Nickel Riches In New York’s Transit System
The Portland Oregonian details the vast daily coin flow from New York City transit, noting more than $300,000 in twenty four hours, two thirds in currency weighing about six tons. It describes central counting rooms, staff roles, safes, and rapid circulation returning nickels and dimes to commerce within hours.
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Portland
Oregonian
Greater
New York
Broadway
Times Square
Calomel Dangers and the Coin Counting Machine Tale
A historical account describes calomel as dangerous and a coin counting machine used by a bank to speed totals. Workers spread coins, spin them into the left hand to hide speed, then sort into boxes and verify against tickets before wrapping, weighing, and bagging. Banks accept the company figures on demand with little discrepancy.
Dodson's Liver Tone Offered as Calomel Substitute
A newspaper ad urges readers to skip dangerous calomel. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a vegetable, pleasant tasting liver remedy that starts the liver without causing salivation or stomach upset. It claims quick, gentle relief and no griping, suitable for children.
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Dodson
I Wouldn't Go Camping Without Rat-Snap Says Ray White
A consumer ad features Ray White praising RAT-SNAP for camping rats. He recalls using the product during a vacation with his wife, noting success with outdoor tent-area rats. The ad promotes three sizes priced 25c, 50c, and $1.00, sold by Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co. and Dyer & Jones.
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Ray White
Wilson-Montgomery Hdw. Co
Dyer & Jones
Four pound phonograph touts compact design and power
A four pound phonograph on the market features a metal case housing the motor and measures about 14 inches by 10 inches by 3 inches. The device is among the most successful attempts to simplify the phonograph to its leanest form, claiming to play the largest records yet.
Craigs Cafe Promises Cleanliness and Good Cooking
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is advertised to purify and enrich the blood and restore vitality with a strengthening invigorating effect. The ad notes a 60 cent price and promotes Craig's Cafe with emphasis on cleanliness and service for discerning patrons.
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Craig
Card of Thanks for R A Caylor
The Caylor family thanks friends and neighbors for the acts of assistance and expressions of love during the illness and death of husband and father R A Caylor. Gratitude is extended to Mrs Addie L Caylor and family members for support and blessings. Sun Want Ads get results.
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R. A. Caylor
Addie L. Caylor
George
Floyd
Cooper
R. B. Caylor
Mary B. Standifer
Katie McDonald
Bob
John Pumphrey
Sun
Does the Baby Take After Your Husband Reported
A mother asks Mrs. Smith if the baby resembles her husband. The reply confirms the baby’s resemblance and mentions removing the bottle and an incident where the child attempted to creep down cellar steps.
Do You Read the Want Ads in the Local Paper
A brief note on the daily want ads drawing wide reader interest as classifieds help residents find items, jobs, and services. The column hints at the busy classifieds section and its practical value to the community.
Lift off Corns With Freezone For A Tiny Cost
A compact device free from pain promises easy corn removal. A tiny bottle of Freezone costs little at drug stores and is applied with a few drops to the corn or callus. It stops hurting instantly and the corn lifts away, root and all, with no soreness.
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Manning & Clark Hardware
FISK
Robert
Grove
A LA Daddy
Hunt
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
J. G. Carter & Co
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