Hoover a Dark Horse Entrant in 1932 Nomination Talks
supporters push Herbert Hoover as a potential dark horse at the coming national convention. George E. Lichty notes Hoover could attract the largest electoral and popular vote if named Republican nominee, while Hoover himself remains cool to politics. The Minneapolis Journal also courted him for Minnesota’s university interests.
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Herbert
Hoover
White House
George E. Lichty
Waterloo
Federal Food Administration
Mr. Hoover
Lowan
Chicago Tribune
Will Irwin
Stanford University
McKinley
China
England
Minneapolis Journal of
J. F. Downey
University of Minnesota
United States
Minnesota University
Journal
Lichty
Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Advertised Cure
An old ad promotes Wizard Oil as a nasal antiseptic spray to combat grip influenza by mixing one part oil with two parts water and using an atomizer or gargling. It claims to build defense against flu germs and to stop chest colds and sore throat early. Wizard Liver Whips are offered as pink pills for constipation and headaches with a money back guarantee.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed for Nervous Prostration
Mrs J Christman of Binghamton New York reports long nervous prostration with no relief until taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She asserts improvement and urges others with nervous prostration to use the product The ad promotes the compound as a standard remedy for female ills and invites readers to write for advice to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts
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C Tor
Lydia
Lydia HE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Swift’s S. S. S. touted as cure for rheumatism in ad
A vintage advertisement extols S. S. S. as a permanent blood remedy to fight rheumatism. It claims the disease starts in the blood, promises deep reach into circulation, and cites testimonials and free medical advice from its chief adviser.
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United States
Clothing Price List with Mixed Discounts
A local sale lists sweaters at $4.00 and flannel shirts at $5.00, dress shirts priced inconsistently, heavy wool sweater at $8.00, natural wool hose at $17.50, and Mackinaws with uncertain price. The notice presents a jumble of figures and missing details.
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Dark Horse
Iowa
Hamlin
Bill
Cascarag
Mr. Hill
Binghamton, N. Y
Swift
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