War duty scouts enlistment joke and oil land schemes
A War Department note reports a Boy Scout Matty Roberts enlisting for duty in Mexico, saluted by the secretary. The piece mocks fraudulent oil land schemes tied to Mexican lands, warns against gold and radium pitches, and cites the U S geological survey. It also notes a move of the old post office and a dinner party quip involving a Texan bodyguard and a colonel. The article touches on politics and mentions India’s new capital project estimated at 25 million dollars.
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Standish
United Press
Ington
Mexico
Matty Roberts
Ork
Ison
Young Roberts
Akers
United Geological Survey
Spec
States Geological Survey
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw to Build Home in Pittsburgh Suburb
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw wife of Harry K Thaw plans a new home in Mt. Lebanon Pittsburgh. A deed records a 90 foot Washington Pike plot to be held in trust for her son. Plans for house and garage drawn and building contracts let with no cost figures available. Her husband’s ex stepfather and mother will reside there and care for their grandson when she travels.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Mt. Lebanon
Washington Pike
Massillon Social Roundup Sees Outing and Visits
The Massillon Current Events club spent a day in Wooster with lunch at the American House and an afternoon at the Ohio Experiment Station before returning home. Residents note several local visits and homecomings, including travelers from Las Vegas New Mexico and St. Albans West Virginia, plus relatives visiting Massillon from Cleveland Orrville Wellman and Sandusky.
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Massillon
Wooster
American House
Ohio Experiment Station
Harrison Lynch
North Hill-st
Frank Lynch
Cleveland
Donovan
Newark
J. Tyman
East Tremont-st
Catherine Tompkins
Wellman-st
Mt. Vernon
Seattle
Wash
Joseph Schrader
East Cherry
Edward Wittman
Orrville
Harry Wenger
Las Vegas
N. M
Arvine Wales
R. P. Skinner
Miss Skinner
St. Albans
W. Va
Charles Steese, Jr
Carrie Jacobs Brown
Saegertown
G. B. Vickery
Columbus
Refused New Trial for Frank in Mary Phagan Murder Case
The motion of Lee Frank convicted of murdering Mary Phagan was denied by Judge Ben Hill. Frank’s counsel announced an appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court.
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United Press
Atlanta
Lee Frank
Mary Phagan
Ben Hill
Frank
State Supreme Court
Fixtures and Lamps Parade Promises Latest Selections
The notice advertises a complete line of fixtures and lamps with the newest models. It urges readers to visit now to see the full range and make purchases.
Electric light valued for business appeal and efficiency
The text argues electric lighting enhances a business’s appearance and value, claiming a clean modern look justifies any extra cost and that electric light outperforms old illuminants by a wide margin. It stresses the desirability of upgrading to electric lighting.
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Leadpsonville, Ky
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