Annual Military Horse Show Opens at Fort Myer
The annual Fort Myer horse show begins with Uncle Loui’s top horseflesh tipped for praise. The silver cup prize goes to the enlisted man with the best round showing in the three day event. Civilian riders and women compete in open events while a government exhibit of thoroughbreds is planned. President Wilson and cabinet members expected to attend along with diplomats and major city press circles. The Secretary of War’s cup will honor the soldier jump from eight obstacles four feet high.
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United Prove Fort
Fort Myer
Army
Virginia
Wilson
Lily
Washington
New York
Baltiore
Philadelphia
Diplomatic Corps
Secretary of War
Sah Cura Ointment Promises Quick Healing Claims
An advertisement promotes Sah Cura Ointment from Thompson Medical Company of Titusville Pa claiming rapid relief for sores, piles, burns, scalds, and poison infections. It cites anecdotal testimonials and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents, encouraging use of Sah Cura Soap as well.
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Thompson Medical Company
Tituaville
Bee Hive Store Spring Dress Goods and Toy Ad
Bee Hive Store features spring dresses, dark grey and light tan suits, plus a wood platform toy for bots and guns with two wheels and a steering rod. The ad touts dress goods bargains and a $1.00 toy department in the basement showcasing a self-powered platform toy for boys and girls.
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Bee Hive
Americans claim new lands at South Pole discovery
In a report from Tome dated April 24, United States explorers led by Professor Mawson and General Greeley claim irrefutable proof of a new landmass at the South Pole. They assert that American efforts, tracing to Palmer and Wilkes, have now placed undisputed territory on the map, boosting American prestige in polar exploration. The dispatch notes Mawson’s wireless update from Adgile Land and praises prior American voyages and British reactions to the discovery.
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United Press
Tome
United States
Armurica
Autapettea
Adolphus Greetey
South Pole
Gary Greeley
Wintselt
Gresley
Wilkes
Mawson
Fis
Mapa
Palmer
Thurles Wilkes
Wilkow
Antarst
Wilkes Land
South Magnetic Pole
Shakleton
Mayson
Pa Man Refuted Titanic Death Rumor in Reading April
Yottstown reports William Mayo a local businessman heard from his brother Charles believed lost on the Titanic. Company officials initially listed a Mayo passenger as among the drowned, but new details place him elsewhere, with indications he was in Bermuda at the time.
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Yottstown
William Mayo
Charles
Per
Mayo
Bne
Lmne
Bisiiens
Mubury
Vas
Confectionery Ad Claims Gov Food Act Compliance
A bold food advert touts attractively dainty candy and amide treats. It asserts compliance with government food acts and claims top quality, with a price note suggesting 14 units as the constant sale price.
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Bette
Party Raiding Debate Shakes State Election Law Reforms
In Harrisburg Apal 28 the Legislature narrows to party voting rules amid debate on primary reform termed party raiding. Proposals would force voters to declare party at registration and limit ballots to declared parties, aiming to curb cross party influence in nominations. The week features hearings on public revenue, constitution talks, and a commission probe into a state slave market myth, with bills set for votes and committee reviews.
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Herrisburg
Aarty
Fis
Pennsy Lvaniag
Halt of
Lowe
Tha Twoall
Public Nivers
Benson Mil
Senate
House
Judiciary
Senas
Humes
Willie
Department of Barbor and Industry
Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor Ad
A vintage ad touts Putnam's Gorn Matractor as a quick cure for corns. It promises easy relief, softening the thick corn and drawing the core out in hours, leaving the toe smooth. Sold in 250 bottle packs by Thos Downey, recommended by druggists.
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Thos, Downey
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the State Granite & Marble Works
Maple
Ave
Comry, PA
Burkhart Art Shop
Center ST
Corry, PA
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Ni F. Ames and Company
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Panama
Explorer
U.S. of Antarctica
America
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West Main Sit
S. W. Parker
Smith
W- Wayne Sts
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