Rheumatism Ad Promise Through Blood Cleanser
An advertisement argues rheumatism returns after local treatments and claims a blood cleanser can remove disease germs. It invites readers to mail a history to Chief Medical Adviser at 157 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga, for expert advice at no charge.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Promised Devil In Coal Bin Warning Sparks Stinging Exchange
A Mississippi town tale recalls two black workers in a coal bin. One, striking a lump, injures the other who quips that the blow matches his long promised devil. The exchange ends with a blunt insult and a curt reply as a merchant’s daughter suitor presses his demand.
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Mississippi
Unmarried man in Kentucky causes curiosity and humor
A visiting northern man questions an elderly Kentucky bachelor known as Uncle Jim about remaining single. He jokes that he is not exposed to matrimony. Another character, Uncle Bill Bottle top, quips on pink tea diplomacy and the art of concealment in social graces.
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Kentucky
Uncle Jim
Lawdy
Uncle Bill Bottletop
Durham Tobacco Market to Close March 25
The Durham Tobacco Board of Trade decided to close the market on March 25 after a meeting with warehousemen. Farmers hold thousands of pounds back, urged to bring it in, as some plan to store for next fall due to lower prices. Alderman Lipscomb pushed for a citywide price-awareness campaign to shield residents from profiteers.
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Durham
Durham Tobacco Board of Trade
J. M. Lipscomb
Board of Aldermen
North Carolina
Lipscomb
Motin
Danderine Hair Refresher Promises Thick Shine
An old advertisement proclaims Danderine hair tonic to revive lifeless hair, adding lustre and apparent fullness. It touts a 30 cent bottle called Dandeline to freshen the scalp, control dandruff, and reduce hair loss, with claims of youthful brightness and thickness.
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Fletcher
Quarrel with Boss Ends in Income Loss
A worker recounts a dispute with their boss that resulted in four separate income stoppages. The incident highlights tensions over pay and job conditions. No details of location or identities are provided.
Ely's Cream Balm for rapid relief of nasal congestion
An old advertisement promises instant relief from head cold or catarrh. It claims the fragrant antiseptic cream opens blocked passages, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and lets users breathe freely with a small bottle from the druggist.
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Ely
Dodson’s Liver Tone Promises Safer Calomel Alternative
An old advertisement touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel causes salivation, cramps, and nausea, while the product allegedly cleanses the liver, boosts energy, and is safe for children.
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Dodson
Condensed classified notices spanning medicine to employment
An assortment of short ads includes Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills promising regularity, storm forecasting quips, a women and men social bite about fault, a Charlotte Cotton School employment offer by correspondence, revolvers for sale, and plant prices from Frost Proof Cabbage and Potato Plant listings. Includes a 1928 U S Weather Bureau tag from Charlotte.
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Wright
Charlotte Cotton School
Charlotte
N. C
J. J. Hikky
Owensboro, KY
Sheer Plant Co
Valdosta
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