Signs that haunt a traveling show crew on hard luck nights
A reminiscence from actors about bizarre public notices and shop signs that mocked poverty. Tales include a German bakery cake sign, umbrella pawnage and a safe sign, a trunk hotel bill escape sign, and a Harlem employment column sign that taunts job seekers with a four cent line.
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Big John Smith
Old Stevens House
Jower Broadway
Tio
Oroust
Battery
Harlem Bridge
Smith
Harlem
Optical illusion of a woman illusionary light form
An observer describes an Indian fakir act where a woman enters a ring, a bright light covers her face, she spins and appears to form a pillar of light. A native man emerges from the light, converses, drinks arrack, then merges back into the light as the figure fades. The audience watches closely with about 50 onlookers.
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India
Endishman
Cloudland
Tie
Care of Laces and Practical HouseholdHobbies
Practical notes on lace care including ironing on the right side first and packing in a card, plus starch alternatives and storage in a taustin bag. It also recounts a village hymn misunderstanding, elephant tracking travel anecdotes, and four habits for success. Mayonnaise versus French dressing is noted for digestion differences.
Mill Accident Leaves Worker Thumb Severed at Buzz Saw
Charles Smith suffered a thumb amputation at the saw mill after a buzz saw incident. Improper care has left the wound dangerously sore and potential complications loom for his work and health.
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Charles Smith
Distressing tale of Covington artists senior painter
Covington honors a woman over seventy nine who paints beautifully and has drawn praise from critics. Born an artist, she began painting after age sixty and now excels in both painting and fancy work. Her home, Mrs. Euseba Sewell, features art she created herself through these two arts.
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Covington
Euseba
Sewell
Morris English Stable Liniment claims to cure lameness
Advertisement notes Morris English Stable Liniment cures lameness cuts blemishes swelling and related ailments with prices 2d and 50c. Sold by Geo D. Conk.
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Geo. D. Conk
Danville Socials And Wheat Harvest Report
At the home of Mr John Ett a gathering entertained Danville youths including Rees Lloyd Alma Becker Flossie Watson Stella Dickson Mabel Gibson and others. The Wheat harvest in Fountain county began Monday with heavy crop prospects but overall acreage is down due to prior years failures. The Battle Ground camp meeting will run July 25 to August 6 with a good program arranged.
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John [Ett
Anna
Lara Marlatt
Ethel Lang
Danville
Battle Ground
Fountain County
Kidney Trouble Began From Tainted Blood Says Ancient Ad
An old advertisement explains kidneys filter all blood every three minutes and link kidney disease to many ailments. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy and offers free sample bottles by mail from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Buffalo
New York Mail and Express
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