Whisky Production Sees Record High Under Prohibition
Washington reports that despite prohibition in seven states since 1915, U S whisky production rose by about 7 5 million gallons this fiscal year ending June 30 and total increases near 10 million gallons per Internal Revenue Bureau estimates. Beer output fell by over 1 5 million barrels and tobacco products show a sharp rise with tax receipts for nine months ending March 31 up about 5 million dollars.
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Washington
United
Internal Revenue Bureau
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Promotes Quinine Iron
An old advertisement from the Socenta Sun and Dallas News promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic priced at $1.50. It claims quinine drives out malaria and iron builds up the system with the formula printed on every label.
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GROVE
Socenta
Judge Peck Seeks Second Term as District Judge
Judge Peck announces his candidacy for a second term as Judge of the 15th District, subject to the Democratic Primary on July 22, 1916. He highlights fairness, impartiality, and stated judgments rendered in 1916, and emphasizes dedication, court efficiency, and patience over campaigning.
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Grayson County
A Word for Mothers
A vintage health ad urges mothers not to neglect aches and pains warning this leads to chronic illness. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a concentrated tonic to invigorate blood strengthen tissues nourish nerves and build strength, claiming it helps thousands of mothers.
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Scott
Noaleoiol
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey cough syrup formula
A family remedy describes mixing pine tar aconite sugar hyoscyamus sassafras peppermint ipecac rhubarb mandrake capsicum muriate ammonia honey glycerine to soothe coughs. Ready made Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey sold in 25c bottles by druggists with the formula on the package.
Apology for the Play Prompted by Applause
The Yonkers Statesman reports a backstage moment where a theatrical manager invites the creator of a play to appear. The audience responds that they only want him to apologize due to his bad cold, turning a curtain remark into a brief surrender of performance.
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Yonkers
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