Missouri Pacific Train Wreck Near Jefferson City
Wreck of Missouri Pacific train No. 1 near Jefferson City killed the engineer J. Meyers of St Louis and injured over 40 passengers. Investigation by the state public service commission and railroad officials considered possible causes, ruling out excessive speed and noting track repairs and ballast maintenance.
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Jeffrrean City
Oobinvesion
Missouri Pacific Tralin No
I Pe Meyers
St. Louis
Remains & m
JF Murphy
Willwm
Bedell
Maeder Mechani
Jeffereon City
A. P. Morrison
Morrison
Meyers
Bt Laele
Wedell
Pedell Cays
ePrige
Generous at Small Lost Philanthropists Banquet Tale
A San Francisco banquet recounts a club conversation praising philanthropists while a neighbor is humorously invited into the group. A speaker notes the neighbor always gives letters of introduction and never leaves empty handed. The piece also hints that men may wear bracelets or earrings and even more rings, jokingly billed as a true American adornment.
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San Francisco
William F McCombe
McCotnte Enid
Oualy
Mtteburgh
Mapatch
Tyree antiseptic powder for chafing hives
An old ad lists Tyree Antiseptic Powder at 24 cents and urges use at onset of skin irritation. It mentions samples and the dealer Tyree Chemist Washington DP. A separate anecdotal fragment recounts a family scene about a sister and brother, with dialogue expressing admiration and a question about June.
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Tyree
Washington
Youthful Slayer in Newark Case Alleges Precocious Violence
Newark report describes a two days old infant fatally harmed by a jealous two year old boy. The case centers on alleged precocious violence and a motive tied to the newborn sister. Authorities investigate while noting social implications and protective concerns for infants.
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Newark
Captain Knew His Visitor On Historic Battleship Visit
A crusty battleship captain guards a risky boarding by a wary visitor. He orders action to secure the ship, retreats from fear, then insists his crew protect the vessel and refuses the intruder. The tense stand culminates in a sharp exchange as the visitor taunts the captain.
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Mieodlet
Capi
Eczema Cure Advertised Amid Child’s Suffering
A widow’s letter from Hillsboro Oregon describes a child’s severe eczema on the lower limbs with sleepless nights and itching. The writer credits Catcura Soap and Ointment with rapid relief after two months of affliction, claiming cure in ten days. Sample offerings and free addresses are noted.
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Hillsboro
Edith Behwartz
Cutiura
I. Heston
Fragmented OCR TA text hints at a crime or tragedy
The readable lines hint at a dramatic scene with a distraught man and a questioning woman amid a tense moment. Disjointed phrases reference weather or mood, a “girl with a resolute” expression, and a social remark about people born on Friday bearing blame for failures.
Quinine and Iron Tonic Ad with Mystery Jewelry Scene
An old advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a strong malaria remedy and general tonic, claiming it dissolves in stomach acids. The text hints at a whispered engagement ring purchase and a sly jeweler exchange, ending with a short humorous aside.
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Grove
E W. Grove
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