The Philippine Islands Size Population and Education
The Philippines cover about 140000 square miles with Luzon the size of New York State. About 2000 islands exist with a 1903 census population of 7632426 and 30 distinct dialects. Education has progressed under American occupation with 811715 students and 6000 teachers, most Filipino. Manila's 1902 population was around 220000.
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Philippine Islands
New England
New York
New Jersey
Luzon
U. S
Manila
Ear Tube Inflammation Causes Deafness Says Co
An 1919 advertisement explains that deafness is often due to inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It claims hearing loss may be permanent if the tube cannot be restored, warning that nine of ten cases arise from catarrh and urging readers to seek a remedy from CAUSE CO of Toledo, Ohio.
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Orion
Cal Iine de
Our
Ath
Tov
Cause, & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Japanese Exposition Planned in Tokyo for 1917
A national exposition is planned in Tokyo from April 1 to November 1, 1917. The government will maintain it with over 10 million dollars raised to fund the project. The grounds cover about 250 acres, with 30 acres under buildings, and the event will span the Cherry Blossom and Chrysanthemum seasons.
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Tokio
Japan
Flag Day and the American Flag Association
The American Flag Association organized on February 17, 1898 with motto One Flag One Country God Over ALL. It seeks National and State legislation to protect the flag from seizure and desecration and aims to observ June 14 as Flag Day, commemorating Congress adopting the U S flag in 1777. Secretary Theodore Fitch 120 Broadway New York.
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The
American Flag Association
Congress
United States
Theodore Fitch
Broadway
New York
Foley Kidney Pills Told My Child Cured Bed Wetting
Charles Durham Lavington recalls seeking a cure for his boy who wet the bed nightly. He tried kidney medicines, found Foley Kidney Pills in a drugstore, and after two days of use noted improvement. By two thirds of a bottle, the problem largely ceased.
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Charles Durham Lavington
Lrl
Chase
Foley
Botanic Blood Balm Claims Cure for Blood Ills
An advertisement extols Botanic Blood Balm or B B B as a universal cure for diseased blood and related symptoms. It promises to drain poisons, restore rich blood, rebuild the constitution, and even cure deep-seated conditions including cancer, with a 30 year test history and a $1.00 bottle price from druggists.
Danish Bond i Letterheads Offer From Stamney Printing House
An ad promotes Danish Bond i letterheads priced per thousand from 1.50 to 300, offered in 13 16 and 20 pound stocks with 500 per box. It touts ideal typewriter paper and cheaper rates for large quantities. An exchange note claims the proper way to discontinue a newspaper is to settle all arrearages on subscription.
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Stamney Printing House
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad and Almanac Offer
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as curative for throat and lung ailments with endorsements from J. McCaffery, manager of the Schlite Hotel, Omaha. It promotes speedy relief for coughs and colds, and offers Hick's Celebrated Almanac free to subscribers who pay in advance, noting limited copies and a first-come, first-served policy.
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Foley
Jas, McCaffery
Mgr
Schlite Hotel
Omaha
Neb
Hick
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Pape
Jed
Rexall
Ring Drug Co
Eview
High Point Review
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Blood Builder
Home Banking Company
Capital
T. F. Wrenn
J.R. Reitzel
D. H. Milton
H. E Montsinger
J.C Welch
Staley
Q. C
D. FL Staley. Jeweler
Selene
Amey Printing House
Milam IS
Woodland Ave
Roanoke
Guerrant
Danvil Madea
C- Il
Willams
Care Cluett, Peabody & Co
Troy
N.Y
Milam
R. L. McNair
Charlotte, C
T. Barksdale
Dan
Lara
Nathan ‘Va
R. W.thompson
W. Bain
Aia
Z T Reynolds
Critz
Ira
Abbnudon, Va
West
Thit
Valhalla
S.C
Westayas
N. Carolina
Milam Medicine Co., Inc
Danville, VA
Blair-Hoskins CO
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