Tom Reed’s oversized collar adventure in Portsmouth
In 1901 in Portsmouth Tom Reed, famed for a large collar, visits multiple shops while waiting for a train. After querying a clerk about a size 20 collar, he learns none are stocked nearby and the clerks direct him to a harness shop three stores up. Reed proceeds to the third shop to seek the desired collar.
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Tom” Reed
New England
Tom Reed
Reed
Portsmouth
Haberdasher’s
Does Your Back Ache Profit by the Experience of One
James R. Keeler of Fenner street in Cazenovia New York recounts severe back and kidney pain fifteen years ago he found relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills starting with one box and two boxes restoring him to good health he recommends them to wife friends and neighbors sold by all dealers 50 cents a box FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY
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James R. Keeler
Fenner Street
Cazenovia
N.Y
Doan
Doran
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Candy eating out of date in New York theaters
New York Globe notes candy sales in theaters have waned across major cities. Managers report fewer candy boxes. ten years ago brittle and chocolates were common from pit to gallery, but now such confections are scarce as audiences change.
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New York
Tiave
Broadway
Chicaza
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
United States
Manhaattan
New York Globe
No Medicine But Change of Food Gave Final Relief
A U.S. dietary advertisement advocates Grape-Nuts for digestive relief and stable nerves, arguing excess starchy and greasy foods burden digestion. It recounts a patient who cured dyspepsia after two weeks on Grape-Nuts and cream, and cites the Postum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Treasure laden Louisville flyer stopped by engineer
The Monon line Louisville flyer speeding from Bloomington to the south was brought to a stop in its own length when the engineer diverted it into a siding after a broken switch lock forced the track to favor a siding filled with stone cars. Police search for alleged train robbers.
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Bloomington
Monon
Indiana Minister Beat in Saloon War Sparks Clergy Assault
Bitter feud over driving “blind tigers” from New Richmond led to Rev. TC Riley, pastor of the Methodist church, being knocked down and severely beaten. He identified Fern Patton and Grover Shotts, who were arrested on assault with intent to kill.
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New Richmond
TC. Riley
Methodist Church
Riley
Fern Patton
Grover Shotts
Girl Leader of Horse Thieves Arrested in Marion
Miss Mira Sherrill aged 18 was taken at a Marion theater and confessed to leading a gang of horse thieves. She admitted stealing three horses and plotting more thefts, naming two accomplices whom police are seeking. John Fisher was arrested as a participant in the ring.
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Resulia
Mer Gnung
Mira Sherrill
Marion
John Fisher
Sherri
Local News Briefs From Indiana and Nearby Areas
Death by own action reported for Charles F Souisburg of Spring Lake Vielman at Marion. Widow blames financial misdeeds. study of motives given. Child dies in kitchen fire sparked by dress ignited from a range. Indiana Supreme Court upholds saloon remonstrance law for two years. Y M C A cornerstone laid in South Bend with Roosevelt letters. 2 cent rail fare proposed by Travelers’ Protective Association. Death by own action episode involving Senne Beau, Annabel Cottrell resolved. later found alive. Wolf hunt ends with no wolves seen. several rabbits shot. Missing man Owen James Ernest cited for $1500. multiple deaths reported near Peru and Anderson from various causes.
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West K
South Bend
Travelers’ Protective Association of Indiana
Indiana
Blood and Purity Promised by Dr Pierce’s Discovery
A verbose puff touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for impure blood and related skin and gland disorders. It claims blood cleansing restores brain clarity and lists applications for open ulcers and eczema, with All-Healing Salve for sores and 54 cents postage for ordering. Also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and contrasts with catarrh remedies.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Wes
Pierce
RN. V. Pierce
Main St
Buffalo
Golden Medical Discovery
Allcock's Plasters Promoted for Back, Rheumatism and Colds
The notice extols Allcock's Plasters as superior medical remedies for weak back rheumatism colds lung trouble and local pains. It claims original genuine porous plasters offer quick effective relief and advertises rubber stamps and a catalogue from Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana. It also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children priced at 2 cents a bottle.
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Allcock
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Cures Claimed for Severe Skin Disease with Cuticura
A testimony from AL Rossiter of Orange New Jersey describes a long battle with a malignant skin eruption. After using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap five weeks ago, he reports complete recovery and urges others with skin diseases to try the remedies.
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Ace
Fo Jin
LT O
Thewsis AL. Rossiter
Prospect Street
1St
Orange, N. J. Mar
Missed Husband In Slums Prompt Philanthropic Visit
A phillanthropic visitor tells Mrs. Raggerty he has missed her husband for some time. She replies that he is making his living anew at the pen, implying his incarceration. The line is delivered cinematically.
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Foils Rodders
TS Beatin
Shmort
Solfisharge
Uwimself
Charles F. Souisburg
Viel
Sandwich TL
William Greenfield
Wabash
Indiana Supreme Court
Studebaker Brothers’ Company
Roosevelt
Pairbanks
Allison
J. M. Studebaker
W. TF. Hovis
Senne Beau
Annabel Cottrell
Leesburg
Owen
James Ernest
Verre Haute
Jasper Greer
Abraham Neel
Peru
Andrew J. Thomas
Anderson
Nevada
California Tine
Nye County
Wml
Dullfrag
Orks Tye
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mall
Ilall
B.S. Chensy & CO
Props
Toledo
Hall
Laltimore
Atlanta Constitution
Bobbie
Rte
Epcre
Ind
T. &. Powell
Jefferson Street
Chicago
R. Paxton CO
Boston
Mace
Roe Ree
FT. Wayne
Fostoria
Findlay
Nickel Plate Road
Tullman
A. Melin
Trav
Lock Box
Fort Wa.e
Earl S. Sloan
Mass
Putnam
Weite
Drvg CO
Varonville
Mis
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