State books to be audited in five departments
Jefferson City lawmakers sanction audit of state offices after a Treasury report shows rising expenditures for 1913 and 1914. Marwick Mitchell Peat & Co. will lead a five-man team across secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, insurance superintendent, and penitentiary. Daily rates: $70 for the firm, $15 for the senior, $10 for three others, and $7 for a clerk. The investigation aims to reveal accountability and justify duties across involved offices. The committee includes Reps Harris, Correll, Simpson, Clark, and Butter.
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Jefferson City
House
Marwick, Mitchell, Peat & Co
St. Louis
Kansas City
Secretary of State
Wate
Frank Harris
Phelps
Rich Correll
Randolph
No OW Simpson
Lewis
Prank
Herr
Clark
Almanthe
Major Announces Board Members For State Institutions
Governor Major announced appointments to vacancies on the boards of educational and penal institutions across Missouri with names for the Charities and Correction Board, Deaf and Dumb Institute, Industrial Home for Girls, multiple asylums, reform school at Boonville, and St Joseph Insane Asylum. He also reappointed Joseph G Uiblard as state hotel inspector and noted petitions before the legislature on railroad rate issues and rail service. The report covers further fiscal and governance items, including a raise for poultry superintendent and legislative proposals on holidays and barber statutes.
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Major
Senate
Hewd
Charities and Correction
Mary E. Perry
St. Louis
Eugene Whiffenback
Warrenton
Dowd
de R. HW. Crews
Fulton
Dewitt Masters
Perry Federal Soldiers
Wome
I. W. Farfle
Lebanon
Thomas WH Rogers
St. Lewi
Kdusteral
Frank Astley
Chillicothe
Charles MH. Bower
Hannibil
James Bradshaw
Kansas City
Fulton Insane Asylum
R. M. White
Mexico
Nevada
J A. Daugherty
Webb City
M. J. Brady
Richards
Farmington
Chasteen, Dexter
RB. Anderson
St Louis Board For Reform School
Hoonvile
William M. Williams
Hoonville
John W Haldwin
St. Joseph
M. Lindsay
Willmouth
Confederate Soldiers’ Home
William Towson
Sherbina
PF Murdock
Platte City
John Ho Cnae
Moretaifield
Jenace Glaser
Springfield
Warheneture Normal
Quistex
Thpren
Job. Spillers
Interville Regent
Maryyide Narre
J. Moseley
Stanberty Geceres
Cromer Pattonshare
Mound den
Lincoln Ineticum
Son City
Thomas Spe Meehy
Jefferson
Chamberlain
Batt Ital
State Poulter Board
Louis H Meyers
Howling Green
Woman Recovers After Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Richmond Pennsylvania woman recounts relief from internal troubles and nervous prostration after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits stronger nerves and better sleep after two bottles and urges other women to try the remedy from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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Richmond
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia F. Pinkham
Frank Clark
N. Tulip St
Strange specimen caught at Sound Beach by Captain Palmer
A strange angler named Ned was captured by Captain Palmer at Sound Beach. He removed two ducks from the creature. The fish, described as wicked, had stolen ducks from J. Kennedy Tod's estate. One duck was alive, the other perished. The creature was seen thrashing in the water, landed with both ducks, and frozen in an ice cake. It was exhibited in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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Angel Ned
Palmer
Maher Ice Road
Creenwich
Conn
New York World
Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Claims Darkening Effect
An old home remedy for darkening gray hair is promoted as Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The ad claims it restores natural color and luster, stops dandruff and itching, and is available at drug stores for about six dimes. Instructions describe applying with a sponge or brush to strands, brightening hair after a couple uses.
Promoted Skin Care Soap Ad Invites Free Samples
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for cleansing and soothing the skin. It promises quick relief with hot baths and emollients, urges sampling by mail via a postcard to Cuticura Department XY in Boston, and notes availability everywhere.
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Look
Cuticara
Dept. XY
Boston
Adv
Very Much So Opera Encounter Noted After Show
In a brief remark a theatregoer recalls a high voiced prima donna and his $5 seat charge. The quoted exchange underscores the era's dramatic flair and ticket price context.
Secretary Daniels Secret Whisky Story Rumor
A Boston Transcript note claims a Washington tale about Secretary of the Navy Daniels. It describes a mid conference exchange in which a junior officer supposedly says whisky yesterday, but gin today, prompting a formal but unnamed reply. The passage notes no names were verified and suggests more fiction than fact.
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Suegretary
Boston Transcript
Flying Malady Baffles Doctors Across Air Works
Puzzling illness spreads through several aeroplane plants with at least one fatal case. Symptoms resemble yellow jaundice and officials debate whether a contaminated aviation dope or other cause is to blame. Despite tests and analyses, the exact source remains undetermined and no clear precautions exist.
Is Epilepsy Conquered by New Treatment?
Fled Hank New Jersey report claims that a remarkable treatment from the Kline Laboratories consulting physician in Red Bank NJ shows old stubborn epilepsy cases greatly benefited and many patients claim cure. Advises sufferers to write to Branch 48 Red Bank for a free supply of the remedy.
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Hank
N. J
Kline Laboratories
Kine Laboratories
Red Bank
Ady
Military rifle recoil and gas control discussed in early notes
A fragmented discussion outlines how reduced recoil and gas handling in rifles could improve firing control while preserving officer command presence. It mentions effects on muzzle rise, spring load, and vented gases, with emphasis on practical handling during combat.
Grateful acknowledgment for Dodds Kidney Pills relief
A reader from Welcome Lake Pa endorses Dodds Kidney Pills claiming complete relief from kidney trouble headaches nervousness thirst and fatigue after taking the remedy. The letter urges publication to help other sufferers and attributes the cure to the product from Dodds Kidney Pills Co. Butler NY.
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F ¢ Case
Welcome Lake
Co Buttele NY
Wneile
Hortold
Abso Sunele
National Agitety
The Only One Reverend Preacher on a City Pinnacle
A fragmentary report describes Reverend De Powrthty, a prominent minister, standing on a pinnacled stone. A passerby quotes a local claim that he is the town’s only minister who has not preached to a congregation in years.
Patience and folly collide in See America First tale
A fragmentary line pits patience against folly as the speaker recalls following See America First, noting the paradox of scarce sights left in Europe. The quip hints at wartime travel limits and shifting attitudes toward international travel.
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Patrice
America
Europe
Fit Frame of Ming Sirens Newframe Case
Ming Yard Case details reveal the prisoner reacted with fiery indignation when accused of arson. The incident centers on whether the suspect confessed or denied involvement amid questioning and court scrutiny.
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Ming
How She Found Her Soul Mate In a Dance Vase Incident
An exchange centers on a woman’s claim that a man is her soul mate. A man demonstrates a new dance at her house, breaks a costly vase, and the pair discuss the difficult logic of understanding women. The dialogue hints at deeper philosophy and relationship insight.
Widow Clarifies Husband’s Qualities Amid Doubts
A distressed widow defends her late husband’s character, insisting he was a man of excellent qualities despite others saying no. The exchange hints at a lack of acquaintance with both the speaker and the deceased, revealing tension and unspoken disputes.
Eye remedies warned in half read ad claims
Fragmented reader notice touts various eye cure products and home treatments. It mentions “Mieine Eye” remedies and claims of relief for sore eyes, irritation, and granulathon symptoms, urging readers to try unspecific preparations for eye conditions.
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Binart
Eye
EyelWis Gil Granulathon
Asiv
So Paw Says. A Philosopher Son Remains Patient
A reflecting phrase discusses a philosopher son as a man who bears with restraint the ache of another man, suggesting empathy and endurance as defining traits.
Perplexed Inquisitive Spent iardr Chyek-Sas Quote
Perplexed inquirers discuss birilitas and dus hatchings while a stubborn cold and bronchial tubes confound remedies. A reflective line claims that self knowledge reveals others’ selfishness and limits.
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T . Deneell
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the State University
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Jasper County
Peniate
House Cron
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Assembly
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Yancey
Howard County
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Ares
Feir
Estreese
Jaeker County
Morrie Fodhardson
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Rowelle
Neurites Comenition
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Farhal
Co Anies
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Harris
Cody Revision
Quisenberry
Statin
Sterman Grifith
Lincoln Biller
Casey
Lincoln
May Oper
Frank Lee
Wilder
Angelos
United States
Culicura
Secretary Daniels
Wishington
Daniela Whicl
Herning
Hirt Fe Tak
Dirk Oon
Jerse
Joe
Becope
Ole de Samuel Tuner
Anise
The
Cextacn ComPany
New York
Castoria
Yeu
Paw
CEN
Jones
Poumore
WF. Young
FDF
Reilatie
Cutter
Cutter Laboratory
Berkeley
Cal
Tutt’s
Dr. Tatt Manufacturing Co
Warteon
E. Velewmm
Went Lewrer Yaehingi
da Adeke
Feos Bee
Repunetien
Tiglest
Rolerenome
Lee Eal
WN. U
ST. Lolis
Dave Priereige
Tia
Sloans Liniment Hk
U.S
Earls
Sloan, Inc
Philadelphia
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