Kidnapped Man Returns Home After Years Away
A man described as gentle and refined recounts his kidnapping years ago by Hurley and his time at the Washington Training School. He says his captor befriended him and questions why he was sent to the reform facility, now living independently for about three years. Community notices include charity and local business promotions and a Christmas gift shopping scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtoning
Canalis
Huntingdon Reformatory
Hurley
Washington State Training School
For Sale New House Seven Rooms and Lot 560x200
Classified ad notes seven room house with hall attic good cellar and well water on porch in Indiana Pa. Lot size 560 by 200. Also mentions lost and reward items including a gold necklace with Phi Kappa Sigma arms and a hemstitched tablecloth left at 531 Oak Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers & Little’s
Normal
Phi Kappa Sigma
Christian Church
Grosse’s
Oak Street
Water Fed the Flames on a Stranded Freighter
A freighter leaving Le Treport, France, caught fire from shipments of mineral water and wooden cases labeled sodium. As the cargo shifted, sodium exposed to sea water ignited, causing explosions and a rapid inferno that forced the crew to abandon ship. The vessel broke apart and sank after attempting to jettison burning cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Treport
Rance
Wuling to Hear My Dear Doctor Wbearalyzes
Fragmentary OCR text presents garbled dialogue with names like Mr Closetist and Wbearalyzes. It mentions heating and money but lacks clear event, setting, or identifiable facts to form a coherent news summary.
Dr Franklin Miles Offers Free Heart Treatment Book
The Great Specialist Dr Franklin Miles promotes a free $2.50 heart treatment and a book on remarkable cures after 80 years of research. He claims many “incurable” cases were cured after 3 to 16 physicians failed and urges immediate submission of illness details to his Elkhart Indiana address for a trial treatment and examination chart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Miles
Miles
Dept
Main Street
Elkhart
Ind
Cured of Liver Complaint by Chamberlain Tablet
Ira Smith of Point Blank Texas reports suffering from a liver complaint and credits a 26 cent box of Chamberlain's Tablets with his complete cure. He recommends the remedy to everyone and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Smith
Point Blank
Texas
Harmony Hair Beautifier and Shampoo Ad Standout
Promotes Harmony Hair Beautifier to soften hair, add gloss, and help styling. Harmony Shampoo provides quick cleansing with rich lather and no harsh buildup. Both sold at The Rexall Store in Indiana Pa with money back guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Rexall
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Big Harmony Laboratories
Boston
Elmer W. Allisor
Odd Fellows Bldg
Phila
Street
Indiana
Fit His Case Exactly
A reader from Fort Smith Arkansas recounts father’s six year illness and recovery after using Chamberlain's Tablets praised in an advertisement. The sister also benefited from the product. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Margaret Campbell
Ft. Smith, Ark
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Moorhead Bros
Indiana Young Men's Christian Association
Beck
Wayne Rigg & CO
New Young Bldg
Philo. St
John Z. Simpson
Smith's Wall Paper
Clark
R. W. Wehrle & Co
Buchheit Bros
Marla Alt
Agen
Chicago Tribe
Willie Mother
Wille
Willie
Chicago
Perak
Mr. Gates Madiun
Ife
Gazette” Building
Carpenter Avenue
Nike
W. R. Loughry & Company
Indiana Dye Works
Levine
Philadelphia Street
Beacon
Children’s Union
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