Spinner Promotes Rubber Stock Pitch At Small Town Post Office
Ruth Brooks, postmistress, overhears Aldrich and Spinner discussing a venture by the Cor n Crude Rubber Company. Spinner seeks funds from Aldrich, plans to bypass local routes, and hints at stock subscriptions tied to a Chicago director's meeting. Ruth later cleans the office as Aldrich returns with a large envelope for sending money.
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Corn Crude Rubber Company
Ruth
Aldrich
Letter Box Discovery Sparks Marriage Proposal
In a tense half hour of searching a hidden mail slot, Ruth uncovers John’s ten $100 bills tucked behind a partition. Seizing a chance, John proclaims he needs a guardian and asks Ruth to marry him, confessing she may have staged the find. He suspects a childlike prank by a “little rascal.”
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Rascal
Aged woman is killed by inhaling coal fumes
WASHINGTON The Herald Tribune reports an aging woman died after inhaling coal fumes at Leesburg Virginia. The incident occurred as investigators described a fatal gas exposure inside the home, with authorities noting the tragic event as a solitary household accident.
Tailor Subreial Attacks Lawyer in Civil Court
In Richmond Virginia Ercole Subreial a tailor attacked Attorney Walter Rhodes after a verdict against him in Rhodes firm suit for 45 dollars. Judge Turpin ordered 20 days jail or a 10 dollar fine. the latter remained unpaid and a writ was issued.
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East Broad Street
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Turpin
Rhodes
Rhodes & Rhodes
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Subrelzi
Beattie in Penitentiary Faces Strain After Conviction
Richmond Virginia Henry Clay Beattie Jr has begun serving a prison term and shows signs of strain. He remained largely silent, slept poorly, and avoided papers about his case. A clergyman and family may visit during regular hours while the governor may grant a stay of sentence in coming weeks.
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New Jersey
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Nugent
Wilson
Kentucky
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Massachusetts
Richmond
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
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South Richmond
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Supreme Court of Appeals
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Surprising Run of Socialist Candidate in Mississippi
Practically complete returns show T. G. Hilbo, Democrat, with 20 000 votes and J. E. Lester, Socialist, with 17 000 in the lieutenant governor race. An advertising claim touts a marine eye remedy for sore eyes and weak eyes with soothing effects for babies.
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French inspired Coatees Gain favor with Paris influence
The piece describes how French fashion items such as coatees casaguing and caracas rise in popularity among women. It details design features like empire waists, short sleeves, and decorative trims, plus how these garments pair with skirts, veils, and millinery for fall ensembles.
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Caracas
Paris
Fashion Notes on Girls Apparel and Veils
The passage describes tulle over white silk for small coats for girls and notes a strong trend toward white and black veils. It observes fewer colored pumps and advises white or black colors to match the present style.
Tetterine Promises Cure for Dandruff and Scalp Disease
Dandruff is a disease that can lead to baldness if untreated. Tetterine, a healing ointment, claims to rid dandruff and scalp conditions. A 50 cent box is offered, with orders also accepted by mail from The Shuptrine Co., Savannah, Georgia.
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