Easter Island Rumor: Scientists Question Disappearance
Reports from San Francisco claim Easter Island may have sunk after Chilean quakes, but experts from the University of California and Tahiti express skepticism. They note prior missing-island rumors and call the claim unlikely unless the land was very low.
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San Francisco
Cal
Easter Island
Pacific Ocean
Chile
South Sea
Bastar Island
Isles
Chincha Islands
Peru
Roggeveen
Rapanul
Rapa
Rapanui
Igland
Prof. Bruwall
University
I. R. Walker
Papeate
Tahiti
Island of stone gods lies uncorroborated claim
Fragmentary text suggests belief that a fictional or disputed island in the South Sea has stone gods, with authorities leaving to verify the tale, while unrelated Woolds Millinery advertisement notes a large stock and new ideas.
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South Sea Islands
Marmola Prescription Tabs Promote Easy Fat Loss
A vintage ad touts Marmola Prescription Tabs as a safe, simple method to reduce fat without dieting or excessive exercise. It claims the tablets are harmless, leave no wrinkles, and can be bought for one dollar per case from druggists or mailed from Marmola Co. in Detroit Michigan.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray, Co
le Roy, RY
Marmota Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit, Mich
Case
Antiseptic Zemo Claims Quick Relief for Itching
An advertisement touts Antiseptic Liquid Zemo as a near fail safe remedy for itching skin irritation. It promises relief from eczema, pimples, rashes and blackheads, with overnight disappearance of minor blemishes and instant itching stop. The soft antiseptic liquid is described as safe for tender skin and priced at 85 cents for a standard bottle and 1.06 dollars for extra large.
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Pal ‘Towers
Rtearest
NS Altower CO
Rower's Ax
Boston
Carter
Conati
DR Bell
Cokis
Dr. Bell
Milans
Almond Copen Navy
Burch's
Waterloo
Chiipre
Burch
Burch’s
Marshalltown
Tor
Royal Worcester
Perrin
Martha
Wiffel
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