Old Time Confidence Man Favors Modern Methods of Getting the Long Green
A notorious con man known as Artie, once famed in New York and Cincinnati, laments old time schemes and praises foresight and honesty as he plans a return to street routines. He hints at a California orange farm, a Denver tourist trap, and a future biography by the reporter, promising a major bet announcement.
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Artie
New York
Hk Nhes
Bob
Land of the Living
California
Denver
WI. Irwin
al Jennings
Bo Long
Hygiene questions and home remedies in health column
Public health questions on hygiene sanitation and disease prevention are answered free in these columns. Oral hygiene teeth care hair and facial tips are given along with home treatments for colds boils catarrh and minor ailments. Advice emphasizes nonprescription guidance and cautions about professional care when needed.
The Wedding Ring Derivation and Its Ancient Ties
A historical sketch explains how the wedding ring evolved from a pledge of marriage and authority. It traces customs from old feudal eras to medieval times, noting the best man’s role, the bride theft motif, and the ring’s placement on the left fourth finger with symbolic phrases and the heart vein belief.
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Thomas Browne
Robert Burton
New Orleans Picayune
Painful Plaza Appears Ready as Comfort Sought
Fragmentary text shows a plaza project nearing completion with emphasis on comfort and usability. No clear dates or entities emerge. remaining words suggest renovation details and user experience goals without concrete figures.
Peacemaker stabbed during attack in Rosdale
The laborer Rome Mathers of Rosdale Kentucky tried to separate two belligerents at 322 Longworth Street last night. He suffered a serious stab wound to the neck and was taken to City Hospital after telling police at headquarters. His condition is serious.
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Rome Mathers
Rosdale
Kentucky
Longworth Street
Protection of Birds Advocated by Mrs Waldorf Astor
Mrs Waldorf Astor daughter in law of William Waldorf Astor and sister of Chas Dana Gibson arrives in New York with her six year old son Little Bil to spend holidays in Virginia. She supports bird protection and will join a crusade against shooting white herons for the aigret industry.
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Astor
William Waldorf Astor
Nannies Langhorne Shaw
Chas
Dana Gibson
Langhorne
Virginia
Minister delivers sermon at installation in Marion
Special to The American from Marion Ohio notes Rev A B Beresford of Walnut Hills Universalist Church Cincinnati spoke at the installation of Rev C W Hillstron. The doctor urged a modern faith aligned with 20th century knowledge and sympathies, prioritizing the good of man over the glory of God.
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Marion
Ohio
A. B. Beresford
Walnut Hills Universalist Church
Cincinnati
Cc. W. Hillstron
Woman Takes Acid In Attempt To End Life
Mrs. Ruda Peacock of 708 East Pearl street attempted suicide by ingesting acetic acid after losing interest in life following her husband’s death. She was rushed to the Good Samaritan Hospital where antidotes were given and she was removed from danger. condition not serious thanks to prompt medical aid.
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Ita
Ruda Peacock
East
Pearl Street
Vaudeville Week Showcases Across Cincinnati Theaters
Cincinnati theaters present a busy week with many acts including Keith's Big time vaudeville featuring Lloyd and Heath, Melatyre and Heath, and Marie Lierd. Other venues advertise Burlesque, minstrel humor, and specialty acts plus a stock company revival and notable performers like Bett, Wees, and Burley.
Captain Bloodied After Falls and Robbery at Central Station
Captain James Bloom, master of the Jes sie K. Pitteburg, limped into Central Police Station claiming two sailors robbed him after a drunken trip along the water front. He said he lost 66 cents and 56 cents of his remaining money before being assaulted and dragged down stairs by an assailant as the two sailors vanished. The raid ended with Bloom left in the street and seeking a report to the Chief.
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James Bloom
Jessie K. Pitteburg
Central Police Station
Jada T Hay
Broadway
PARDON IS REWARD FOR SAVING LIFE
Herbert C Gallehugh of Chenoa Illinois was pardoned after ten years in Stillwater Minnesota prison for murder self defense. Intercession by a friend he twice saved life led to unconditional pardon by Minnesota Board of Pardons. He resumed life in Bloomington Illinois area with new employment in railroad service.
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Americas
Bloomington
Herbert Co. Gallehugh
Chenoa
Gallehugh
Stillwater
Minn
Herbert C. Gallehugh
J. M. Gallehugh
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Norwood Masonic
Caver
W. B. Clooney
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Clooney
Egroy
Ella Fansworth
Chicago
Missouri Pacific
William E. Witherspoon
Farnsworth
Witherspoon
Eberhardt
State Board of Pardons
Alton
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