Oil Men Fi ll Robinson With Feverish Wealth Dreams
Robinson Alabama August 30 oil men from across the region gather around the Commercial and Robinson hotels as the town becomes the storm center of the Nevada style oil boom. Landowners and townspeople alike seek a share of wealth while prices for rental houses climb from 6 to 20 per month. A temperance town with beer cases found at the railroad station highlights the boom era’s odd contrasts.
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Robinson
Commerccial
Marion
Muncie
Ind
Montpelier
Malion
Iaciamo
Robinsonm
Ihinovis
Casey
Bela
Prisoner Jumps From Third Tier in Chicago Jail
Prisoner Chiennza Stramim awaiting trial for burglary leaped from a third tier in the old county jail during exercise. He struck the cement with others in the corridor and was found with a fractured skull and internal injuries. Taken to jail hospital, he died or fatally injured, while guard Osbourne ordered removal for treatment.
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Chiennza
Aug
Jacob Stramim
Criminal
Old County
Stramim
Strmim
Tie
da. i. Osbourne
Straman
Sam
Digestive care urged after overeating by Professor Tyler
Prof Tyler of Rimmherst College warns that every man needs a digestive system, not brains. The piece promotes Kodol For Dyspepsia as a corrective that digests what you eat, sold by all druggists.
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Tyler
Rimmherst College
Brown and Dollmeyer Clip Shows School Prep List
A clip from Brown and Dollmeyer demonstrates items required for school. It outlines standard supplies and essentials students need to start the term. The segment highlights backpacks notebooks pencils and basic classroom tools.
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Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Disease as Crime Debate Sparks Ethical Backlash
An editorial arguing that disease should not be treated as a crime is criticized for harshness toward overworked housewives. The piece cites Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s weaknesses and urges rest, modest exercise, and avoidance of heavy lifting. It notes his advice, advertising his Medical Adviser, and offers stamps for mail order and free consultations.
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Pierce
Union of Churches Faces Interdenominational Unity Push
The merger of Cumberland Presbyterians with Northern Presbyterians, completed at Des Moines, signals growing interdenominational unity in the church while reducing separate Presbyterian denominations from twelve to eleven. Economies of scale and consolidated strength are urged as the movement may continue, with potential further consolidations over twenty five years. Colonel A A Pope, famed bicycle maker turned automobile builder, recounts his San Francisco earthquake escape and a six day car seizure by military authorities after aiding a stranded auto owner.
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Cumberland Presbyterian
Northern Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian General Assembly
Des Moines
Cumberland Presbyterians
Presbyterian Church
Leslie
A. A. Pope
San Francisco
Colonel Pope
Humphreys Medicine Co Catalog of Veterinary Specifics
An 19th century patent medicine advertisement lists Humphreys Specifics for horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry curing diseases from lung fever to mange and distemper. It advertises ten specific remedies with claims of direct cures and notes availability prepaid by mail from New York druggists.
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Humphreys' Medicine Co
Willian and
Jobo Streets
New York
Deluded Americans swindle West End traders in London
An American posing as a Harvard crew member deceived West End tradesmen in London during the past week. He ordered clothes and other goods to hotels, then had bills sent and vanished when payment failed. Tales of charity promises surfaced during the spree. The incidents involve tailors and various merchants across central London.
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London
United States
Tarvard
West End
Gaunakers
Simon the Victins
Braivade
Chicago Board of Trade price quotes brief
Quotations on Wheat Corn Oats and Rye at Chicago Board of Trade with open close and ranges. Live stock prices for cattle hogs and sheep listed with estimated receipts and per hundredweight bid offers. Market tone described as steady with various degree of demand for different grades.
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Chivege
Chicageo Board of Trade
Lew
Mayo
Ry Tatee
Adela Abe
Stevens
YSU Welliers
Clearing Sale of Wall Paper By G J Parnes
A 30 day clearance sale offers 5,000 rolls of wall paper at bargain prices. Desirable patterns are available from G J Parnes at 158 Stephenson Street.
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G. J. Parnes
Stephenson Street
Cash register for sale and repairs offered
An entirely new cash register is for sale at a great SAR price. Umbrellas repaired and recovered are also available. Contact S. Ryan at 87 Galena Street for details.
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Great Sar
Callapa
BRO & Dolelmever dl
S. Ryan
Galena Street
Oldest Mason in the World Otis Eddy Celebrated
Otis Eddy the oldest Home Master Mason in the world marked his eightieth year yesterday in Rockford. Eddy, born in Pareviliville, Alabama, is noted for his long service in Masonic circles and was celebrated on the occasion of his firm time in the order.
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Rockford
Ave
Otis Eddy
Firth
Eddy
Pareviliville
Oil price listing at Burrell Bros The Cash Grocers
Oil prices advertised at eight cents per gallon for best oil at Burrell Bros The Cash Grocers located at 119 Stephenson Street.
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Burrell Bros
Stephenson St
Old Guard of Massachusetts Wins Veterans Shoot Match
The Old Guard of Massachusetts won the veterans organization team shoot here with a high score. The team from New York placed second in a close finish as scores were reported in the event.
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Ray State
Seneirt
Noe
Missichusetts
Cepscore
Newy York
Wes
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