Uncle Sam Wants Business Right
Federal trade commission actions target misbranding price fixing and unfair practices across manufacturers and dealers. Cases involve lemon truth in labeling, resale price maintenance, false branding, and discriminatory pricing toward new customers while land resources and farm production potential are analyzed for a growing population.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Omaha
New York
United States
Present Congress Takes All Prizes
Washington reports the current Congress is said to exceed its predecessors in disregarding party lines and courting vetoes. Senator Fess warns the people may not tolerate ongoing investigations while Nicholas Longworth asserts the House dominates and can legislate, though others call the session an agony due to its inefficacy and fragmented results.
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Washington
Congress
Ste “Neers
White Horse
Fess
Whiches
Gente A
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
House
Longworth
Senate
Congress Nears Adjournment Amid Tax Bill Moves
Washington faces protests from Japan against US nationals exclusion while Congress nears adjournment. A veto threaten over the tax bill accompanies its transmission to the president. In Chicago a federal grand jury probes the veterans bureau administration. Farm bills rise in calendar as delays recede.
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Washington
Japan
United States
Chicago
Veteran's Bureau
Congress
Washington headlines call presidential stroll bunk
A Washington newspaper story claiming the president walked unrecognized among pedestrians is dismissed as bunk. The item notes Washington's history of presidential strolls and politeness, stressing no departure from usual decorum.
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Washingon
Washington
Philippine Freedom Near at Hand in War Department Treaty
An agreement between the Philippine mission and the War Department would authorize the Philippines to elect and govern their own affairs under a form of American protectorate to last about twenty years. Congress is expected to approve, though not before next winter.
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Washington
Philippine Mission
War Department
Congress
Philippines
Pittman Act Aims to Buy 14 Million Dollar Silver
Washington reports the Pittman bill to purchase fourteen million dollars worth of silver to replace silver dollars withdrawn from the Treasury during the war. The measure, intended to complete the purchase of domestic silver stores, has passed the Senate and is favored for House action.
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Washington
Pittman
Treasury
Senate
House
People Will Hear Story Over Again Headlines Campaign Talks
Washington says the nation is tired of senatorial scandals as campaign speakers plan to deliver the story firsthand from the stump. The public appetite for the narrative drives speeches across states before the next political push.
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Washington
Senator Today Has Last Opportunity
Washington Senator La Follette’s name has appeared at several Republican conventions. The article notes the senator’s advancing age and suggests 19 percent as a last chance at the presidency, with hints of an independent bid if necessary.
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Washington
la Follette
Health Talks Short Cut To Health by Norfolk Official
Norfolk Virginia health notice quotes Dr Schenk condemning modern eating and drinking habits. He warns that pendulous abdomens and craving for soft drinks and sugary confections replace traditional meals. He laments obesity rising and praises old fashioned meals like ham cabbage potatoes and corn bread.
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Schenk
Norfolk
Virginia
Ford
Smithfield
Ford Shoals Offer Dead as Senate Amends Bill
Washington Senator Norris hails Mars hle Shoals measure as amended and accepted by the Senate Committee. It would place fertilizer manufacture under Agriculture while private operation may be allowed. government control remains, but private firms could obtain rights to operate. The Ford offer is dead.
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Washington
Norris
Marshle Shoals
Senate
Department of Agriculture
Ford
Saner living urged as key to longer life in ram’s horn note
An editorial urges walking, fresh air, good food, and annual medical checks to extend life beyond seventy. It contrasts the heavy daily routine of busy businesspeople with a simpler open-air lifestyle, warning of indigestion and poor health from constant driving and quick meals. The piece notes Ram’s Horns Curved features on ram anatomy and behavior.
Be Pretty Turn Gray Hair Dark Sage and Sulphur Compounded
Old home remedy Sage and Sulphur used to restore natural hair color. Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound, sold in drugstores, promises a dark, glossy, natural look after one or two applications.
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Ayers
Wyeth
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Lizzie Vaughn
Lonnie Thomas
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