Credit Manager Wages Sharp Letter Campaign To Root Out Fraud
A Chicago women apparel store faced widespread returns of merchandise for store credit. The credit manager sent three form letters to suspected offenders, prompting many to stop returning items. Other stores in Chicago reported similar abuse, though results varied.
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Cileago
Chicago
Mit
Les
Iech
Tleago
Chica
Eric
Sud
Comsey
Handkerchief Use and Ear Infection Cautions
Dr. W. B. Tomlin warns in the Indianapolis Medical Journal that excessive blowing can constrict nasal passages and force mucus toward the Eustachian tubes, increasing risk of middle ear disease during colds. Be cautious to avoid forcing air through a blocked nose.
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Tomlin
Indianapolis
Eccentric Editor Keeps Letter Running Decades
James G Bennett long published a daily reader letter titled Old Philadelphia Lady in the Herald. Printed for about 19 years after his death and never halted, the note puzzled successors who could not override a whim or superstition behind its endless run.
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James G. Bennett
Philadelphia
Bennett
The
Herald
Dirsat
Paria
England Calls Amateur Wireless Operators to Aid Study
Report states all amateur wireless telegraph operators in England will be summoned to help investigate wireless wave streams and stray electricity. Observations suggest rain at the sending end weakens reception, clear sending with rain at the receiver aids signals, and cloudy skies improve reception. After sunset wireless strength increases, but the exact rise requires reports from many observers.
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England
Amazona
Silent guide to help visitors in London subway stations
New London guide describes a silent guide system in subway stations. A large city map is marked with banks hotels and business houses. Pressing a button lights colored paths showing destination transfers and current station location.
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London
Cvy
Ts Rus
Norte AL
Auto engines furnish power to factory machinery
In several instances during fuel shortages big trucks and tractors were belted to factory machinery. In a Chicago plant the rear wheels of a touring car were belt connected to a shaft and its engine powered a dynamo to light and run machines for twelve days.
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Chicago
Fragmented dialogue notes from a 19th century page
A garbled conversation fragment shows characters discussing sharing candy, a boy mentioning a gift, and a remark about Browne's marriage. It includes stray lines about reading and a reference to a mysterious "Ueht of WE Hfe" going out, with random names like Jackson Benson and Browne.
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Jackson-T
Browne
Benson
Tie
TooEXPENSIVE hotel scene sparks family dispute
Dialog shows Ted asking why they cannot stay, Ned cites varying girl sizes and a flawed engagement ring. A customer asks about hair loss remedies while a clerk offers tonics. A woman contemplates leaving due to abuse but cannot return home because her house is richly furnished.
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Ted
Ned
Modest Cookery Snippets From A Packed Kitchen Page
A jumble of recipes for pickled green tomatoes with peppers and spices, onion asparagus substitute, beef gravy with rice, and a carrot onion chicken fry method. Includes guidance to prevent scorching and a fruity egg noodle batter for cookies, ending with a note on baking oatmeal bars.
Two Remarkable American Organs in Philadelphia and Denver
Scientific American highlights two grand pipe organs, one in Philadelphia’s department store and one in Denver. The Philadelphia instrument features 17 954 pipes, 232 stops, eight organs in one complex and weighs 275 600 pounds.
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United States
Scientific American
Philadelphia
Denver
Breslau
Hamburg
London
Liverpool
Sydney
St. Louis Exposition
St. Louis
Phiiladelphia
Fresh Fish and Oysters rundown at local market
Readable fragment shows vendors advertising fresh fish and oysters with prices around $1.40 per pound. Market notes indicate seafood assortment and sale at stalls, suggesting a busy coastal commerce scene.
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Tuhan
Unon
NEW London Guide
Charlie
America
Quaker City
Thompson Hat Shop
the Central Trust Co
Greencastle Indian
ARRAS
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Via
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Dayton
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Springfield
Columbus
Zanesville
Lima
Toledo
Trafic Department
Traction Terminal
Pillsbury
Ritter
Falcon
F. E. Todd & Sons
Ove
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