Tragic Ice Trek Follows Death of Toledo Lighthouse Keeper
Joe Berner endures a 19 mile treacherous crossing of Lake Erie ice to reach Toledo with news of Capt. Delos Hayden's pneumonia death at the harbor light. The improvised journey, perilous holes and blinding snow, ends with Hayden’s body brought to Toledo. his wife frenzied by shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Delos Jayden
Lake Erie
Ayden
Joe Berner
Bernat
Klaydan
Joe Hernoc
Mary
Berner
Bernor
Bernior
Gava Island
Presque Isle
Teroux
Hayden
Faber
Cant
Alec
Thieves Loot St. Louis Home in Dramatic Break-In
Mrs Jennie Griffis returns from shopping to a daring heist on Cherokee street. Five burglars ransack the Griffis residence taking furniture, dishes, clothing, and even the canary bird leaving only one asset intact. Neighbors recall the rapid, disciplined crew as smoke from the van lingers outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Jennie Gritis
Grills House
Wille
Grills
Horse Calle for Help in Snowbound Rescue
William Avery, alone in Rutland woods near Williamsport, was thrown by a rolling log and pinned. He lay in freezing snow for hours until his horse led John Benson to him. A physician said Avery’s leg was set but pneumonia from exposure endangers his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Rutland
Wiliam Avery
John Benson
Avery
Will and Probate Tale of McCloskey Estate
Mrs Theresa McCloskey left 11 000 pounds in estate to her husband and a clothes-wringer and washing machine to her daughter Mary Hamilton. The will was filed for probate after her death and reveals the family dispute over washing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Theresa McCloskey
Mary Hamilton
Woman Exudes Glass Shards During Suspected Poison Plot
Reported case involves Mrs Frank Stage and Mariella O Physicians noting 210 minute glass fragments recovered from various locations. Authorities believe adulterated glass may have been placed in the woman’s food and poison found in oil at the Sage place recently.
Ten Years of Backache Relief by Kidney Pills
Mrs Thomas Dunn of 153 Vine Street Columbus Ohio describes ten years of backache with exhaustion headaches and spells. She credits Deans Kidney Pills for quick relief and permanent cure after trying many remedies. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a bottle Foster Mills Co Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dunn
Vine St
Columbus
Ohio
Dean
Foster-Miburn Co
Buffalo
Notable Dates and Persian Embassy Dinner Tales
A reader recalls a troubled infant case where eczema vanished after using Cuticura remedies, noting two months to five months old and dramatic skin recovery. The second item reports a Persian shah anecdote from a Chicago dinner, including remarks by Lady Drummond Wolfe and an English guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pahaw
Persia
Chicago
Drummond Wolfe
Miss Blank
Ife
New Woman and Rheumatism Remedies Mentioned
A column notes rheumatism relief via skin reddening and St Jacobs Oil. It also mentions Elinor Gly's view of the new woman at a New York dinner and a joke about a senior Wrangler. Other items reference irrigation leaves, public lands, and general proverbs and advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Jacobs
Elinor Gly
New York
How to Know Pure Paint Test for White Lead Quality
The piece explains a blow-pipe style test to distinguish pure White Lead from adulterated pigment. It notes genuine White Lead dissolves back to metallic lead under intense heat, while adulterated paint resists. The National Lead Company offers to send a test kit and booklet on the Dutch Way Painter trademark. Also a humorous aside on table manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
National Lead Company
Woodbridge Building
New York City
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Lighthouse
la Crosse
Wis
August Mundstock
Arthur
Mundutock
Vias
Budke
LeSueur
Mint
Apt
Lumbago
the Irrigation Department
Brown
Thomas A Kemp
Ouare
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
California
Everett
Bellingham
Vancouver
Victoria
Spokane
Portland
Astoria
Tacoma
Seattle
Ashland
Roseburg
Eugene
Albany
Salem
So. Pac
Oregon
VIA
Union Pacific
J. G. Neimyer
G. A
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, Ill
White Lily Meg
Rockinghem Road
Davenport
Edwa
W.L. Samos Shoes
Pacific National Bank of
Washington
Guscantesy
Banke Garaotees
Act
Siy
Lancome
Python Copper Company Provident Building
Wash
Anakesi' Tribune
Asic Buy
Kee
Tormalow
Thompson's Eye Water
ALN K—A
Putnam
Time
Monroe Drug
Queen
Titinokee Osler
Cestaur Lonpany
Castoria
Bears
Sloan
Quincy
Boston
Mass
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
Ily
Wokfon
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