26 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
1
An old advertisement extols Calumet Baking Powder as a near automatic leavening aid, claiming pure quality and uniform performance. It touts advantages in quick-raising foods and notes Calumet’s World Pure Food Expo awards in Chicago and Paris as proof of excellence.
A fragmentary dialogue reveals strain over marriage and a shared concession about finances. The man notes the burden of upkeep as the motive behind postponing nuptials, while the woman confirms giving up their gate and planning.
An old advertisement notes tired blood leads to backache bearing down pains irregularities womb trouble and anemia in women. It claims Tonitives can enrich the blood and prevent suffering with a 75 cent box price from The Tonitives Co Buffalo N Y.
A digest highlights Turkish peace talks in London with Adrianople dispute, U S trade records for November surpassing prior years, and J Pierpont Morgan defending financial power limits. Taft dispatches ultimatums to Madero, while a money trust report outlines interlocking banks and giant capital. Various criminal, political, and social incidents across the United States are summarized, including notable murders, pardons, and legal actions.
Vice Admiral Halil Pasha a former Turkish minister of marine died in a naval engagement off the Dardanelles between Greek and Turkish forces. Four other officers on the flagship perished and many sailors were killed or wounded. The Turkish commander there reports a Turkish victory near Ja ning with Greek losses and captured equipment.
A major fire at Milton destroyed much of the town’s business area causing about 125000 in losses. Roland Brothers general merchandise building was razed with 25000 loss. opera house hardware store jewelry barber shop and meat market also burned. Other Iowa incidents include embezzlement charges against Shelby Van Scoy and a will dispute reducing Elizabeth Lincoln’s share.
The Lang Show and Live Stock Show in Chicago featured a major Canadian exhibit directed by Hon. Dr. Roche. Western Canada highlighted abundant grain yields, grasses, vegetables, and dairy products. Notable credits include Marquis wheat, oats, and barley champions, with British Columbia potato and apple displays. McGregor & Sons’ Glencarnock Victor steer won the world’s fat steer championship, while the accompanying herd took the Sweepstakes at the Chicago event.
A playful arithmetic scene shows Amy, age three, baffled by a riddle from her uncle about a mother with two children and what adding 078 more would make. Amy responds with a humorous quip that her mamma would become "erazy."
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