Bayer Introduces Aspirin in 1900 Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as the true world famous aspirin prescribed by physicians for over two decades. It notes the Bayer name stamped on each tablet and package to guard against imitation, followed by a brief humorous postcard exchange.
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Bayer
Island Queen Deck Collapse Sparks Inquiry in Ohio Bay
Captain Cameron of the U S inspection service opened an investigation after the Island Queen third deck collapsed during a Grant centennial voyage to Point Pleasant. Twenty eight people were injured including Wilbur Morgan, a Manchester student, while President Harding avoided the disaster by riding a government boat.
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Cincinnati
George W. Cameron
United States Inspection Service
Point Pleasant
Edward Patterson
Wilbur Morgan
Manchester
Harding
Ohio River
General Grant
Island Queen
Cayuga
Prohibition Agents Seize Hofman Brewery in Chicago
Prohibition agents with a search and seizure warrant moved against Hofman Bros. Brewing at 2606 West Monroe street arresting officials and confiscating 30 barrels of beer. Field Agent Guy W. Ginders directed the operation after a driver was arrested and another truck escaped, leaving an agent partly unconscious.
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Chicago
Hofman Bros.’ Brewing Company
West Monroe Street
Guy W. Ginders
Mrs Kinkead Denounced as Insane After Husband’s Murder
New York April 29 Dr Mortimer Scherman head of the Kings County Hospital psychopathic ward declared Mrs Marie Gormley Kinkead widow of Ellis Guy Kinkead Cincinnati former corporation counsel insane from frustration of vengeance over her husband’s death She collapsed after Olivia M P Stone was acquitted and is now in a strait jacket.
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New York
Marie Gormley Kinkead
Ellis Guy Kinkead
Cincinnati
Mortimer Scherman
Psycopathic
Kings County Hospital
Olivia M. P. Stone
Kinkead
Scherman
Coal strike blamed on operators by labor committee chair
Washington reports Chairman Nolen of the House labor committee places sole responsibility for the near month old nationwide coal stoppage on coal operators. He says unified efforts to prevent lower prices caused the strike and denies extensive evidence of a conspiracy among operators.
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Washington
Nolen
House Labor Committee
Robbery Hits Petrograd Cathedral in Moscow
On April 28 in Moscow the famous Troltzki or Trinity cathedral in Petrograd was looted of its valuables. Similar depredations are reported elsewhere with treasure totaling silver by the ton gold by the hundredweight pearls by the bushel and diamonds by the peck taken.
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Petrograd
Moscow
Trinity
Harding Praises Grant Spirit in Commemoration
President Harding named the spirit of General Grant as vital to world peace and national renewal during exercises marking Grant’s 100th birthday in Point Pleasant Ohio. He lauded Grant’s magnanimity and urged unity with nations lifting armament burdens while highlighting American ideals and peace.
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Republic
Point Pleasant
Grant
Harding
Appomatox
Daugherty
George B. Christian Jr
Christian
Charles Kk. Sawyer
Sawyer
Frederick Dent Grant
Harry
Corbin
McLean
James Prendergast
Jesse Smith
George T. Hardiig
Flarding
George B. Christian Sr
Cols
J. A. Pent
T. Q. Ashburn
Congress
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
A.rs. Stephens
Stephens
Charles C. Kearns
Crops and Profit on Low-Priced Fertile Lands
Farmers are urged to exploit cheaper fertile lands to maximize crop output and profits during market and finance strains. The article argues large crops yield higher net profits, advises soil and moisture management, selection of productive varieties, and considers Western Canada as a practical option. It advises consulting Canadian government agents for information.
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Western
Canada
Patty Knew Her Grandmother Was A Politician
Patty recalls how her grandmother, active in suffrage and politics, was humorously nicknamed Our Politician. The child excitedly narrates Red Riding Hood visiting a sick grandmother who was described as a politician, reflecting in a playful Chicago Journal tone.
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Patty
Tell
Red Riding Hood
Grandmother
Chicago Journal
Blue Sky Laws and the Endless Promise of Sales
An editorial argues blue-sky laws fail to curb speculative promises as more sky is sold. It laments the persistence of flashy pitches and inadequate regulation, urging stronger oversight to protect investors.
Frost Keeps Grip on Gold in Alaska Prospecting
A reader shares notes on frozen ground in Alaska gold placers and winter techniques. The piece compares frozen gravels to Siberia, discusses shaft excavation, and explains why gunpowder struggles against thawed yet frozen earth. It also includes a Washington Star anecdote about a Midwest traveler asking for Main Street at Union Station.
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Frost
Alaska
Siberia
Union Station
White House
Middle West
Washington
Main Street
Washington Star
Only One That Counted
A neighbor asks if Tommy is the only child. He answers with pride that he is not the only one, but he is the only one working.
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Tommy
Bride and Groom Face Turmoil After Church Exit
After the ceremony the newly married couple leave the church and encounter immediate trouble that follows them to their home, signaling potential ongoing conflict or disruption surrounding the marriage.
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