Edward Hines Hospital Victory Secures Federal Funding
Edward Hines wins federal support for a new hospital project total appropriation 3 500 000 dollars with a final contract signed. The facility will cost about 5 million and cover 320 acres near part of a forest preserve. The four story main building measures 2440 feet by 50 feet and will house 2 000 patients with four additional buildings planned.
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Congressional
Chicago “Speedway
Edward Hines
Treasury Department
Edward Hines Jr
France
Touston
Mr. Hines
Spegdas
Love Affairs of Crown Prince Carol of Roumania
The romance of Crown Prince Carol and Miss Lambrino in Odessa ends in marriage and scandal. Carol quits his regiment and faces arrest for leaving with leave, while Romania’s queen and parliament void the union. The parliament rules the child cannot inherit the throne, and Carol laments in a letter to the cabinet as Romania seeks a crown prince from worthy dynastic lines.
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Princ Carol
Roumania
Car
Odessa
Lambrino
Prince Carol
Bing
Carl
Romania
Carol
Nicol
Germany
Iron Uke Receives Distinguished Honor For Civil Service
The article notes Iron Uke being honored with the Medal of Honor for his wartime service and his former role in the forest service. It mentions his rank as colonel in the Engineer Officers' Reserve and references the Distinguished Order.
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Iron
Atlantic
Forest Service
Engineer Officers
Oil King Doherty rises from oil to empire
Edward L. Doherty, known as the Oil King, is described as one of the era’s most prominent magnates. The account notes his refusal of 225 million dollars for his holdings and traces his rise from scratch through prospecting in Mexico to become the world’s largest producer.
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Edward L. Doherty
Los Angeles
Doherty
Mexsco
Refined new dress styles feature dark blue foulard fabrics
The article describes a refined frock with a straight medium width skirt and a velvet bordered tunic. A plain blouse bodice with elbow sleeves, organdy collar and cuffs, and a lace chemisette with pearl buttons finish the look. Velvet ribbon accents complete the ensemble with a back bow.
Unusual in Suits Line Detected in Diagonal Seam
An overlaid seam creates a diagonal, leaving an opening at the depth, describing an unusual suit feature with a hidden seam detail.
Freckles Fade with Othine Double Strength
Woman’s beauty brief touts Othine double strength to remove freckles. Apply nightly and morning, one ounce often clears skin, lighter freckles vanish. Money back guarantee if it fails.
What Peeved the Recruit
A group of new soldiers discuss army life and guard duty. One says relief from guard duty is a relief, while the other insists being on guard is hell. The punchline reveals the recruit cannot remember where his rifle is when relief arrives.
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Rhine
Town Debate Echoes Labor Tensions and Betrayal Accusations
A town man warns that persistent labor arrogance will lead to hired workers being denounced as traitors by their class. Farmer Bentover reacts with astonishment as the exchange in Kansas City Star style captures social strains and humor.
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Farmer Bentover
Kansas City Star
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offer Widely Cited by Firm
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, testifies that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A. W. Gleason records the oath dated December 6, 1886, noting the medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Ohio
Tramp’s Alleged War-Time Job Surfaces in Muncie Incident
A tramp visits a Muncie home pleading unemployment caused by the war. He claims his father trained him in tramping as a profession, and the housewife questions his tale as she observes his evasive excuses. The Indianapolis News recounts the encounter with a wary, skeptical tone.
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Muncie
Varied Climes and Habits Among Coastal Natives
Natives of hot climates bathe sparingly and use soap mainly for shaving or shampoo. Eskimos work in the water during fishing season and wash then, while wives and families believe wet-net work excuses further bathing.
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W. B. Greeley
OIL King
Doher
Optiprale
Alabastine Company
Grandville Road
Grand Rapids, Mich
Corporal
Baltimore American
Weary Wanderer
Postum Cereal Company
Battle Creek Mich
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