Transcontinental telephone links New York and San Francisco
Early long distance test connected New York office of Bell Telephone to San Francisco, 3400 miles away. President Wilson spoke with Dr Bell and President Moore as Thomas Watson, Mr. Bell's assistant, transmitted the message clearly. Officials praised the achievement and its historic relay across the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosander Grisham
Vivadore
Vail
Atchrieun Telephone & ‘Cilnstaph Company
Anil
Watson
San Francisco
Thomas W. Wats
United States
Watson Menard
Hellapeik
Hutt
Huston
Teky
Georgia
New York
Vallie
Wilson
White House
Dr Bell
President Moore
PanatesPnsula
San Prancisco
Moore
Mr Watson
America
Axain
Bollway
Prost
Mtn
Justin
Trainload of Ice Goes Every Day from Mayville
Mayville January 29 trainloads of ice depart daily from The Hopson Tea Company, averaging over 40 cars. Ice homes relying on traction firms for shipping may skip cutting ice this year due to high rates, as the same men now control all shipping facilities on the line between Jamestown and Mayville.
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Mayville
Hopson Tea Company
Shep
Jamestown
Mrs Bryan Didn't Land The Job In Town City
Jan 28 report from Wa hyatm notes Vic tor In npistronagy fight over postmaster nomination at Town City Ia. Preston Wilson nominated Max Miyut, while Mrs Bryan backed Staply Swisher. Volliner, opposed, won support from congressman and Waiversy officials, complicating the outcome for local political factions.
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Wa Hyatm
Conkimminony Volinv
Oyu Wak
Stra
Mini J. Bryan
Wito
Preston Wilson
Max Miyut
Town City
Bry
Volliner
Fim
Waiversy
Kingressman
Gentle Cascarets Frankly Endorsed for Child Bowel Health
An old style medical blurb promotes Cascarets for children, claiming sour stomach and sluggish bowels cause many childhood illnesses. It touts gentle, nongripe cleansing that won’t upset a child, with full dosing tips and the claim that the product cleanses the stomach and bowels to a healthy state. Available for 10 cents per box with tips included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascarels
Cindy Cascareta
Chester Woman Provokes Debate at Library Theater
Fragmentary OCR describes a Chester audience hearing a discussion centered on moral issues and reform, focusing on the dangers to young women and the role of churches and community in protecting the rising generation. It notes an event titled Little Lost Sister at the Library Theater on Wednesday January 27th.
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Chester
Vico
Acotar
Erno
Lille
Thia Tine
Wodnanay
Tragic Ingestion Case Stuns West Secor Street
Mary Dougherty a 24 year old woman drank an India ink vial of opiate, walked home along West Secor Street, discarded the container, and collapsed. Doctors say overdose and the hospital nurse hints at a romantic motive. authorities seek the man involved as she refuses to name him.
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Chowter
Wats
Mary Dougherty
Gee
Chester Non
PIM
Sylig
Ufe
Ohe
West Secor Street
Ambiguous Route Outline Reaches Rusalg Paris Jab 26
A garbled notice describes a new route to Rusalg and Paris Jab 26, detailing distant railway links between Mowsie and western allies via Sweden and Mand. It hints at a 29 mile section between Kartinst and Tomnea and mentions Sweden facing disruption from Muishitis work.
Ben Toy's Musical Romfdy Co Here Tonight At Library
Ben Toy's Musical Comedy Co presents This Is the Life at the library tonight. The full troupe delivers new scenery, costumes, and comic routines in a brimming comedic program. Prices 10 and 20 cents.adv
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Ben Toy
Bon Toys Musical Comedy Co
Library
Wiens
Sui
Wardrole
Nervous Indigestion Nervaline Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Nervaline from Ames and Co claiming quick relief for nervous indigestion and headaches. It stresses safety with no habit forming drugs and asserts it won’t harm the heart, offered for 25 cents.
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SF. Ames and Co
Notice to settle debts at North Center home
On Saturday June 16 28 30 and Hebrews 6 all indebted to N Opdd may call at my home 1075 North Center wart and while they audit account After these dates will proceed to collect those not paid Carl O K TT Feb 2
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N. Opdd
North Center
O. K
Carl
Alderman Shot in Chicago Council Chamber
Chicago Alderman Frank McDermore Harwawly was shot in the knee during a confrontation in the city council chamber balcony. A woman he had quarreled with, Helen Zorworman Sha, allegedly fired the weapon after accusing him of wronging her. She confessed after intense questioning.
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Chicago
Frank McDermore Harwawly
Helen Zorworman
McDermott
Pepper Led to Arrest and Duchess Will Rumor
Lima police arrested Dessa Pugh for hiding pepper in a store earlier and will arraign her on burglary charges. In Cihalmutti a Duchess visited a manor house asking about eligibility to act as executor for her father’s estate. the judge said her marriage to a British duke may affect probate.
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Lima
Dessa Pugh
Ham Shockey
Wawitoneta
Pugh
Thomas Dotaon
Criduraville
Atota
Duchess of Manchester
Colt House
Fiie Hugin Zimmerman
Manchester
Woman Seeks Death By Jump From Bridge In Erle
Erle Washington area report texts a woman identified as Rose Messina were injured early Sunday after leaping from a bridge near Benet Avenue and Buffalo Pond. She is 45 and hospitalized with a broken leg and head contusions but is reported resting comfortably and expected to recover. She spoke only Italian through an interpreter and named her husband Anthony Messina. investigators will seek confirmation.
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Erle
Bnet Avenue
Buffalo Pond
Rose Messina
Huwot Hospital
Toe
Anthony Messina
Viforta
Cate
The Price She Pays for Modern Demands
A fragment warns of the toll on American women from social pressures and health, claiming Lydia E. Pinkham s Vegetable Compound offers relief. The ad touts a herbal remedy said to restore health and vigor, presenting a hopeful benefit for weary women.
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Lydia
Pukham
Corry Business Looks Ahead to 1940 Growth
The Largettain One History 4m apire of the ard times in 1914 was larger than any Junor 19 years in Corry. The company credits loyal locals for home industries and promises better work and lower prices with new designs and improved machinery to foster future business. Starr Gravite and Markie Warkte at 140 Maple Ave. Corry Pa.
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Ard Times
Junor
Jn Corry
Corry
Starr Gravite
Markie Warkte
Maple Ave
Corry, Pandylitt
Quick Relief For Eczema Cure Diatribe Claims
Sxu Chrh Olnthony has curo. It touts Polk cure ointment guaranteed by Ames and Co for eczema boils cracks chapped skin and faces. The ad promises money back and a soap claiming skin whitening and contagion protection with instructions from Anna May Pope at Thompson Medical Co. Titanville Pandy Minn. Call 14 Brank-Unstrast. Both phones TALE
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Downey
Ames and Co
San Cura
Bablon
Wait Provonte Contagion
Thompson Medical Co
Titan Vill
Pandy
Minn
Anna May Pope
Indiana Conservatory
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Frisco
General von Bissing
Belgium
American Press
Aawaiation
Thraogudtunn
Scientific American
Watton
Frank G. Jones
F. Smith
Bridgeport
Conn
Samuel Higgins
New Haven Railroad
Gatheryn Curran
Higelny
Wm. J
Graduate University of Penmeytramia
Unies
Fourth Ave
Corry Penns
Eczema
Marguerite Myers
Puglia
Veryice
Baggagh
Bell 'Phond
Thewofthearen
Caternational Tailoring Co
New York City
A. F. Messenger & Son
West Main St
Ladies Furnishing
Englne
Ladon
Weim
Inney Stor
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