Missouri Court Expels Standard Oil From Missouri
The Missouri Supreme Court orders the expulsion of Standard Oil Company of Indiana and two Missouri affiliates, dissolving Waters-Pierce, after ruling they conspired to fix prices, curb trade, restrict competition, and mislead the public. The decision sparks praise from some press as state sovereignty in action and prompts scrutiny of new corporate structures to replace the ousted entities.
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Missouri
U.S.A
State Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Republlic Oi Company
Missour
Waters-Pierce Company
St. Louis
Missouri Court
New York “Press
New York ‘World
Missouri Supreme Court
Rockefeller
Broadway
Hadley
John ©. Archbold
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Bonaparte
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Massachusetts limits on wage assignments curb loan sharks
The article notes Massachusetts new laws restricting future wage assignments to at least two hundred dollars and requiring written employer and wife consent for married workers. It argues these safeguards, while praised, may only partly curb the loan shark practice, as many borrowers still seek funds for household needs.
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Litrary Digest
New York
Massachusetts
de Witt T. Cope
Australia
Commonwealth
Mr. Cope
Crepe Paper Boom Shapes Home Craft Market
The crepe paper craze expands from imitation flowers to many dry goods areas including millinery and dress goods. Families may reduce washing by using creped paper table linens and napkins, while paper curtains offer affordable decor options with adjustable folds and color choices.
Demonstrated Mathematically in a College Romance
A dialogue unfolds where a college maiden, Miss Axiom, proposes a playful math based vow of love. The young man agrees, learning that both lovers are radii of a circle and that things equal to the same thing are equal to one another. Their affection equals the unknown X, and they conclude they love each other at the same rate.
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Miss Axiom
Inek
Pole
England
Fulton
America
Jenner
Watt
Howard
Echoola
Jesus
Henri
Nault
Julian
Charles Vavastour
Jack Hore Engi
Img Sablon
Érmines
Charley
Tees
Vanasdeur
Boley
Veveral
Charles
Change withheld in a tricky shop riddle
A china dealer tests a boy for an errand job with a coin-change riddle. The customer offers a five pound note for two dozen cups at seven and six a dozen, and the boy refuses to give change due to possible bad money, suggesting the customer return later or seek change elsewhere.
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Wossir
Ill Wind and a Breach of Promise Jest in Sydney
A Sydney lawyer recalls a comic aftermath of a breach of promise case he defended. A friend, freshly shocked by a 550 dollar judgment, learns the payee plans to marry him next month, promising domestic plans and shared joy.
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Sydney
Wldent
Uproar Over Overcooked Steak at Busy Chicago Eatery
A demanding customer accuses a short-handed waiter of serving an overcooked steak after waiting 15 minutes. The waiter offers to replace it, while the customer threatens to report the service as negligence. The exchange ends with the cashier revealing the proprietor is from Chicago.
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Tam
Frilew
Chicago Tribune
Masked Ball Prank Leads to Promotion After Mixup
A clerk at a well known City merchant received a bogus masked ball invitation. His costly monkey costume and acrobatic antics provoked quick laughter then swift removal. The employer learned of the hoax, promoted him over colleagues. London doctors warn decayed plums and overripe fruit endanger children.
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Ated
Srentleman
Hackney
London
Josiah Oldfield
High Prices for Crossbred Wool From Tapanui Estate
Adowes from New Zealand reports that crossbred wool from Mr Logan's Estate Tapanui topped the Dunedin sales at 12d per th. In the Tapanui district where the finest crossbred wools are grown many leading shepherds use Quibell's Dips. The adoption by Jeadin breeders shows the product's growing reputation among world sheep owners.
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Adowes
New Zealand
Logan
Tapanui
Dunedin
After-Dinner Sleep: Health Views on Afternoon Naps
The Hospital states healthy people do not need an afternoon nap and brain activity declines if one naps after lunch. Oversleep may signal overeating or poor cerebral circulation. The piece contrasts habits of pigs and horses, urging day work and night rest for literary workers.
That Soothes Her and the Costly Tale
A home scene shows Jack Brown calming his bride after she cried over gossip about marriage costs. He denies telling anyone marriage is expensive and reassures her that she is the dear girl in the world, ending the quarrel with laughter and peace.
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Jack Brown
Jack
Mra. Mpeon
Mra. Thompson
Old Thompson
The Soldier of Fortune at Alma Heights
A vivid Crimea scene recounts allied victory at Alma. French Marshal Arnaud overseeing troops as wounded thirst water, Henri de la Tour and Julian earn honors, cross of the Legion of Honor awarded, and St Armand consoles him before death. A Pole and Englishman debate merit and national honors while soldiers reflect on Poland and justice.
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Alma
Pactolos
Charitab
A. Younge
Marshal Bt. Arnaud
Don Len
Eeeony
Paris
Merch
Hegin
France
Perenr
Waterloo
Wisdowla
Conall Charebert
Ty Henri
Julian
Franes
St. Aramid
Unehari
Crnrate
Laneit
Wenri Ta
Monsieur de la Tour
Mranen
Ile
Henri de la Tour
Biboria
Hincephant
Enri de la Tour
Legion of Honor
St. Armand
Canrobert
St. Arnaud
Samsale
Somesiea
Line the Great
Hearst
Boighia
Sven
Henri
Europe
Poland
Pole
England
Crimea
Church of
Eupatoria
Gil
Sering
A Soldier Ire Battles a Boaster in a Quarrel
In a country quarters scene a sergeants’ quarrel erupts between Mat Parks the bully and a young soldier named Charles. Charles fends off blows with steady resolve as the crowd cheers him, while Peggy the canteen keeper and his jealous wife watch the clash unfold amid smoky huts and improvised tents.
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Bern
B . Batley
Selier
Reid
Prdlow
Riberia
Charles
Mogland
Courar
Eailor
Williamson
Huarlerfora
Ipawieh
Mat
the Ier
Cme
Pegey Stoak
Peter Waa
Peter
Tinge
Nmatare
Steak
Iowa
Busines
General Town
Pegey
Ale
Bete
Tina
Shoalheim
Eile
Clarke Vieyasseur
Tunis
Miboweh Tia
Hom
Matius Fy
Tiat
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Miss Blank
The
Henri Npenty
Vietr
Cowik
Prem Erernner
Jack Curtin
Lleadiog
Hansell
Hearige
Henei
Serarant
Cuthbert Vavasseur
Althon
Duct
Bel
Achemer
Petreant
Charlo
Bergeant
Bailey
Cuthbert
Bhakeanen
Bolsien
Peggy
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