Fast Auto Ready For Long Race At Indianapolis
Gil Anderson of the Ideal Motor Car Company Indianapolis and Frank Agan prepare the Stutz car for the 500 mile International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Memorial Day May 30. Len Zengle to be Andersons teammate after winning the Elgin road race. Previous 500 mile effort by Anderson featured a no stop drive underscoring the cars staying power. Andersons entry was the first for the upcoming race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Dingley
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Dingley
Gil Anderson
Ideal Motor Car Company
Indianapolis
Frank Agan
Anderson
Len Zengle
Teddy Tetzlaff
Fiat
Tetzlaff
Lozier
Santa Monica
E. E. Hewlett
Aos
Angeles
For Sale Superior concrete and gravel offerings
For Sale listing from Lifayette Indiana. Superior concrete and road gravel available. Builders of concrete silos barns tanks foundations culverts and floors. Write for prices from Lifayette Gravel Co.
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Lifayette, Ind., Gravel Co
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
One hundred dollar reward offered for cure of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo present testimonials of 15 years known honesty and financial capacity. Cure taken internally. testimonials free. price per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
KF. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnap & Marvin
F. J Cheney & Co
Ghia
The New Stenographer Delivers Hilarious Dictation
A new stenographer boasts speed of two hundred words a minute using the Graham system. She dictates a formal letter, then reproduces it with amusing errors, turning the copy into a garbled version filled with misspellings and odd substitutions.
Little Darling Presents a Pink Sugar Almond Gift
A fragment from the London Weekly Telegraph depicts a playful exchange between Little Darling and Mr. Squeams. The white sugar almond given by Little Darling is described as pink previously and Mr. Squeams responds with feigned enthusiasm.
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Darling
Mr. Squeams
London Weekly Telegraph
Sandy Fights to Get the Light on Wires
A Scots coast native at the T shipyard speaks in a social gathering about wiring a steamship with electric light. He jokes of learning to run the light himself but admits uncertainty about how to get the current to travel along the wires.
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Sandy
Scotland
Peter
Rou
The Wise Lion Paul Rainey Recalls Lion Hunt Tale
The Wise Lion Paul Rainey tells an amusing lion story during cinema of his African hunts. A nun sits by his tent as a lion springs, he misses, and the lion retreats ashamed. The next day a map by a stream reveals a log upended and the lion practicing low jumps.
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Paul Rainey
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Anxious Angler Quips About Patient Fishing Waiting
A Chicago Record-Herald note mocks a husband’s restlessness as he waits hours to fish. The exchange highlights frustration with idle time and the lure of a nibble from the baited line.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Correct Diagnosis in a Humorous Derby Tale
A farmer recalls calling a horse doctor who gave a powder to his nag with the claim it would help. The horse died the next morning, prompting humorously grim reflection on the doctor’s confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorfbirbier
Local Sports Figure Faces Reputation Questions
A Cincinnati Enquirer item comments on Gabe Smith and Steve No, noting public perception shifts. It highlights questions about character and past behavior impacting current standing.
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Gabe—Smith
Steve
Cincinnati Enquirer
Snaring the Porpoise off Cape Hatteras
The New York World describes Atlantic coast porpoise fishing near Cape Hatteras, with three fishing crews using nets to trap porpoises for a New Jersey tannery. Hides are salted and shipped for leather while blubber and marrow produce head oil refined in New Bedford. Porpoise head oil sells for $900–$1,200 per barrel.
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Atlantic
Cape Hatteras
Hatteras Inlet
New Jersey
New Bedford
Mass
New York World
Sunken Spanish ships off Cuba recalled from 1898 battle
Off Juan Gonzales, two rusted hulks rise from the sea near Cuba marking the 1898 U S fleet victory over Admiral Cervera. The Viscaya and Almirante Oquendo lie wrecked after a failed escape from Santiago. Years of sea battering have left them largely valueless.
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Cuban
Juan Gonzales
Admiral Sampson
Admiral Cervera
Cervera
Viscaya
Almirante Oquendo
Santiago
Shafter
New York Sun
The Next Great Tunnel Across Caucasus
Swiss engineers persuade Russia to back a 16 mile tunnel through the Caucasus near Tiflis to connect the Black and Caspian seas. The project, once deemed impossible, could be completed in seven years at high cost, with a Paris bank supporting the effort and Swiss engineers in charge, planned to begin early in 1913.
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Caucasian
Tiflis
Cesplin
Paris
Monster Map of London Progress and Cost
A long running project to map greater London remains incomplete after seventeen years with four more years needed. The 580 foot square map aims to depict virtually all buildings in 116 square miles and has cost 885000 to date with a projected 25000 more required under the London county council.
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London
Greater London
London County Council
Giving His Son His Own Way
A French paper quotes a sovereign saying his son should have absolute independence as education, noting the emperor once could not act without permission. The article implies a shift in parental control for a future ruler.
Bugle Calls In French Army Policy Reintroduced
Paris cor responds to London Times notes the minister of war's plan to revive military spirit by reintroducing the traditional retetlie and lights out bugle calls, abolished years ago, to rally ranks and the public.
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Minister of War
Paris
London Times
Let Us Print Anything You Have To Print
A printing service advertises low prices and reliable quality for any printing job. The brief notice promises quick turnaround and value for bulk orders, targeting small businesses and individuals seeking affordable printing solutions.
Dry Cleaning Offer From Herman Millers Dry Cleaning Works
To the Public of Covington Herman Miller's Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works at 105 N Walnut St Danville Illinois proclaims finest dry cleaning and dyeing for ladies and men's garments at low prices. Time to clean and dye winter clothes before fall rush. Goods sent by express receive prompt attention. Address all parcels to
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Herman Miller’s
Walnut Street
Danville
Ih1
Express
Herman Miller Dye House Danville Ad Claims 28 Years
The only practical dry cleaner and dyer in Danville offers 28 years of dyeing and dry cleaning experience at 105 N Walnut St Herm an Miller Dye House 11.
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Walnut St
Danville
Magazine orders and guidance from Chicago distributor
Orders for periodicals including Pictorial Review and National Food Magazine should be sent to the Magazine Circulation Company at 327 333 South Dearborn Street in Chicago. Upon request they provide a guided list with special prices and how to combine magazines at the lowest price.
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Pictorial Review
National Food
Opportunity
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Ills
Vinci cod liver and iron tonic promoted for convalescents
After a long wasting illness convalescents are urged to take Vinci cod liver and iron tonic. The product claims to boost appetite improve digestion and restore vitality and muscle strength. Sold by Manford Doran, Druggist Covington with money-back guarantee if it does not help.
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Vinci
Manford Doran
Covington
Notice to Absentees in Fountain Circuit Court Action
Public notice from Fountain Circuit Court directed to Andrew Foley Cansenoathered Sir John Wing and others. It states a complaint alleging abandonment of property in Fountain County, state of Indiana, with venue set in Covington court house for hearing on a specified date. Clerk Leroy Sanders signs with attorneys Thomas Foley and A. T. Livengood.
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State of Indian
Founitain County
Fountain
Peru
Andrew N. Foley
John W. Wing
John W. Wigs
Pomotain
Trelinna
Residencu
Satdhite
Vidk
Amd
Cort House
Covington
Matias
Lindiana
Leroy Sanders
Fountain Circuit Court
Stray Stories a Scientist and a Man in the Audience
In a brief comic exchange Professor Stone argues geologists measure vast times as zero for practical purposes. A spectator jokes about making a temporary loan of ten dollars to someone who holds such views, highlighting the humorous tone of the panel.
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Stone
Scott
The Maid's Excuse in a Philadelphia Record dialogue
A comic quip from Pearl and Ruby argues about flirting with a man they call a perfect stranger. Ruby notes he isn’t truly perfect since he would not flirt if he were. The exchange captures light social banter in a Philadelphia Record style.
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Pearl
Ruby
Philadelphia
Nobody Parred Discrimination Comment Sparks Debate
A summer girl says she would have looked like discrimination if she hadn’t engaged the worthless chap. She claims to believe in treating everybody alike, reflecting on social attitudes reported by the Pittsburg Post.
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Pittsburg Post
Trains Saved and Cures Promoted by Bitters Legend
An Ohio man halted a train wreck by tearing off his shirt, while H. T. Alston of Raleigh New York helped prevent a wreck with Electric Bitters. He credits four bottles with curing stomach and liver troubles and praises the remedy, priced at 50 cents at Irvin and Willard's.
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Ohio
H. T. Alston
Raleigh
N.Y
Irvin & Willard’s
Partial Cannibals Comment On New Guinea Cannibalism
Dr. Lorenz notes that while Papuans may hold heart and brain ceremonies to gain courage and intellect, he cannot yet believe they are real cannibals because living conditions seem too favorable. He cites ceremonies but stresses need for more convincing proof.
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New Guinea
Lorenz
The Fire Hero Promotes Bucklen Arnica Salve
A crowd cheers as a burn victim lifts a 40.1 ounce box and proclaims Bucklen Arnica Salve superior for burns boils ulcers pimples eczema cuts and bruises. The vendor touts it as a sore inflammation killer for just 25 cents.
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Irvin & Willard’s
Jericho Leaves claim miraculous constipation cure
An ad touts Jericho Leaves from the Holy Land as a superior laxative option. It promises gentle cleansing of the intestinal tract without irritation, sells large cloth sacks for twenty five cents, and offers refunds if unsatisfied. Available by mail order from The Jericho Leaves Importing Co in Buffalo, USA.
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Holy Land
Jericho
U.S
Jericho Leaves Importing Co
Buffalo, NL V
USA
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J. I. Case T. M. Co
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Case T. M
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National Motor Vehicle Co
Lexington Motor Car Co
White Indianapolis Co
Clarke-Carter Auto Co
Columbus Buggy Co
Will Thomson
Schacht Motor Car Co
Ratph Mulford
Mercer Auto Co
W. H. Chambers
Speed Motors Co
Opel Auto Import Co
O. Applegate
N. Martindale
Mason Motor Co
Eee
Eeee
Andderson
Sluutz
Zengel
Fiat Sale
Veag
Mercedes Sweet - Palme
Mercedes Wishart
Teewe Nationab
Lexington
Knight Stet
Firestone
Columbus
Frayer
Liesaw
Marquette-Buick Schacht
Endicott
Knox
Mulford
Hughes de
Mercer Lozier Horan McFarlan
Marquette
Len Ormsby Wetter
Opel
Matson
Jenkins
Snes
Mason
Taee
Pew Neere
Hail’s
Our Law Printing
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Weil
TRE Moore Oil CO
ISUZU
York Street
Cincinnati
Losansport
Ind
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The
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Loudon Optnion
Cuba
Monster Map of
Herman Miller
Scientific Finance
Travelers Railway
Dearborn GT
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