Inventor of Big Bertha Now In German Asylum
The man who devised the Big Bertha super cannon, which shelled Paris from about 50 miles away in 1918, has become an inmate in Ander tach state asylum. He speaks rarely to staff, but when an American soldier visited, he showed childlike curiosity and discussed war, America, and German hardships. He recounted a life of study in chemistry and mechanics, joining Krupp and aiding weapon development before the war, and his eventual remorse after witnessing the destruction caused by his weapon.
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Berclin
Paris
Andertach
Gerwins
America
Gerimany
Germany
England
Krupp
Essen
Belghtn
Finny
Gera
Spit Hin
Joey Owas
Tandy
Ailles
Hhem
U. S. Treasury
Ernest
Poison Sucked From Snake Bite Saves Mellette County Boy
In Colome South Dakota Gaylord Towns end seven year old was bitten by a rattlesnake in a weed cluster along a prairie path. Poison was sucked from the leg by his mother Mrs Townsend after a friend lanced the wound, the venom bleeding freely, a life saved in this rural incident.
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Colome
S. D
Herale
Gaylord Townsend
Mellette County
Pratte
Eight Shots to Kill Mad Dog in Topeka
Detective Harvey Williams described a hard job as he fired at a supposed mad dog after expending his revolver. Nearby resident Hirner Stacia arrived with a revolver and a billy club, fired three shots, and completed the action.
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Topeka
Kan
Harvey Williams
Ki Bee
Auction Notice of Farm Stock Described for Thursday Morning
Thers Oct 9 1919 at 10 30 am the following described property includes 6 horses a 6 year old Bel gian mare 1600 lbs bred to jack one 4 year old light harness mare one 3 year old brown horse one 2 year old draft mare and two colts 34 cattle two Shorthorn cows with calves one 3 year old Shorthorn cow with heifer calf three 2 year old Shorthorn cows with calves one Jersey cow 6 years old 11 yearling heifers 8 bred 6 yearling steers one 2 year old Hereford bull and one yearling Polled Durham bull 100 hogs 8 Black Poland sows with pigs 3 Chester White sows with 21 pigs 6 open sows 10 Chester White gilts 5 Chester White males 25 head of feeding shoots 80 to 100 lbs and one yearling Big Type Poland male registered and papers furnished 38 sheep 33 20 head of black faced yearling ewes 12 head of 3 and 4 year old ewes and one 2 year old Shropshire ram
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Classified Ads Offering Homes and Jobs in Local Market
Dense array of want ads listing multiple real estate offerings from five room bungalows to modern suburban homes, farms, and building lots. Also jobs including cook, kitchen help, and general labor. Vehicles and wood supply noted along with a Ford agency and Maxwell car for sale. Local firms Estrial Realty Monon Restaurant Central Trust Co. and vendors like American Zinc Products and Lumill Wood. Phone contact details and street addresses provided.
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Central Trust Co
S.C Sayers
Mer
Bath
Home Sweet Home Homes in City Listings Reach $1,000 to $22,500
J. B. Hammond with Brown and Moffett True Hixon Lumber Co has taken over True and True Lumber Co holdings in this city. After the name change all customers are urged to call and settle obligations owed to True and True Lumber Co. The old firm thanks patrons and the new asks for continued business and new customers. LeROY THOMPSON Local Mer
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Home Sweet Home
J. B. Hammond
Brown and Moffett
True Hixon Lumber Co
True and True Lumber Co
Leroy Thompson
Yanks Explore Paris to Chantilly and Versailles Tours
American soldiers enjoy YMCA led trips through Paris and Versailles to Chantilly and Montgoyveneys, with free entries for limited numbers. Guides highlight Louvre visits and famed chateau interiors, noting Chantilly’s art collection rivals Louvre in scope.
Whiskers Claim Oldest Title in Sante Ana Contest
In Sante Ana California residents enter a whiskers contest seeking the oldest facial hair. A 61 year old whisker set reportedly worn by an unnamed figure stirs challenge, with local figures like TL Tall and Captain Hall noted in speculation about longevity and origin.
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Sante Ana
Cal
Nots
Patsessee
TL Tall
Coneo Enunty
Nichols Overcomes Disability with Adaptive Typewriter
Alan M. Nichols of the Second Durhat light infantry refused to be classed as unemployable. Through patient teaching, a specially constructed typewriter, aluminum artificial hands, and his indomitable spirit he achieved self support. He recently passed a writing test taking two dollars and fifteen minutes with only two corrections.
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London
Bird
Seret
Alan M. Nichols
Second Durhat Light Infantry
Jeffers
Nichols
Justice Callahan Rules On Name Change Request
In New York Supreme Court Justice Callahan reserved decision on Leon Abouta Beekh’s petition to rename himself Leon Atuliah. Abouta Beekh, born February 10, 1937 in Damascus, Syria, explained the name About Beekh means “father of cooking” and has subjected him and his children to ridicule. He seeks the change to shield his children from ridicule and improve their prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Callahan
Supreme Court
Leon Abouta Beekh
Leon Atuliah
Abouta Beekh
Damascus
Syria
Bathes in Wells and Regains Sight
London resident Joseph Culshaw, a former soldier, reports he bathed several times in St. Winifred's well at North Wates and recovered his sight.
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Weil
Lomdton
Joseph Culshaw
St. Winifred’s Well
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Baldwin Piano CO
Phonograph
James L. Hamilton
E. Washington Street
Hayy
Thiseies
Indianapolis
Thiae. Hire
Highlander
Greencastle
THE
First National Bank
Fruits & Vegetables
J. F. Bailey & Sons
Femorse
Ae Bryan
Fillmore
Florence
J.P. Bryan & Sons
Cols
Rector & Sherrill
Bethel Aid
Christies
Modern
Foots Bros. Realty Company
Barnaby’s
Wm. B
Vestal
Dobbs & Vesta
Ind
Evens&Moffet
Indiana St
Washington St
Monon Restaurant
8. C
S, C
Sayers
Central Trust Co, S, C, Sayers
Central Trust Company
Ford Agency
Fairview Addition
John A. Keller
Washington Street
Maxwell Touring Car
John Knightly
France
Chantilly
M.C. A
Chateau-Thierry
Belleau Wood
Helms
Seissons
Chenihedes-Dames
Versailles
Fontainebleau
Malimaison
St. Gerngin
Louvre
Fais Chateau
Condes
Monttyuoveneys
Chateau
Mit
Longre
California
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Ndiana
Michigan Ave
Chicago
W. P. Sackett
Citizens National Bank
Bank OF Service
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