Missouri town miracle on ceiling attracts pilgrims
Princeton Missouri January 14 a living room ceiling in Mary Donelson’s farmhouse bears a small white mark believed to be a miraculous image of his dead wife and baby. Word spreads across Mercer County drawing over five thousand visitors and triggering prayers and debates about superstition versus faith as Donelson and neighbors recount visions and experiences.
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Princeton
Mary Donelson
Donelson
Morg
Marg
Annie
Theodore
Joe
Mamma
Irl
Donelon
Rock Island
Mr. Donelson
Mercer County
Apostolic Church
Church of Christ, Assembly of God
Holy Roller
Texas
Local Advertisements and Offers From January
A chaotic page lists wanted notices and ads: FANTED Yearlings offered to pay top market price by W. T. McMath. Jewelry repair and watch service advertised by R. S. Broadhurst at 110 Lamar Street in front of the post office. January dental sale cuts up to 1-3 off with Dr N. S. Evans on Jackson Street near Kress Building. For sale big lot of men’s and women’s shoes at bargain prices by W. J. Jommy.
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R. S. Broadhurst
Lamar St
N. S. Evans
Jackson St
Kress
Bld
Biglot
W. J. Jo
Ziron Iron Tonic Promises Health Boosts
Increase in appetite, clearer vision, relief from headaches, and general vitality are claimed results from Ziron Iron Tonic. Cordele, Ga resident Grimsley reports improved eating, better sight, and less headache after starting the remedy. the ad touts a scientific iron phosphorus mix with hypophosphites and says it adds red blood cells and energy with a money back guarantee.
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Sim Grimsley
Cordete
Camp Gordon Finds A Friend
Washington reports a factional dispute over army legislation and Camp Gordon's fate. Amid confusion they favored reviving House actions to abandon Gordon and other cantonments while easing restrictions on food and drink. A separate church conflict ended with the building boarded up, private services held, then reopened after cleansing.
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Washington
Entre Military Sub Committee
House
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Derec
U S Opposes Warship Settlement Principle
The United States rejects any indemnity portion from Germany over the Scapa Flow ship destruction. It objects in principle to the Supreme Council settlement, though it would waive claims if the award is final. State Department recalls U S support for destroying the German ships.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Scapa Flow
Supreme Council
State Department
Wallace
Rub My Tism Advertises Quick Service by Jno W Shiver
Rub My Tism is described as a powerful antiseptic that kills infection from cuts and cures old sores and tetter. The ad promotes brick lime cement plaster and sand, offering quick service by Jno W Shiver with contact at phone 117. Weekly edition follows.
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Jno
W. Shiver
Three Years Without Hope Promises Relief from THERUNA
A testimonial from Mrs Rozalia Kania of New Britain Conn claims THERUNA cured years of cramps stomach distress and catarrh improving sleep and appetite. The ad urges rapid use of PERUNA labeled product for coughs colds catarrh and related ailments. It touts quick protection and states bottles are available everywhere in tablet or liquid form.
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Rozalia Kania
Silver Stree
New Britain
Conn
Ria
Peru
Trottman
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Times-Recorder
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Kano City Star
Nathan Murray
Shefdeld Co
Sparks Gro
South Georgia
W. T. McMath
W. J. Josey
Neo
Senate
U. S
E. E. Parsons
Commercial City Bank
Carter
Flor DE Elba
Lewis Cigar Mfg CO
Newark
Corona OK
Flor
Ash
Southern States Phos. & Fertilizer Co
Augusta, Ga
Savannah, Ga
Americus, Ga
William H. Cobb
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