Ruth Lester at center of deadly office murder
In a tense office crime scene Ruth Lester faces accusations as detective McMann pushes for a full confession. Jack Hayward defends her amid questions about a murder involving Ruth and her former employer on a snowy Saturday with Mrs. Borden’s motive and a missing $500 payment looming.
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McMann
Bordem
Ruth
Jack
Moran
Micky
Miss Lester
Harry’ Borden
Jack Hayward
Borden
Mrs. Borden
Ruth Lester
Colby Lester
Coghlan
Hayward
Micky Moran
Otto Pfluger
Is Not Hard to Grow Thin Testimony and Discovery
Testimony notes claim growing thin is easy with today’s methods. Fragmentary text mentions UF de handle apres vown today discov ery and Marmela for 20.
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UF de Handle
Midol promises quick relief for menstrual pain
The ad asserts Midol is safe and non narcotic, acting on affected organs to ease menstrual pain in five to seven minutes. It claims it does not affect normal menstruation and promotes its discreet aluminum case for purse or pocket at drugstores.
S.S.S. Nature's Own Tonic Promises Clear Skin
An advertisement touts S.S.S. Nature's Own Tonic as a centuries old remedy for clear skin and body purification. It features customer testimonial from Miss Ruth Gahm of Los Angeles and urges buying the larger bottle for economy.
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Nature
Taylor Had A New Machine In Athens Chamber Talk
The Athens Chamber of Commerce weekly meeting discussed a new machine sander for planing mills and a state salary bill. David Taylor of Athens reported the patent effort with backing from a national firm, noting four to five skilled jobs would be created. E M Garrett urged salary increases for state employes to improve hospital service while detailing current pay scales.
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Ohio General Assembly
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Berry
Frank R. Murphey
Washington
David Taylor
Athens Machinist
Taylor
L. W. Roberts
Athens Lumber Company
E. M. Garrett
Athens State Hospital
Chamber of Commerce
Garrett
Chamber
Columbus
Letter Golf A Literary Puzzle
The article explains a word change game called Letter Golf where one word is turned into another in a fixed number of strokes. Each step must be a valid common word with one letter changed and no letter count changes. A solution to a puzzle is printed on the last page today.
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Tae Hocking Valley
Ohio State Banks Gain in Resources
Ohio State banks reported substantial gains in resources and deposits for 1928 per E. H. Blair state superintendent. Resources rose by 132,319,519 and deposits by 94,501,996, though the year ends showed declines of 2,783,507 in resources and 16,116,142 in deposits due to heavy withdrawals.
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Columbus
O.R
Ohio
E. H. Blair
Blair
Old Sores and Ulcers Healed by Petersons Ointment
A reader testimonial praises Petersons Ointment for curing a 20 year leg sore andpain relief. The notice touts its use for piles eczema itching skin sore feet prickly heat sunburn and other conditions with a 35 cent box offered.
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Peterson
Mark Richards
Lake Linden
Mich
Mother's Friend Promoted For Pregnant Comfort And Delivery
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a prenatal relief product. It claims external application relaxes tissues easing discomfort and promising a painless birth, with endorsements from mothers including a North Carolina tester. The ad notes it is sold in drug stores and offers a free booklet.
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Bredfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
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National’ Board OF Fire
ESR
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New York
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Braucher
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Sir Patrick
Withes
The
Grozier Society
Thers
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