Conscience Fund Records Hidden in Treasury Files
A Nov 14 report traces the U S Treasury Conscience Fund, a hidden archive of letters from individuals who say they owe the government money. Contributions total about 580000 since 1811, with modern sums rising due to income tax enforcement. Veterans and World War I soldiers are among donors, and secrecy rules shield the letters from public inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Thornburgh
Washington
United States Treasury
Conscience Fund
United States
Santa Cruz
Cal
Madson
Treasury
Madison
Internal Revenue Bureau
Fragmentary Letter Snippets On Postal Marks And Dates
Readable portions show letters failing to state exact funds reduced and misreadings of dates. Postmarks often determine mailing dates while sender locations remain unclear. The text highlights ambiguity in dates and places due to corrupted OCR.
Chlorine Gas Heals Sore Gums
U S army surgeons report high cure rates for chlorine gas in treating gum disease Pyorrhea and related dental problems. A liquid Jo-Vex form is marketed for home use, with druggists ordering it and Phillips Drug Co receiving new supplies. Jo-Vex is promoted as a cure for gum pain bleeding and loose teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U S. Army
Phillips Drug Co
Jo-Vax Chemical Co
Akron
Thanksgiving program set at Birmingham M E church
Extensive social notes from Birmingham and Elyria detail numerous visits and gatherings. A Thanksgiving program is announced for November 23, 1924 at 7 30 p m at the Birmingham M E church. The item lists many local residents visiting and hosting events.
Stomach Troubles Advised Curing Guide
An advertisement promotes Bisurated Magnesia and Bisulated Vartassia as cures for acid stomach and related symptoms. It claims chronic acid stomach harms the stomach lining, leading to gastritis or ulcers, and admonishes against pepsin or artificial digestives. It recommends hot water and the products after meals for relief and digestion.
W B A Host at Mrs Gerrick’s West River Road Home
Mrs Trevah Gerrick entertains the W B A at her West River road home today. Mrs John McKinney of Port Canton and Mrs Howard Ross join Mrs Leo Armstrong of Lakewood Beach visiting Mrs Willard Tait Monday afternoon.
Mrs Gerrick Hosts Dinner For Family Amid Visits
Mrs Gerrick planned a surprise for her husband last Wednesday evening and Sunday she served dinner with the Gerrick family as guests. Elizabeth Langton of Elyria kept house for her nephew while visiting in Chicago and Galesburg. Two birthday anniversaries were celebrated together on Tuesday for Mr and Mrs A F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. McIntire
New York City
Elizabeth Langton
Elyria
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John Robertson
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Nelson Schofield
George Pall
George Bruce
P. C. Robertson
C. G. Seniff
Virginia
Theodore Latteman
Charley Latteman
Adolph Frankenberg
Henry Johaanson
Jacob Swonger
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Charley Perkins
Will Betts
Elmer Perkins
Kipton
John Bohn, Jr
Henrietta
Barbara Latteman
George
Duane Bates
Lorain
Clyde Rosa
Oberlin
William Rosa
G. M. Snyder
Barney Snyder
Leon Mapes
Charley Mapes
Cora Stevenson
Bellevue
Cleveland
A. J. Clemons
Jesse Portman
Ralph Blackwell
Frank Krieger
Bertha Shaffer
Mary Keller
William Heldrick
Joe Danger
Doris Gunsolus
Bertha Sheperd
Winfield Close
Indianapolis
Ind
Elyria Auto Radiator & Body CO
Call
East Broad St. Bridge
The
Loomis Company
Vincent
eHother
Yours
Steamship Agency and Foreign Exchange
Mathias
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E. T. Clauser
Janes
Thur
Bank
Winfrey
Delfine
C. C. Winfrey
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the Heldmyer Hardware Co
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