Farid Bey Escapes Five Wives in Zululand Tale
Farid Began or Douglan Bey, a U S citizen by birth, recounts being compelled to wed five local women in Zululand while directing diamond operations. He escaped at night through guards, fled to Pretoria, then planned to reach Cape Town and board a steamer to Marseilles.
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United States
Zululand
Fustnesses
Farid Bey Devighan
Mr. Doughan
New York
Dougland Bey
Sui Tides
Cire
Nile
Pyramids
Egypt
Farid
George
States
South Africa
Cairo
Effendi
Farid Effen- 4
Palestine
Farid Bey
Bey
Pretoria
Cape Town
Marseilles
Joker Pays Fares At Brooklyn Bridge Station
A practical joker, accompanied by two coworkers, drops only one of three subway tickets in the Brooklyn Bridge station ticket box before racing to the express train. The incident ends as he giggles and disappears down the stairs.
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Brooklyn Bridge
New York Sun
Canton Abolishes Gambling After Massive Parade
Canton in Kwangtung province bans gambling after a petition of over 50 000 Ami-Gambling society members led by religious leaders. A six hour parade of more than 15 000 citizens showcased the demand with Christian college representation and parade marshals Lee Minh Tak and Tse Ya Luk.
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Canton
Ami-Gambling Society
China
Kwangtung
Lee Minh Tak
Tse Ya Luk
Canton Christian College
Noise in the Kitchen Sparks Family Fracas
A quarrel erupts in a Richmond home as Mary confronts a loud kitchen disturbance. The mother questions the ruckus while Mary defends her accidental dishware crash during a busy day in the household.
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Hkichmond Times-Dispatch
Tear Up Famed Cobbleway of Brest in France
The cobblestone roads of Brest are being removed as new stones are laid in their place. Veterans recall how these stones carried armies and prisoners, and how they welcomed American doughboys on arrival in France. The stones endure in memory even as they are discarded for modern replacements.
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Brest
France
Rhine
America
American Red Cross
Europe
Notice of Sale of Real Estate June 30 1921
Notice of sale by I N Boyd executor of the estate of John Taylor Murray in McDonough county Illinois. Real estate described includes the east half of the northwest quarter except Crooked creek portion, southeast quarter of the southwest quarter, five acres square in northeast corner, and the south fifteen acres of the southeast quarter of northeast quarter all in township five north range four west and township six north range four west. June 30 1921 2:30 PM at the front door of the National Bank of Colchester. Deposit 10 percent. six month credit with notes and mortgage. Estate of John Taylor Murray. Macomb Illinois. Attorneys Black Flack & Kerman.
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Mc ‘Donough County
Illinois
I. N. Boyd
John Pavlor Murray
National Bank of
Colchester
Crooked Creek
McRonough County
John Taylor Murray
McDonough
John Fentem
Nitroglycerin Use Advertised in Medical Trade Piece
A faded science and invention ad suggests using nitroglycerin and glycerine for treatment. It outlines daytime applications with a head nurse rubbing the patient every two hours and asks about nighttime use for the foot nurse.
Se Pees J Siwash Wild Oats Satire on Farmers
A humorous piece contrasts tame oats sown in spring with wild oats sown year round. It mocks wild oat farmers who work all night, wear risky attire, and endure costly, long campaigns. The sketch satirizes lifestyle excesses, fashion, and social judgments in farming culture.
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Insanity Commission
Prince Albert
Morning hot water cleanse touted as health cure
An old health column extols drinking real hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast. It claims flushing the stomach liver kidneys and bowels removes waste toxins, improves digestion, fewer headaches and better mood, urging a quarter pound daily for a visible revitalization.
Mentho Sulphur Promises Quick Relief for Eczema
A note from a medical specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a germ destroying remedy for eczema. It claims instant easing of skin irritation and healing of the rash, leaving skin clear and smooth when applied like a cold cream. Obtain a small jar from a reputable druggist.
Uncle Sam Not To Be Done In Oil Motto
Brief quote style item notes Mr. Hughes insisting that the nation avoid harm in oil politics. the source cites the Washington Post and a Columbia South Carolina item critiquing class legislation as protecting enemies.
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Mr. Hughes
Uncle Sam
Washington Post
Columbia
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Eugen Stelnach
Vienna
Steinach
Sir Auckland Geddes
Mr. Jusserand
Corps
Aldych
London
England
Bush
Boyd
Macomb
Black, Flack & Kerman
Depler Springs
Sarah Binnie M
Watson
R. R. Welch
Harry Gardner
Glade Porter
Depler, Springs
Lewistown
Fulton County
Here
8. C
Pete
Westinghouse Motor Service
Westinghouse Motors
Savidge & Wear Room
Gamage
Sonce By-Stander
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