California Fig Syrup praised by Western mother
A Western mother, Mrs. Neal M. Todd of Oklahoma City, touts California Fig Syrup for easing a three year old son Neal's constipation and colds. The ad claims the syrup strengthens children and motivates other mothers to share the product widely.
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California
Neal M. Todd
West 27Th St
Oklahoma City
Okla
Neal
Child and Mother Labor in Family Fracas
A three year old named Marlon and her mother quarreled in Uncle Jim’s home. The girl chose to take action herself. When Uncle Jim left, she proposed a playful scenario and earned candy as a result.
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Marlon
Uncle Jim
Mattera Oto
Uncle Dim
Ike
Bowles Red Pepper Rub promises quick rheumatic relief
An old remedy promotes Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a safe heat therapy for rheumatic pains, joint trouble, neuritis and chest colds. The ad claims relief within minutes and notes it won’t burn. Consumers are urged to buy a small jar from their druggist.
House Plan Complaints Over Breakfast Sunlight
A reader voices dissatisfaction with a house design noting the breakfast room lacks afternoon sun. The exchange highlights practical preferences in home layout amid ongoing design discussions.
Kruschen Salts Ad Claims 20lb Fat Loss in 4 Weeks
Mrs. Man West of St. Louis testifies she dropped 10 pounds in four weeks after using Kruschen Salts, claiming increased energy and no hunger. The ad promotes half teaspoon daily in hot water before breakfast and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Man West
St. Louis
Inkling Volly Confusion Strains Domestic Ties
In a fragmented account Molly accuses her husband of an ongoing misunderstanding while detailing a recent financial charge and a continued dispute. The dialogue hints at marital tension over trust and money with unclear chronology.
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Dearie
Molly
McCook Reader Credits Dr Pierce's Prescription
Nervous sleepless Nebraska resident Elly Threill of Route 4 reports improvement after trying Dr. Pierce's Prescription. A backache sufferer in Paris notes periodic savors and, while seeking relief, tries the tonic and claims she feels fine. The ad emphasizes medical endorsement and regional usage.
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McCook
Mrz
Elly ‘Threill
Dr. Pierce
Paris
Pierce
Shanghai The Paris of the Orient and Its Dual City
The article describes Shanghai as a treaty port near the Yangtze estuary, with two cities the native old town and foreign concessions. It notes British French and American governance, about twenty foreign nations, a population over 1.5 million, and Shanghai as a major commercial and industrial hub with fleets, mills, and a cosmopolitan Bund.
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National Geographic Sooiety
Woshington
D. C
WHO Service
Hanghay
China
Yangtze River
Asia
Yangtze
Shanghai
Western Guidance Fort
Stade
Woosung
Bund
Awona
Metarles
Venice
Hwangpoo
Old City
Paris
Hong Kong
Foochow
Bubbling Well Road
Slag
First Aid Week Promotes Home Remedy Awareness Campaign
The eleventh anniversary of First Aid-Home Remedy Week is set for May 18-19. National groups including the National Association of Metal Drug Jets and Sterling Products Inc. back the plan to prepare for accidents and illness, with state pharmaceutical associations and city leaders aiding the effort. Governors and mayors have proclaimed the week, urging timely local advertising to boost drug trade and public readiness.
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National Association of Metall Drug Jets
Sterling Products, Inc
National Wholesale Druggists’ Association
National Association of Retail Drug Clerks
Breuter
Ife
Ling
8. C. Henry
Return of an Uhlan officer sword after 17 years
Wing-Commander Marix who once saved German officer Baron von Leisner at Ypres in 1914 has fulfilled a pledge by returning the officer’s sword after learning his war-worn horse and token survived. The 1914 encounter ended with the officer surrendering and vowing to honor the pledge, now kept through a Berlin bank connection in Montreal.
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Baron von Leisner
Marix
Ypres
Uhlan
von Leisner
Ailoye
Heer
Berlin
Montreal Family Herald
Big Men Not Always Strong Says Examiner Johnson
W Leonard Johnson, a New Jersey civil service physical examiner, finds police height no predictor of strength after testing 450 applicants. He notes weight up to 165 pounds shows some relation to strength, but above that no relation, urging revision of patrolman physical standards.
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W. Leonard Johnson
New Jersey Civil Service Commission
Popular Science Monthly
Demanding His Turn at the Music
A Washington Star quote shows Mr. Rufiek demanding his turn at the performance. He says he grew weary of listening and wanted to make a little noise on his own account. The remark captures a moment of public enthusiasm and individual expression.
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Mr. Rufiek
Washington Star
Sympathy Wanted and Parson Quip on Suffering
A humorous exchange notes a wife urging the parson to share her toothache and a maxim about improving one’s lot by helping the unfortunate. It also remarks that a man gains honesty by concealing truth about his actions, in a wry, reflective tone.
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Many & Man
Bayer Aspirin headline promises fast relief
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as the immediate cure for headaches and misc. aches from neuralgia to colds. It urges two to three tablets with water, claims the Bayer cross guarantees relief, and notes low cost when bought by the bottle. It emphasizes safety for heart and stomach and frequent, sufficient dosing for complete results.
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Bayer
Return of Maude Adams Echoes Richard Mansfield Era
LA Times recalls Maude Adams stage comeback and contrasts with Richard Mansfield. Mansfield noted his career as actor and his guarded private life, joking about Nat Goodwin’s marriages and a stiffly skeptical father who chased him from his daughter’s home for being an actor.
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Maude Adams
Richard Mansfield
Mansfield
Miss Adams
Nat Goodwin
Steenth
Mr. Mansfield
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