Oliver Largest Breeder of Duroc Hogs In World
A letter from G C Luthy of the National Duroc Association states J R Oliver two miles north of town is the world’s largest breeder of Duroc Jersey hogs. He recorded 562 pedigrees in the recent year, besting California’s 497. His farm ships nationwide and wins prizes.
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G. C. Luthy
National Duroc Association
Peoria
J. R. Oliver
Luthy
Oliver
California
Southwest
Texas
Prohibition and Death Rates in Early Years of the 1920s
The article notes 16 640 fewer alcohol related deaths during the first six prohibition years than the pre-prohibition 1910 to 1917 rate. The death rate fell from 1917, hit a low in 1920, then rose but remains below pre-prohibition levels. Maryland saw the largest rise from 1920 to 1926, despite no state prohibition law. Wood alcohol deaths did not rise.
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Maryland
Grapefruit and grape planting near Raymondville eyed
Seventy thousand acres are being planted to grapefruit and grapes by a single company in the Lower Rio Grande Valley near Raymondville. The note appears in a historical exchange style recipe and a regional development line.
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Raymondville
Rio Grande Valley
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Vitality Boost
Purported blood purifying and enriching tonic claims to restore energy and appetite. Describes iron and quinine in syrup, praised as pleasant for children and said to destroy malarial and grip germs with a strengthening effect. 60c.
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Grove
Immigration flood sparks wage and restriction fears
Senator Reed warns of 1,500,000 foreigners seeking entry and argues such a flood would harm American jobs and wages. The piece cites education funding, Columbia University’s 5,007-graduate class, and calls for a federal department of education. Also noted are aircraft mileage in 1926 and a Supreme Court stance on free speech limits.
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United States
Reed
Pennsylvania
Chicago Association of Commerce
General Education Board
Bureau of Education
Columbia University
New York
Educational Press Association
Department of Education
America
William J. McCracken Jr
Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy Advertised by Bow-Wright Drug Co
Sore gums pyorrhea patients urged to try Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy with a money back guarantee. The Bow-Wright Drug Co advert promises noticeable results and guarantees customer satisfaction or refunds.
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Leto
Bow-Wright Drug Co
Sun notices credit subscriptions and asks readers to verify dates
The Sun announces a corrected subscription list with credits up to the date. It notes higher new and renewed subscriptions this month and asks subscribers to check expiration dates printed to the left of their names, showing month and year paid.
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Sun
London Girl Sells Time to Watch Makers at Greenwich
A London girl engages in a rare trade by selling time based on readings from Greenwich Observatory. She provides precise time measurements to watch makers, highlighting the unique service linked to the observatory’s chronometry.
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London
Greenwich Observatory
Habitual Constipation Cured in 14 to 21 Days
Lax FOS with Pepsin is advertised as a syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It relieves promptly and should be taken for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates and is very pleasant to take. 60 cents per bottle.
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H. G. Webster
Whitewright, Texas
The
Sanford
Supreme Court
Mississippi Valley
D. H. C. Frankenfield
River and Flood Division
Weather Bureau
the Sun
Chesley
Wich Specialists
Chesley Rutledge
Heinz Products
Heinz
Davidson & Barbee
Ource
Jones Drug Store No
Rexall
Dad
Mangrum’s
Mangrum Brothers
Lilley Dry Goods Company
Lilley Dry Goods Co
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