Cousin Marriages Face Law and Church Views
The Chicago Journal discusses laws banning first cousin marriages in Winds and notes a recent case where a man and his children were deemed illegitimate after a 20 year marriage. It questions the law and cites Catholic Anglican and American Episcopal stances, suggesting reform to prevent harm to spouses and children. It mentions Charlie Parwin and Emma Wedgewood as an illustrative couple with notable offspring.
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Chicago Journal
Anglican Church
Ca‘veaen
Charlie Parw'n
Emma Wedgewood
Journey Is Made to the Cliff
Minneapolis report says Kares D. Etchison signed a Chicago confession alleging involvement in the murder case of Mrs Price on November 28, 1914. Etchison and Frederick T. Price are under indictment, with Price claiming his wife died accidentally after being hurled from a cliff during a car ride. Etchison says he heard a sound suggesting Price struck his wife with a stone. authorities note Etchison confessed only after pressure.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Kares D. Etchison
Chicago
Frederick T. Pree
Rice
Thesday
Price
Etchison
Washington, D. C
Stetson
Mrs. Price
George Armstrong
Iis md
Santa Claus Lady to Spend 3500 for Local Children
Fort Wayne Indiana December 9 Mrs Y H Noll known as the Santa Claus Lady will distribute Christmas gifts again this year. She plans to spend 3500 dollars and remember about 2500 children with candy and presents as part of her annual charity effort.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Y H. Noll
St H’'S
Spurious Purdue Hog Cholera Cure Tarnishes Indiana County
William Mastner turns over a county teacher to the Agricultural Agent after a man named Smith peddled a quart bottle claimed to be made by Purdue University and “41” for hogs and chickens. The stranger traded the bottle for two hens and is now sought after fraud charges. Smith sold the compound in Brown and surrounding counties. a state lab will analyze the sample.
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Columbus
Ind
William ‘Astner
Ester
Bartholomew County
I B. John
Purdue University
Smith
Pardve
Brown County
Johnson
State Laboratory
Automobile Gasoline Ad Promotes Gaso-Tonic Sales
An early 20th century advertisement touts Gaso-Tonic gasoline with claims of three cent pricing per gallon and carbon elimination. It promises hourly profits and sales guarantees, listing White Mfg Co Dept 10 Cincinnati and Jacoline at three cents a gallon with similar assertions.
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White Mfg. Co., Dept
Cincinnati
O. Adv
Jitney Offer Adverts Foley Co Trial Package
A blocky 5c mail-in promo invites readers to order a Foley promotion offering a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The ad cites remedies for coughs colds rheumatism kidney bladder constipation headache and digestion. Ben Doolittle signs the advertisement.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Jil
Foley
Ben Doolittle
Burdeck Blood Bitters Advertised for Clear Skin
A testimonial style ad promotes Burdeck Blood Bitters as splendid for purifying the blood and clearing the skin. It claims to restore sound digestion and notes the product is sold by all druggists at price $1.00.
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Burdeck
Relief for eczema with Dean's Ointment ad
Eczema spreads easily and itching is severe the ad recommends Dean's Ointment for quick relief. It notes the product costs 50 cents and is available at all stores.
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Dean
Foley Cathartic Tablets Adv in Digestive Notice
Christmas and New Year meals upset digestion and can cause serious illness. Do not let indigestion persist. Foley Cathartic Tablets should be in every home for relief after eating. No griping or after effects. Promotes bowel regulation, sweetens the stomach, and tones the liver. Ben Doolittle.
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Ben Doolittle
Amalga mated Oil Co. stock ad in Oklahoma listing
Oil stock advances 20 percent on Nov 27 with limited shares offered. Ground floor proposition promises 100 percent dividends in 90 days. 5 cent shares available for 10 dollars to buy $200 value stock. Company paid two dividends. rent now. Free information from Amalga mated Oil Co. 1700 Colcord Building, Oklahoma, Okla. Adv 14-13.
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Oklahoma
Amalgamated Oil Co
Okahaoma
Okla
WYTINE Broom Co Seeks Agents For New Fibre Brooms
An Elmira New York advertisement offers agents a commission selling New Fibre Brooms at 65 cents to 7 dollars daily earnings. Sample by parcel post priced 39 cents. Adv dated November fifteenth, 1915.
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Wytine Broom CO
Elmira
N. Y
Adv
Position Wanted As Cook House Girl Or Nurse
Classified note seeks employment in a White study household as cook house girl or nurse. References available if desired. Address given at 727 Fulton Street.
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Fulton Street
Solvine Baths Promised To Relieve Rheumatism
Rheumatic sufferers are urged to send five cents for samples of Solvine Baths advertised by the Solvine Company of Cincinnati Station OD. The ad claims relief from rheumatic pain and invites agents to join the business opportunity.
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Solvine
Solvine Company
Cincinnati
Doan's Reguiets Promise Mild Relief for Constipation
A vintage ad touts Doan's Reguiets as a mild laxative for constipation. It claims quick relief from symptoms like jestion dizziness and drowsiness, and announces a 25 cent price at drug stores.
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Doan
Letter from kidnapper terrorizes Philadelphia family
An eight year old boy Richard Mee mmore has been kidnapped for over a week. A threatening red ink letter with thumb prints arrived at the parents proving the boy is alive but offering no ransom. Police trace the fingerprints to identify the culprit. A separate ad offers a reward for a lost pair of glasses.
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Philadephia
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