Take Business Man for Thief Take Business Man for Thief
Charles C. Dietrich, longtime auditor and secretary of Windsor Furniture, is slain in the firm’s Chicago office during an attempted burglary. Detective Lorenz says robbers sought to blow open the safe. a shot through a window killed Dietrich as he moved toward the rear exit.
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Chicago
Charles C. Dietrich
Windsor Furniture Company
Windsor Company
Dietrich
George Lyons
Lhner J. Brinshaw
Catin
Ford
Scotia
Moesi
Diarich
Connie
Lorenz Tietrich
Tim
Phin
Lorenz
Louisville Siege Ends With Police Raid
Alonzo Sharp, 35, used a month-old baby as a shield while holding a pistol in a house crowded with residents. Police, with drawn weapons, surrounded the building and entered as residents screamed. three men were arrested and detectives pursued five others. Sharp claimed he protected the infant and grabbed the weapon before knowing the intruders.
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Louisville
Alonzo Sharp
Hauser
Angles
No Harm in Looking at Ankle Judge Rules
Magistrate Corrigan discharged Harold New a piano man charged with disorderly conduct after two women accused him of staring. He ruled there is no grounds for the charge since the activity lasted only during the stare and did not threaten or offend beyond a gaze. The decision notes the free-born right to stare at a pretty ankle and reflects a light tone in a New York court record.
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New York
Corrigan
Harold New
New
German Aces In Love Duel In Air Ends In Crash
In Dresden two airmen, Lieutenants Partnano and Von Pels, duel for Grete Pelsner’s heart. The first duel at 5000 feet ended with Von Pels’ airplane crashing. Hartman claimed a win as the rival fled. An inquiry continues amid a scandalous, novel duel.
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Dresden
Pokkers
Fair Lady
Nano
von Pels
Grete Pelsner
Hartman
von Melts
Piertmin
Elrl
Modest gown mars New Orleans wedding at cathedral
A New Orleans wedding in St. Louis cathedral was halted after Father Antoine accused the bride of wearing an improper gown. He later ordered lights out and sent her home to change. The ceremony proceeded with the groom present as altar candles burned and the church lights remained on in the historic cathedral.
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New Orleans
St. Louis Cathedral
Antoine
Shaw
Bright
Dean
Ohio
B. F. Miley
Front St
Delta
Doan
Boz Doan
Foster -Milburn CO
Buffalo
Alfalfa Caterpillar Destroys Crops Fight Described
A USDA prepared feature explains the alfalfa caterpillar's life stages from egg to pupa and its million dollar damage to alfalfa. It notes chickens and other birds destroy larvae, disease reduces worm populations, and irrigation plus careful farming cut losses while detailing control methods and the pest's life cycle.
Best Practice With Clover for Seed and Harvest
The article discusses timing stages for clover seed harvest and curing, noting weather effects on seed loss. It advises raking or turning after emergence, and spreading seed when conditions are favorable. It also mentions bedding and feeding opportunities for stock, and cautions about cold dry weather reducing clover quality.
Hessian Fly Infestation Looms Over 1921 Wheat Crop
Shortage of farm labor and bad weather delayed planting leading to heavy Hessian fly infestation in early wheat. Experts warn a disastrous outbreak is probable in 1921 unless winter wheat growers unite to adopt approved summer and fall control methods.
Splendid Garden Results
Farm garden scene describes soil health and crop cycles, noting busy plots and seasonal cultivation. Mentions weather effects on gardens and neglect of some shares after initial harvests.
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Needs in Vegetables
The passage notes vegetables grown for foliage such as cabbage and collards require large nitrogen, while seed producers like tomato shad meal demand mainly phosphorus. The terms are garbled but indicate differing nutrient needs for foliage versus fruiting crops.
Hite Hearing Restored by Leonard Ear Drum Invention
An advertisement claims A O Leonard of New York City has developed a hidden ear drum that restores hearing for hundreds. The device allegedly works for deafness from catarrh or perforated drums and leaves the user unaware of their deafness. Leonard invites inquiries to Suite 91, 70 Fifth Avenue, NYC.
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A. O. Leonard
New York City
Mr. Leonard
Fifth Avenue
Entonie tablets promoted as quick stomach aid in heat
The piece urges entine users to take one enteric tablet around meals during hot weather to curb excess acids poisons and gases in the stomach and bowels. It claims appetite relief and feverish thirsty feelings will fade as the cause is addressed, praising Entonie as candy like and a safe remedy for overindulgence and cold drinks.
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Eatonie
Cureura Ointment and Soup Advee for Skin Care
An advertisement touts Cureura Ointment and Cureura Soup as remedies for clear skin and roughness. It urges applying ointment, washing with the soup, rinsing, drying, and finishing with Cureura Sachem to leave a fragrance, pricing 25 cents each.
Will Honor Early Printer Christophe Plantin Centennial
The four hundredth anniversary of Christophe Plantin, the famed sixteenth century printer, will be celebrated in Antwerp this August. Plantin, a Belgian-born figure who achieved prominence in the printing trade, refined craft to publish the Biblia polyglotta in multiple languages. His work earned royal recognition from King Philip II of Spain, granting him rights over printing liturgical books across the empire.
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Christophe Plantin
Antwerp
Phintin
Belgium Ponty
Westhern
Touraine
Prantin
Chef
Biblia Polygotta
Philp O
Spain
Protopypotaphus Oregius
Phil- In
Far-Trong Empire
Bound To Deliver Speech At Indianapolis Banquet
An Indianapolis church banquet sparks a wary parishioner to prepare a memorized speech. He frets then delivers a single sentence grace before abruptly veering into a muddled finish, startling his wife as he repeats practiced gestures throughout.
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Indianapolis
All in Harmony Laundry Plans Office Relocation
A local business announces updated premises with plans to move offices into a flatbuilding. Officials indicate the move aims to modernize operations and better serve customers.
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Oheir
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Curtis
Papal State
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