Enid Woman Claiming Pie Championship Across West
Enid resident Miss Bessie Warrenberg boasted of pie baking fame across Oklahoma and the Southwest. In Denver she lost to Mrs. Charles McCummings after judges ruled on quality versus flavor and time.
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Enid
Okla
Bessie Warrenberg
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Denver
West
United States
Charles Mc. Cummings
Warrenders
Southwest
Lenver
Housewives’ League
Colorado Food Products
Cummmmngs
Miss Warrenberg
Miss Warrenders
Ort
Treasure Digging Case Shocks Gloster Miss in 61 Years
In Gloster Mississippi five Black residents are jailed after allegedly digging into the grave of Dr Thomas Rogers buried 61 years ago. Rumors spoke of hidden gold placed with the physician who died after cholera suspicion during a Memphis journey. A local elder described a large gold key said to open the tomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloster, Miss
T. M. Rogers
Rogers
Hundred Year Old Woman Walks Nine Miles to Daughter
Mrs Mars Hobbs age 100 walked from her home near English to Doolittle Mills, about nine miles away, to visit her daughter. The next day she joined her granddaughter and five generations shared dinner together.
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English
Mars Hobbs
Iitling
Duideye
Doolittle Mills
Boy Builds Tiny Home Made Auto in Whe Northweert
Lt. Pau Kenneth O'Brien, age six, an orphan with a bone disease and crippled left leg, crafted a unique tiny automobile in his home town. The vehicle features a tin can body, black enamel, wooden grape-basket doors and chassis, with mud guards and fuel tank also from cans, built in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pau Kenneth O'Brien
Northweert
Kenneth
Honest bulk supply ad offers immense profits and free catalog
Agents in 1916 are urged to sell goods with enormous profits. The Ritchie Supply Co. advertises bulk supply and repeat orders. Free catalog and exceptional offers are provided. Mail today to R 6, B Madison, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie Supply CO
B. Madison
Ind
Official notices on Wisconsin soil climate and crops free to homeseekers
Government publication from the Division of Immigration Wisconsin Department of Agriculture invites homeseekers to obtain official material about soil, climate and crops. Promotes Capitol Building Madison address and free availability for settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Division of Immigration
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
Capitol
Madison, Wis
Barber Shop Space Available On West Sixth Street
Classified notice lists a barber shop for rent at a good location on West Sixth Street with reasonable rent and directs interested parties to contact Jesse Davis at 409 Indiana Ave. Also includes several unrelated advertisements for skin ointments, sales positions with Central Petroleum Co in Cleveland, and a modern flat for rent at 216 W. Maple with phone contact 1289-Y.
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West Sixth Street
Jesse Davis
Indiana Ave
W. Maple
Foley's Honey and Tar Cited For Quick Cough Relief
Mrs Redkamp of Covington Kentucky relays a neighbor’s child with a severe cough improving after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad proclaims the syrup relieves coughs colds and whooping cough and is effective for both young and old audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Mrs. Redkamp
Herman St
Covington
Ben Doolitrle
Adv
Spare time work offer from GOO Floral Co Toledo
An advertisement offers easy spare time work paying two to eight dollars per day to any employed person with no selling experience or money required. Contact GOO Floral Co Box 204 Cent. Sta. Toledo Ohio adv. 5 9-19-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOO, Floral Co
Sta
Toledo
O. Adv
Foley’s Honey and Tar and Pills Advertisement Warning
A vintage ad urges readers to mail 5¢ with a name and address to Foley & Co. Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs and croup, Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and rheumatic troubles, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and sluggish bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Ben Doolittle
Wanted Ambitious Men to Earn Big with Detroit Lubricants Ad
Ambitious men desired to earn 200 dollars or more per month as salesmen with unlimited opportunities. Immediate work at Fesner Lubricating Co in Detroit Michigan. Contact number 22 for details and application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Petroleum CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Fesner Lubricating Co
Detroit
Mica
Foley Kidney Pills Advertised For Pain Relief
An reader endorses Foley Kidney Pills for back pain, kidney trouble, and rheumatic symptoms. The testimonial claims prompt relief and better sleep after taking the product, with mentions of personal discomfort in back and frequent nighttime interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Henry Rucc'o
Caron
Tin
Ben Doolittle
For Rent Four Room House on Fulton Street
Rental ad offers a four room unit on Fulton Street with water lights and sink in the kitchen. Large lot included and contact by phone 712 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Street
Eusten
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Gloster
Miss
Pittsburg
Jellico Lump
Market
Broadway
W. J. Stirr, Mer
Cripple Boy
Spencerian Commercial School
Encorponater
Sixth & Main Street
Louisville, Ky
Grammer High School
ANCE
H. O. Keesling
New Albany, Ind
Gust A. Schimpff
Spring St
Sparrows
Bell
Farmers’ Line ‘Department
Southern Telephone
Evansville
Indiana
Anna Hawn
Cedar Grove
Specialty Safes Co
Dept. J
South Bend
Clinton St
Newark
N. É
Dean
F. I. Ree Coal Coy
Conrey
Mm A. Conroy
Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville Motor Car Co
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