Hogs Duel to Boost Sunday School Attendance
In a rural church competition, Rev. A J Funnell urged Harry to attend Sunday school at the Norwalk township church. Pressing agreed if fellows helped feed his hogs, drawing Presbyterian workers Edward Gerken and Bennett to the scene. Breakfast was served for 120 hogs and 60 cattle as the event unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Funnell
Erfan
Harry
Norwalk
Edward Gerken
Bennett
Presbyterian Sdn
Fachoo
Pink Pills for the Blood advertised as back pain remedy
The ad argues thin blood and backache indicate strain and kidney risk. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure to strengthen blood and relieve back muscles, claiming quick doctor tests can ease fears about kidney disease. Pills priced 60 cents per box with a free Building Up the Blood booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aritics
Kinney
Willams
Williams Medicine Co
Schence N. Y
Brownstone Hair Tint Free Trial Offer Promises Easy To Use
Advertises Brownstone hair tint for gray and bleached hair with two color options from light to dark. Claims safe formula free of sulfur zinc aniline coal tar and harsh ingredients. Offers free trial package with coupon and hair care tips, endorsed by many women.
Mall This Coupon New
Enclosed find 11 cents to cover packing and war tax for a package of Sywnenege Light to Medium Brown or darker shades. Mark with X the shade wanted and mail with full name and address to Phe Kenton Pharmace Co. 506 Coppin Bidg. Covington Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe
Kenton Pharmace Co
Coppin Bidg
Covington, Ky
Simple treatment relieves indigestion with warm water and magnesia
A reader reports quick relief from acid indigestion sourness and gas by drinking three quarters of warm water with one to two teaspoons of magnesia after each meal. The routine is to be followed daily for about a week, with magnesia available from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ood
Republic Is Turning To Civil Government
Dr J A Watts of San Antonio recounts his trip to Mexico where he initially supported intervention and a Diaz era style rule but now favors Carranza and self government. He describes a shift in conditions toward civilian governance and asks why this change occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Watts
San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Diaz
Carranza
Phc
Martinez
San Tails Potosi
Osuna
Tamaulipas
Tennessee
Portrait of a Mexican self government era and Tanlac ad
A reminiscence gallery describes self government in Mexico under Carranza with miners gaining freedom to switch jobs and wages paid in coin. It praises railroads telegraphs and state reforms, plus an extended Tanlac testimonial from J. F. Smith of Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diaz
Carranza
Republic
Mexico City
Mexico
Weat
Dr J A Watts Reports From Mexico In First Essay
This is the first of several articles by Dr J A Watts of San Antonio Mexico reporting on current conditions. Watts practiced medicine in Mexico seven years before 1913 spoke the language and advised on local life. He is a member of the American Medical Association and served as a war army mentor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Watts
San Antonio
Cent
Mexico
The
Star
Watts
American Medical Assoriation
Soprano Marcel la Craft to solo at Seattle Symphony
Soprano Marcella Craft of La Scala Opera will be the soloist for the Seattle Symphony's seventh program at Meany Hall on Friday evening, marking a notable solo appearance amid the orchestra's season lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcella Craft
la Scalia Opera Company
Seventh Symphony
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Meany Hall
Help Seattle Grow Census Effort Aims for Gaps
Census workers employed by the Chamber of Commerce pursue households missed by enumerators in Seattle. They operate under the slogan Help Seattle Grow and can be reached via phone at Main 5060.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
Jobs for Ex-Soldiers in Alaska Highlighted by Major Waugh
Major W. UH. Waugh of the U S Army notes plentiful employment for ex soldiers in Alaska. He speaks at the Frye Hotel, urging veterans to seek opportunities and consider relocation for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
W. UH. Waugh
Frye Hotel
Parked for Hire Zones Not Legally Authorized
The board of public works cannot establish zones for for hire cars under meter rules as dictated by the Corporation Counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works, Corporation Counsel
Pawning a Sup Unlucky for Clark Upeher
Clark Upeher, described as a negro, is in custody and held for police investigation after a troubling incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Upeher
Business Leaders Create Pershing Room and Aid Plans
A report outlines efforts by business men to establish a Pershing room and to push state aid for teachers and farmers. The author reflects on experiences in Mexico under Diaz and Madero, noting a shift toward self government and admiration for Mexico's progress.
American Legion Posts Condemn Fund Solicitation Scam
Four Seattle American Legion posts condemn letters soliciting funds for a dance at the Masonic temple on February 6. They state the Private Soldiers and Sailors Legion is not affiliated with the American Legion and urge the press to publish the resolution and warn the public that the Legion does not solicit funds. The post calls on the public to report any such solicitations to any of the four Seattle posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Post
American Legion
Seattle
Masonic Temple
Beattie
Wilson Business College
Legion
Congress
American Legion of Beattie
Beattie Post
Gtlee
Joan Legion
Let Me Tell You How to Break Up That Cold
A reader recalls a crowded local train and a turning point when a cold worsened after Christmas. The piece discusses fear of influenza cases and promotes a laxative product as the safest, surest home remedy to stop a cold, noting it should be taken as directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilles
Jap Pays Board to Remain in Prison
In Angeles Jap Pays Board to Stay in County Jail after acquittal for murder He fears vengeance from the slain man's friends and will not leave jail until arrangements are made to exit the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neda
Fragments Show Seattle Posts and Addresses
Fragmentary OCR lists several posts and offices in Seattle with street addresses and phone lines. It mentions the Rainier Post, Elmer J. Noble Post, Lloyd Cochráne Post, and Tarfi Rigurdson as adjutant, plus locations at 1616 Third Ave and 707 Soldiers and Sailors' Club, Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elty
Seattle Post
Third Ave
Rainier
Elmer J. Noble
Soldiers, and Sailors’ Club
Elliott
Lloyd Cochrane
Ballard
Tarfi Rigurdson
Crippled Officers Taught to Dance
London report says dancing is taught to British army officers who have lost limbs to war. Instruction starts at the hospital and may continue at no cost, aimed at giving these men poise and confidence with artificial limbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Million Dollar Dyke Stops Georgia Flood
Augusta Georgia levee on the Savannah River held firm as its crest reached about 26 feet, two feet below the river height during a fresh 1908 flood. The Weather Bureau reported no rain in the watersheds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Weather Bureau
Pape's Cold Compound Offers Quick Relief From Cold Symptoms
Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as the quickest surest relief for nose running ache dullness feverishness soreness and stiffness. It claims no quinine and that the medicine acts without assistance for only a few cents at drug stores urging readers to insist on Pape's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daddy Smith
Los Angeles
South Main Street
J. F
Daddy”) Smith
Daddy” Smith
Taniac
Tanlac
Seattle
Bartell Drug Stores
Pape
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Goupon
Gray Harmer
Bienpie
Carranca
Europe
Sah Luin Potoal
Peona
Mirales
Coahuila
Albert F. Booth
Bonney Watson
ARMY
Pershing
Dian
Madero
Missouri
Vwoong
New York
George 4 Woods
Nebraska
Mark W
National Pershing Club
Frank H
Angeles
Georgia
Simmons
Simmons Company
Sheraton
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