Massive National Forest Fire Losses Across Montana Idaho
The U S Department of Agriculture reports estimated timber losses exceeding six billion board feet across Montana and northern Idaho with over 1 25 million acres burned. Coeur d Alene and Clearwater forests suffer the heaviest damage while Helena Cabinet and Lolo show large timber losses. Fire was driven by August hurricane complicating access for crews and prompting salvage plans to dispose of vast fire killed timber at bargain stumpage prices.
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Montana
Idaho
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Coeur d'Alene
Clearwater
Helena National Forest
Cabinet Forest
Lolo Forest
Coeur d’Alene
Lolo
Forest Service
Wallace
Missoula
Mont
Idaho-Montana
Graves
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Girl Assaulted and Murdered in Asbury Park
The body of 10 year old Marie Smith was found in woods near her home after being missing since last Wednesday. Her mother, warned of the outcome, fled in shock and fears for the child's mother soon to give birth amid the tragedy.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Marie Smith
Bell's Anti-Pain advertised for quick relief
An advertisement claims Bell's Anti-Pain acts like magic for bowel trouble and relieves external pains almost instantly, marketing its effectiveness for various ailments.
Schenk poisoning case stalls as husband improves in hospital
In Wheeling West Virginia November 13 developments in the Schenk lead poisoning case stall with John O Schenck the wealthy pork packer reported considerably improved at the North Wheeling Hospital Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk remains in jail Prosecuting Attorney Handlan cites absence of Dr Gregory Ackerman a surgeon attending a Chicago convention for the delay in a preliminary hearing Ackerman treated Schenck and diagnosed lead poisoning before being dismissed by Mrs Schenk.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
John O. Schenck
North Wheeling
J. B. Handlan
Gregory Ackerman
Chicago
Ackerman
Schenck
Blind Woman Praises Eagle Eye Salve for Restored Sight
Ravena Texas resident Mrs Ellie Tiler writes that Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve restored her sight after years of blindness. She claims the product removes eye scum and works as advertised at 2 dollars per tube.
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Ellie Tiler
Ravena
Tex
Sutherland
The Rude Thing Dialogue Exchange
A humorous exchange centers on gender talkers where she asks if women are better talkers and he counters that quantity may be mistaken for quality, implying nothing definitive about superiority.
Genuine Bell on Bottle Guards Pine Tar Honey
Warnings about cheap imitations of Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey flood the market. Buyers should ensure the bottle bears the bell mark to guarantee authenticity amid the sale surge and popularity of the remedy.
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Dr. Bell
Perfect Bliss and the Chorus Girl’s Happy State
A chorus girl is described as content, while a comedian notes she is tied to a millionaire and a bulldog. The language suggests a light taunt about wealth and dependence in a showbiz setting.
It Certainly Is Little Lola Fairy Tale Joke
A child asks if it is a fairy tale and the father replies it is because the house cost no more than the architect's estimate. The exchange centers on a playful line about construction costs.
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Lola
Jack
Papa
Whooping Cough Remedy Proves Effective Say Experts
The saying that whooping cough must run its course is challenged by the claim that Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey cures the ailment. The advertisement asserts the remedy demonstrates clear effectiveness beyond the natural course of the illness.
Hats Hurry as 850 000 Willow Plumes Free at Steele Moses
Rush to Steele Moses Company for a limited giveaway of willow plume hats valued at 850000 units. Offer targeted to early buyers with details promoted in the ad copy.
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Steele-Moses Company
Don’t Be Bald Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Ad
Bold claim ad offers Rexall 93 Hair Tonic promising hair growth and baldness cure with a full refund guarantee if unsatisfied. Cites 93 per 100 success rate and notes two sizes 50c and 1.00. Sold only at The Rexall Store Georgetown Drug Company.
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Rexall
Georgetown Drug Company
Unclaimed Letters At Georgetown Post Office
List of unclaimed mail includes MEN Dip Briton A M Black Willie Brown Eater F Cox W C Com bee Jas F Deytons George Grant Master Joe Parker Grant John Jinkins Elies Lasson I Miseke Mess NeSmith & Cooper Joseph Nelson D D Roper W M Smith Sikes Singleton David Tompson Eddie Washington John Washing ton.
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Dip Briton
A. M. Black
Willie Brown
Eater F. Cox
W. C. Combee
Jas. F. Deytons
George Grant
Joe Parker Grant
John Jinkins
Elies Lasson
I. Miseke
Mess. NeSmith & Cooper
Joseph Nelson
D. D. Roper
W. M. Smith
Sikes Singleton
David Tompson
Eddie Washington
John Washington
List of Names in Historic Society Toast or Event
A sequence of names includes Miss Sue Collins Mrs Sarah Corbrill Miss Mary Dendison Miss Anne Ford Miss Roger Gayders Miss Eva Green Mrs Charlotte Holmes Mrs Ella Moultrie Mrs Lillie Moore Miss Pauline Williams.
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Sue Collins
Sarah Corbrill
Mary Dendison
Anne Ford
Roger Gayders
Eva Green
Charlotte Holmes
Ella Moultrie
Lillie Moore
Pauline Williams
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises Reward and Testimonials
An old advertisement offers a $100 reward for an incurable case of catarrh, endorses F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, and claims the cure works systemically. Endorsers Walding Kinnan & Marvin vouch for Cheney’s honesty and financial ability, with testimonials offered free. Hall's Catarrh Cure priced at 75 cents per bottle. pills for constipation also promoted.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. . Cheney
Mrs Maxwell Objects To Book On Mr Rayner’s Trade
In a tense moment Mrs Maxwell complains the city directory misstates Mr Rayner’s occupation calling him a traveling stationery salesman. Mr Maxwell asks what she sought in the book and she explains the error.
Dr Bell’s Anti Septic Salve Ad
Advertising copy for Dr Bell’s Anti septic Salve promising a cream like ointment for all skin diseases. Claims include snow white texture and universal efficacy offered at 25 cents through widespread sale.
Belle Crippen Rumor Sparks Canada Search
A report from Alex Alberta claims a woman seen in St. Paul on November 12 may be Belle Elmore Crippen, wife of Dr. Crippen sentenced to hang in London. On arrival she visited a livery, paid for a return team, fainted twice upon Crippen news, and police monitor her whereabouts for possible arrest.
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Alex
Alberta
Belle Elmore Crippen
Dr. Crippen
London
Crippen
Belle Elmore
Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve Ad for Skin Ailments
An advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve guaranteed for eczema salt rheum tetter ringworm running sores chapped hands and lips pimples black heads barber’s itch sun burn insect bites fewer sores and nasal catarrh priced at 25c.
Mushrooms fall like manna in Washington parks
Washington observers report a morning shower of tiny edible mushrooms in parks near the Potomac. Fred J Braendle an expert on mushrooms says the growth resembles the biblical manna that fed the Israelites and may be of the same species.
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Washington
Israel
Fred J. Braendle
Potomac
Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve Claims Quick Inflammation Relief
An advertisement asserts Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve removes eye inflammation to restore beauty. It promotes the salve as a remedy for irritated eyes and clearer vision.
Then and Now Dialogue Between Husband and Wife
A humorous vignette frames a married couple as they recall early courtship and current distance. The fond wife laments long distance calls to hear a voice, while the husband teases that modern life keeps him too close to use such a feature.
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Coeur
d’Alene Forest
New Jersey Woods
Golic
Georgetown
S. C
Belle Crippen
Canada
Hear
St. Paul, Minn
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