Poverty and Work Said to Prolong Life in Silence
In a Wiltshire village and other notes a speaker argues poverty and worry may extend life, since work provides purpose and distraction from woes. The piece links illness, weight loss, and a belief that hardship can yield longevity, while recounting customs about bells at funerals and gleaning hours, plus a commercial testimonial for Foley's Honey and Tar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glimmerby
Mr. Gossington
Mingegan
Wiltshire
Eng
Rutland
Goddington
Oxfordshire
George
Air Sleigh Replaces Carriage In Chamonais Sled Perambulator
In the French winter resort of Chamonais brothers adopt the sled perambulator to convey their offspring. The device suits skiing trips, skating outings, and shopping expeditions, replacing the carriage as a practical child transport during travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamonais
Daughter of Senator Lenroot Studies Wisconsin Child Welfare
Miss Katherine F. Benroot, daughter of Senator Irving L. Lenroot, visited Wisconsin and was photographed in Dorchester Massachusetts as a guest in the Dorchester Court. She studied juvenile cases and the social service system of probation officers. She is connected with the U S Children's Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine F. Benroot
Irving L. Lenroot
Wisconsin
Dorchester
Mass
Learoot
Children’s Bureau
U.S. Department of Labor
Conference on Typhus Prevents Epidemic Fears
Washington reports the coast states health officials from Virginia to Maine reached an informal consensus on further typhus appropriations. Surgeon General Cumming of the Public Health Service led the meeting and officials say epidemic danger has been lessened by measures already taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
Maine
Cumming
Public Health Service
Dr James Headache Powders Offer Relief
A vintage ad promises rapid headache relief using Dr James Headache Powders. It touts 10 cent packages and claims the product clears dull to violent throbbing headaches, neuralgia, and pain within moments after taking a powder. It urges readers to visit a local drug store immediately.
Fire in Lehigh Coal Mine Burns Since 1859
A coal mine burning between Summit Hill and Coldale Pennsylvania has smoked since February 1859. Lehigh Coal & Navigation company seeks a skilled fireman as engineers test schemes to extinguish the blaze, including a proposed tunnel to cut off fuel and stop the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summitt Hill
Coldale
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company
Lehigh Company
Nhich
Milks Emulsion Promises Health after Tuberculosis
A testimonial shows Mrs. Robert M. Anthony crediting Milks Emulsion with restoring strength and appetite after a tuberculosis scare. The ad claims the product builds flesh, aids digestion, and relieves chronic stomach issues, offering a money back guarantee and bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Anthony
Guin
Ala
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Vi Hh. Tudy
Agreement on Tests for Battleships
Washington announces joint navy and army air forces tests to study aerial bombing effects on modern vessels. Experiments run June 1 to July 15 off Cape Hatteras and Cape Henlopen, using battleships Iowa and Kentucky along with former German ships, subs, and destroyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Army Air Forces
Navy Department
Cape Hatteras
Cape Henlopen
Joint
Army and Navy Board
Iowa
Kentucky
Ostfriasland
Frankfurt
Clara Smith Hamon Pleads Not Guilty in Hamon Murder Case
Ardmore Oklahoma February 28 Mrs Clara Smith Hamon charged with murder in connection with the death of Jake L Hamon pleaded not guilty at her arraignment in district court here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Okla
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Harding to name Port of New York collector
Reports from Washington say George W. Aldridge of Rochester will be named by President Harding as Collector of the Port of New York with solid backing from the New York State Republican organization. In Toledo a stenographer Catherine De Lamar reportedly won a ten dollar raise for efficiency and refused to speak to any man on the telephone until she powdered her nose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George W. Aldridge
Rochester
Port of
New York
Harding
Catherine de Lamar
P. J. Mulligan
De Lamar Praises Alice for Efficiency and Modesty
De Lamar lauded Alice for her poised personal appearance and urged that she be rewarded. He emphasized the high pitch of efficiency and modesty she displayed, arguing recognition is warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Lamar
Peresnall
Alice
Woman Finds Relief With Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs H A Seaman of Sturgin Cole writes of years of bladder and kidney trouble. After trying many remedies a friend sent Foley Kidney Pills. They helped greatly, she used seven bottles and sleep returned. She recommends Foley Kidney Pills to all who suffer kidney trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
W. Va
Dr. Pierce
Ialso
H. A. Seaman
Sturgin
Cole
Foley
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Amsterdam
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Lenroot
Coast States
Income Tax Service
Hagerstown
Washington County
Edwin C. Hook
McComas, Armstrong Co., Inc
The
Maryland Surety & Trust Co
Hagerstown, MD
Innocent
Clara Smith
Daily Mail
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ONDS
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Toledo, O
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Susan
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California Associated Raisin CO
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Fresno
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