Queen Mary Curbs Court Hardships at Edinburgh Gala
London society reel over the shift in royal manners as Queen Mary restrains Edwardian entourage. Duchess Roxburghe and Duchess Buccleuch oppose Mrs Harold Nichols, once a Leith pub barmaid, now famed London host, seeking a court presentation and high society status. Nichols’s meteoric rise, marriage to Harold Nichols, wealth, and lavish London home are outlined amid royal reforms.
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London
Duchess of
Leith
Great Britain
Edinburgh
George Wilson
Nichols
Wilson
Holyrood
Scotland
Buccleuch
Roxburghe
Lord Blythewood
Keppel
Willie James
Edward
Census Finds South Africa Population at 5 938 499
Cape Town reports a total population for the Union of South Africa of 5 938 499 across all races with whites numbering 1 278 026. In Norfolk Virginia BE. R. Gwin a naval yard machinist swam over a mile with feet tied in 32 minutes and claimed he could finish in half an hour.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Union of South Africa
Norfolk
BE. R. Gwin
Navy Yard
Automobiling Dulls American Fashion Says German Observer
A Berlin society leader who toured the United States declares motoring makes American women dowdy and trims household spending. She notes simpler, cheaper wash dresses and self sufficiency in housework as women abandon luxury, resemble German hausfrau traits, and resorts report fewer visitors as autos lure travel.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
America
Surrogate Bars Flower Charge From Executor in Beattie Estate
Surrogate Hopkins ruled that a deceased woman need not pay for flowers at her own funeral. He struck from the Beattie estate’s expenses a $3 charge by executor Michael Cavanaugh for the funeral bouquet. Cavanaugh, cousin of the deceased and Cold Spring hotelkeeper, had sought reimbursement for sending flowers.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Hopkins
Ellen Beattie
Fishkill Landing
Michael Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Mrs. Beattie
Cold Spring
Sufficient Named Baby in Illinois Home
Frederick Crombie, a Waukegan pressman, names his sixth child and fourth daughter Sufficient Crombie after learning of the birth. He quips the name reflects his belief that six children are enough given his circumstances and hopes for a future boost in fortune or pay.
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Waukegan
Frederick Crombie
Crombie
Mr. Crombie
Castoria Mentioned as Leading Cough Remedy in Foreign Trade
Trade in foreign countries brings competition with the best goods from around the world. The text notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly popular for coughs and colds, asserting its merit as the best. It states sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Mysteries of the Ocean Light and Depths Encounter
An intrepid diver recalls bizarre deep sea life from nine to 162 feet and beyond. Medusae swell in water, seaweed wraps arms around divers, and snakelike fish attack. Giant crabs devour wrecked sailors as preserved corpses from shipwrecks intrigue the explorer.
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Explorer
Ostend
Origin of Gloves and Corsets in Fashion History
A historical look traces corset origins to a 13th century butcher’s wife silencing tale. Gloves’ fashion arc shows France banning them in churches, courts, then London reviving and Paris adopting. today Parisians wear white or lavender gloves with frock coats, while London styles differ.
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London
France
Paris
Plane of Candles Fish Tale From Alaska Coast
A remarkable eight inch long fish, transparent and fat, is said to exist on Alaska coast rivers. Its flesh does not taste rancid and is used fresh as lard when dried. Indians burn dried fish as candles, producing a clear bright light that is wind resistant. Each fish burns about fifteen minutes.
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Alaska
Notice of Administration for Wingfield Fellows Estate
The undersigned appointed administrator of Wingfield Fellows late of Putnam County Indiana, deceased. The estate is believed to be solvent. Dated October 2, 1913. John L. Fellows Administrator, Lyon and Peck Attorneys. Wk Oct 10.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
Indiana
Wingfield
Fellows
John L. Fellows
Lyon & Peck, Attys
Notice of Petition to Sell Real Estate in Putnam County Court
Probate cause No. 3659 in Greencastle Indiana. Guardian William B. Vestal seeks court order to sell estate real estate to pay debts. Defendants Maurice Dyer Faussett Horace Wilson Faussett George A. Sallust are nonresidents or unknown residents and must appear November 12. Clerk Arth ur J. Hamrick signs the notice.
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William B. Vestal
Clara Sallust
Daniel Sallust
Putnam County
Indiana
Maurice Dyer Faussett
Horace Wilson Faussett
George A. Sallust
Circuit Court
Neal
State of
Court House
Greencastle
Petrified outlaw body found in Cheyenne cellar
In Cheyenne a work crew exhumed three corpses from a cellar and uncovered the preserved petrified body of Charles Morgan who was hanged thirty-two years ago by the local vigilance committee. Morgan was a noted regional outlaw.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Charles Morgan
Cheyenne Vigilance Committee
Special Notice to Tax Payers Guidance on Property Assessments
A county warns taxpayers about potential mistakes in personal property and land assessments. The Treasurer and Auditor offer corrections, while the county assessor explains assessments and adjustments when possible. Tax deadlines approach and taxpayers must designate property to include in receipts to avoid penalties.
Tax Duplicate and Delinquent Taxes Notice
Before leaving the office the treasurer urges corrections of errors. The tax duplicate remains tied to property on March 1 each year and shows the owner as it appears for the second installment. Assignees guardians administrators paying taxes in trust should settle estates promptly. All property real and personal is liable for taxes penalties interest and costs. payments do not release any portion until full payment. Delinquent taxes must be paid before the current tax. Arthur L. Reat Putnam County Treasurer notes separate ditch taxes and personal property in joint titles and advises keeping receipts. Fridays Get Sept 26th Weekly October 9th.
Notice to Gravel Road Improvement Bid Call in Putnam County
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for 6615.8 feet of gravel road improvement on the L. A Dicks road in Marion Township. Proposals due November 3, 1913 by 2 p.m. at the County Auditor's office in Greencastle. Bids must include double bond with a local or approved surety, affidavits of non collusion, and are subject to rejection.
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Board of Commissioners
Putnam
State of
Indiana
Greencastle
Marion Township
Putnam County
L. A Dicks
Safe Druggists Sell E Ruhsa Pile Cure In Greencastle
Safe druggists advertise E Ruhsa pile cure as free of opiates and poisons. They claim other pile medicines cause constipation and damage. The ad asserts a $60 forfeit if not a guaranteed cure and lists JONES STEVENS as a leading Greencastle retailer.
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Greencastle
Jones Stevens
Appendix mystery prompts home remedy claim
A Greencastle note discusses chronic appendicitis hidden by minor stomach pains. It cites Jones Stevens Drug Co claiming a single dose of buckthorn bark glycerine and Adler-i ka compounding will provide the remedy and benefit.
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Greencastle
Jones- Stevens’ Drug Company
Mixed Train Schedule Fragments and Notes
A scattered OCR of travel times and agency notes shows various train times, routes, and references to J. D. Ellis as agent. The fragments include east and southbound listings, morning and evening departures, and inconsistent daily indicators.
Home Loan Company Seeks Confidential Private Financing
A notice states a $2500 one month loan equals $50.00 one month with other amounts in same proportion. All dealings strictly confidential.
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Home Loan Company
Residence and office listings for McGaughey in city directory
W. M. McGAUGHEY residence at corner Bloomington and Seminary streets with office phone 2275 and residence 389. Office located in Franks’ Market, 14 South Jackson Street.
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Bloomington and
Seminary Streets
Frans
W. W. Tucker Practice in Greencastle Indiana
W. W. Tucker physician and surgeon maintains an office on Vine Street between Washington and Walnut in Greencastle Indiana for patient care and medical services.
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Vine Street
Washington
Walnut St
Greencastle
Ind
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Daniel Kelley
Floor
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Call
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Southard Bld
Greencastle, Ind
Ht Sim
Humphreys’ Hombo
William and Ann Streets
New York
Bing
England
Lasa
Worst “Pub
Mar
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Berlin Society
Fletcher
Smelea
Scientific American
Arthur J. Hamrick
Putnam Circuit Court
Hays & Murphy Attorneys
Bethlehem
Daniel Cowell
Bath
Delaware River
Delaware
N. J
Arthur L. Reat
Putnam County Herald
Chas. Wyatt
MONON
J. D. Ellis
Sun
Bun
Vandalia Rev. Co
Ricketts’ Jewelry Store
Indiana Street
W. M. McGaughey
W. W. Tucker
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PF. Overstreet
Bence Building
South Vine St
W. W. Gilgis
Bedford
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