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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
9
Fred Kelly negotiates with a street dealer over an Airedale puppy. The price rises from three dollars to five dollars by afternoon as the dealer jokes about becoming attached to the pup. The exchange appears in the Saturday Evening Post.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy to increase appetite cure indigestion and improve overall health. It claims the tonic supports liver kidney and stomach function and cites Mr T D Peeble’s stomach troubles as proof. Available 50 cents and 1.00 from druggists Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Eczema.
Feature note quotes a Philadelphia Bulletin line about a mother asking why the baby will be a great politician and the father replying he can say things that sound impressive yet mean nothing. The exchange hints at early impressions of public speaking and political savvy.
Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to cleanse the stomach liver and kidneys and improve complexion by flushing poisons. C E Hatfield of Chicago testifies he received more relief from one box than any medicine he tried, priced at 25 cents at your druggist.
Advertised letters at the Bloomsburg post office will be sent to the dead letter office June 2 1914 if not called for by owners. Names include C Buhhanan Jim Bloomer Mrs Catawissa Russel Gilbert Chas Holden William H Minnich Hugh J Johnson and others with a one cent fee per letter. James Brown P M.
A mild easy action laxative named Dean's Regulats is advertised as widely available for 25 cents at all stores. The notice promotes simple bowel relief with a short, plain product line.
A child asks what a demagogue is. The answer frames a demagogue as a man who can rock the boat and convince others a terrible storm is coming. The exchange appears in a Woman's Journal excerpt.
A father's line to his son at the golf course prompts the boy to reflect on truthfulness. Harold, feeling the weight of his future, admits he cannot tell a good lie, aligning his sense of integrity with his father's presence.
Mrs. Gharles Becker prepares to testify in defense of her husband as reports describe her willingness to stand by him amid the ongoing case. The article notes her resolve and expected courtroom role.
Mrs Charles Becker urges her husband to testify in his own defense for the Rosenthal murder case. She has not left his side and takes many notes, awaiting her own turn as a witness before the trial concludes. The photo captures her entering the courtroom.
New York reporters note Charles Becker seeks to testify in his own defense as the defense against the Rosenthal murder proceeds in the criminal branch. Martin Manton leads the defense against admitting Becker’s testimony. Frederick H. Hawley testifies again on Becker’s movements and alibi, while Whitman seeks to challenge the witness.
Representative Underwood majority leader in the house has gone to Hot Springs Virginia for a short vacation to recover from bronchial trouble.
Belford New Jersey May 20 A wedding ring lost eighteen years ago by Mrs Henry Grandereth was unearthed in the garden of neighbor Charles Oelrich.
Mrs Gracia Ann Barnes widow of Rev Dr Samuel Barnes died in Philadelphia. Dennis J Lucey former Hartford hotel keeper and sports promoter died in Hartford after an operation at forty six. William Aldis Wright Shakespeare scholar and editor died in London at eighty three. Dr Thomas Mackaness Ludlow Chrys tle physician surgeon died at his Rye New York home born 1841 in New Windsor Orange County.
For any itching skin trouble piles eczema salt rheum hives itch scald head herpes scabies Dean's Ointment is highly recommended. 60c a box at all stores.
A Yonkers Statesman excerpt notes that Bacon’s ancestors were cremated and Egbert questions the method’s age. A picture gallery associated with the story was burned up only a month earlier, highlighting a noted cremation topic and a nearby fire incident.
New York stocks opened lower on May 2 with losses generally under a half point. Missouri Pacific slipped below 17 from above 18, U S Steel down half a point, and Amalgamated Copper and Union Pacific also softer. Trading was light as readings showed widespread declines and minor price gaps across many issues.
Wheat receipts total 111000 with 72000 shipments and firm late market buoyed by damage reports and a crop expert forecast. Butter and eggs show mixed firmness and unsettled trading, oats and feed steady, flour prices at various patent and patent ranges, and live poultry and calves trading with varied regional price levels.
General Coxey's army marches into the capital led by a white mule and six privates. A dense crowd of spectators, including many Black residents, follows as police provide protection, contrasting with past arrests during the Cleveland administration.
Five hundred Austrian Hungarian and Italian marines guard the palace and legations in Durazzo Albania. Essad Pasha’s entourage is placed under arrest in connection with peasant uprisings demanding Turkish language instruction in schools.
United States cruiser Chester is disabled by engine trouble off Puerto Mexico. The Salem failed to relieve the crippled boat, which will proceed to Vera Cruz for repairs.
Henry Siegel, under New York indictment over his failed private bank and department stores, sailed home on the Olympic continuing voyage from New York to Southampton on May 20.
An advertisement urges parents to treat children with suspected worm infestations using Kickapoo Worm Killer candy. It claims rapid relief from feverish, irritable, restless symptoms and exclaims ease of use without coaxing. The pitch stresses that most children have worms and promotes immediate purchase and use.
Railroad service notes list stops only on signal or notice to conductor and state that service does not stop otherwise. Applies to Ex Sunday Daily and Ex Sunday Only runs indicating selective stop policy.
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