Billy and Button Escape on a Balloon Voyage
In a comic chase, Billy and the cat Button escape capture as Billy is tied to a balloonist and rider, breaking free when the buggy stops. They flee down the road while the balloonist and driver are dragged along, ending with a gaggle of pursuit. Tomorrow promises further exploits.
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Button
Billy Jr
Stubby
Pacific Ocean
China
California
Billy
Saalfield Publishing Co
Akron, O
The Jealousy of a Mother Ends with Confidence
Cherry endures her mother in law's critique as she grows secure in Ned's support and plans for their future home. The narrative centers on her optimism and belief in his approval, recalling his measured guidance.
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Cherry
Piness
Ned
A Dainty Dress Pattern for Party Wear
MESSENGER PATTERN DEPT presents Pattern 8555 a dainty dress for party wear. Sizes 8 10 12 14 years the illustration shows options with wrist or elbow sleeves and removable flounces. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps to any address.
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Party O
It Is Easy to Run Another Man’s Business
A concise reflection on the difficulty of managing one’s own enterprise versus attempting to manage someone else’s, highlighting the hidden burdens and responsibilities involved.
Logan miners arm marching probe urged by grand jury
A county grand jury was instructed to determine cause and responsibility for an armed miners march that drew federal intervention. Judge Bland said anyone connected with the gathering could face murder indictments. United Mine Workers officials were mentioned. Separately, Cleveland officials faulted the criminal system as lax and advocated abolishing the grand jury and tighter convict control.
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Logan
W. Va
Bland
Logan County
United Mine Workers of America
Cleveland
Herbert Smith
H. B. Ehrmann
Boston
Bar Association
Arbuckle Case Witness Admits Pressure From Friends
Captain Duncan Matheson said one girl witness in the Arbuckle case admitted being approached by friends of Arbuckle about her testimony. He refused to identify the witness or provide details.
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San Francisco
Arbuckle
Duncan Matheson
Matheson
Ladies Promote Skin Care at Talewin Event
A readable snippet shows a promotional item about skin care products sponsored at Talewin. The fragment mentions Keep-Skin Fresh and Young, with prices noted as 2¢ everywhere. Details and organizers are unclear due to OCR issues.
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Cutiura
P.o Ompas
Talewin
Forsarapnaan Ra Laboratories
Dept
Maldeon
Mace
Underworld Weapons Found as Powder Puffs Rise
Toledo report says Sheriff Taylor found cosmetic items like powder puffs rouge and lipstick more often on men searched at the county jail than firearms or bladed weapons, signaling a shift in the local criminal scene.
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Toledo
Taylor
Contentment vs Money Mindset in St Paul’s View
The speaker notes St Paul taught contentment with one’s lot, contrasting this with money‑minded Americans who seem to equate wealth with discontent. The remark frames a critique of modern materialism versus biblical serenity.
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St. Paul
Sharpsburg R. D. 2 News and Local Notes
Rain delays hamper local activities as farmers work wet fields. Corn harvests progress with some good yields. Rev. Williamson returns to the circuit to tend spiritual needs. Schools open with hopes for better teaching and newer equipment. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Cook visit family from Washington DC before Portsmouth trip. Several local families travel to Paros to view a railroad wreck site.
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Williamson
Lyle Cook
Washington D. C
Willis Cook
Myron Kenney
Portsmouth
George Brooks
Hiram Thompson
Clarence Kern
Henry Burns
Paros
Lucy Huffman
William Yeaman
Clarksburg
W. Va
Maggie Harris
Service Star Legion Holds Cleveland Convention
The Service Star Legion met in Cleveland on September 14 to discuss plans for a national relief campaign for disabled soldiers. Officials planned to finalize campaign details this afternoon.
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Cleveland
Service Star Legion
Fishing Is Not Sport to One Who Fishing for Living
A concise observation notes that for a person whose livelihood depends on fishing, the activity loses its sporting character and becomes a demanding, daily grind.
Senate to inspect West Virginia coal fields informally
Washington Sept 14 Members of the senate labor committee will conduct an informal investigation into conditions in the West Virginia coal fields next week. They will not hold formal hearings in the state to avoid affecting ongoing murder trials linked to the coal troubles. Senators Kenyon Shortridge and Walsh plan to visit Huntington Williamson and Mingo fields to interview miners as McKellar joins later.
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Washington
Senate
West Virginia
Kenyon, Shortridge
Walsh
Miss
Huntington
McKellar
Williamson
Mingo
Peterson Ointment claims miracle healing of ulcers
A 1918 letter from Mrs. Albert Southcott of Medina New York extols Peterson Ointment Co for healing a large ulcer and chronic sores. She describes pain relief after nine dollars of salve and asserts she will never be without the product. Mail orders are fulfilled by Peterson Ointment Co in Buffalo.
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Peterson
Buffalo
Albert Southcott
Medina N. Y
Nerer
Medina, N. Y
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc
Buffalo, N. Y
Baker Holds Price Line Prompting Bread Price Drop
Wapakoneta Ohio September 15 one baker refused to boost prices causing bread to fall to 12 cents per loaf from 13 and 8 cents from 10. Other shops had raised prices last week due to the new standard weight law but the holdout prompted a price correction across local bakers.
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Wapakoneta
How Women Avoid Surgical Operations
A Chicago reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing persistent female trouble after four doctors advised surgery. She took 22 bottles and recovered, enabling her to work in a six room flat, with sisters also using the remedy. Other testimonials from Vermont and Burlington praise avoiding operations and regaining strength after using the product.
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Chicago
Annegier
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. H. Haypock
St. Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IN
Vermont
Lydia KE
Pinkham
Lake Lydia FE
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