Cabinet Wives Retain Old Rules for Social Duties
The article reports that ten days of secret sessions by wives of cabinet officers aim to change etiquette to compel wives of senators and Supreme Court judges to call on them first. Mrs. Roosevelt advised maintaining established rules, citing Mrs. Hamilton Fish, and insisting cabinet spouses continue coordinating with judges, senators, and ambassadors under the long-standing regime.
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Supreme Court
Bone
Supreme Ecourt
Roosevelt Christmas Gifts Stir White House Hopes and Hums
The Roosevelt children and Mrs. Roosevelt enjoy Santa letter antics as the White House prepares gifts for Archibald Quentin and Alice, with expectations of silver ornaments and a pearl necklace. The scene centers on the first family’s social life and gift exchanges for servants and attendants, promising keepsakes for future history collections.
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Roosevelt
Santa Claus
Archibald
Prhite House
Quentin
Ethel
Alice
White House
ATL
Kid-Ne-Oids Offer Lasting Back Pain Relief
Mrs John Hicks of Williamsport Pa credits Kid-Ne-Oids with solving years of shooting pains back and side dizziness and insomnia after three months of use. She says doctors offered no help and claims permanent cure. Agent Henry J Eady marketed the remedy at price soc.
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John Hicks
Williamsport
Price Soc
Henry J. Eady
The Chief Poisoner at the Smithsonian Institution
A Washington Post inspired look at Joseph Farmer and his role as chief poisoner for the Smithsonian Institution and National Museum. He preserves artifacts by applying arsenical compounds to metals textiles and stuffed specimens and even treats shelves and cases to deter vermin.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum
Department of the
Joseph Farmer
Washington Post
Farmer
Turkey
Spain
The Forty Thieves of Loxton’s Horse troopers
A Cape Town dispatch describes Loxton's horse unit in South Africa as "The Forty Thieves" for its peculiar pay setup and lavish living. The corps receives gear from war offices but no pay, taking 75 percent of loot instead, with three months’ earnings totaling about 4500 dollars per man. A ball in Newcastle cost 4000, and stolen goods were often sent to Durban or Pietermaritzburg. the unit’s nickname stems from its roguish reputation.
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England
Transvaal
Loston
Loxton
South Africa
War Office
Cape Town
New York
Newcastle
Ohan
Frend
Fee
Durban
Pietermaritzburg
Franks and Quinine Stories and Scarce Bonds
Long column recounts franking abuses by a congressman using laundry and a president's message to ship free mail. It notes quinine sales worldwide, high Bengal five-grain packet usage, and a French sewing machine mending skin. Also mentions Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures and a missing Albany bond reward.
Dogs Escape Duty Fraud At Kennel Club
United States consulate in London alerted to broad frauds on New York customs tied to dog imports. A Kennel Club employee forged consular pedigrees enabling dealers to move dogs duty free. one dealer allegedly defrauded customs of 750 dollars. An investigation by the Kennel Club found irregularities and led to dismissals.
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United States
London
New York
America
Kennel Club
Kennlel Club
Educational trust plans at New York high schools of commerce
Abram S. Hewitt outlined a plan to organize an educational trust for public benefit, suggesting the state defray building costs for the high school of commerce and a technical school while private endowments sustain them. He praised public‑private collaboration and expected ample local endowment.
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High Schools of Commerce
New York
Abram S. Hewitt
Theoty
High School of Commerce
Ilewitt
April's e pill and the wary bill in view
A garbled notice references a medicine called Early Risers by DeWitt and a plea to act gently. It mentions a small easy to take pill, a lost dog and a reward for returning a leash to A. G. Thoe in Columbus.
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DeWitt
H. J. Eady
Fraay
A. G. Thoe
Columbus
The Making of a Man A Southern Wife and Work
A tale of a southern woman who urges her husband to work, moving from dependence to ownership. He starts as a mill worker at a boy’s wage, proves himself, and rises to co ownership, while she earns admiration at home. The story urges career by self reliance and steady effort.
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New England
Cleveland, Elyria & Western Railways Timetable
The Cleveland, Elyria and Western Railway announces electric car service between Cleveland and Wellington, Oberlin, Elyria, North Amherst, Lorain and Wellington with hourly departures from Public Square to Elyria from 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and from Wellington to Public Square 5:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. These include direct connections and frequent Elyria to Oberlin and Lorain routes, plus special weekend extra cars.
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Cai
Public Square
Cleveland
Elyria
Obethin
Wellington
Heatra
Oberlin
North Amherst
Lorain
Purtias Sprufga
Lindale
Berra
Cara
Ireet Connectuma
Wellipton
Heres
Puritas Springs
Linndale Divissions
Nrth Amherst
Hse
Rocky River
Rocky River Bluffs
Paritas Springs
Elgia
Clevelard
J.A. Winger
Garfield
Elde
Ohio
Scenic Great Rock Island excursions to the Pacific
California ads promote the Great Rock Island route from Chicago to San Francisco with weekly departures via the scenic Colorado corridor and Southern Route through Texas. Emphasizes first class sleeper service, daylight Rockies and Sierra Nevada views, and economical travel.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Colorado
Evory
Texas
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Sierra Nevada
F. L. Miller
Rialto
Pride Keeps Man in Prison in Secret Identity Gag
A 73 year old in Goshen New Yorks Orange County jail pleads guilty to bribery by using the alias Aggust Buth. He insists his liberty would corrupt his children a Harvard graduate among them and resists disclosing his true name despite a judge pressuring for identification. The prisoner claims a German origin and a rise from New York business to wealth with several children in prominent positions in Chicago and New York.
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Aggust Buthhave
Brge Bing
Harvard
Orange County
Goshen
N.Y
Germany
New York City
Chicago
New York
Liptons Green Sails Echo Rescue of Shamrock I
In the burned Shamrock I sails found amid Hite basin ruins a vivid emerald green suit prepared for a possible third race win. The plan reportedly would have seen the green sails worn if Shamrock II won two races, a lighthearted note amid the blaze. A rumor ties the fire to the boiler shop oat-bitte, while naval paint trials feature colored hulls to improve invisibility during future cruises. The piece closes with a quip on college presidents in the wake of a Chicago Reward-Herald hint to aspiring leaders.
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Hite Basin
Sir Lipton
Sandy Hook
Oberlin Business College Offers Free Passage to Students
A liberal offer of free cat fare between Elyria and Oberis extends to students from this place who seek the opportunity to pursue business studies. The plan aims to help young people access quality business education at no or reduced cost, with many reportedly planning to attend Oberlin. Also listed: For Sale a thoron bred Jersey cow inquiry EB Smallwood 289 East Sixth Street.
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Oberlin Business College
Elyria
Oberis
Oberlin
Penn & and
Jersey
Smallwood
East Sixth Street
Health remedies and home cures touted in old ads
A jumble of early 20th century medical claims touts Hudric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney relief and Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and throat illnesses. Boschee’s Syrup and Green’s Prize Almanac are promoted with testimonials, pricing, and distribution notes through H. J. Endy and local sellers.
One Minute Cough Cure Ad Warns of Child Value
A vintage advertisement extols a child worth millions and warns a mother not to lose a child over money. It promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a safe instant remedy for coughs throat and lung troubles. The pitch cites Mrs Mary Bifarrig and H J Eady and urges every family to keep a bottle ready.
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Mary Bi Farrig
Ned Mike
H. J. Eady
Elyria and Grafton Ry trains schedule page note
Elyria Grafton and Southern Ry trains run Elyria to Grafton hourly and a half starting 5 30 am. Wars trains depart Grafton for Elyria every hour and a half from 6 am. East car Elyria to Grafton at 10 16 pm and back at 10 45 pm. Theater car runs nightly after the show at Elyria opera house with departures after curtain. Tickets on sale at E and W Ry ticket office Elyria.
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Gara
Elyria
Grafton
Wlyria Oper House
Ticketa
Clyria
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Eld
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Gov. Bushnell
A. C Miller
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Prince of Monaco
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National Capital
Congress
India
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Albany Home Telephone Company
A. E. Lord
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Abram S. Hewittt
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Carnegie
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Pan-American Congress
Chicago Record-Herald
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Shrewsbury
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Sweeoue
Toledo
Patern
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Detroit
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Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railway Company
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Wheeling
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Cleveland, Elyria & Western Railway
Lightning Medicine CO
Rock Island
H. A. Dykeman
Green
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Somerville
Ind
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Jackson Bros
Gavxkeu
Lipton
Green Sails
Shamrock
English Channel
British Navy Department
Chicago F Reward-Herald
J. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
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Tenn
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Thiatr Botéies
H. J. Endy
B. H. Starr
B.H. Starr & Co
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Southern Ryan
Elyria Foundry and Machine Works
Julie MA Owe
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Hotel
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Elyria, Ohio
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Elyria Bock
Wm C. Smith
Barren Renedies CO
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Chas. R. Flower Grocer
West Broad St
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Lorain CO
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LeMaster
Marshal Krohn
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Glendale Court
Gineer
Ridgelawn
Ridgelawn Cemetey
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Williar
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