Loves Victory. Mexican Court of Justice drama unfolds
A dramatic account of Jim Griggs facing murder charges in a Mexican court. The scene centers on Judy Gonzales, Rafe Mendoza, and the courtroom clash as Jim confronts the danger of a death sentence while witnesses and family members react amid intense, local tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Mexican Court of Justice
Poole Stele
Parel
Mesquite
Yuars
Fins
Franma
Dandruff Germ Targeted By Herpicide Claim
An advertisement argues dandruff stems from a scalp germ and promotes Newbro’s Herpicide as the only product to destroy the germ and cure dandruff and related hair loss. It claims glossy hair signals absence of dandruff and urges readers to buy via Woodward & Co and Detroit mail sample offers.
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Herpiche Co
Detroit
Mich
Woodward & CO
Sola
The Meanest Telephoner In Town
A reader recalls how unwanted telephone calls to home disturb family life. A man laments strangers who refuse to identify themselves, harassing his wife and interrupting dinner, with imagined threats and fear at every ring.
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Westside
New York World
Mr. Westside
Mays
Wealth of New York Cemeteries Exempt From Tax Proposals
The article discusses property tax exemptions for cemeteries and church properties in New York, noting large land holdings and the economic impact on local and state governments. It highlights the exemption of cemeteries from taxation, the value of church property in the city, and the broader state context including agricultural and societal groups. The piece weaves in unrelated excerpts, including a literary aside, reflecting the era's varied content.
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York
Te Otha
Stirutinigs
Universties
Otter Bat
New Vari
New York
Changes in British Views Across a Quarter Century
Quotations reflect shifts in British perception due to American women and businessmen, French attitudes, and German military influence. The piece cites London Graphic, a piano student’s misreadings as signs of classical taste, and a doctor’s joke about unpaid bills from an upsetting case in A Caseville Journal.
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England
London Graphic
Itching Piles Describe Torturous Pain and Cure Hope
Fragments describe extreme torment from itching piles and reference a medical ointment or remedy. The text emphasizes intense discomfort and a possible claimed cure, though details remain unclear and fragmented.
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Dean
Philadelphia church hosts 1500 sparrows during services
In Philadelphia at Fifty fourth and Spruce streets a church endures 1500 English sparrows nesting in roof joists. Work on windows and roof brought the birds inside. Ventilation opens doors to feed them. shutting windows traps them. An attempt to drive them out with sulfur was abandoned to avoid slaughter.
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Philadelphia
Ebany Temple
Fiftyfourth
Spruce Streets
Talk Across Continent Lislephane Repeater Promises Global Telephony
Chicago reports on Lislephane repeater claims to enable cross continental talking. Inventor St Charles of Sanweisen discussed with Western Bell Company engineers. experts note the device may extend range but will not revolutionize telephone use.
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Chicago
Mtans
Lawid
St Charles
Sanweisen
Tel Telepty
Ts Ting
Daventioan
Gilkties
New York
San Fauidsen
Prohibition scheme eyed by Maine liquor sellers push
Promoter seeks state druggists and bar keepers to form a company to assume prohibitory law liabilities. If enough merchants join, organization will be formed to enforce penalties and fight costly court battles, arguing it would curb bootlegger activity and protect tax revenues.
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Bhidefoml
Maine
Editorial Suggests Criminal View Of Disease In Moral Debate
A 19th century magazine editorial argues disease could be seen as criminal behavior, criticizing harsh blame on the poor overworked wife. It cites Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and related tonics, urging rest, fresh air, light exercise, and religious secrecy in medical advice.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Uso
Ser - Piers
Buffalo
N. Y
No proper headline in fragmented 1800s prose
The fragment speaks on social strife and marriage loss with moral observations. It notes envy of a widow's former husband and praises art for art’s sake as a distant ideal. The text resembles editorial reflection rather than a clear event or report.
Kidney Cura Claim Cited In Bright's Disease Remedy
A testimonial from a New York State resident at Burke Elnora describes severe kidney disease symptoms including dropy and impaired vision reversing after using Foley's Kidney Cure. The account notes relief after three bottles and references a local drug store sale.
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Dacptera
Peter Fry
Woodratf
Pest
Waynesburg
Foley
Barber & Son
Cered
Brignn
Robert GO
Burke
Elnora
N. Y
Bright
Bueber & Sam's
Final Settlement for Whittier S Miles Estate
Notice in the Lawrence Daily Journal that Jeb Yotios, as administrator, will apply at the next session for final settlement of the estate of Whittier S Miles deceased, notifying creditors and all persons concerned.
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Whittier S Miles
Joen D Miles
Notice of Appointment in Probate Court
Notice is hereby given that eight months have passed since the probate court of Dodge County issued an order regarding the estate of Gusman Woodward. The court decedents interested in the matter are advised to respond.
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Inotice
Cera
Easy Auction Buying Turns Into Lesson in Haggling
An elderly buyer recalls bidding at an auction, describing how he acquired a table and later a couch by arguing up from six dollars to seven and a half, facing pushback and a final sale at a higher price. The tale highlights buyer patience, method, and price stamina.
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Aucion
Owen Tuk
Ruth
Imitation Jewel Colors From a Dated Newspaper Story
Report describes fake jewel colors seen in a 19th century paper, noting amber glass tubes and purple equabrs. Mentions a jeweler Bla Investment and a northward source of sources, with references to a main metals exhibit and a central trek to a market.
Telegraphy Word Shift Echoes In Slang Debate
A historical note questions how the telegraph era shaped language and argues the word wire is becoming obsolete. It cites Goethe, Marconis, and modern writers noting that as telegraphy fades the verb to wire loses use, signaling a broader linguistic shift away from wires in communication.
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Mareant
Guethehae Murer
A Craze Defined by Miss Vayenne
A Washington Star reader questions the meaning of craze as a term defined by Miss Vayenne. She explains it as something that attracts others but does not interest the person describing it.
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Abr
Wastington Star
Afghanistan Army on a War Footing in Herat Report
The governor of Herat submits a report to the Ameer stating the army is on a war footing. He notes satisfactory behavior with no serious crime and mentions the Florat army now prays five times daily, with the men becoming true Mussulmans.
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Afghanistan
Herat
Mussulmans
St. Leas
Helier
Sensible Girl Draws Line At Cigarette And Corset Ads
An OCR fragment advertises health tonics and patent medicines. It touts Dr Fowler’s Ex tract, Blood Bitters, and Electric Bitters claiming cures for dyspepsia, liver issues, and general debility. It also mentions a public show with a collection and includes dubious testimonials.
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Jennie Duscns
Haynesvisis
Bho
Eleotsia Bitters
Bas- Dat & Dow's
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Pata
Lawrence Dally Journal
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Rhodesia
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Lawrence Journa. Company
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