Colored man tried for stealing clothes in Charlestown
A black man appeared in Charlestown court and confessed to stealing clothes from a young white man. The owner valued the items at 80 dollars for a dress suit, 75 dollars for an overcoat, and 10 dollars for a silk hat. The defendant minimized the prices as he admitted theft.
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Charlestown
Plaintiff
Cure of Eczema by Cuticura Remedies Told
Miss Barbara Kral from Highlandtown Maryland recounts severe itching and disfiguring eczema lasting ten months. After specialist care failed she used Cuticura Ointment and Remedies, reporting relief after four to five applications and complete cure after two sets. January 9 1908. Potter Drag and Chem Corp Bosom Props Bosom
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Barbara Kral
Highlandtown
Potter Drag & Chem. Corp
Shortcake craving and a pond nuisance notice
A rustic voice praises strawberry shortcake with vivid appetite. A Berkshire Courier item notes a local owner allowing a sign banning rough swimming after a complaint from an employee about boys swimming in a pond, with a formal notice misreading as No Loffing or Swimmig on Theas Growns Order by if Catched Law Will be Forced.
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Berkshire Courier
Laymen Lead Fight Against Tuberculosis Rise in Volunteers
National Association figures show nearly 60 percent of tuberculosis campaign enlistees are laymen and the layman share has tripled over the past four years.
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National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Daughter’s Voice Sparks Painting Futures
A witty exchange about a daughter’s talents hints at a future in water-color painting. The conversation frames potential artistic promise with a humorous appraisal of her vocal gift.
Is it warm enough for you in Retort Courteous
A playful exchange from The Retort Courteous features a jab about temperature as one character warns another not to repeat a remark or face stronger heat. The witty back and forth showcases the column's clever wordplay and social banter.
Roosevelt stockpiles news for pay and fame
The writer claims Theodore Roosevelt, former U.S. president, sells his own news to a New York publication at two dollars per word. He contrasts bagging gnus with news and notes Roosevelt crafts and profits from reports, asserting no journalists accompany the expedition leads to barren authentic accounts.
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Airobi
East Africa
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
New York
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Hunting Africa Trip Nets Wide Attention
Theodore Roosevelt and his son Kermit journey across East Africa row into praise and chatter from British hosts. The expedition bagged numerous trophies including lions and hippos, with Juma and Abdallah bin Said among the loyal team.
Janet and David Plan Soon to Wed in Quiet Ceremony
Janet reveals to Mrs Mann the engagement with David. One week remains until their Sabbath wedding. She recalls gifting a cake recipe and sensing the moment to marry as he hinted at the question. The dialogue shows a small household drama and a decisive romance.
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Janet
David
Mrs. Mann
Allen’s Foot-Ease praised for tired feet relief
An endorsement from Mrs. Matilda Holtert of Providence Rhode Island calls Allen’s Foot-Ease a safe and effective remedy for sore or tired feet. The ad notes availability at all druggists for 2 cents and urges readers to ask today.
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Matilda Holtert
Providence
R. I
Dreuggists
Habitually crooked man confusion over his turning
A compact aphorism notes the trouble of a habitually crooked man who cannot tell which direction he will take next. The line implies unreliability and daily misdirection in character and choices.
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