Starvation and Cannibalism Fear In Armenian Refugees
A Paris telegram from Howard Keinz to Herbert Hoover reports extreme famine among Armenian refugees in the Caucasus. He notes that some disintestation drives cannibalism rumors, outlines severe hunger, and cites Igdir as worst, with typhus and cholera adding to the crisis.
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Constantinople
Caucasus
Herbert Hoover
Paris
Howard Keinz
Near East
Henry
Walter George Smith
Philadelphia
American Bar Association
American Committee For
Armenian and Syrian Relief
Heinz
Igdir
Erivan
Alexandropol
Coa
Many Own Farm Loan Bonds
The United States farm loan board reports 1,102 holders of registered bonds from farm loan banks. Most hold less than 25 thousand dollars. only three exceed half a million. Average coupon bonds are lower, with total interest on 10.8 million dollars of bonds at about 510 thousand annually. Most bonds issued in the middle West.
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Washington
United States Farm Loan Board
Middle West
Diking of Bois d Arc Creek Favored as Lands Benefit
Bonham Texas June 22. For years residents discussed diking Bois d Arc Creek in Fannin county to prevent overflow. State Reclamation Department surveyor Arthur Stiles estimates diking costs and believes financial gains from higher land values and healthier crops could cover drainage and diking.
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Bonham
Texas
Fannin County
Red River
Arthur Stiles
State Reclamation Department
Patent remedy claims cure for malaria and fever
Advertisement asserts 666 cures malaria chills fever bilious fever colds and lagrippe and kills the parasite causing fever. It is praised as a splendid laxative and general tonic.
Bonham Board of Trade Picnic Planned for July 3-5
Bonham Texas June 22 The Bonham Board of Trade announces a three day Fourth of July picnic, larger than last year’s event but still modest. July 8 features speakers J H Lowry Honey Grove and J G Wilson Dallas for old settlers and ex Confederates day. July 4 includes A B L Knight Dallas and Chaplain Jones Salvation Army overseas force addressing returned soldiers with Hon Annie Webb.
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Bonham
Texas
Bonham Board of Trade
J. H. Lowry
Honey Grove
J. G. Wilson
Dallas
A. B., L. Knight
Chaplain Jones
Salvation Army Overseas Force
Annie Webb
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic promotes blood purification
Purifies and enriches the blood with iron and quinine to boost energy and appetite. Marketed as a non patent medicine, the tonic is praised for color to the cheeks and strength, with a history of use in malaria and general tonics. Sold for 60 cents per bottle.
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GROVE
Blanton to Speak on July 5 Last Day of Conference
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Blanton will deliver the closing address on July 5, the final day of the event.
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Blanton
Rub mutism cures poison and old sores
An advertisement touts Rub mutism as a powerful antiseptic that kills poison from infected areas, cures old sores and tetter, claiming broad healing properties.
Booze Not a Cure Warns Ames Intelligencer
A 19th century Ames Intelligencer admonition tells of a man claiming death without whiskey urging readers to seek medical help or provide proper care rather than alcohol. The note reflects period attitudes toward drinking as a medical remedy and the need for physician attention.
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Ames Iowa Intelligencer
Lains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Note on Booze Cure
An advertisement comments on a common myth that alcohol is the best remedy for colic and stomach ache warning against using booze for relief. The note clarifies this misconception and promotes proper remedies.
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Lain
Whitewright Oil Mill Proposes Meat and Hulls Cow Feed
The Whitewright Oil Mill Company suggests cutting cow feed costs by using meat and hulls as a substitute feed source. This plan highlights cost efficiency and alternative ingredients for livestock rations.
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Whitewright Oil Mill Company
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Armenia
Clemenceau
Mme. Jacquemaire
Premier Clemenceau
France
Treasury
Swift & Company
Swift
Union Stock Yards
Chicago, IL
U.S. A
Royal Corn ‘Nobby
United States
Hugh Leslie & Co
Bailey, Texas
Springfield
Boston
M. Stephens Whitewright
Toledo
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