Murder at the Showman household shocks town
The Showman family led by William Showman, wife Minnie Kirke, and children Lestie Forn and Fenton, were found murdered in their home after neighbors reported their disappearance on October 16. An axe was used, a weapon later identified. Marzyck, associated through marriage to Minnie Kirke, faced earlier wheat theft charges and a divorce case. Police pursued suspects amid shifting leads and inquiries.
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Sepis
Svith
Tintin
Init
Akzyele Wit Suispactort
Marzyck
Aes
Minnie Kirke
Heath
Jaduyniegl
Teething eczema cured by Cuticura products
Mrs. Freeman Driver of Syracuse claims her eight month old daughter’s facial and body eczema appeared with teething. After trying doctors and remedies with no relief, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment per instructions and reports a complete cure by age three years and four months, with samples offered by Potter Drug.
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Syshé
Freeman Driver
Lewis Sp
Syracuse
Boston
Masa
Paris Embassy Service and Diplomats Moved in Transit
A fragmentary account describes shifts and retirements among Paris embassy staff and diplomats, noting the farewell of the ambassador who served the United States and the long tenure of Colonel Bailly-Blinval. It highlights the transfer of personnel, ongoing relations with the Sorbonne, and expressions of French gratitude as officials depart. The piece also touches on cultural events and a violin story tied to a shipboard moment in Geneva.
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Frances
Hobert
Paecott
United States
Bacon
Debween Seva
Sorbonne
Erste
Bailly-Blinvlaced
Tokyo
Lierts
Amos
Blaneleard
Ther
Ayieriett
Henry’ Vismout
Hkinelari
State Department
Wis
Ambiguous OCR fragment on military recruiting and intervention
The text appears as an unclear OCR fragment discussing soldiers, recruitment, and potential U S involvement. It references Weight, recruits, and a city area, with numerous garbled names and places, making precise facts unreadable.
Woman Healed After Twelve Years Suffering
A Louisiana Missouri woman recounts twelve years of illness and failed medical care. After trying Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she improved promptly, praising its healing value for female ailments and recommending others to seek guidance from Pinkham’s lab in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Louisiana
Fie
Lydia FE. Pinkram
Bertha Murr
N24th Street
Lydia’ B. Pinkham
Pinkham Laboratory
Lynn
Mass
Ayéin
B. Pinkham Medicine Co
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Bradshiw
Ellsworth County
Porch Auateriak
Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo Os N. Y
Golder Medical Discovery
R. V. Pierce
M. Dy
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Queen's Root
Eendrake Gotalsdall
Oregon
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Paris
Aimer Houry
Tyner
W. Carpenter
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Amon
Romaine Ait Wiel Site of the Famous Square Amd
Ivhellen
Bahrain
Cole
Vincent Pins
Pablo Casale
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Kayinen
Heneva
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Yeni Elerk
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Idanta
Ernest Selsillieys
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Euler Tomsther
Aj Farney
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Watkins National Bank
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Lantic Steamship Lines
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