Brigand bands terrorizing whole provinces in China
A consular report from Shenri describes China’s provinces overrun by brigands who coerce officials, loot towns, and resist government control. Pirates ply rivers, temples host legation guards, and Americans fear for protection as outlaws seize power amid regional instability. Chinese governors cling to central authority only in name.
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China
Kwantung
Pha
Klangsu
Turkestan
Fukien Province
Foochow
Regation
Peking
Hwang Liang
Shenri
Tutu
Canton
Henan
Tsaovang
Legation Guards
Insect Poisons Sold to Householders Under Scrutiny
Department of Agriculture experts convict insecticide manufacturers across Indiana New York Kentucky and Pennsylvania for misbranding under the 1910 act. Labels claimed cures and guarantees misrepresented contents and even pests were lured by pastes advertised as food. The agency expects tighter mixing and branding of products and notes several cases still under investigation.
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Department of Agriculture
Indiana
New York
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Bookies taxed under new income tax law and rules
Betting on horse races and other games is taxed under the new income tax law with exemptions and losses. bookmaking in most areas is limited, while guesses on farm produce and personal expenses are scrutinized. Inland Revenue officials admit overload as they set rules for filers and exemptions.
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District of Columbia
Territories
Internal Revenue Service
Treasury
Do You Pay for it Afterward
An old advert suggests carrying Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablet to enjoy meals without fear of indigestion. It promises quick relief from stomach upset and claims one or two tablets restore normal conditions within minutes after eating.
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Stuart
USA
Sroa
Stuart Drapens
John Todes
Bargains in Silks and Woolen Dress Goods Sale
Bargains in silks and woolens with prices from 14c to 89c per yard and bulk coats. Includes satin faced silks in stripes checks and figured effects, foulard silk, all silk messalines, charmeuse, crepe de chine, dress chiffons, wool broadcloths and serges, chinchilla coating, and poplar cloths. Wide ranges, widths 24 to 62 inches, many colors, all wool items noted as authentic.
Winter lingerie and dress accessories on sale at low prices
New winter models of percale and gingham with round necks and long sleeves offer checks and stripes trimmed in sold colors to match. Flannelette skirts 39c, corset covers 19c to 11c, muslin drawers 39c, flannelette gowns 49c with striped pink blue designs and Swiss trim. Extra grade surplice gowns feature high necks and long sleeves with a double yoke.
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HESE
Winter Coats at Value Prices From Zebaline to Chinchilla
Ad lists coats in navy gray brown and red priced from 3.29 to 5.98 with heavy soft zebaline and chinchilla fabrics. Some styles feature all wool flannel lining two pockets velvet collars or belts. Sizes range from 2 to 6 years for children and 2 to 6 for coats.
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Aizes
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Republic
White Wolf
Honan
Sam
Numeriua
Department
St. Patrick's
Bertrand
St Patrick's Church
Lina
Owapapr
Nfl
Frederick Pianos
Hecht & Company
Columbia Grafonoas
Hecht
Astrakhan
Chinchilla
Chinchillas
Salt
Taor
Jeviot Coats
Bestyette
Avery
Adc
Cheney
Salta
Copenhagen
Pillsbury Best
Kirkman
Thompson
Columbus
Hechts’ Seventh St
W. & J. Bloane
Oriental and Coyal
Axminster
Ina
HIN
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