The Hun Agent Who Slowed Munition Plant Exposed
A wartime tale details a would be saboteur who tried to blow a large munition plant. He entered through a window, left fingerprints useless due to gloves, and left deep footprints pointing to a tall man. Investigators used casts of footprints to reveal a wearer of pointed toed English last shoes with half soles and foreign heel plates. John Doe was captured within 48 hours, linking gait and footwear to the crime.
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Boston
Tateral
John Doe
Ballard's Horehound Syrup and Pepper Plaster Offer
A chest tightness and dry cough signal lung inflammation. Ballard's Horehound Syrup relieves tightness and includes a free Herrick's Red Pepper Porous Plaster to draw out inflammation. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Ballard
Paris Smith
Fainting and Dizzy Spells Reported in Syracuse Woman
Syracuse resident Mrs. R. E. Deane credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills with relieving fainting spells and loss of appetite during the Change of Life. She says about twelve bottles helped her pick up and restore normal heat, urging others to try the remedy for similar symptoms.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
R. E. Deane
Lafayette Ave
Endorsed at Home Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Comanche Resident
Comanche resident W. D. Martin reports using Doan's Kidney Pills for a disordered kidney condition and a lame back finding them effective. He urges others to try the same remedy and notes its availability at price 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufactures in Buffalo New York.
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Comanche
Doan
W. D. Martin
Dean
Notice to Public on Meat Market Overhaul
Notice states W. R. Harris the meat market owner will overhaul to improve cleanliness and service. It promises better prompt service, invites customers to phone requests, and declares commitment to high standards. Address shows 34.406.
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W. R. Harris
Do Your Best to Do All for Family Health
The note urges everyone to keep their physical system in top condition to support family needs. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation or indigestion and promises improved well being after following the directions.
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Chamberlain
Prickly Ash Bitters Offered as Digestive Remedy
When digestion is poor and bowels are unsettled, Prickly Ash Bitters is promoted as the remedy. It claims to cleanse vital organs, purify bowels, and restore strength and cheerfulness. Price $1.25 per bottle through Hamilton Drug Co. and Wm. Reese Drug Co. Special agents. Spare glasses and spoil the child. R. W. H. Hamilton, Optometrist.
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Hamilton Drug Co
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Hair Dressing Claim Promises Restored Beauty
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a remedy for gray or harsh hair priced at 1 dollar. It also notes poultry and dairy buyers seeking high prices from D. C. Bailey and quotes a New York police court judge linking defective eyesight to crime, recommending R. W. Hamilton as an optometrist.
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New York
R. W. H. Hamilton
Optometrist
Regulate the bowels with Herbine product note
An advertisement promotes Herbine as a bowel regulator that aids the liver and stomach and restores strength. It notes Paris Smith as the seller.
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Paris Smith
No Worms in a Healthy Child
A vintage warning touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for intestinal worms in children. It claims regular use for two to three weeks enriches blood improves digestion and acts as a general tonic to restore health. The notice emphasizes pleasant taste and a 60 cent price per bottle.
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Grove
Beattie Regular Correspondence Notes Rain and Moves
Beattie reports a heavy rain Sunday night improving farming mood. Mrs Homer Ross visited relatives in the community. Douglas Stephenson family visited Beattie weekend. Lucian Fields visited his mother Mrs Haynes at De Leon Sunday. Jesse Vaughn and wife moved to a Beattie area farm and he was bitten by a copperhead snake but recovering. Mrs R L Perdue was taken to Gorman hospital for pelagra treatment.
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Beattie
Homer Ross
Sipe Spring
Douglas Stephenson
Lucian Fields
Haynes
de Leon
Jesse Vaughn
Jesse
R. L. Perdue
Gorman
Notice to Auto Drivers Warns Against Fast Driving
City Marshall J B Arthur warns auto drivers of both genders to slow down and obey the law, threatening enforcement actions.
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J.B. Arthur City Marshall
Oil drilling plans in Stephenville Texas official notice
C R Coulter of Stephenville Texas seeks permission to drill five oil tests on a coraudewan county property. He proposes dividing the surface and asks for funds to proceed with the wells. Details provided in the notice reflect early rights and location.
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Coraudewan County
Texas
Eng Tract
C. R. Coulter
Stephenvile Texas
Man Arrest Writ Lies Amidst Narrow Escape
A broken OCR fragment describes Bill Pritkerton and his brothers in a tense flight after a fatal incident. It notes Pritkerton’s threatened defiance and a pursuit by authorities, with mention that he remains at large despite charges connected to the case.
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Cine
Cen
Bill Pritkerton
First Class Auto Repair Wartime Benefit
Local repair shop offers drive in service for vehicle diagnostics and minor fixes. Proceeds go to support community programs and families affected by recent shortages. Community volunteers assist with scheduling and estimate help.
Chamberlains Ointment Advertises Relief Without Internal Medicine
A health notice claims internal medicine for chronic or muscular rheumatism is largely wasteful and suggests applying Chamberlains Ointment instead. It asserts about ninety nine of every hundred cases improve with external use and prices a 35 cent bottle, 60 cent large. May print date implied.
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Chamberlain
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