Moral crackdown ends gambling in Texas cities
A New York Sun report details a statewide crusade against gambling in El Paso and San Antonio led by moral and religious groups. Officials and citizens warned of penalties, closing gambling houses, and enforcing laws, with hours restricted and past gamblers leaving town. The piece recalls the social shift and the crackdown’s impact on local gaming.
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Texas
San Antonio
New York Sun
Paso
DSI
Sherif Boore
Busines Ag
Fiy
Pricq
New Microbe Discovery Sparks Cure Debate at Westminster
Reports describe a rare spinal disease linked to a microbe isolated at Westminster Hospital. Researchers note progress in a patient and outline the need for extensive tests to confirm causation while acknowledging limits on vivisection. An advertisement for stock shoes and rubber goods concludes the piece.
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Westmastich
Ofa
Louden
Westminster Hospital
Westmaster
Woman Seeks Better Dish Soap After Poor Experience
A reader voices frustration with a popular kitchen and laundry soap claiming it fails to meet promises. She urges consumers to test products themselves and warns against trusting flashy claims without proof.
Spectacular Tesla current myth spurs debate in science
A long ago sensational claim about Nikola Tesla and high frequency currents sparked discussion among scientists. The article notes debates on whether such currents penetrate skin and if observed effects require specific electrical contact and body wiring. It discusses experiments, expert opinions, and the mystery of why results vary with contact conditions.
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Amuream
Nikola Tes
Ferainn
Ervis
Nw York Tribune
St Mary
Teshowie
Crk
Testa
Europe
America
Bunsen Society
Unique Public House in Gaerow Reflected in Odd Descriptions
A small fully licensed pub on a busy Gaerow thoroughfare is described as the kingdom’s smallest establishment. It reportedly holds eight customers and is nicknamed the Coffr ad. Regulars assign whimsical names to various drinks and items, while the walls display a beer wall and a few brands. The menu mentions sandwiches and cigars in peculiar terms.
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Arefow
Godalsa
Py Ivestones
Oberlin Firmness College Seeks Young Workers
Advertises opportunities for young people to join business related tasks with pay up to 20k, urging applicants to contact Oberlin Firmness College by the spring term starting April 8. A calling column is requested for interested individuals.
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Onur
Obern Fieimness College
Eprirg Tern
Dangers of Natural Gas
A bulletin warns that natural gas and its fumes pose severe risks from explosions and carbon monoxide. It notes gas leaks can saturate spaces, ignite, or extinguish by improper burning, with CO poisoning as a major hazard in confined areas and near stoves and heaters.
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Aire
Afarchal Davis
Pawel
Mumia
Spadias
Dani Vinkiem
Monty Mate at Cevelanis 5 Cent Csing Notice
A jumbled notice from Cevelanis mentions Monty Mate and a 5 cent charge. It references a spring event tonight and a Homelight tone for the sick and afflicted. Druggist H A DYKEMAN is named.
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Monty Mate
Cevelanis
Daly
Rocky Mountain
Hamlin's Wizard Oil Promoted for Broad Pain Relief
An advertisement claims Hamlin's Wizard Oil cures diseases from rheumatism to colic by soothing nerves and blood vessels. Presented as safe and effective for both chronic and acute pain with a price of 50 cents and one dollar.
HOUSES For Sale or Rent in Turner Block listing
Announcer advertises multiple houses offered for sale or rent. Builder C. Wolf as contractor presents options in room 28 Turner Block, likely in Kyleria. Details unclear due to garbled OCR but indicates sale arrangements and installment potential through the builder.
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Ctiarence Hasta
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Stampa
Herpicide
Department L
Detroit, Mich
H. J. Eady
Cheapside
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Philpott
Shoe Store
Pace
Waahingtin Park Wit Cap Saturcas
Foo
Mons Av
Sar Allo
Eng
Gumbine
Tesla
Oberlin
Markey
Ensign & Wilkins
Elyria, Ohio
Ss. Altfeld
Ohve
Henry J, Eady Druccisr
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Co. A. Cox Real Estate Agency
Kruad
Thad Rawson
LaGrange
Ohio
R. W. Pomroy Insurance Sharp Block
Ee Neet
Riche Deat
Ari
Sroach Street
Columbus
Ohio State Missionary Society
Hoye Boor
Rimbach Bros. Suneral
Broad Street
Hi Bie
Phebe
R. E Wilson
James Riley & Co
Turner Bik
Mack Hamilton
Lerk
Valley Guy
Saya
H A Dekeman
Harwess
Litchfield
H EB Norton
Ilcmerthe
Berlin Conservatory of Music
Jackson's
Perch
Herring
Nekson
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