Red Cross Christmas seals aid tuberculosis fight in Iowa
Des Moines reports thousands of Red Cross Christmas seals are selling across Iowa to fund tuberculosis relief. Seals cost one penny and are promoted in cities and homes to spread hope. the American Federation of Labor endorses the sale and urges members to support the effort. In Washington, seals are available at Ross Drug Store.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Red Cross
American Federation of Labor
John Kell
United Mine Workers of
United States
Canada
American National Red Cross
Washington
Ross Drug Store
West Side
Parisian Sage Hair Loss Remedy Ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy
An old Parisian Sage advertisement urges men to prevent balding and dandruff to protect livelihoods. The claim promises hair growth and a healthy appearance with a 50 cent bottle sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere. A girl with auburn hair appears on every bottle.
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Paris
Lemmons Pharmacy
Lemmon
Local amateurs to stage play for county hospital dining room
W E Chilcote J L Brookhart Clayton Neiswanger and others plan another home talent production to raise funds for furnishing the county hospital dining room. Date not set but in a few weeks, promising a fine show and generous public support.
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Home Talent CO
New Hospital
W. E. Chilcote
J. L. Brookhart
Clayton Neiswanger
Washington’s legendary body-servant claims continued life
In Washington the lone old body-servant of George Washington arrives at Mt. Vernon on the 111th anniversary of Washington’s death claiming he is 146 years old and still alive after many supposed deaths. Masons mark the day with a wreath at Mount Vernon.
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STECK
Washington
George
George Washington
Old Massa
Mt. Vernon
Virginna
Masonic Lodge
Mount Vernon
Cure a Cold in One Day AdHeadline
A vintage patent medicine claim promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a refund offer if it fails. The box bears the signature of ER. W. GROVE and the price marked as 2he.
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W. Grove
Women Hopeful Disposition Quips Echo Jones and Smith
Stray Stories quotes Jones claiming women are naturally more hopeful than men Smith agrees noting his wife buys fish and asks if they are fresh hoping the shopman will say no The exchange illustrates a light social observation through humor
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Jones
Smith
Uneven and skimped skirts spark fashion craze
New York fashions note a singer dares a meat bag dress with Turkish trouser flair on Fifth Avenue though the style seems unlikely to catch on. The piece highlights uneven skirts, detachable trains, belts and buckles, satin piping neckties, and floral accoutrements as the season’s bold yet cautious trends led by Lucy Carter.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Eton Coming Back Inspires Spring Fashion Revival
Fashion note predicts Eton and Bolero coats return with new models after Hobbie development. Describes white broadcloth with black fox fur turnover, apricot broadcloth velvet gown, Roman coin buttons, sable trimming, and Directoire revers. Also details black velvet dress, ermine accents, ribbon belts, floral fixings, and velvet neckwear trends.
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Eton
Directoire
Public Auction at Kreese Hartman Farm Poston Farm
Auction on Tuesday December 20 1910 begins 10 oclock a m selling four head of horses five head of cattle nine head of hogs about one thousand bushels corn farm implements and household goods. Terms credit 12 months on sums over 10 cash under 10, lunch provided by Lexington Ladies Aid society. Auctioneers D F Macon and Clerk H G Moore.
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Kreese Hartman
Poston Farm
Wellman
West Cheater
Lexington
Detroit
Milburn
Lexington Ladies’ Aid Society
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by Pazo Ointment
Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Price 50 cents.
Lumbago relief claims from Foley's Kidney Remedy
J. W. Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered severe back pain and paralyzing lumbago. He reports hypodermic injections and then credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with erasing the pain and stopping the ailment. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. are cited.
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J. W. Greer Greenwood
Foley
Lemmon
McElhinney Drug Co
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Steck’s
the Gift Store of
Caner Music Co
CoproacrTs &c
Cominiunicos
Securin
Munn & Co
Americar
Washington, D, C
Johnny
Sue
Jake Speer
Little Johnny
City Beautiful
Chicago
American Civic Association
Mulberry
Kan
Pittsburg
Dayama
Boleros
Lucy Carter
Terbove
McCall Compen
McCall
Co. W
WM. A. Whiting & Son
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