Expensive Shoes Case Moves Through Courts
Illinois railway worker James Gaherty bought a $3 pair of shoes in Bloomington and refused payment over a defect. He lost the Illinois Central suit with $6.85 costs, lost in county court for $11.90, and appeals to circuit court, planning to seek Supreme Court if needed. Total expenses reach $175.75. both sides show no quit.
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Danville, J
James Gaherty
Ltnois Centra Railroad
Clinton
Bloomington
Gaherty
Supreme Court
Man Deliberately Canceled Stamps to Seek Arrest
Indianapolis Nov 4 J Melendez a resident of this city formerly of Porto Rico confessed to Post Office Inspectors that he placed canceled stamps on letters mailed here to be arrested. He claimed poverty and intended to be taken to Army headquarters or a charitable institution if rejected, and was not arrested after his tale impressed officials.
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Indianapolis
J. Melendez
Porto Rico
Melendez
Opopsite
Post Office
W. T Fitcher
A. W. Pressey
Naval
Humaran
Valparaiso
Ind
North Dakota
Chicago
Pressey
Hier
Ivatior
Robberies Hit Three Anderson Homes In One Night
In Anderson Indiana on November 4 robbers stole silverware and jewelry worth 300 from E S Castien home. They also took two golf watches and other items from L E Fadely residence and about 50 dollars worth from Elizabeth McKeown home. Police have no clue and suspect professional burglars. Also in Princeton Indiana a gun misfire killed preacher William Chesser, age 48, during cleanup for a celebration.
Farmer Albert Dra ner killed by train near Lafayette
Albert Draner a well to do farmer from rural route No 2 Cutler Cass county was ground to pieces beneath the wheels of a Lake Erie and Western train in Lafayette Indiana He was married and his death is reported as a fatal accident the date is given as November 4.
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Lafayette
Ind
Albert Draner
Cutler
Cass County
Lake Erie & Western
Aged Woman Dies in Owensville Fire
Eighty four year old Mrs Elles Bilderback died from burns after a fire destroyed her son James Bilderback home northwest of Owensville Indiana on November 4.
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Owensville
Ind
Elles Bilderback
James Bilderback
Cinderella in Egypt A real Rhodome and the small glass shoe
The tale says Rhodome, an Egyptian woman from about 2 000 years ago, lost a fur lined glass shoe when an eagle dropped it at Memphis. The king Psammetichus sent for the owner and Rhodome became his queen.
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Cinderella
Egypt
Rhodome
Nile
Memphis
Psammetichus
Experiment Deduces Snow to Rain Conversion by Brice
In March 1765 Alexander Brice of Kirknewton conducted a simple test with a stone jug buried upright under over six inches of newly fallen snow. He concluded that snow rapidly cooled by wind and cold yields water at about one tenth of its bulk, so ten inches of snow equates to one inch of rain.
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Alexander Brice
Kirknewton
Friction Powers Movement From Rivers To Walking
The passage explains friction’s vital role in daily motion and stability. It notes friction prevents rivers from raging uncontrollably, dampens storms, holds fibers together, keeps nails in place, allows wagon wheels to move, and enables humans to walk, especially on rough surfaces. Without friction, progress halts.
Explainer clarifies ante meridiem and post meridiem usage
A reader questions time notation in computing and the editor explains that a.m. means ante meridian or before noon while p.m. means post meridian or after noon. The piece notes noon as 12 m and midnight as 12 p.m, then oddly mentions travel lore about Tibetan Himalayan practices involving sleep induction.
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Chicago News
Ted and Me Our Pup Ted in the Child's Poem
A young narrator describes his eight month old brindle dog named Theodore or Ted, his playful bond with the pup, and their bedtime cuddling. The verse ends with the child and Ted as lifelong good chums sharing affection.
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Seal
Theodore
Ted
Old Time Forceps and the Dentist’s Cruel Tools
A nostalgic reflection on old dentistry contrasts the rough forceps and a turnkey tool with modern dental instruments. The narrator recalls the tension of tooth extraction, the fear, and the awkward bravado in the chair, as described by Eugene Wood in Success Magazine.
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Lana
Doc
Eugene Wood
Success Magazine
Gentle Reproach At Luncheon Sparks Quiet Scorn
A violet-eyed young woman at a luncheon appears lovely and innocent yet delivers a playful insult to an older guest. The encounter provokes a sharp retort and heightened tension as onlookers anticipate a clash, then settle as the exchange ends.
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Sahe
Beloboth Sumlay Herald
The Glove He Dropped and the Sovereign Stays
A narrator recalls a tempting moment when a man pockets a glove under furtive glances, drops it on a coin, and muscles out with a sovereign still eluding him. A stopwalker then offers a bottle of celebrated liquid glue, claimed to be strong and sticks.
White marker at kitchen stairs to prevent falls
A Philadelphia Press note advises placing a broad white strip at the end of the last cellar step to prevent falls. It suggests tacking a white cloth in rented homes if painting the boards is not desired, stressing secure attachment to avoid worsening injuries.
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Philadelphia Press
Advertising’s Earned Support in Courtroom Wit
A witty exchange from the Louisville Courtier Journal notes a lawyer claiming advertising helped his wife, and a cautious reply acknowledging advertising brings results. The quip frames advertising as effective, not merely costly, in courtly dialogue.
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Louisville Courtier-Journal
No man provident of this era without prudent company
Quote attributed to Jeremy Taylor highlighting the need for careful companionship in a wary time. The line cautions that foresight is impossible without selecting wise associates.
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Prudentor
Jeremy Taylor
Confessed Shocking Crime Ties Kurka and Schultz Wife
Detroit reports John Kurka a teamster and Mrs. Anthony Schultz pleaded guilty before Justice Gerhard in Hamtramck Township to murdering Schultz, half brother of Kurka. Kurka claimed illicit affection as motive. Schultz was slain in bed about 3:30 am a week earlier, with Annie Schultz hearing each fatal axe blow. Case moves to Wayne County Circuit Court.
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Detroit
John Kurka
Anthony Schultz
Lefore Justice of the Peace Gerhard
Hamtramck Township
Kurka
Schultz
Justice's Court
Justice Court
Circuit Court
Wayne County
Pain Tablets promise quick head and body relief
An ad touts Pok Pain Tablets claiming relief for head pains and various pains with 20 for 25 cents from Hedges Drug Co. A legal notice from Norfolk VA reports a suit to appoint receivers for Southern Life and Accident Insurance in Virginia with a hearing set for November 16. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is promoted for quick healing of bruises and piles. A light joke about Cupid and the alphabet closes the page.
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Norfolk
United States
Virginia
Southern Life and Accident Insurance Company
Waddill
Chicago
DeWitt
Hedges Drug Co
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