Hall's Catarrh Cure Advert Toledo Firm Claims Mercury Free
An old advertisement warns against mercury containing remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio. The copy emphasizes internal use, blood and mucous surface action, and authenticity guarantees with claims of a trusted physician prescription basis and nationwide druggist availability.
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Amell
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. d.Cheney & Co
Femillie Fee
Mrs. Austin's Pancake Flour Supply Reach Grocers
Advertising copy announces a replenished supply of Mrs. Austin's Famous Pancake Flour at local grocers encouraging shoppers to buy now and enjoy ready to mix pancake batter.
Backshooting death follows dice game quarrel in Kentucky
Jess Williams, 30, of West Hickman, is at death’s door after a craps dispute over ten cents with Marvin Shroat, 19. As Williams left Laughing, Shroat shot him in the back twice and once in the arm, wounding a lung and narrowly missing the heart. This is the sixteenth shooting scrape in the county since August 7.
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Williams
Tis
The Orphan and the Farm Husband
A girl raised in an asylum learns she will be sent to marry a man in the west. She travels with fear and hope, meets Oscar Nolan at Nolan farm in a distant locale, and learns he had chosen her as his wife after seeing her at the asylum. His sister welcomes her and confirms his long standing love before their engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diy
Phat
Brovett
Taladine
Ou Faroner
Thretain Treffer
Mintne
Ds Nehin
Ian Neres
United States
Canada
Washington
Agricultural Department
Europe
Terry
Po Chhose
Mar Nolau
Mr Nobu
Oscar
Nolan
Kraush
Epidemic closes Indiana public schools and burglaries reported
In New Washington Indiana the public schools close temporarily due to an influenza epidemic. Burglars stole gold and platinum worth 150 from the office of Dr Frank B Garner. Attempts to break into offices of Dr S A Martin and Dr Earl P McClune failed.
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New Washington
Muneie
Frank B. Garner
S. A. Martin
Earl P. McClune
John Oswald Sentenced for Fraud Then Escapes Jail
John Oswald age 28 of Pottsville Pennsylvania was sentenced yesterday to Indiana reformatory for two to fourteen years for passing two fraudulent checks in this city on November 1. He escaped from the county jail last night by sawing through a steel window bar and is believed to have received outside help.
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W.R. Smith
Bill Smith
Kansas City
William
Helen Smith
Thomas
Robert Smith
Kansas City Department
Efe
Hook and Ladder Company No. 1
District Andin
Department
John C. Egner
Edward Cassidy
M. M. Mahoney
Jacob Backer
Edward de Louis
Joseph McCormick
Thomas Glynn
William Rothrum
Kansas City Post
John Oswald
Pottsville
Indiana Reformatory
Sees Ghost Shoots Self Aboard Yosemite Near Port Townsend
John Peters of Los Angeles, a carriage maker passenger on the steam schooner Yosemite bound for Seattle, shot and killed himself as the vessel neared Port Townsend while being pursued by a female ghost. The incident occurred amid Peters's delusion that he was being chased by a woman's ghost.
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Seattle
John Peters
Los Angeles
Port Townsend
Peters
Unclear OCR Ad Describe New Life Pills Claim
Fragmented text advert describes Dr Ki’s New Life Pills with dubious health claims. It mentions relief from alleged poisons and ailments and promises painless, rapid benefits, typical of unsafe remedies.
Cuts Teeth at 102 In Sixth Set Huntington Feature
In Huntington West Virginia a centenarian woman, Mrs Ate Martin, aged 102, is noted for her long life and unusual habit of spending spare time tending ginseng on mountain sides. She is linked to Mrs Gregory and Mes Mahon as neighbors in a local counties’ note.
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Fluntington
WooValo
Ate Martin
Dewan County
Gregory
Mes
Mahon
Cow Scares Boy to Death in Grapeville
Investigation by Westmoreland county coroner Dr Hl Albert McMurray found three year old James Henry Pershing died from fright after a cow looked through a window at his Grapeville home. Parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Pershing reported the incident in Greensburg Pennsylvania.
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Greensburg
Albert McMurray
Westmoreland County
James Henry Pershing
Lawrence Pershing
Grapeville
Mothers Turn to Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Remedy
A dated advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for children's ailments. It claims pine loosens mucus, opens airways, and combines with honey for soothing relief, urging families with growing children to keep a bottle on hand.
Notice of Probate Suit to Sell Real Estate in Jefferson County
State of Indiana Jefferson County Jefferson Circuit Court January Term 1916 Joseph A Benham administrator of Mary J Benham deceased sues Lottie Chasteen and others in a probate action to sell real estate to pay debts Petition filed December 8 1915 affidavit witnesses shows necessary parties non residents of Indiana Defendants must appear February 5 1916 or plead and the court will proceed Witness Edward M Prenatt Clerk Madison Indiana Seal February 5 1916.
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State of
Indiana
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit
Joseph A. Benham
Mary J. Benham
Lottie Chasteen
Oscar Chasteen
Lola Diffendaffer
John Diffendaffer
Diffendaffer
Robert C. Benham
Madison
M. Prenatt
State of Indiana
Jefferson Circuit Court
Stephen Mclntire
Peter Emmell
Maggie Jones
Edward Jones
Charles Emmet
Nellie Emmet
Mary Ann Warner
Eleaser Amden
Martha Amden
Eleazer B. Anderson
Fleaser B. Amsden
Samuel A. Sargent
William D. Houghton
Ruth Houghton
Lemuel C. Junes
Barbara E. Jones
Mary Hoagland
James Hoagland
Andrew W. Smith
Lancaster Township
Todiana
Jefferson
Tilden Short
Orange H. Stout
Theodore Stout
George M. Stout
Alice Stout
Clarinda Marquardt
Charles Marquardt
Harvey Stout
Stout
Nora Swait
Fred Swait
Bertha Blankenship
Edw.m. Prenatt
Mysterious Deaths at Munition Plant Stir Indiana Town
Two Standard Steel foremen died under unclear circumstances at the Stimmond plant. Workers report fear as federal authorities are asked to investigate. The plant manufactures war material for the allies.
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Stimmond
Ind
Standard Steel
Carranza May Not Seek Villa Extradition Now
Carranza in Saltillo indicates no current demand for Villa extradition but hints it may come later. It is believed Villa could be arrested upon crossing the American border.
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Saltillo
Mexico
Carranza
Villa
Ttis
Von Papen sails for Europe amid press criticism
Captain Von Papen left Hoboken aboard the Noorham to sail for Europe. He defended himself against newspaper attacks and expressed confidence he would be found innocent of the charges.
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Hoboken
von Papen
Europe
Noorham
Colonel Stevens Dies at Oak Forest Infirmary
Chicago dispatch notes Colonel Arthur Charles Stevens, former Cosmopolitan editor, dying at Oak Forest infirmary. Also mentions Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and disinfectant use of roasted coffee in sickrooms.
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Chicago
Arthur Charles Stevens
The
Cosmopolitan
Oak Forest Infirmary
Sloan's Liniment Promises Pain Relief and Blood Flow
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism, neuralgia, and other pains. It claims congestion in the blood causes pain and that applying the liniment restores warmth and blood flow, easing discomfort. The copy urges readers to buy 233 and 505 sizes, noting a one dollar bottle offers six times value.
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Sloan
Aiffer
Quiet Title Suit Notifies Unknown Heirs in Jefferson County
In Jefferson Circuit Court January term 1916 Stephen McIntire sues Peter Emmell et al to quiet title to a 40 acre tract in Lancaster township Jefferson county Indiana. Unknown heirs of multiple named heirs are warned to appear by January term 1916 at Madison Court House.
Indiana probate action against Stout heirs in Jefferson Court
State of Indiana in Jefferson Circuit Court, administrator of Orange H. Stout deceased sues Theodore Stout and others. The January term 1916 begins January 18 at Madison. Parties named include George M Stout Alice Stout Clarinda Marquardt Charles Marquardt Harvey Stout Nora Swait Fred Swait Bertha Blankenship. Judge orders appearance or judgment. Clerk Curtis Marshall. Avoripy ecl6w3t
Plaintiff Hamant Sues Indianapolis Traction for $5000
Greenfield Jeannette M. Hamant sues the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company for five thousand dollars in the Hancock circuit court after a change of venue from Marion county.
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Greenfield
Jeannette M. Hamant
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Hancock
Marion County
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Adison Herali
the Herald Company
Dee
J. A. McAdair
J. Ert Slack
Ralston
J. A.M. Adair
Lp Ert
Friend
Kentucky County
By Esther Vandeveer
Jia
Indiana News
North Vernon
Waith
ADV
Aorilas
Set Huntington
W. Va
P. FE. Bear
Ady
Curtis Marshall
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