Editors Press for Specific Policy Record on Wilson
A New York circulated letter signed by thirty seven editors and magazine writers asks Charles B Hughes to state clear positions on key issues with President Wilson, questioning his stance on Belgium, Lusitania, munitions embargo, universal service, Huerta, Mexico intervention, ship subsidies, the Clayton Anti-Trust Law, the Seamen's Bill, the Federal Reserve Law, and tax funding for preparedness. The letter argues for honesty and patriotism and urges a public record of Hughes's convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
New York
George E. Creel
Charles B. Hughes
Wilson
Belgium
United States Navy
Huerta
America
Mexico
Wilson Shipping
Cure for Cholera Morbus Endorsed by Fair Haven Family
Mia Sydney Simmons of Fair Haven New York says her seven year old boy was cured of cholera morbus as a baby by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and since then other family members have used it with good satisfaction, obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Sidney Simmons
Fair Haven
N. Y
No clear issues in national campaign noted
The article argues no distinct policy issues guide voters with Republicans centering on Woodrow Wilson as the main issue while Hughes lags. It contends German influence could become a campaign lightning rod, Mexico policy debated, tariff largely deemed satisfactory, and calls for specifics from GOP on what they would do differently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Mr. Hughes
Supreme Court
United States
Hughes
White House
Mexico
Nights of Unrest and Doan's Kidney Pills Ad
An old advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain urinary issues and kidney trouble. It features a testimonial from Mrs Elmina Hahn of Hickory North Carolina who credits the pills with relieving severe back pain night discomfort and swollen feet. The note invites readers to buy for 50 cents at dealers and references Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York as the proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Elmina Hahn
Chestnut Ave
Hickory
N.C
Spirit of Western North Carolina Proclaimed Amid Storm
The Asheville Citizen praises Western North Carolina, arguing that disaster brings opportunity as the region’s spirit of self-help and public virtue will drive recovery. It cites forests, natural resources, and renewed confidence as foundations for future prosperity and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Spirit of
Western North Carolina
Asheville
North Carolina
United States
Left Side Pain Relief Promoted By Mrs Bell
Mrs Lauren Bell of Plattaberg recounts lingering left side pain since April and credits Foley Kidney Pills with rapid relief. The advertisement claims the remedy quickly eases buck ache rheumatic pains and bladder troubles and notes MB Blackburn sells it. The piece also mentions 2,000,000 American children aged 10 to 15 employed in gainful work.
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Lauren Bell
Plattaberg
Foley
Buck
MB Blackburn
United States
Sloan's Liniment Claims Immediate Pain Relief
James Fergusson of Philadelphia reports dramatic knee relief after one application of Sloan's Liniment, claiming years of pain vanished. The ad urges readers to try the remedy for quick relief, noting it penetrates without rubbing and costs 25 cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Furgusson
Philadelphia
Sloan
Pope Portrait Height Quoted For Four Foot Six Inches
A historical note states poet Alexander Pope stood four feet six inches tall and required assistance with dressing and undressing. The remark highlights his small stature and dependence in daily care as recorded in the era’s biographical fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Pope
How to Get Money Under the Rural Credits Law
Statesville Landmark explains the rural credits bill recently enacted by Congress. The Monroe Journal outlines main features: farmer associations for loans, loan ranges from $100 to $10,000, 5 to 40 year terms, land ownership and active cultivation required, approved uses include land purchase equipment buildings and debt liquidation, a five member board with a three member loan committee, land appraisals forwarded to the district Federal land bank, charter upon compliance, and an option for direct borrowing via a local agent if neighbors fail to form a cooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesville
Monroe Journal
District Federal Land Bank
District Land Bank
Federal Farm Loan Board
General Farm Loan Bank
Central Farm Loan
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement
One hundred dollars reward for a catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The remedy has been used for 45 years, claimed as the most reliable catarrh treatment. It purports to act through the blood on mucous surfaces, expelling poison and healing diseased regions. After a short course, health improvements are promised. Send for testimonials, Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
I. J. Convey & Co
Toledo
Gave the Baby Rest and Quick Cough Relief Mentioned
A letter from William Leonard of Pottyville, Pa, endorses Poley’s Honey and tar as a reliable non opiate cough remedy for infants. The note claims one dose relieved a very bad baby cough and notes MB Blackburn as the sales contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colk
Poley
William Leonard
Pottyville
MB Blackburn
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Lusitania
Germany
Congress
Washington Dispatch
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St. John
Porto Rico
Lodge
Copenhagen
Lansing
Constantin Braun
State Department
Washington
Woolsey
Senate
Denmark
Greenland
Danish Islands
E. Glenn Salmons
Critcker Hotel
G. M. Peavler
Bristol, Tenn
E. S. Coffey
A. Law
Luone N.G
Nat. T. Dulaney
Fourth
Bristol
Tenn
Edmund Jones
N. O
Wateuga
L. D. Lowe
T. A. Love, Janner Kik
N.C. Pintola
N.C. Lowe
Love
Courss
Averyland
F. A. Linney
Boone, N.C
18Th Judicial District
G. H. Hayes
Vilas, N.C
Boone, N. C
T. E. Bingham
Lawyer
Boone
Jy. Pds
Silas M. Greene
Mang
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