Chicagoan incendiary tale ends in suicide after confession
Leopold Dreyfus of L Dreyfus & Co a Chicago clothier confessed to police that he helped burn his Market Street store. He and his brother were accused of backing the arson for a $5000 price with $300 paid upfront. After the confession Dreyfus killed himself, casting light on alleged burner rings and possible insurance gains.
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Chicago
Leopold Dreyfus
L. Dreyfus & Co
Market Street
L. Dreyfus & Co. Clothiers
Dreyfus
Peopaod Dreyfus
Des Moines Hosts Moisant Aviators Flight Spectacle
Campbell W. Fair of the gas company witnessed the final Moisant aviators flights at Hyperion club grounds Des Moines on Sunday. The crowd saw a biplane and two monoplanes in the air with Simon Barrer and Frisbie performing stunts. A postflight reception followed as guests, and the club nearly covered meet expenses, about $80 short.
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Campbell W. Fair
Gas Company
Hyperion Club
Des Moines
Moisant
Simon, Barrer
Frisbie
ZEMO Skin Care Ad Promises Clear Complexion
Ladies are urged to use ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP for clear skin and a beautiful complexion. The product is advertised as a scientific treatment for eczema pimples and scalp diseases. ZEMOQ SOAP is touted as a premium antiseptic soap for toilet or bath. Sold by druggists nationwide and by Franks Drug Company in Atlantic.
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Atlantic
Franks Drug Company
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offering Reward
An old advertisement proclaims a reward of one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh uncurable by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes testimonials from local business figures, claims internal action, and notes price and availability from druggists.
Hopeful Remedy Promises Cure for Dandruff Scalp Diseases
The Franka Drug Store advertises ZEMO as a real scalp medicine that kills dandruff germs and soothes irritated skin. It promotes ZEMO soap to wash away scales, claiming the remedy cures scalp and skin diseases beyond temporary relief. Sold and guaranteed by druggists, including in Atlantic.
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America
Franka Drug Store
ZEMO
Atlantic
Patent medicine ad for skin and scalp affections
An advertisement notes a remedy for affections of the skin and scalp usable by infants or adults. It promotes sale by druggists and Atlantic agents, mentioning the Franks Drug Co. as an authorized distributor.
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Atlantic
Franks Drug Co
Free ZEMO sample at Fraths' store claim
A local ad invites readers to visit Fraths' for a free sample of ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP. The pitch promotes ZEMO as a sure and economical treatment for eczema pimples dandruff and all skin and scalp conditions. It promises prompt relief and a path to cure for infants and adults alike.
Foster's Weekly Weather Guess Foresees Long Drouth Across Nation
A mid year weather bulletin predicts a continental disturbance June 12 to 16 with a warm wave 11 to 15 and a cool wave 14 to 18, bringing unusually high temperatures and dry conditions. Droughts worsen crops in many regions though a heavy May rain briefly broke heat in the east. June drouth expected most severe within 250 miles of St Louis to Montreal, with late June storms and rains in southern sections. Planetary influences may stir the atmosphere beginning June 20, producing storms, cold waves, and killing frosts as tropical storms form west of 30 latitude. Greenbure Ky druggist endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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Washington, D. C
Montreal
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Drouth
North Magnetic Pole
Earth
Azores
Stomach and Liver Tablets Cited for Headache Cure
Sick headache results from a disordered stomach state and may be cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Try it, then buy from all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Deafness Cure Hint Promises Reward for Catarrh
An old notice claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure, and advertises remedies from Omene y & Co of Toledo.
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Hall
Omeney É& CO
Toledo
Drugeists
Ideal Oil and Steam Burner at McNierney Bros
The Ideal Oil and Steam Burner mixes distilled oil with steam to produce a clean white flame and reduced soot. Ads claim it can cut fuel costs by up to fifty percent, burning eight to twelve hours per gallon of oil and offering easy control of flame through a simple wheel mechanism.
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McNierney Bros
Chestnut Street
Second
Third Streets
Shingle social at Christian church Friday evening
Social notice invites everyone to attend the Shingle social at the Christian church Friday evening June 4. The gathering promises a good time with Dr H K Williams, dentist, and Alexander's store listed as a nearby reference.
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Christian Church
H. K. Williams
Alexander's Store
Real Estate Transfers Listed for June 1911
June 3 1911 Harriet E Worthing and husband transfer the property at 92 Cumberland Second addition to Mra M A Runte for 800 dollars also James F Rafter and wife to George Windhorst deed dated May 29 1911 covering Atlantic blocks 9 to 12 in 16 for 1 dollar June 6 1911 Hamilton Wilcox releasing to Mile 3 Ling deed dated Jan 31 1910 with net 16 acres of sw4 se4 10 74 37 valued at 6800 dollars
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Harriet E. Worthing
Mra
M. A. Runte
Cumberland
Jas. F. Rafter
George Windhorst
Atlantic
Hamilton Wilcox
Mile 3
Ling
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Capt
A. C. Anson
Anson
Con
Moisamt
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledogs
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
All Druggista
Halli
Foster
Washington, D.C
J. M. Howell
Greenbure, Ky
Ideal
Wesierney Bros
F. C. Curts
Clayton Anderson
Airdome
Chiropractic
G. L. Chamberlin
Elm Street
Black
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