police, and health department reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
Skagit
Midate
Cedar River
Lens
Board of Engineers
Bhagit
Santa Claus
Department of Public Utilities
Municipal Street Railway
Municipal Railway
Thomas F. Murphine
Municipal
Murphine
Public Service Commission
Lister
Seattle
Third Ave
Seattle Jews Launch $8000 Relief Drive
Seattle Zionists set an $8000 quota to be raised within 30 days as part of a $3,000,000 Palestine restoration fund. J Aronson says the 1919 installment supports hospital health and education, with $1,000,000 for Anglo Palestine loans and a Zionist commission budget of over $500,000.
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Seattle
Zionist Organization of Aeperica
Palestine
J. Aronson
Restoration Fund Committee
Aronson
Anglo-Palestine Company
Zionist Commission
Board of Education
Department of Health
California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Child Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for children with colds, fevers, or constipation. It claims quick cleansing of stomach liver and bowels and urges mothers to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company, warning against counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
No Camouflage In This Stor
A sensational claim describes Freezone as a Cincinnati invention that removes corns and calluses quickly with little irritation. The copy markets the product as a cheap drugstore remedy for between the toes and other corns.
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Cincinnati
A Clear Complexion Says Dr Edwards A Well Known Ohio Physician
A well known Ohio physician Dr Edwards asserts a clear complexion as a sign of health. Local readers note his medical stance and influence in community wellness.
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Dr. Edwards
Ohio
F.M. Edwards
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