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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1884
Page
4
An Odessa inspector uses a telephonic ruse to extract a confession from a Jew accused of possessing stolen silver. He signals police officials to proclaim a warning through the phone then invites the suspect to listen, prompting the thief to confess on paper.
A historical note explains the fate of worn bank-notes. After about three years of circulation, notes are shredded in a Treasury process under guard, then pulped and molded into souvenir figures. Tiny fragments become objects for visitors, and sometimes a token is made from large sums, illustrating the currency’s lifecycle.
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children as a cure-all for teething pain and related digestive issues. The copy claims immediate relief and health benefits, noting availability worldwide for 25 cents per bottle.
Fragmentary notice seeks women in city or county to pursue new work at home for trade. Text is incomplete and unclear on specifics or compensation.
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