Blacksmith Wins 200000 and Splits With Friend
A blacksmith wins two hundred thousand dollars and shares the prize with a friend from former days. The winner and the friend plan to divide the amount as agreed.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
6
French blacksmith wins 1,000,000 francs lottery prize
In Somain France the village blacksmith Francais Pavion, famed for honesty and generosity, wins the 1,000,000 francs prize and plans to share with his friend Edmond Dumoulin the bicycle dealer who helped him buy the winning ticket. Pavion learns he could retire after shoeing a horse. His daughters dressmake at Douai while reading about the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Longfellow
Somain
Edmond Dumoulin
Raismes
Francais Puvion
Puvion
Pavion
Father
Capudine Quick Relief For Headaches And Colds
Headache relief for all kinds including sick or nervous headaches. Capudine also treats attacks of cold or grip. relieves aching, feverishness, and restores normal conditions. Cepadine is a liquid easy to take and acts immediately. Sold in drug stores at 10c 25c and 50c.
Pavion's Windfall Forges New Life In French Town
A working blacksmith in Somain becomes wealthy after a fortune from a Ducasse win and a $100,000 telegram to a bicycle maker. He plans to keep working, shares profits with kin, and might treat his wife and daughters to travel while his elderly mother gains a pony cart. He remains practical, crediting faith and effort over politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavion
Dumoulin
Somain
Paris
Longfellow
Monroe Stationery Co presents for men
Desk sets and cigar holders plus tobacco jars pocket flasks safety razors fountain pens LPs menu books art calendars and more from Monroe Stationery Co United.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Stationery CO
UTD
Thaw Bradley Wedding at St. Regis Hotel
In New York on December 1 the White and gold ballroom at the St. Regis Hotel hosted a dazzling wedding for Miss Gladys Virginia Thaw Bradley. The event drew a stylish crowd, with guests congratulating the bride in a festive, era-typical social setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Regis Hotel
Gladys Virginia
Pittsburg Bride, Thaw Kin Tie Knot in New York
Bradley third of Pittsburg weds William Thaw third of Pittsburgh in a high profile match. The bride is daughter of Charles and Clara Bradley and sister of Mrs. Anthony Drexel Biddle. Thaw, nephew of Harry K. Thaw, is noted for public escapades and spending. past troubles included a court bid to declare him incapable of managing his affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Egypt
Wyoming
Engraved Cards and Wedding Invitations Advertised
Local shop promotes engraved cards and wedding invitations with satisfaction guaranteed. Variety of styles available for formal events, with emphasis on quality and timely delivery for nuptial announcements and related notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Stationery Co., Ltd
Queen Alexandra’s Birthday Celebrated With Royal Reunion
London marks Queen Alexandra’s 66th birthday with public displays and naval salutes. A royal family reunion includes King George, Queen Mary, Princess Victoria, and Queen Maude of Norway. In Washington Miss Helen Taft is presented at a White House tea hosted by Mrs. Taft, with a pink floral East Room decor. Vendor notice ends with Heinze bulk and bottled goods offered by T. M. Parker Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Alexandria
London
Queen Alexandra
King George
Queen Mary
Princess Victoria
Queen Maude
Norway
Washington
Helen Taft
Baldwin Will Contest Set for Trial in Los Angeles
Beatrice Anita Turnbull Baldwin seeks a ninth share of EB Baldwin estate valued at $11,000,000 claiming to be his daughter with Mrs. Lillian Ashley Turnbull. The contest will proceed in local courts within days after filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Beatrice Anita Turnbull Baldwin
EB. J
Baldwin
Lillian Ashley Turnbull
Out of the Ginger Jar and Modern Proverb Mix
A collection of wry maxims on marriage labor and modern life from the December 1 Farm Journal. An array of quips touches on alimony gasoline engines clever wives and social quirks. Also notes on advertising property listings for McMillan with a no sale no charge promise.
Red Cross Seals On Sale Nationwide In December
Washington December 1 The Red Cross Society seeks to raise funds for its anti tuberculosis drive by selling Red Cross seals stamps through the country from today through year end. Last year over 50 million seals were sold and officials expect a larger total this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Washington
Red Cross Society
Alfred Walker Wood and Charcoal Delivery Service
Alfred Walker proprietor of 910 Oak Street Cumb offers oak and pine stove wood cypress blocks and charcoal delivered anywhere in the city. Phone listed. Contract months include nine one three month term.
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Alfred Walker
Oak Street
Cumb
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Miss Taft
J. B. Blatterman
Shreveport
Monroe Hotel
United States
The
American Automobile Ass’n
Contest Board
American Automobile Association
Tne
Maxwell
Meseg
Oe Maxwell-Briscoe Motor CO
Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Co
Tarrytown, N. Y
Upper, Inc
Newburgh, N. Y
E. L. Webb Automobile Line
Monroe
Louisiana
Chyman
Wyandot
Minorca
Wyandotte
Farm, Journal
McMillan
Monroe Wood Yard
Tan
Lee
News-Star
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