Higher tariff on wheat to seek 50 percent increase
Representative Anderson of Minnesota, former chair of the agricultural inquiry commission, said he will ask the tariff commission to raise the wheat duty from 30 to 45 cents per bushel. He argued the present rate is inadequate and would raise prices, but he does not seek a special session of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anderson
Minnesota
Joint
Congressional Commission of Agricultural Inquiry
White House
Tariff Commission
Congress
Send name and address for 5 cent trial package offer
Des Moines Iowa readers are invited to send their name and address with 5 cents to Chamberlain Medicine Co. for a trial package. The set includes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs colds and flu symptoms, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion and biliousness, and Chamberlain's Salve for burns and skin issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Grayson Man Grows Noted Cotton Variety
Sherman reports Lute Dickson of near Tioga Grayson County is cultivating a new cotton variety on his farm drawing notable attention with only a few stalks currently visible.
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Sherman
Lute Dickson
Tioga
Grayson County
Pepsinated Calomel Claims Quick Liver Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pepsinated Calomel as a safe liver and kidney stimulant that cleanses the liver without nausea or harsh effects. It contrasts with ordinary calomel and promises relief by sundown and a money back guarantee from Dyer & Jones and other reputable druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyer & Jones
Cotton that looks and feels like wool grows in a Texas cafe ad
A garden description praises cotton that resembles wool in color and texture with three locks to the boll. Seeds from Mississippi will be saved for planting next year. The stalk is vigorous and thrifty. Traveling men claim the town cafe serves the best foods with instant service in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson
Mississippi
Texas
P. J. Pierce & Sons
Poland China ton litter marks world record
A Poland China litter owned by M. L. Marecom of Leonard holds the world record in the ton litter contest. The Poland-China Breed Promotion Committee of Peoria Illinois offers a $100 premium for the heaviest litter at 180 days. The Marcom litter weighed 3542 pounds 3.4 ounces at 180 days on September 16 and topped the field by over 500 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Marecom
Leonard
Calotabs Promises Clean Liver With One Bedtime Tab
An advertisement touts Calotabs as a de-nauseated calomel tablet. It claims no taste no griping no nausea and a morning with a clean liver and renewed appetite. Packaged sealed large family box thirty five cents small trial ten cents druggist refund guarantee.
Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Open-Trate Salve Combo
Quick cough relief with Hayes Healing Honey plus a Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat. The combined carton costs 35 cents and is sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Grove
Litter sale totals exceed US champion by 502 pounds
The litter sold for 11 cents per pound, bringing $407.35, with a total amount of $219.69. It consisted of twelve pigs sired by Peter Liberator and dam by Timm Bob. Raised by James Thompson of the Kimbell Milling Company, the sire of the litter was owned by Sam Little of Big Spring. marconi’s litter exceeds last year’s US champion by 502 pounds.
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Peter Liberator
James Thompson
Kimbell Milling Company
Timm Bob
Sam Little
Big Spring
Mr. Marconi
United States
Missing Boy Located in Kansas City
Mr Arch Holcomb of Farmersville received a letter last Sunday from his son Delbert, written from Kansas City. Delbert Holcomb disappeared on October 17 1920 while attending Farmersville public school riding a horse and leaving it at the wagon yard. He had not been heard from until the letter arrived.
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Arch Holcomb
Farmersville
Delbert
Kansas City
Farmersville Public School
Delbert Holcomb
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and helps you sleep after the first application. Price.
Boy Missing Sparks Intensive Search by Parents
At home by night his parents grew uneasy and widened a search. They traced his horse where he left it but found no boy. Mr Holcomb advertised and hired detectives, nearly giving up when a Bay Sunday letter arrived. He left on Sunday afternoon’s first train for Kansas City to pursue leads.
LIVERGARD AND LUNGARDIA Laxative and Cold Remedy
The Home Guards Liver Gard and Lungardia claim to be unmatched laxative and cough remedy sold by Lungardia Co in Dallas Texas. J L Kirkpatrick distributes to customers claiming rapid relief and strong effects on coughing colds sore throat and lingering chest congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livergard
Lungardia
Lungardia Co
Dallas
Texas
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claim
For over forty years Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used to treat catarrh. It includes a topical ointment for quick relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous membranes to reduce inflammation. Sold by druggists from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Holcomb Family Reunites as Son Is Found Safe
In a note of relief the Holcomb family learns their son has been found and brought home. Friends and neighbors share in the happiness as the Farmersville Times reports this welcome recovery and the band of supporters rejoice.
More head’s Convenient Filling Station Tire Sale
A local notice advertises savings at More head’s Convenient Filling Station on tires tubes and auto accessories. The item highlights affordable prices and convenience for motorists.
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Morehead
Local Students Margreta Fender and Bessie Barbee Enter Trinity University
Miss Margreta Fender and Miss Bessie Joe Barbee traveled from Waxahachie to Trinity University this week. Fender is a Trinity senior while Barbee starts her first year at the institution.
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Margreta Fender
Bessie Joe Barbee
Waxahachie
Trinity University
Miss Fender
Trinity
Miss Barbee
Laxative Brom Quin ine Dial Box Signature
Fragmentary ad copy notes that bromine quinine laxative tablets claim to remove the cause of colds and flu. Mentions box signature by E. W. Grove and the sole product name Bromo Quinine. No clear date or full context available.
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E. W. Grove
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Grayson Man
Mildred Pipkin
Columbia, Tenn
Cardus
Cardul
Litteles
Littell
James F. Ballard
St. Louis
Mark
Livergard and
Call Reeves
Mebane
J. R. Oliver
W. J. Looney Furniture
W. L. White
The
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Ford
Sears Auto Co
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