Emir’s Coat Reaches New York After Distant Wandering
A purple velvet emir’s coat, crafted for Bokhara’s ruler, traveled from northeast Afghanistan through India and Russia amid upheaval, ending in a New York glass case. The tale links Bolshevik chaos, caravan routes, and a chance American finder who bought it in Lahore. The garment’s odyssey spans kingdoms and deserts, ending in this modern treasure.
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New York
Bukhara
America
New York City
Afghanistan
India
Russia
Caspian Sea
Caucasus
Yersia
Russian Turkestan
Bokhara
Lahore
Boklara
Yank Golfer Tricked by an African Gambler
Col. J. Thompaon president of the American Olympic committee and his Chinese bodyguard were traveling along the Nile from Khartoum when a local gambler bet against Thompaon. After a sharp drive, Thompaon lost his ball to the clever native who palmed it under his toe. Visitors later were asked to wear shoes while watching the game.
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Yank
Pirix
J . Thompaon
Americat-Olympie Commititee
Nile
Khartoum
Housewife Becomes New Woman After Mayr Remedy
A town woman, once bedridden and yellow with pain, credits Mayr's remedy for her recovery. The ad claims the preparation cleanses the intestinal tract and reduces stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose allegedly proves its worth and money is refunded. Available from leading druggists.
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Mayr
Christmas in Japan offering for Japan relief at College Avenue Church
The Methodist Episcopal Church asks for a Christmas free will offering to aid Japan after the earthquake. Next Sunday Japanese Christmas Sunday will feature the collection at College Avenue Church. Contributors sign a Friendship Roll to be sent to Japan, with 4.5 million Methodists invited to participate.
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Europe
Japan
College Avenue
Dean's Pills Backed by Local Greencastle Resident
Mrs. Sixxie Scott of Locust Street Greencastle reports Doan's Pills relieved her backache and kidney discomfort. She says her kidneys caused fatigue and irregular function, and Doan's Pills from Ow! Drug Store strengthened her back and kidneys. 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Greencastle
Sixxie Scott
Locust St. Greencastle
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
James Ferguson Sues Evans Over Overdue Note in Putnam Circuit Court
James Ferguson by attorney Robert W. Marks of Ladoga files a Putnam County Circuit Court complaint against Webb Evans and Bud Evans near Bainbridge to collect a $200 note due since last February 6 for six months. He seeks $360 judgment plus interest and attorney fees.
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James Ferguson
Robert W. Marks
Ladoga
Webb Evans
Bud Evans
Bainbridge
Putnam County
Ferguson
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Washington Street
Indiana
Bicknell-Coffman Hdw
East Side Square
Christie & Potter
Danville
New Winchester
John H. Bunten, Jr
Danville, Indiana
Gotham
Paris Medicine Company
St. Louis
John Eitel & Son
Addie
California
E. A. Browning
Grocer
ECHON
J. R. Langdon & Co.’s Book Store
Ideal Grocery & Meat Market
South Side Square
New
Victor Records
JSM Music Shop
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