Cowboy tabloids and the boss's sister arrives
Three cowboys learn the boss's sister Angela, about twenty, is visiting the ranch from New York. Handsome Bob vies to impress her with poetry and style, but the moment she arrives a chaotic welcome and comic misunderstandings unfold at the bunkhouse.
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Eldridge Marwell
Shorty
Bob Barnes
Skinney
Hamlet
Wilson
Pete
Percy
Angela
Skinny
Bob
Peto
Peter
Guwan
Petcy
Mr. Barnes
Adie Sale Bunkhouse
Two Kisses Are His Lifesaving Medals
At Hudson Park New Rochelle four girls swam and one young woman sank. Julian Dias a volunteer lifesaver dived, pulled her from the water, and she rewarded him with kisses on both cheeks. The rescued swimmer identified herself as Ethel Jameson from the Bronx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudson Park
New Rochelle
Julian Dias
Diaz
Ethel Jameson
Bronx
Draz Incident Sends Girls Into Car and Peed Away
A fragment notes Draz and several girls entering a car and driving away, with unclear actions following. The readable text suggests an abrupt departure after an unspecified event, but details are missing to determine context or outcome.
Father Indicted in Murder Case Based on Son's Testimony
New York report states Nathan Schwartz, 24, was indicted for first degree murder in the death of 12 year old Julia Connor. The indictment rests on testimony from his father Samuel Schwartz who said his son confessed to the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nathan Schwartz
Julia Connor
Samuel Schwarts
Virginia Health Bulletin offers infant care guidance
The Health Department issues a new Virginia Health Bulletin aimed at young mothers and caregivers. It focuses on infant feeding and welfare, with rites and tips for babies. The pamphlet will be mailed nationwide to the department’s mailing list and available from the State Board of Health upon request.
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Virginia Younster
Virginia Health Bulletin
Health Department
State Board of Health
Swam Through Sea Carrying Children Near Rockaway
William Frederick his wife and their daughter swam 200 yards in a heavy sea after lightning destroyed their lifeboat. Each carried a child on their back last night near Rockaway, U S Special.
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Rockaway
U. S
William Frederick
Swartz Confesses Murder and Ends Life by Inhaling Poison
Nathan Schwarty, identified as the killer of twelve-year-old Julia Commers, died by his own hand at 219 Chrystie Street after leaving a note to his mother and three confessions. Phillip Schwartz, a brother, matched the deceased’s appearance to the murderer. The notes claim insanity sparked by a beautiful woman, detail the killing and two-minute remorse, and describe Schwarty as a waist cutter by trade. The death followed the July 5 events, with the killer noting his desire to be executed and asking for his mother’s funds.
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New York
Nathan Schwarty
Julia Commers
Cas
Chrystie Street
Schwartz
Memhers
Phillip Schwartz
Leo
Linke Julia
Max Kaplan
Tull
Daly
Tam
Negress to Die in Death Chair in Virginia
Virginia Christian, a young inmate of the state penitentiary, will die in the electric chair within two weeks for murdering Mrs. Ida Belote in Hampton. Governor Moon refused to intervene, granting a respite to August 2 to allow preparation. The case drew wide attention as one of the most diabolical in years, with the girl employed for laundry work and accused of fatal violence.
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Richmond
Virginia Christian
Ida Belote
Hampton
Moon
Wei
Priday
Americans Become Demented at Sea
Twelve American passengers aboard the Steamship Canada from New York were reported insane due to heat and sent to Naples Hospital. The captain noted signs of dementia before arrival, and despite treatment by the ship's physician, the patients grew worse upon reaching port.
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Naples
Canada
New York
Fredericksburg College Catalog from Victorian Era
Fredericksburg College offers co educational programs at 18 year record of high standards. Location near Virginia city serves 6000 conservative religious residents with daily trains and weekly boats. Courses include collegiate academics music art business and orchestra with moderate terms and tuition from 3180 to 250 dollars.
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Fredericksburg College
Old Virginia City
Uni
Fredericksburg
We must have a new Constitution or we shall have a bloody revolution
Washington Special Victor Berger of Wisconsin warned House colleagues that the nation faces a crisis if reforms are delayed. He charged both Democratic and Republican nominees are controlled by bosses, and dismissed President Taft as aligned with those interests.
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Washington, D. C
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Taft
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Staunton Resident
Henderson Yount of Augusta and Point Streets Staunton Virginia recalls severe illness with weight loss and weakness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he recovered, regaining weight and strength. He urges others with back pain or kidney trouble to use Doan's, 50 cents at all stores from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Henderson Yount
Augusta & Point Sts
Staunton
Doan
Mr. Yount
Taft on Republic Party and Supreme Court Role
The speaker argues Taft seeks to keep the Republican party aligned with big capital and laments the Supreme Court's tendency to strike down good laws as unconstitutional. He notes constitutional changes lag behind modern economic needs and calls for reform to match current conditions. He compares political evolution to a grown nation needing a new cloak for its era.
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Root
Crane
Guegenheim
Hammond
Taft
Republican Party
Supreme Court
Foreman blamed for deadly Gayton mine explosion in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia a coroner's inquest found six miners died from burns and asphyxiation after two explosions at the Gayton mine. Witnesses testified foreman William Donnelly boasted about a dangerous shot and proceeded anyway. The jurors urged a prompt state investigation into ventilation and inspection methods after the disaster.
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Richmond
William Donnelly
Be Ing
Gayton
Donnelly
Pa Lal
J. Fulmer Bright
Senate backs Swanson bill for Hampton immigration station
The Senate today passed Senator Swanson's bill providing an immigration station at Hampton Seconds, Va. and appropriating 250 for the erection of a building for that purpose.
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Washiington
D. C
Senate
Swanson
Hampton Seconds
Maniac Shipped to Dixmont After Twenty Years Chained
Pittsburg reports Harry Munshower, 36, described as a maniac, has been confined in Dixmont Insane Asylum after twenty years chained in his father's home. He was removed following the decision of authorities and brought to the asylum for care and safety.
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Pittsburg
Harry Munshower
Dixmont
Woman's Department Matronly Fashion and Home Tips
A Victorian era piece covers a black and white marquisette robe with reversed corsage and ladder-like paneling, plus tips for hot weather housework schedules, linen hats, and flounced lace gowns. It includes practical household advice on tasks, rising times, and rest breaks, with recipes for cream meat loaf and pineapple pudding.
Household Tips From a Curious Note
Simple domestic tricks cover pie crust coating with egg white before fruit, grinding nuts in a meat chopper for recipes, salting ash to curb odors, brushing carpet piles to revive appearance, removing wallpaper grease with blotting paper, matting paper over stains and ironing, lemon rubbing for scuffed paint, and cranberry flavored sorbet suggestion from fruit.
Renovating Furniture From An Old Walnut Table
Collectors of old furniture seeking guidance receive a home method for renovating a dull walnut table. Steps include washing with soap powder solution, rinsing, bran decoction for softening, sanding rough to fine, and finishing with vinegar infused polish. Daily chamois rubbing enhances grain while lemon and glycerin improve hands and skin care. Continuous rubbing advised for skin care and pore reduction.
Leonardis Golden Eye Lotion advertised cures sore eyes
An old advertisement claims Leonardis Golden Eye Lotion strengthens inflamed eyes and relieves sore eyes in one day. It promises zero pain, soothing cooling effects, and a money back guarantee. Sold by B Leonard & Co in Tampa Florida with prepaid receipts offered.
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Leonardis Golden Eye
Ss. B. Leonard & Co
Tampa
Fla
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Pine Athletic Field
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Julian A. Burruss
Virginia Teachers’ Bureau
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Powhatan Institute
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Belona
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Morpol
Mann
Roanoke Institute
Danville, Va
John B, Brewer
Maniac
Insane Asylum
Chmgnd Bag Company
E. Oary St
Richmond, Va
Tehlephon
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Wang Ater Irge Bowke
Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co
Chicago
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Louisville, Ry
W.S. Tanner Paint CO
Woman’s Department
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Marine Eye
Atery
Manr Veure
Tives
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
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