Churches Appeal for Relief for Starving Europe
New York Jan 23 The federal Churches of Christ In America urged Congress and the House Ways and Means Committee to act promptly to provide food relief for the starving countries of Europe especially Poland Austria Hungary and Germany. The appeal came in resolutions adopted by the administrative committee of the council.
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New York
Churches of Christ In America
Congress
House
Europe
Poland
Austria
Hungary
Sarmmenia
Ue Council
3 Grain Cadomene Tablets Restore Vitality
An old advertisement touts 3 grain cadomene tablets claiming to restore Vigo vitality strength to weak men and women. Sold by all Drisetaie vendors. (Note: product name and terms appear promotional and unverified in the ad.)
January Sets Record in Cost of Living
Newary New Jersey January 43 prices of living commodities rose to record highs, outpacing December 1919. Dr Troyal Meeker, commissioner of the state department, notes costs nearly doubled versus January 1973, while wages fail to keep pace and the average family struggles to cope. The commentary touches on politics and social attitudes of those who dabble in them.
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Newary
N. J
Troyal Meeker
Sta Usliea
Department of Isbar
le Zaid
Meeker
Tony Doe
Syrup of Figs Ad Misspelt Label Describes Child Laxative
An advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It urges mothers to check the California address on the package and to use the remedy for a gentle stomach and liver aid with full dosing directions.
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California
Foreign Firms to Drill Wells in Mexico Under Decree
Mexico City January decree allows foreign oil firms provisional permits to drill new wells. Permits granted on condition Mexico enacts petroleum law. Decree follows request by American Association of Oil Producers in Mexico citing exhausted wells and inadequate pipelines. Permits limited to not affect ongoing judicial questions or pending legislation.
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Mexico City
Carranza
American Association of Oil Producers
Mexico
Musterole Headache Remedy Ad Promises Fast Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a headache remedy that avoids stomach and heart side effects of internal medicines. It claims quick relief from pain due to congestion and throat or chest conditions, and lists uses for sore throat bronchitis croup asthma neuralgia pleurisy rheumatism and back or chest aches. Sold in 2 sizes 50 cents and 2.50 for larger jars.
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Bbc
Tailoring Classes Debated in Public Schools
A contested proposal from Merchant Tailors Association at the Pacific Coast convention favors a system with tailoring and dress design in public schools. Advocates argue integration with cooking and manual arts, aiming to serve the apparel industry and broaden women’s roles, while opponents fear flashy styles and elimination of freak attire.
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Merchant Tallora’ Association
Opei
Ulen
Webi Lo Ho
Supervisor of Party Politics Is Appointed
Denver dispatch reports Carroll of Flury named to lead Republican party activities in a five-state region including California Wyoming Montana New Mexico and Utah. Elaya serves as an organizer with Salt Lake City efforts while Allan Mullis directs Western states for the Republican national committee and travels east for a conference.
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Denver
Carroll
Fluray
Colasalo Enmniftssioner
Telenferona Mills
Elaya
Eleinman
Lloghtsean Gattanak Egmimitites
Suyecviaoy
Pollateal Artividea
Calofide
Wyoming
Montana
New Mesito
Utah
Oreenhatlon
Arrrott
Teagre
Salt Lake City
Conterance
Aelth Victor Mullis
Chicago
Regions
Weateen
Republican Stalennt
Outlook Praises Minneapolis Orchestra On Par With Finest
A writer in The Outlook lauds the Minneapolis Symphony as among the world’s best, comparing it to the New York and Eastern ensembles. He credits the city’s public-spirited supporters and conductor Emil Oberhoffer for its rise, noting its prowess warrants national regard. The piece highlights the orchestra’s influence and anticipates a performance at Ogden.
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Theodore Thomas
Jus Orchestyr
Minneapolis
Majnoul
Thomas Orchestra of
Chicago
Diamond Dye Color Card Promises Fadeless Fabric Dye
An old advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a solution for faded and shabby apparel. It claims the dyes work on wool, silk, linen, cotton, or mixes, and promises easy guidance in the accompanying direction book and color card to match any material.
Pershing Not To Supersede March In Army Reorg
Washington Jan 23 The senate military committee drafted provisions in the army reorganization bill that would have General Pershing named chief of staff instead of General March who is the present occupant. The full committee tentatively eliminated Pershing from the top post after the secretary indicated he did not think Pershing desired the position. Chairman Wadsworth said a report to the Senate was expected by Monday.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Peruhux
March
Taker
Pershing
Wadsworth
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Propaganda Claim
Drugstore notice promises pile cure within six to fourteen days and offers refunds totaling 1 470. It touts sealing, bleeding, and protruding piles relief with claims of painless sleep after first use. The ad lists price 600 and asserts rapid, permanent relief despite vague medical effectiveness.
Austria Faces Hard Finance Choice in Crisis
VIENNA January 21 Dr Brusel finance minister asked the assembly to approve an immediate appropriation of 276 a000 crowns mainly to buy food claiming 480 900 of the American loan has been exhausted. The Austro Hungarian bank reports December 31 outstanding currency at 54 481 000 000 crowns with 12 004 000 000 in Austria. In Covington Kentucky January 23 fines totaling 32 500 were assessed in United States district court against 146 saloon keepers and others for wartime prohibition violations. one full sentence was imposed.
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Vianna
Dr. Brusel
Australtungarian Bank
Murrency Wits
Austra
Covington
United Sinton District Court
Be Pretty Turn Gray Hair Dark
A vintage advertisement touts a hair color product promising to turn gray hair dark with Sage and Sulphite Compound. It describes an easy application by dampening a sponge or brush and applying a small amount, claiming the result is a natural dark shade after one or two uses.
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Nowarays
Acid stomach warnings and lodging demand at the college
An ornate ad and campus notice describe how acid stomach can be dangerous and propose Bisurated Magnesia as a remedy. The piece shifts to report unprecedented enrollments at the Agricultural College in Logan City, detailing housing capacity for hundreds of visitors during winter courses, roundups, and conferences.
Canada Demands Vote in League of Nations
Montreal January 23 N W Towell president of the privy council spoke at the M C Gill university club defending Canada’s right to representation as an independent state in the league of nations. He said Canada may differ with Britain yet still vote its opinions as a member of the League of Nations council and Canadians will never surrender this right.
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Montreal
N. W. Towell
Privy Council
M. C. Gill University Club
Canada
League of Nations
Great Britain
Hanpo
Council of the
Poslam Real Treat for Skin That Itches
An advertisement extols Poslam for itching skin, promising quick healing and relief from eruptive blemishes. It urges free samples from Emergency Laboratories at 243 West 47th Street, New York City, and touts a medicated Poslam Soup product to clear and strengthen the skin daily.
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Woat 47Th St
New York City
U S Credit Causes Rejoicing in Vienna
Vienna reacts to news of a $20,000,000 United States credit opening for Austria. Dispatches in Washington and Vienna note that the move signals a promise from the U S toward Vienna and could ease exchange rates as finance ministers discuss loans and conditions set by England and France.
College Athletes to join in A.C. Meet
New York indoor track meet at Madison Square Garden in February will feature athletes from Yale Harvard Penn Princeton Cornell Dartmouth Syracuse Georgetown University of Missouri and University of California. Notable entry Charles N Pardock of California, whose Paris inter allied meet run last year drew attention. East entrants form a large, strong field of top runners. Corning Daily Journal announces suspension of publication due to rising costs and material shortages.
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New York
New York F. C
Madison Square Garden
Athiotes
Yale
Ftarvard
Pennssivani
Princeton
Cornel
Dartmouth
Stracuse
Georgetown Avereity of Missouri
University of Caliornia
Calcfornia
Charles N. Pardock
Paris
Arciet
One Per Cent Tax on All Purchases Urged
Washington January 23 Substitution of a one per cent tax on all merchandise sold for consumption for existing war taxes is proposed by Rep Bacharach Republican New Jersey in a bill that would tax consumers at the point of purchase on items from fifty cents to three thousand five hundred with five per cent for larger sums Real estate transfers and materials like ore and timber would bear one per cent taxes The bill claims three to four billion dollars in annual revenue and would repeal about two billion in current taxes
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Washington
Jat
Bichneach
Republican
New Jersey
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bacharach Esciataul
Big Dill
Trainmen Demand 40 Percent Pay Increase Nationwide
Cleveland January 23 report notes the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen seeks a general 40 percent raise across the industry. Details on bargaining and affected classifications are not fully disclosed.
Keep Uric Acid Out Of Joints Advert Aids Rheumatism Cure
A Victorian-style medical ad warns that rheumatism stems from uric acid buildup and urges readers to drink a Jad Salts based effervescent drink to flush kidneys. It touts saltes of grape and lemon juice with bicarbonate as harmless, inexpensive relief, claiming it benefits kidneys and blood purification.
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Staten
Pape's Diapepsin Advertises Quick Indigestion Relief
An advertisement promotes Pape's Diapepsin as a fast remedy for indigestion and sourness. It claims tablets neutralize stomach distress, gas, and heartburn, letting people eat what they want without misery.
Labor union plans wage demand with 200000 members
The union, numbering about 200000, will seek a definite general wage increase of around forty percent from the railroad administration. William G. Lee, president, asked Director General Hines for a Tuesday morning appointment and convened the 22 general executive committees chairmen and grand judge officers to meet.
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Railroad Administration
William G. Lee
The
Brotherhood
Hines
Governor Brough and Troops Leave Dumas
Governor Brough and troops departed Dumas amid tensions as authorities faced threats of violence and unrest in the Arkansas town. Local officials indicated security measures would remain in place while the situation was assessed.
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Brough
Dumas
Perfect Health Is Yours Blood Purification Claim
An advertisement touts blood cleansing as the path to vigor and longevity. It urges purchases of Swift Specific Co. remedies, promises free medical advice from the Medical Director, and warns readers to monitor signs of sluggish blood to ward off disease. The copy appeals to broad health anxieties and emphasizes easy access via drug stores and consultation.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Washington war demands test Wilson line on living costs
Demands dated July 31 1919 press the government for a reasonable pause to cut living costs. President Wilson urged patience while costs rise. Troops move toward Dunas and Camp Pike Arkansas as closure and disturbances unfold amid reports of a mob attack blamed on African Americans. Governor Bronwgh accompanies troops.
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Washington
Wilson
Line Shen
Lee
Parkless Rivers and Harbors Bill Fails in House
Washington dispatch reports attacks on the parkless rivers and Tate yesterday across the Arkansas river. One-page paper Winnipeg papers resume after days of suspension due to paper shortages in Manitoba.
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Tate
Anskles&crifts
Arkansas River
Winnipeg
Fan
Winnipets
Engagement Announced Amid Flu Precautions
McIntyre Drug Co advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a home remedy to ward off grippe and flu symptoms, recommending hot saltwater foot baths and early rest. It promotes preventive packaging and timely use as a quick cure, highlighting fever chills allergies and cold symptoms in a promotional style.
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Grinpo
Miss
Phu
Hollister
Hauna
MeIntyre Drag Co
Harbors appropriation bill passes after lengthy House vote
The measure received final passage with $12,400,000 for maintenance and conagawa work on ongoing projects. The vote was 167 to 23 after extensive amendments. Earlier, a single-sheets supply issue tied to art print production was resolved, and a publisher planned a one-page paper. Ottawa also reports Canada paid $2,060,003.10 to Charles Ross for the Nest rifle factory expropriation in Quebec.
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Néara
Ottawa
Government of Canada
St Charles Ross
Quebets
River harbor and river projects funding debated in 1917 session
The record notes appropriations battles on river improvements including the Mississippi Ohio and Missouri rivers and smaller works across the country. The House refused an $11,000,600 request while the war measures act guided production of the Falst rifle as part of wartime measures.
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Mississippi
Ohio
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