Zemo remedies praised for chronic skin cures
A simple remedy ad touts Zemo as stopping itching and burning while drawing out germs to heal skin. It cites cures of chronic diseases once deemed incurable by leading specialists and lists several named individuals and firms endorsing Zemo. Hom er Closson & Co. holds Logansport agency and offers photos, letters, and proof of cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Frank
Frank Mercantile Co
N. 6Th Street
St. Louis
R. W. Emerson
Anchor Steam Laundry
St .Louis
W.P. Taylor
Shinkle St
Findlay
Ohio
Harvey Burks
Harrisburg
Kissing the Hands Through Roman Rulers
The practice began with early Roman rulers as a sign of subjection and respect. Under the first Caesar, kissing the emperor's hand became a privilege reserved for high ranking officers as a mark of condescension. Roman fathers deemed the act too delicate to perform toward wives in front of daughters.
Division of Time and Babylonian Hours in Europe
The text traces time division from Babylonian antiquity to Europe via Hipparchus. It explains the Sexagesimal system, 24 parasangs per day, each hour into 60 minutes and 60 seconds, and compares hourly progress to a walker’s pace in ancient measurements.
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Antiquity
Hipparchus
Europe
Change of venue sought in Mrs. Wright murder trial
Attorney Sampson from North Dakota says he will request a venue transfer for the January term. Bias and prejudice in the county are cited as hindering a fair jury for Mrs. Wright, charged with killing her adopted daughter Babe Wright. If granted the defendant would be moved to another county. Cass county ties and Peru lore add to the case’s public interest.
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Mary Wright
Beulah Cox
Babe” Wright
Devil's Lake
Rasey County
Christian Science defended in local revival debate
An editor notes a Yeuell attack on Christian Science as intolerance and prints a New York Morning Telegraph rebuttal praising Mrs. Eddy's faith. The piece argues Christian Scientists heal the sick through prayer and faith, cites Paul and Lystra, and urges fair inquiry and peaceful worship of the God who heals.
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Tribune
Yeuell
Morning Telegraph
New York City
Lystra
Paul
Mrs. Eddy
New York
Aubrey Stock Company Opens With Strong Showings
The Nelson theater packed for Aubrey Stock Company opening with scenic splendor and a top lineup. Helene Reicka and Harry Hamilton praised for talent in A Great Temptation. vaudeville acts receive special note. Tonight features A Midnight Marriage and Why Girls Leave Home with a 30 cent ticket offers a free gentleman. Matinees 10 cents daily.
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Aubrey Stock Company
Helene Reicka
Harry Hamilton
Keep the Pot Boiling for Christmas Dinner in Logansport
Captain C. A. James and workers plan a free Christmas dinner for Logansport's poor regardless of creed or nationality. Dinners will be baskets or served at the army hall on Christmas Day. Salvation Army campaigns begin Thursday with pot-signs and street corner collections. Captain James travels to Delphi Monticello and Monica through Wednesday to organize the effort. No hall meetings until Thursday night.
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C. A. James
Logansport
Salvation Army
Army Hall
James
Delphi
Monticello
Monica
Adoption drive offers bright healthy children from Catholic Home Bureau
Daniel J. White of the Catholic Home Bureau in New York visits town offering to place orphans in good homes between Christmas and New Year. Children aged two to eight, boys and girls, are described as bright healthy and well cared for by convent sisters. Families may adopt a single child or a brother and sister pair seeking a loving home.
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Daniel J. White
Catholic Home Bureau For
New York City
Wabash Freight Derails Near Hartman Station
A Wabash freight train left the tracks at Hartman east of Peru Sunday noon. Train No. 90 under Engineer Morgan and Conductor Lynn derailed seven cars including three loaded with corn. Four cars were empty and damage was limited to the tracks, with potential high losses if corn cars had upset.
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Wabash
Hartman
Peru
Morgan
Lynn
Orphan adoption resources promoted by Mr White
The Tribune hints at placing out agencies and advises interested readers to contact Mr White staying at the Dunn Hotel. He offers extensive information on adoption and can be reached by phone or letter, promising guidance for those considering fostering or adopting.
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the Tribune
Mr. White
Dunn
White
Red Cross stamp demand runs high nationwide
The Red Cross stamps are selling rapidly as printers toil to meet orders. Local societies placed large runs and expect delivery within days. Dealers still hold some stock while printers and local cards direct buyers to outlets supporting the fight against consumption. Mail boxes are for sale.
Mothers Warned: Worm Fever Threatens Children’s Lives
A historical plea urges mothers to seek remedies for children’s fever like worm fever. It claims physicians misdiagnose and that worms cause nervousness, restlessness at night, foul breath, spasms, fits, and rectal trouble, with pinworms entering after night.
The Nelson Showings Preview
On December 7 Aubrey Stock Company performs at the Nelson venue followed by December 14 Demetral versus Lewis. December 16 features The Talk of New York in a packed program.
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Aubrey Stock Co
Demetral Vs. Lewis
Talk of
New York
Crystal Theatre Hosts Strong Matinee Crowd
The Crystal opened with a big matinee yesterday afternoon drawing one of the best crowds in weeks. The Harmon Trio, acrobatic youngsters, headlined the bill and pleased the audience with their act.
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The
Crystal
Harmon Trio
Harmons
Broadway Theater Adds New Comedy Act This Week
Last evening Earl Sipe, Broadway theater manager, closed one act and announced a new comedy act would join the bill starting this matinee. LeCompte the Wizard of Fire drew big crowds with entertaining numbers. The Dancing DeLaceys and Sweet Marie performed, with Neath the Old Cherry Tree praised for its pretty song and visuals. The switch promises a strong bill for the rest of the week.
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LeCompte
DeLaceys
Marie
Broadway
Old oak chest in Bank of Englana museum guards history
The article notes an oak chest once used as the first strong room of DThreadneéx street bank. It is described as larger than a seaman's chest and used to hold cash notes and valuable papers. The present strong room is now a heavy armored structure with massive doors reflecting modern engineering.
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Bank of Englana
London
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