New composition billiard balls promise ivory substitute
A 30 year effort by German and American chemists yields a durable composition ball that mimics ivory. Tests show high elasticity, stability under extreme temperatures, and strong rebound. Production can reach 1,500 balls daily, with experts predicting affordable, widely used balls for billiards and pool.
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Matt
Harmon F. Davenport
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company
Davenport
Rajah
Ramapoo
Tom Foley
Chicago
West
Mr. Foley
Smooth Complexion Promoted by Rocky Mountain Tea
Advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea gives a smooth clear complexion with bright eyes and red lips. Mentions 365 pele Tea or Tablets by Joseph Emmert.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Robbers at Henney Home Steal Watch and Money
Miss Mary Henney found the screen door unlocked at the Williams and Carroll streets residence and a thief, believed to be an itinerant carpet-sweeper mender, entered the hall and stole a gold watch and ten dollars from her nurse in the front hall. The watch was a long cherished family possession.
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Djetiney
Williams
Carrol
Mary Henney
Down Town
Rockford Council Bans Medicine Sample Distribution
The Rockford city council has parsed an ordinance barring the distribution of medicine samples in town. Wagner Brothers, furniture dealers, bought a new delivery wagon in gilt trim, now in service, while a towel slot machine was installed at the YY. M. G. A. A penny buys a towel.
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Rockford
Wagner Brothers
Great Paul draws large crowd amid local controversy
A big city crowd gathered to hear the Great Paul last evening. He urged broad views on liberty and free speech, claiming enforcement of his rights as an American citizen. Attendees felt he faced persecution yet supported his message, while several local residents reported health improvements after using Quaker Botanical oil.
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John Limdiks
Metropole
Martin Kate
Walnut Street
Relen Howesmier
Faber
Williams Street
John Baker
Springstreet
Rice Building
Walnut and
Jackson Sts
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