Five foot shelf and free electives critique in New York
In New York a Columbia professor challenges Dr. Eliot’s five foot shelf idea and free elective system, arguing mind training is key and law study offers premier mental discipline. Also notes Rockefeller Jr. motorcycles, Black Hand recruitment, Thaw at Matteawan, a prank on a disabled man, and a dentist denied transfer fare claim.
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Terry
Columbia School of
Tesilent Eliot
Eliot
Ofessor Terry
Bribery Claims Hit Phenix Fire Insurance Leader
The Phenix Fire Insurance Company of Brooklyn faces a sweeping twenty year investigation by State official William H. Hotchkiss and finds president George P. Sheldon used company funds for speculations and bribed officials with loans totaling 256000. Sheldon was ousted as investigations unfolded while reports say he is dying at his Greenwich Connecticut home.
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Phenix Fire Insurance Company
Brooklyn
William H. Hotchkiss
State Insurance Department
George P. Sheldon
Sheldon
Greenwich
Conn
Harsh Rough Hai Chattanooga Tecan
A druggist offers a money back guarantee if Harsh Rough Hai or related products fail to meet expectations in Chattanooga. The promotion highlights pharmacist assurance and regional availability for scalp treatment.
Movement to remove New York Central from Death Avenue
City begins action to oust the New York Central from Eleventh avenue after fifty-five years of rail hazards. The avenue hosts nine to ten nearby schools with about 14 000 children who cross the tracks daily, and statistics show most fatalities and injuries involve schoolchildren.
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Eleventh Avenue
Death Avenue
New York Central Railroad
New York Central
Pineules Promote Kidney Health For Rheumatic Aches
For rheumatic pains and twinges, pains in the neck of the bladder in the joints, etc., take V Pineules, the new remedy. These are being used by a great many people everywhere. Pineules can be depended upon they are an excellent preparation for kidney troubles. They act promptly. Sold by J. Ta Wikle.
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J. Ta Wikle
Probate Court Sets Final Settlement Date for Britton Estate
In Calhoun County Alabama probate court Special Term on December 15 1909 administrator G G Britton filed for final settlement of the N B Britton estate. The court appointed January 10 1910 to examine and allow the account and settlement with notice by three weeks of publication to all concerned to appear and contest if desired.
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State OF
Alabama
Calhoun County
Said
G. G. Britton
N. B. Britton
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TUMAN
New York
Inew
York
Charles
Terrytown
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Switzerland
Black Hand
America
Harry M. Thaw
Matteawan
Unger
Breen
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Ayo
Dr. J. J. Krom Company
Chattanooga
Tecan
Sms Hair Fonds
Flam, Ordway & Houser
Bibles
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