Mark Twain's Old Hartford Home Sold
The Hartford home of Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain where Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn were written sold today by Richard M. Bissell president of the Hartford Fire Insurance Company to J. J. and F. Ahern. The house built in 1870 was used as a private school until recently.
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Hartford
Conn
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer
Richard M. Bissell
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
J. J. and
F. Ahern
C A Browning Co Hosts Christmas party for staff
The C A Browning Company staged a Christmas celebration at Huntington Chambers Hall with about 150 employees attending. Miss Bertha Dinham acted as Mrs Santa Claus while Arthur Staley and Miss Mary Shelley won the prize waltz. Company officers Willmond K. Chandler and F W McCarter were in attendance.
Signs of worms and a testimonial for Dr True's Elixir
A 19th century style ad lists worm symptoms such as constipation sour stomach and pale face and cites Mrs H N Roberts of Flint Michigan praising Dr True's Elixir as curing her child. The notice urges immediate use of Dr True's Elixir The Family Laxative and Worm Expeller and promotes three sizes for sale at dealers.
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H. N. Roberts
Asylum Street
Flint
Mich
Dr. True
Home cough remedy with Pinex and syrup alternatives
A popular do it yourself cough syrup method uses Pinex mixed with a pint of plain sugar syrup or substitutes like molasses honey or corn syrup. It claims fast relief within 24 hours and promotes throat and chest benefits with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
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The
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Beveridge Attacks Unions at Pilgrim Fathers Day
In Plymouth on the 299th landing anniversary Albert J. Beveridge denounced labor unions, arguing the key issue before Americans is if unions will run the government. He condemned the coal miners' compromise as cowardly expediency and law defying.
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Plymouth
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Pilgrim Society
Pilgrim Fathers
Beveridge
Mayflower legacy debated in Plymouth observance
Beveridge addressed the Old Colony Theatre gathering on Mayflower compact and Constitution equality. He warned against corporate and labor domination, urging adherence to general laws and constitutional justice for the common good. Arthur Lord led Pilgrim Society's ceremonies with local clergy offering prayers.
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Beveridge
Old Colony
God
Arthur Lord
The
Pilgrim Society
Williams. Kyle
John W. Churchill
William R. Hedge
Ireland Union Bill Proposals Aimed at Imperial Parliament Control
The premier outlined Ireland union plans detailing customs and excise retained by the imperial parliament while a single Irish parliament would oversee taxation. He pledged minority protections and a post for a united Ireland once a single parliament exists. Ulster boundaries remain unsettled. Carson fears a Sinn Fein capture. Henderson signals Labour will await a mission report.
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Ireland
United Ireland
Lloyd George
Ulster
Edward Carson
Sinn Sein
Donald Maclean
Arthur Henderson
Labor Party
Ireland at stake in dual parliaments plan
Lloyd George outlines self government for all Ireland with two parliaments in the north and south linked by a council. He argues Britain must lead, vows to fight secession, and sets initial funding and taxation arrangements while warning Sinn Fein opposition and noting Ireland’s current prosperity yet alienation from rule.
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Ireland
America
Imperial Services
Exchequer
Westminster
Lloyd George
United States
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Malden
Forbes
Chelsea
Forbes Litho, Mfg. CO
Summer ST
Boston
Oston
Holly Flays
Arthur B. Whitney
Haig Adadourian
Santy
ST. Nicholas
S.P.C.A
Lenwood
R.h.white Co
England
Southern Ireland
All Ireland
all-Ireland
Great Britain
Britain
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Parliament
Europe
Russia
Jewel Waltham
Hamiltons
Elgins
Longines
C. A. W. Crosby
Crosby Bldg
Avon St
Washington Street
Qimmesfeld
Columbia
Ramp Illustrated
China
House of Dignified Credit
Ummerfield Lpsepeeapen
Washington St
Swith Pailersene, Diamond Merchants and Jewelers
Summer Street
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