Beauty queen crowned amid Arkansas diamond lore
The article notes Patterson winning a Midwestern beauty contest and being crowned the most beautiful girl in America by critics from the Roy Kinard port. It mentions Arkansas readiness to defend her title, and references local rumors of diamonds and pearls tied to Marshal Foch’s visit and a gift to Hanford Nider.
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Es Patterson
Baen
America
Roy Kinard
Aimarcan
Arkansas
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Plans Great Mountain Camp For Disabled Veterans
The American Legion plans a mammoth mountain camp in the Adirondacks to house 12 000 acres of lean-tos and shelters for disabled veterans. A main camp at Big Tupper Jake will offer bowling, athletic fields, and motor services. Each post may house its own loan-to men with precedence, and $20,000 has been subscribed to the fund.
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Addrondacks
American ‘Legion
New York
Baranne Lake
Big Tupper Jake
Legion
Chief Fan Maker Busy Man Edward J Elvera
Edward J Elvera national president for 40 hommes et 8 chevaux fan making society of the American Legion, praised by a crowd of 7000 as he presented Morahal-Foch the gold badge of the order in River City. He began his military career in 1929 in the National Guard and served 16 months overseas, captain of a machine gun company in the 160th Infantry.
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Edward J. Elvera
The
American Legion
Pol ‘ Najutant
Atate
Oregon
Eiver
Atte
Bat
Edvera
National Guard
Wildcat stock schemes fleecing buyers exposed
A 1910s warning recounts booming wildcat stocks exploiting gullible investors. Brokers ring up fake tips, promising dramatic profits while tricking ministers, clerks, and housewives. The piece details bogus offerings, bucket shops, and a costly false formula scheme that netted thousands for organizers.
Beheaded Man Captured In Kanau Province
A fragment from a Chincao community recounts the beheading of a man named Wong Al-nyl, captured with nine companions during a lowlaka operation. The sentence of death was carried out under danth law, leaving the group in awe and affecting local authority.
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Slungtang
Kanau
Wong Al-nyl
Wolka Tie-Streets
Chess by Wire Popular Pastime in the Yukon
The Yukon telegraph network spurs chess by wire as operators in Whitehorse and Seattle play matches during long winter nights. Women watch as players and spectators gather, with G. B. Fleming, district superintendent, confirming the activity under Canadian government supervision.
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The
Yukon
Chadlin
Brief Paulers
Lho
Fleming
Whitehorse
Seattle
Wong spared after botched execution by guardian spirit
In a swift trial under Chinese justice, Wong and others were executed but the knife failed to decapitate. A guardian spirit intervened, leading to a pardon and Wong’s release. A Christian doctor at the mission hospital later restored Wong to health and honor.
Missing Louly G. Craper bank funds spark search
Denver officials report 11,000 honest dollars tied to Louly G. Craper are unaccounted after missing youth Coxper vanished in 1910 while depositing 1,000. Despite family deaths, a nationwide effort continues as creditors face potential legal declaration of death in 102d.
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Denver
Cal
Louly G. Craper
Coaper
Inc
Muppy
Coxper
Quepor
Tanlac Promises New Man From Vital Health Boost
E C Bayne of 124 South Honore Street Chicago testifies that Tanlac transformed him and improved his energy and outlook. The ad urges readers to buy Tanlac from druggists, claiming it is the world’s most famous system builder and promising better daily well being.
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E. C. Bayne
South Honore St
Chicago
Tanlac
Unromantic Age Snapshot Reveals Silent Tradeoffs
A fragmentary exchange hints at social attitudes toward romance and performance in modern courting. The terse dialogue lines reflect shifting expectations for attention, presence, and authenticity in intimate moments.
Bayer Introduces Aspirin in 1900 Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Bayer as the source of aspirin tablets from 1900. It features slogans about protection against ailments and references to tablets and a Winppourk-like packaging, with dubious health claims and promotional language aimed at a broad audience.
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Pugglelare
Bayer
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