Dismissal Refused in Alaska Land Frauds Trial
In Chicago on March 25 Judge K M Landis rejected a bid to dismiss the Alaska land frauds case and to direct a verdict of not guilty. Attorneys for Albert C Frost and associates began calling witnesses as the judge overruled the motion, saying many locators acted as instrumentalities for the corporation under scrutiny.
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Landis
Chicago
United States
K. M. Landis
Albert C. Frost
Alaska
Camphor Block Said To Drive Pests From Home
A recipe advises placing a block of camphor near pest haunts to repel them. The note claims pests dislike camphor and will leave quickly after exposure.
How many devils can stand on the point of a needle
Indirectly referencing Pasteur and Crookes, the passage notes Crookes altered the question to count devils instead of angels and claimed 500 malignant microbes could fit on the needle tip, illustrating a vivid metaphor about disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasteur
W. Crookes
Removing Finger Marks From Doors
Finger marks on doors will quickly disappear if rubbed with a clean piece of flannel dipped in paraffin. Afterward wipe with a clean cloth to remove the odor of the oil.
Maps Antecate Columbus Discovery Claims
A report notes authenticated maps reportedly show Florida and Cuba coasts dated 1414 and 1492 before Columbus returned from America. The claim ties to early navigation records and pre Columbian exploration theories.
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Columbus
Florida
Cuba
Christopher Columbus
America
Health and Beauty Answers From Mrs Mre Martyn
Miss Ruby learns a four ounce spurmax lotion with hot water and glycerine to brighten oily skin. Frances is advised kardene tonic for energy and red blood. Naomi warns against soap shampoo and prescribes a home canthrax shampoo with quinzain tonic. Kate seeks weight loss via parnouis infusion before meals. Mrs T recommends crystal eye tonic for clearer eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ruby
Frances
Naomi
Quinine tonic for lifeless hair promises shine
A home remedy advises mixing one half pint alcohol one ounce quinzain and one half pint water to create a scalp tonic. Applied twice weekly it supposedly cures dandruff clears the scalp and produces silky lustrous hair with regular canthrax shampoos to keep it clean.
Delatone Hair Removal Paste Recommended by Drugst
A simple home remedy using delatone mixed with water forms a paste to cover unwanted hairs. Apply for two to three minutes, wash off, and a second application is rarely needed. Describes a painless method that leaves skin soft and smooth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella
Tornado Toll in Iowa Reaches Twenty Nine Dead
Des Moines dispatch reports western Iowa storm devastation with twenty nine fatalities and extensive injuries and property losses potentially totaling one million dollars. Victims include multiple families across Council Bluffs Bartlett Glenwood Harlan Neola Weston and surrounding areas.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Council Bluffs
James H. Rice
Margaret Rice
John Schulle
William Poole
Johnson
Rathke
Rathke, Two Sons of Mrs. Rathke; Benjamin E. Bennings
Edward Mote
J. J. McDonald
Bartlett
Edward Dendean
Glenwood
Edward Lambert
Desha Lambert
Claude Merritt
James McDonald
Harlan
Clarence Jacobson
Neola
Edward Jones
Lee Hopper
Weston
Lon Thomas
R. V. Martin
Jacob Swenderman
Bentley
Local Notes From Rockland Wisconsin Community
Louis Thompson of Portland works on the creamery engine and boiler this week. Several residents report illnesses travels and visits including Christ Larson Mrs P Dahl Mr and Mrs Dan Travis and John Wolfe. Community activities include the S L and C club rehearsing a play and visits between Sparta Bangor and Westby with various residents handling business and repairs.
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Louis Thompson
Portland
Christ Larson
P. Dahl
Sparta
Rockland
Dan Travis
Henry Laufenberg
John Wolfe
S. L. and
C Club
John R. Jones
Ole Larson
Bangor
Rev. McTavish
Haw
M. E
John Erickson
M. Homstad
Peter Anderson
Melvina
Everet James
Bessie Tucker
Grace Davis
Mettie Homstad
Westby
Gold Dust promises soft water and easy cleaning
An advertisement extols Gold Dust as a household helper that softens hard water and dissolves dirt. It claims the product makes laundry and cleaning easier, reduces mineral buildup, and relieves drudgery for homemakers and backs. The tone is promotional and persuasive.
10000 Telegrams Wait Line Repairs
Omaha residents face a backlog of ten thousand telegrams after a Sunday storm with many death notices. Three hundred linemen repair telegraph lines while twice as many fix telephone services. External aid totals beyond half a million dollars, with local funds reaching one hundred thousand and a state appropriation of fifty thousand.
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Omaha
Neb
Further Action in Liquor Cases at Sparta Wisconsin
Sparta Wisconsin March 25. City council moves to revoke license of Comstock and Davis saloonkeepers after alleged liquor to minors and gambling. summons issued to appear and show cause why license should not be revoked. Lease of political impact on upcoming license vote debated as voters weigh loss of six thousand four hundred dollars in license revenue. Comstock and Davis appeal to circuit court with October term hearing planned. New road pleas and court cases occupy local agenda alongside railroad town Wyeville works and school matters including A Galesville appointment of Superintendent Bray for 1913 14. Road improvements and weather impacted commerce and farming activity.
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Sparta
Wis
A. G. Ferguson
Comstock & Davis
John Miller
Cyrus Ferguson
Big Creek
Comstock and
Davis
Semstock & Davis
Circuit Court
Register of Deeds Holden
W. G. Brooks
Tweet Shaw
Castle Rock Ridge
Model Clothing Company
C. T. Thorbus
A. E. Howard
E. St. Hatch
North Dakota
Montana
Beach
N. D
Sentinel Butte
Belfield
L. B. Westhy
A. R. McClenaghen
Kendall Keystone
John
Wells
a&Sking
Lyons Valley
Joe Teasdale
John F. Jones
Leon
Gaylord, Jones
Edwards Place
Herseyville
Rice
H. H. Smith
C. Stenholt
Juneau County
Wyeville
Our
Galesville
Bray
Melinger Dies by Own Action After Plague Losses
Joseph Melinger aged 30 of Milwaukee killed himself Sunday by ingesting a two ounce bottle of carbolic acid after grieving for his wife and five children who died of plague in Austria eighteen months earlier.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Austria
Joseph Melinger
Rock River Flood Swamps Beloit Businesses
The Rock River reached its highest level since 1881 flooding lower Beloit basements including the Free Press Wales bakery Kinsley’s shops and numerous other businesses.
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Beloit
Wis
Rock River
Free Press
Wales Bakery
Kinsley’s
Gladstone’s fondness for negro melodies noted in diary
Lord Malmesbury’s diary recalls Gladstone in London enjoying Christy minstrel performances. He is described as enthusiastic about negro melodies, singing with spirit and skipping no verse, notably preferring Camp Town Races.
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Gladstone
Christy Minstrels
London
Lord Malmesbury
Points About the Banjo
A reader notes the banjo is hard to play and harder to find listeners after learning. The remark highlights the challenges of practicing and sharing music with others.
Invisible airplane inventor questioned by editor
The Boston Globe quotes a provocative query asking whether the inventor of the invisible aeroplane is the same pest who imposed an undiscoverable keyhole on a convivial civilization. The remark reflects editorial skepticism about secrecy and modern technology.
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Boston Globe
Girl Refusal Sparks Wonder Over Interests
A reflection notes how a man muses on a woman's refusal and questions her perception of her own interests.
Gentle laxatives aid elderly digestion and bowels
The article argues aging weakens stomach muscles and liver function, urging regular activity and easily digested foods. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, natural sounding laxative backed by testimonials and a money back guarantee, with free samples by mail.
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Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello, Ill
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