Man Fugitive Smuggles Passport Steals a Ride
A Roumanian by birth, Petru Cocan deserts his homeland amid Balkan crises. He hides in a transit line’s bass viol, but a guard dispute shatters the plan and leaves him dumped in a roadside ditch. After further attempts he finally reaches Canton, traveling with disguised musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Wide World
J. Thum
Petru Cocan
Hungary
Cocan
América
America
Pearer
Canton
Kingly Customs and an Albany Eccentric Pledge
A fragmentary United States newspaper snippet describes royal rituals with a king’s toes and palm signals, tribal expectations for chiefs, and a memory for gifts. It adds a humorous Albany tale of Pete the barber who pledged to shave only if Stephen A. Douglas won, a pledge broken when Douglas failed to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Pete
Peltiier
Stephen A. Douglas
John Morgan
Greene Street
Douglas
Gossip and Political Quips From City Talks
A fragmentary collection shows quick exchanges among Clevelanders about Griggs marriage rumors foreign relations and domestic politics. A Washington Star quip notes voters prefer local influence to foreign ties. A Judge cartoon caption jokes that a bride never gets the best man.
Idieness Prodigality Seen as Greatest World Issue
Fragmentary OCR reads as a pondering remark about prodigality and identity, hinting at broad societal critique. No clear persons places or organizations are readable. The visible words suggest a philosophical angle rather than a specific news event.
World War I Reflections From London And Antwerp
Illinois Manufacturers Casualty Association president Charles A. Plamondon reports London appears normal amid war, with lights dimmed and airship patrols. He notes Antwerp’s fall is temporary, English morale remains high, and Americans abroad face taxation and personal risk as the war intensifies.
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London
Charles A. Plamondon
Illinois
Casualty Association
England
Ireland
Chicago
Mr. Plamondon
Charing Cross
Great ‘Britain
Great Britain
Mign
Pital
Nessman
Telford Park
Manchester
Egypt
France
Alexander Carlisle
Harlan & Wolf
Hanover
Carlister
Mauretania
Eleven Powers At War Grow With New Entrants
A European note states eleven powers are at war with three more likely to join Greece, Bulgaria, and Roumania. Britain demanded Turkey explain actions of the Black Sea fleet and the dismantling of Goeben and Breslau with a Saturday deadline. Russian, British, and French ambassadors at Constantinople were given passports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Austria
Germany
Portugal
Greece
Bulgaria
Roumania
Britain
Goeben
Breslau
Russia
Great Britain
France
Constantinople
Apple Syrup from Apple Juice Could Help Cider Plethora
The USDA began experiments in Washington to convert excess apples into a new syrup. A public service patent was filed for the method, which uses cider treated with lime, filtered, evaporated, and crystals formed to yield a long keeping, ruby amber syrup with a distinct apple flavor.
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United ‘States Department of’ Agriculture
United States
Office of Information of
Department
Hood River
Oregon
Eider
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles dissolves gravel and cures diabetes and rheumatism. It regulates bladder troubles in children. If not sold locally, available by mail for $1.00. One bottle in two months often perfects a cure. Testimonials available from Dr. E W Hall Saint Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive
Saint Louis
FOUNDER OF VINCENNES BURNED AT STAKE IN ILLINOIS
Sieur Jean Baptiste Bissot Vincennes founder of the first white Indiana settlement at Vincennes was burned at the stake in Illinois by Chickasaws after a punitive expedition against the Chickasaws. Born in Quebec in 1688 he served with the Canadian army and forged alliances with the Miamis. He later established a fort and trading post at what is now Vincennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sieur Jean Baptiste Bissot Vincennes
Indiana
Vincennes
Illinois
Quebec
Miami
Detroit
Ohio
Michigan
D’artaguette
Vincerhes
Songs of the Spanish War and English Camp Snubs
A discussion contrasts English camp songs with American army songs noting sarcasm in some English verses while American tunes rarely mock patriotism. It questions why a decent lyric for There’ll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight hasn’t emerged to fit the Spanish war mood.
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Old England
The Youth's Companion praised as a family paper
A 1915 promotional note extols The Youth's Companion as a complete family paper with entertaining fiction up-to-date information and wholesome fun. It offers sample copies and a 1916 forecast. New subscribers paying $2.00 for 1915 issues receive free 1914 issues and a Companion Home Calendar for 1915 from The Youth's Companion in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Brewer
Supreme Court
Lang
Companion
The
Youth’s Companion
Berkeley Street
Boston
Mass
Foley Kidney Pills Restore Vitality For Women
Women suffer terrible kidney trouble causing backache headaches stiff joints and weariness. Foley Kidney Pills provide quick relief by strengthening the kidneys and relieving aches and fatigue. Improve overall well being with Foley Kidney Pills available at all druggists.
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Adv
Conservator's Notice in Estate of Anna Serwise
Thomas Craig as conservator to the estate of Anna Serwise deceased of Clark County Illinois gives notice to creditors and interested persons to appear at the Clark County Court at Marshall on the January term beginning the first Monday in January to adjust claims. Persons owing debts should pay promptly. Dated October 22 1914.
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Anna Serwise
Clark
Illinois
Clark County
Marshall
Thomas Craig
J W,graham
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Harry B. Dilaney
B. Bryan
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J. R. Burnett
W.P
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E. M- Duncan
Crediti
Eis
Orien
Sisson
Bubeck & Gallagher Funeral Directors Co
Austen
Bill Ponds
Vandalla Line
Bader Dewa
Big Four
North
M, Dewey
Farmera
Wabash
Fricky Transportation
John Weeks
Ting
Washington: Post
Griggs
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Focal
Washington Star
Mies
Deepthorght
Deen
Hiride
Agricultural’ Department
Commercial University
Terre Haute
School of Business, Civil Service and Telegraphy
M. P. Akers
Pres
Glighester
S Pius
Poe
Marshall State Bank
H.M. Dewey
Caily
Copyricuts &c
Mona& Ec
Ana
Scientific American
Munn & Co
Breadway
New York
Washinstos
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