Diamonds Safe After Night Taxi Run Mix Up
John Dumphy, a New York taxi driver, unknowingly hauled a trunk containing $35 000 worth of diamonds after a porter misdirected the owner. Milhenning of Chicago, who owned the gems, tracked the trunk to Dumphy’s cab with detectives and recovered the loot at headquarters.
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York
John Dumphy
New York City
Dumphy
Frank Milhenning
Milhenning
New York
Pittsburg
Capitol Hotel
Houston Street
Othe Places
One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Street
Willis Avenue
Herald Square
Chicago
Pig in Harness Tricks Guests at Palmer House
A small suckling pig drawn by a harness causes uproar at the Palmer House hotel cafe in Chicago. Patrons laugh as the pig’s muffled squeals echo while Bob Conway of St. Louis purchases the animal and presents it to friends. the dish “Roast Pig with Apple Sauce” triggers further squeals as the pig is placed on a diner’s plate.
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Palmer House
Bob Conway
St. Louis
Conway
Tom Keeley
John Fitzpatrick
Costello
Alec
Mesmerism and jealousy spark divorce case in Detroit
Charles W. Coon seeks divorce from Jennie Coon alleging jealousy and controlling behavior. He cites her reading on How to Mesmerize Husbands and consulting a Brooklyn avenue seeress, plus insistence he attend events with Arab patrols in Atlantic City. He says she barred him from exchanging badges and he left to live at Madison apartments.
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Etroit
Mich
Charles W. Coon
Jennie
Madison Apartments
Coon
Dream of Joy Balked by Bad Burglar
George Zaks planned to attend a party after buying a suit and overcoat. A burglar pried in, stole the clothing, and police arrested a man named George Brown with two large packages, seizing the goods as evidence while Zaks missed the social event.
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Zaks
Wroth
Stasney
Soukup
Toggery
Law
George Brown
Defining ensilage and silo construction in a 19th century guide
The text explains ensilage as moderately fermented succulent feed with corn and legumes as common materials. It details silo design focusing on air tight walls, smooth inner surfaces, and materials like cement and stone. A specific example of a hollow wall cement silo in Adrian Michigan is described with dimensions and construction features.
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L. A. Porter
Adrain
Mich
Hog feeder swing door stops hog crowding
A sketch shows swinging iron arm doors placed in hog pens to keep hogs apart while filling troughs. The doors swing into the pen and are fixed by a wooden peg and pocket, preventing slop spilling and waste during feeding.
Care of Boar Improves Health and Exercise Levels
The guideline stresses giving the boar exercise and muscle-building feeds rather than confinement. It recommends green forage when possible to maintain vigor and health for best results.
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Parsons Nurse
Thompson Watkins reports relief from back pain and irregular kidney secretions after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She details sharp twinges across the small of the back and states she is now free from these troubles. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean's
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Revelation to the Cook Causes Household Chatter
A column from Ladies' Home Journal recounts a married woman with 33 years of marriage and four grandchildren discovering her cook a colorful remark about her husband sending flowers. The exchange shows a playful moment as the elderly colored cook exclaims about her mistress and her husband’s generosity.
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Missy
Ladies' Home Journal
Joke from Dr Thorold about the largest island
A London school board event recalls Dr Thorold opening with a riddle about the largest island before Australia was found. He solemnly answers that Australia was there all the time, provoking laughter from the children.
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Thorold
London School Board
Australia
This Will Interest Mothers
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children used by a nurse at the Children's Home New York claim to cure constipation feverishness teething disorders stomach troubles and destroy worms. 30 000 testimonials of cures. Sample free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Sufficient Evidence Triggered by Father’s Drinking
A Louisville Courier-Journal snippet notes a family scene where a father, reportedly drinking again, shows disrespect to a janitor at night. The quoted lines illustrate suspicion raised by the disturbance and the tone implies ongoing domestic tension.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Wrigley’s Spearmint Ad Promises A Cure For Tobacco Habit
A cheeky exchange suggests a humorous scene where a man considers a chewing gum brand as a cure for tobacco while a girl notes flirtation etiquette and indifference. The dialogue hints at social manners and consumer culture in a casual moment.
Eye Ear Nose and Throat Fargo Ad
Fragmented readable lines mention Fargo North Dakota medical office Eye Ear Nose and Throat. Several quotations and a drug advertisement style line about Mrs Winstow's Soothing Syrup for teething with price 25c. No clear event or narrative.
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Fargo, N. D
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J. A. Jeffrey
Blech
Foundation
Mr. Shrimp
Clarice
Lowell
Cunningham Geikie
Williams, Hoyt &Corochester
Azaele
Carters
Cartersaver
U. S
Nys Decorative Dept
Trandville Ave
Grand Rapids, RK
Browin
Johnn S. Brown & Son
Boston
Mass
Kennewick Highlands
Washington
Northern Pacific Irrigation Co
Joseph E. Thomas & Co., Inc
Agenta
Lowman
Scaule
Wash
Watson T
Coleman
Wareingen
DS I. C
United States
R. V. Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
DR. Pierce
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