Jurors Selected in Floyd Allen Murder Case
Wytheville Virginia May 1 12 jurors are seated with 4 more to be chosen for the Floyd Allen gang murder trial. The defendant once led the gang that killed judge sheriff prosecutor a juror and a spectator in Carroll courthouse March 14. His sons Claude Victor and nephews Friel Sidna and Byrd Barton await trial on related charges.
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Wytheville
Veniremen
Floyd Allens
Carroll
Commonwealth
Foster
Clauide
Victor
Friel Allen
Sidna Edwards
Byrd B Barton
Mind care and weekly joke book entertainment
A column extols laughter as a remedy for worry and imaginary illnesses. It notes theatre amusements cost money and offer only temporary relief, while sixteen pages of tests and funny pictures in the Weekly Joke Book of next Sunday's New York World bring lasting cheer.
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New York
Illinios Central ticket agent confesses to staged robbery
Chicago May 1 May Reynolds a ticket agent said she was robbed of 150 dollars by two men at a station but then confessed she staged the incident and handed the money to her fiancé Charles Daffy. She claimed they planned marriage and lacked funds.
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Chicago
Reynolds
The
Illinois Central
Charles Daffy
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure After Grip Attack
A traditional advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a tonic and blood purifier to restore nerves, energy, and organs after grip illness. It claims thousands have benefited, promising nerve strength and renewed health, with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction from druggists.
Lost Poodle “Trixy” Wanders, Reward Offered
White poodle named Trixy goes missing. Reward offered for return to L B Inwan at 820 Fraser St.
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Trixy
L. B. Inwan
Fraser St
Beef and potato prices surge in New York market
Wholesale and retail beef prices hit a 20 year high in New York as three week rallies continue. Packers blame corn at 81 cents a bushel for reduced cattle feeding. potatoes also rise due to production shortages and a looming famine risk without low grade English imports. Butter shortage cited with inability to buy 150 tubs from a single source. June expected for Norfolk potato arrivals.
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New York
Washington
State Food Investigating Commission
Taft's Favorite Story Teller Fiddling Bob Recalls Tale
A humorous anecdote about Fiddling Bob, once Taft's prized storyteller. On a presidential retreat, Taylor and other senators listened as Bob spoke nonstop. The mountaineer in the tale boasts he can lick any man in the United States, Shelby county, or Memphis, before being subdued by a crowd member.
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Taft
Taylor
New York Times
Bob
Memphis
United States
Mountainer
Shelby County
Puts End To Bad Habit With Blues Lament
A short column notes that persistent sadness may stem from a sluggish liver and urges addressing the habit as a remedy. The tone reflects early 20th century self help advice.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised Side Blues Cure
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming bilious poison is expelled and better feelings follow. It promises relief for stomach liver and kidney issues and lists a price of 25 cents at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Spring Teachers Examination Set for Georgetown on May 3 1912
Notice is hereby given that the regular spring Teachers' Examination will be held at the Court House in Georgetown on Friday May 3 1912 beginning at 11 o'clock in the morning. Questions are based on State adopted textbooks and Pedagogy on the South Carolina Manual for elementary schools. J. W. Doar County Superintendent of Education.
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Court House
Georgetown
South Carolina
J. W. Doar
County Sept. of Education
Footer's Dye Works Promotes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
A Cumberland Maryland note touts Footer's Dye Works as America's greatest cleaning and dyeing establishment. It emphasizes spring wardrobe planning and economies from known methods and modern appliances, inviting customers to prepare household furnishings with their services.
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Footer
Cumberland
Maryland
America
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