Traveling medicine show in Seary Arkansas and its lesson
A boyhood memory of a Oklahoma traveler with a curative elixir proves to be a cautionary tale. The show sold bottles of 85 percent alcohol as a panacea, then vanished as the town learned the truth. The tale connects to a wider critique of social security and government pensions.
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Oklahoma
Sitting Bull
Foundation For Social Research
Treasury
Foundation
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Well-Dressed Man Given Pointers
Irving Heller a custom tailor advises on men’s dress with examples from President Truman and Joe DiMaggio. He warns heavy men against light or snug suits and recommends a low cut single breasted coat and avoiding striped shirts with striped suits. He notes hat shoes belt should match and socks blend with tie or shirt.
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Irving Heller
President Truman
Joe DiMaggio
Heller
Farmers Urged to Sell Scrap for Defense Effort
The Committee on Iron and Steel Scrap of the American Iron and Steel Institute urges farmers to promptly sell iron and steel scrap to local dealers. Thousands of tons lie idle on farms, and every pound returned to mills saves the need for more raw material. mills are operating at record rates.
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Committee
American Iron and Steel Institute
United States
Some Charging Too Much Surgeon Tells Colleagues
Dr. I. S. Ravdin addressed the American Medical Association in Atlantic City condemning high charges for unnecessary operations and ghost-surgery. He urged reform including house-cleaning of consulting calls and avoiding unseen surgeons.
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Atlantic City
N. J
I. S. Ravdin
American Medical Association
Ravdin
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Attack on American medicine cited by Dr Ravdin
Dr Ravdin criticizes surgeons for high and immoral fees that burden patients and hinder medical schools and hospitals. He warns that excessive charges alienate the wealthy from supporting medical institutions. The National Geographic Society notes large scale diamond mining was unknown before South Africa discoveries.
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Dr. Ravdin
National Geographic Society
South Africa
Tax suit seeks foreclosure on Miller's 2nd Addition lot
Citation by publication in Grayson County Texas notes delinquent taxes on Lot 6 Block 42 Miller's 2nd Addition Denison to Rosa Lee Ballard et al. The State of Texas sues for tax recovery, penalties, interest and costs with foreclosure of liens. Proceedings set for the first Monday after 42 days from August 6 1951 in Sherman. Extra line mentions ancient Greece feasts with guests bringing servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Grayson
E. M. Oldham
Miller
Denison
Texas
Rosa Lee Ballard
R. L. Ballard
District Court
Grayson County
15Th Judicial District
Sherman
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Drake
Herring Industry Drives Colerain Inland Fishery boom
The Chowan River in Colerain North Carolina hosts the largest inland fishery in Eastern America as the herring industry expands its reach and production.
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Eastern America
Chowan River
Colerain
N. C
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Abeadey George & Benson
Seary, Arkansas
Frigidaire
Ction
Underwater Suds Distributor
Johnson
Philadelphia
Greece
Bassett Station
Sinclair Products
Chevrolet
America
Hasty Chevrolet Company
Hitewright, T
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