Steel Trust Ruling Sparks Mixed Reactions Across Industry
The editorial weighs the US Supreme Court verdict on the steel trust, contrasting it with meat packers and Sherman anti trust law. It argues the decision narrows the majority stance by a single vote, notes potential impact on markets, and questions whether expediency influenced the ruling.
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Steel Trust
United States
Supreme Court
Willy
McKenna
Steel Corporation
Tusiice Day
Rumors of Health Worry and High Whiskey Prices
The text notes concern over Mr. Graham’s health and fears about scrutiny. It asserts speculators who bought whiskey months ago now view $24 a gallon as a fair price, reflecting speculative pricing pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igo
We May Quit Wasting Food Says Fowa Editors
Des Moines Capital notes visitors from the east question Iowa farm profitability at current prices. The piece argues no real price change from four years ago, cites inflated currency and war debt, and suggests only a return to normal and efficient domestic labor and machinery can sustain profits.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Farms
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Nature Notes by John Burroughs raises questions on wildlife
The column poses reader questions about animal grooming in domestic versus wild settings, spider behavior, and trout jumping. It also asks about identifying the redeye versus the warbling vireo and compares English and American vegetation for sweetness, noting maples and nuts.
The Druamers Try feank L Stentor
A dated verse fragment describes The North Wind and roses dreaming of summer. It imagines children gathered by firesides hearing stories that chase away winter. A child dreams, roses kiss his face with loving memories as gray skies loom.
Fibrosis of the Lung and Tuberculosis Advice
Health Talks by Dr John B Huber discuss fibrosis of the lung its causes mainly dust exposure and associated illnesses, symptoms, prognosis and the need for climate and lifestyle adjustments. The column also covers tuberculosis care prevention and climate considerations with reader questions and mailed advice. Congress and international matters appear as a brief aside from Knoxville Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland
Friend Wife By Roe Fu leker son
Andrew returns from a late event in a foul mood after a speech mishap. Imogene recalls fixing his shirt cuffs where he had written names, revealing a failed improvised address. He laments his ruined reputation before breaching the mood with a confession about the cuffs.
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Andrew
Imogene
Iti
Tose
Union
Melodeon Hall Speech Promises Short Night for Tell Binkley
Tell Binkley Uday aims to attend an Americanism speech at Melodeon hall tonight and hopes for a brief, peaceful sleep. He jokes about choosing a go-cart with his wife over arguing about love.
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Melodeon Hall
Binkley Uday
Aspirin for Colds Brand Claim Sparks Bayer Note
An old ad noting aspirin for colds promotes Bayer as the genuine aspirin option. The message emphasizes Bayer’s name and its claim of authenticity in pain relief.
Sue and Goblins Seek Rain Clouds Before Morning
Sue journeys with goblins atop clouds to wake the Moon Man who sleeps with a cloud nightcap. They hope he clears rain clouds by morning for Sue’s picnic. The Moon Man laughs awake and agrees to begin work at once.
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Sue
Moon Man
Old Moon Man
Wey
Dream or Goblin Visit Inspires Morning Picnic
A girl recalls a nocturnal trip with a Goblin, waking to moonlit morning and a sunlit sky as her mother suggests the picnic may proceed. The mother doubts the dream but notes children see things adults do not, leaving the question open.
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Sue
Income Tax Facts You Should Know for 1920 Returns
Complete returns for individuals and corporations must be filed with the IRS by March 15, 1920. Extensions may be granted for urgent cases up to 20 days, with further requests to the commissioner if needed. Payments may be in four installments, with penalties for late filing or evasion.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Interpal
Internal Revenue
Collector of Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Collector of
Simple home remedy promises dandruff cure
An advertisement claims applying four ounces of ordinary liquid arvon at night to the scalp dissolves dandruff completely. By morning most or all dandruff is gone and three to four more applications destroy traces of it. It also suggests itch relief and shinier hair, available at drug stores.
Women urged to try Swamp Root for kidney trouble
The notice explains that many women with kidney and bladder issues remain unaware of underlying kidney disease. It urges starting treatment with Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root, describes common symptoms such as back pain and fatigue, and promotes obtaining samples via mail order from Dr Kilmer & Co, referencing Bayer aspirin branding.
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Bayer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bing
Telegraph Poles Ride and the Speed of Travel
A puzzle recounts counting telegraph poles on a car trip to deduce speed. Using the stop watch, the average poles per minute times 35 miles yields miles per hour. The piece ends with a playful answer and a schoolmaster’s New Year resolution to stay upright and industrious.
Old Recipe for Cough Syrup Promotes Pinex at Home
An old home remedy touts making cough syrup using Pinex with sugar syrup or molasses. It claims fast relief within 24 hours for coughs, bronchitis, and hoarseness, featuring Norway pine extract and urging readers to ask their druggist for 234 ounces of Pinex with directions. The ad promises satisfaction or money back.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne Nd
Restful Results For Men Only Ad Claim
Mrs Annie Davison of Long Beach California reports that using Fal eyns Honey and Tar produced restful sleep after withstanding a harsh cough. The advertisement promises Foley s Honey and Tar stops wheezing, relieves tickling in the throat and soothes raw surfaces. Sold everywhere.
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Annie Davison
Myrtle St
Long Beach
Cal
Faleyn
Foley
Stomach Trouble Relief For Theodore Sanford Of Fenmore Mich
After seven years of stomach trouble that kept him from eating vegetables or fruit without pain and caused restless nights, Theodore Sanford of Fenmore Michigan reports relief by taking Chamberlain's Tablets. He now can eat fruits and vegetables without pain, and indigestion or constipation sufferers are urged to try these tablets for potential benefit.
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Theodore Sanford
Fenmore
Mich
Chamberlain
Franklin Miles
Miles
Dent
Franklin St
Alkhart
Ind
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