Propriety Medicines Debate Tangles Public Demand
The Committee on Legislation of the Proprietary Association argues there is no public demand or need for laws forcing disclosure of proprietary medicine formulas. They assert health and pure food officials and private physicians can publish any flaws, and contend agitators seek to dismantle remedies entirely.
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Committee On Legislation
Proprietary Association
Thad
D. Gianelli
Joliet St. Joliet
Local Classifieds Mix Odd Claims and Remedies
A cropped ad page touts “Acetylene Jones” and a free booklet, mocks rivals, and promotes Winglaw’s Soothing Myrutie for teething. It lists dubious products including Defiance Starch and Hall’s Catarrh, with testimonials and a legal-sounding witness line, reflecting noise-filled 19th century classified copy.
Notes From the Capital Highlights Iowa Capitol Plans and Incidents
Des Moines reports from Oct 16 describe K W Bobory returning from the Philippines with curios and natural history specimens for the state historical museum. Updates cover capitol art projects by Diashilela and Kenyon Cox lunettes, road improvement tours led by Dean Ward King, and Indictment matters involving Tom Dennison and Fran Sheriffe. Also noted are Rock Island survey plans for Des Moines via Malcom, a brutal assault on Samus McConkey, talks on a state dispensary, and a temperance convention discussion of prohibition.
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Des Moines
K. W. Bobory
Philippines
State Historical Museum
Diashilela
Yas
Capitol Improvement Commission
Capitol
Kenyon Cox
Diehlman
South Carolina
United Temperance Forces
Des Moinés
Howard
Ames
Acetylene Lighting Trialed by Generators and Insurers
A historical note on calcium carbide gas lighting recounts many failed acetylene generators, insurance scrutiny, and the small number deemed safe. It claims acetylene lamps use less oxygen and cost less per year than kerosene or city gas, urging readers to request a free book.
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Ongit
America
Carlos
Micker
Cornell University
Adamo St
Chicago
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Spots Feet Relief Cure
A vintage advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease powder soothes swollen feet hot or tender toes and helps with perspiration. It promises refined sensitivity without control interference and hints at savings or benefits for readers and chauffeurs. The ad mentions where to order from Allan & Olmsted in LaRoy New York.
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Allen
Friese
Allan & Olmsted
LaRoy, N. X
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