Happy Though Married Uncles Death Before 100th Birthday
Uncle John Dempsey known as Uncle Johns due to 13 marriages dies in Marion Illinois just shy of his 100th birthday. He boasted a large family network and earned a reputation as a sage. He once bought an elaborate coffin years earlier and planned his final resting place while still alive. He hoped to wed a 13th wife and linger five more years. The town had prepared to celebrate the milestone.
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John" Dempsey
Marion
Illinois
Dempsey
Johns
John
Merion
Prosperous Australian Temperance Mutual Life Society Meets
The Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society held its usual Melbourne meeting. Chairman Henry Weeks reported new business at 15 077 policies worth 4 241 215 pounds, up 74 910. total income rose 110 726 to 891 910. Industrial premium income reached 172 491, assets at 3 190 377, with 0.1165% interest. Death and ordinary claims totalled 67 237, surplus 75 5, and 265 392 distributed. War funding payments suspended from armistice signing. complete quarters’ war loading to be refunded if hostilities resume. War loans total 820 000 pounds.
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Melbourne
Decra
Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society
Ar Henry Weeks
Industrial Department
Australasia
Orinary Department
Hean Tone Nerve Nuts Promised Health Benefit Claims
Fragmented OCR advert for Hean Tone Nerve Nuts touts nerve and blood benefits, claiming greater strength and vitality. It pitches economical alternatives and urges purchasing from a chemist in Sydney with references to prices and stock details.
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WeHean
Centireagh St
Sydney
Atlas Botuen
London Directory Trade Routes and Listings
A London directory entry outlines colonial and foreign trade routes and lists merchants dealing in varied goods. It notes shipments, markets, and merchant connections between imperial centers and overseas suppliers.
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India
Vations
Burmah
Straits Settlement
Japan
Beware of Pain Weetom Wonder Wool advertisement hoax
The fragmented ad touts a product named Weetom Wonder Wool claimed to instantly relieve pain and contract muscles. It urges readers to buy now at 2/6 6d from Somtiel and Graig, Lady Perth, warning of an epidemic and urging immediate action.
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Weetom
N-S.w
Sipe
Win
Ilvalare
Somtiel
Graig
Perth
Short hand typing class offers evening sessions
Experienced teachers run a speed writing course for commercial use. Tuition priced at two to four guineas per subject depending on number of subjects. classes run from 7 to 9 p.m., with a special speed class from 7 to 8 p.m. Terms last one week and can start at any time.
Northampton Returned Disabled Soldiers Fund Appeal
The PVHE Committee seeks to place all Northampton veterans requiring assistance under the fund. Applications are to be forwarded to the Fund Secretary via the Committee for color verification and proper handling of aid requests.
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Northampton
PVHE
PE Nance
Dretzich
Martin the Pharmaceutical Chemist Ends Note in England
A fragment notes a recommendation by Chemiste and Storaxeepers across Australia for female complaints and mentions a gigante with a signature attributed to MARTIN, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Southampton England.
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Australia
Martin
Southampton
England
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Nillie Rolle
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London Directory
Lana
Unites Kingdom
TER London Directory Co
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Herald OF
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