Ruined by Gambling and a Des Moines Indictment
A Des Moines man named Vernon Wilson faces embezzlement charges after allegedly taking 700 from his employer to California and spending 580 of it gambling in Des Moines. His tale frames open gambling as ruinous, noting his wife’s disgrace and his family’s humiliation, urging protection of young men from temptation and challenging the open town policy.
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Vernon Wilson
Des Moines
California
Nhither
Wilson
Young Wilson
Dees
Vernon Wilsom
Mayor’s veto wary on drug store liquor license ordinance
The piece outlines expected heated sessions as Mayor Holtzman faces objections from drug stores grocers temperance advocates and lawyers. It notes the ordinance requires liquor licenses from retailers and may conflict with existing laws while urging the Citizens’ League to voice its stance on Parker and Heavat. It also mentions potential Democratic county ticket talk and George Hitz’s anticipated mayoral run with a similar majority to last year.
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Holtzman
Silvonista
Iquor
Molteman
George Hitz
Mrs. Gat Rich Quick Chafes Over Book Plans and Fashion
Mrs. Gat Rich Quick grows irate over spark plug, horse, and powder shortages delaying her day. She leads the Gilt Edge Bricks club, pushing a modern literature course while clashing with dressmakers and bookmen. She orders red or green bindings and selects Browning and other authors, hoping to shape the club’s study plan with G. R. Quick expected to pay.
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Gat Rich Quick
Mrs. Quick
G. R. Quick
Club plans lectures on poets and stories for Ladies’ Day
A Topeka Journal note describes Mrs. Quick assigning roles to club members to read from Useful Dinu, quote Ella Wheeler and Mrs. Hemans, and write essays on heroes. She bought copies of Kent, Browning, Milton and Stevenson and sought a speaker to lecture on Fridays during baseball game days, inviting members to attend as a group.
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Aper
Dinu
Rolield
Ella Wheeler
Hemans
Teseys
Rofres
Topeka Journal
Robert Edeson in Tight Place on Stage Night
Robert Edeson recounts his Chicago debut with Charles Frohman’s Empire company. Filling in for Cyril Scott in The Girl I Left Behind Me, he struggled with tight costumes while lifting an Indian actress during a scene. The mishap drew laughs from audience and cast as he wrestled to perform without full mobility.
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Charles Frohman
Empire Theater Company
Chicago
Cyril Scott
Thomas Eberle
New York City
Eberle
Katherine Florence
Miss Florence
Frank Mordwant
Gala
Mia Florecca
Mpssk
Robert Bolo
Obeying bm he charges me for curing cramps
A fragmented line reports a person charging a speaker for a supposed cure for cramps. The text is brief and lacks clear context or additional identifying details.
Entertaining Reading Offers News, Ads at People’s Outfitting
A fragment notes the Sun’s page features entertaining reading and ads from People’s Outfitting Co. at 133 and 185 W Washington Ave, highlighting a Saturday furniture sale with lace curtain stretchers, nickel plated pots, and three-quart cattems. The piece invites readers to read the page for interest and potential membership opportunities.
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People's Outfitting
Peas Ple’s Outfitting Co
W. Wwanh- Ingtan-at
the Sun
Tusslegha’s Fine Mustache Sparks Fort City Jest
Local chatter riffs on Dy Rich Boll and his rival Reo as townsfolk tease about wealth, payments, and a mock “kind we think about” in a playful, period voice. No clear event or date is present, but the notes hint at humorous exchanges and social banter.
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Rich Boll
Macy
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Je Conbina
Mocks
Java
Saturiax
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Mr. Havywate
Max
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Harvester Trust
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International Harvester Company
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Patent Colt
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Aishame Street
Solance
E. Wash. St
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