Poison in bootleg liquor sparks blindess warning
The New York academy of medicine has long pushed for labeling poisons in illicit alcohol. Dr Ward A Holden reports that even a teaspoonful of wood alcohol can cause permanent blindness, with the drinker realizing the harm only as vision fails.
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LINES OF DEFENSE IN KAISER TRIAL TALK
The article notes testimony before a Berlin war inquiry about the Kaiser being hypnotized by Armenian Kara mandjian who allegedly influenced Ludendorff. It compares this to Rasputin’s influence on the czarist rulers and suggests hypnotism or occult aids as potential lines of defense if the Kaiser is tried.
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The Time to Save in Prosperous Times
The piece argues thrift amid rising wages and abundant dollars, noting high circulation and strong earnings. It warns that spending now may ruin future security as prices may fall later, and urges saving in safe securities to secure value against future downturns.
Wood Alcohol Poisoning and Prohibition Enforcement
The piece warns that wood alcohol sold as whiskey has caused numerous deaths as bootleggers flood the market. It notes thousands of illicit stills and counterfeit packaging, with manufacturers of perfumery products expanding. It urges long vigilance, strict penalties, and active officials to curb the illegal liquor trade.
Rail route to South America explored by bankers
Forty years after Gould spurned an intercontinental line, international financiers in Holland study a Brazil concession promising land development and rail links to seaports. They seek solid evidence of profits and trade growth between the United States and South America before financing.
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Amusement question fuels Methodist conference clash
The conference in Des Moines in May will test the ban on dancing card playing and theater. The Actors Equity says the stage is a teacher and urges removal of the theater stigma. The piece notes fiery advocacy on both sides and mocks political figures, warning of thrift amid taxes.
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National Association of Masters of Dancing
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Actors’ Equity Association
Columbus
Ohio
Interchurch World Movement
New York
Actors of America
Flathead Irrigation Meeting Weighs Gov Promises and Unity
The Flathead Irrigation association meeting at Rowan drew attention to two main points. First, it shows the government has failed to fulfill promises to the region. Second, Indians and Whites must unite to press Congress for the water project. The gathering reflects local frustration and calls for joint action.
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Humor Snippets From Various Papers With Clever Takeoffs
A collage of humorous quotes from London Blighty Louisville Courier Journal London Opinion and other papers offers light quips on debt, credit, politicking, fashion, and motorists. Witty exchanges feature playful wordplay about credit, hobble skirts, personal economists, and a Scots constable stopping a speeding motorist with a sharp retort.
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Louteville Courier-Journal
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Washington Star
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Thought Skunk Mistaken For Cat In Odd Scribble Riot
A garbled mix of quotes and fragments shows a skunk misidentified as a cat in a chaotic scene. Mixed lines touch on a constable probe and a joke letter about an enclosed five dollars, with stray mock dialogue and uncertain authors from various papers.
Polish Countess seeks $100000 for wounded Polish soldiers
Countess Krystyn Bawita Ostrawska, Polish Red Cross director in Siberia and wife of Count Christian Rawita Ostrawska, travels to the United States to raise 100000 dollars to ship 3000 wounded Polish soldiers from Vladivostok to Danzig. The Polish Red Cross reportedly has no funds while the American Red Cross assists Poland’s civilians.
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Masquerade Night Reflections and Costume Dilemmas
A personal monologue on choosing a masquerade costume and the pull of identity. The narrator muses on roles from Aunt Renanda to Queen Elizabeth, notes peers like Kate Kennedy, Jimmie Hopkins, and Henry, and wonders if a psychologist can read inner truth from outfits.
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Rhyme and Reason MeAHONE Ballads
Fragmentary verse passage with distorted dialogue and garbled lines. The text appears as phonetic speech or dialect, mentioning names and fragmented imagery without a clear narrative or identifiable events. The readable portions convey a lyrical, informal street rhythm rather than a structured story.
Flashes of Lightning Complete the Triangle
A druggist and a liquor dealer were arrested for selling wood alcohol amid a fractured roundup of political chatter. The item weaves headlines about Bryan, Pershing, and Democratic leadership with notes on public sentiment and vacant posts, reflecting early 20th century newspaper fragment culture.
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