This Date in History and Notable Births
Horace Chaflin a famed Milford Mass merchant born 1811 died New York City 1885. First savings bank in United States opened in Boston 1516. Battle of Fredericksburg ended Confederate victory 1862. Sir William Vernon Harcourt resigned Liberal leadership 1890s. Saskatchewan elections first held 1905. Bishop Francis S M Chatard born Baltimore 1834. Harvard President A Lawrence Lowell 47 today. Anglican Bishop John C Farthing 52 today. William F Glasscock former West Virginia governor 51 today. Bishop Samuel Fallows 75 today.
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Horace
Chaflin
Milford
Mass
New York City
United States
Bos
Fredericksburg
William Vernon Flarcourt
Liberal Party
Saskatchewan
Francis S. M. Chatard
Indianapolis
America
Baltimore
Mt. St. Mary's Seminary
University of Maryland
Rome
Urban College
Father Chaterd
ISTS
Vincennes
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
John. C. Farthing
Anglica
Montreal
William FE. Glasscock
West Virginia
Samuel Fallows
The
Reformed Episcopal Church
Dr. King's New Discovery Endorsed for Croup and Colds
Hospitality of testimonials features Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio praising Dr King s New Discovery for croup coughs and colds. The ad notes price and availability from Bucklen Co. and local druggists. It also mentions Indiana writers at a Chicago banquet and Marie Gerber of Sawtelle Cal endorsing the remedy for lung soreness.
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Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chamberlain
Marie Gerber
Sawtelle
Cal
Central Debating League Contests Tonight
The Central Debating League comprising Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska Illinois and Iowa holds its annual contests tonight with each university entering two teams one at home and one away The debate topic is Resolved That immigration into this country should be further restricted by means of a literary t
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Central Debating League
Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Illinois
Iowa
Desirable Riverside Heights Building Lot For Sale
Notice offers a 106 by 150 foot building lot near Park Avenue Riverside Heights for sale. The seller notes many buyers have been purchasing, new residences are rising, and the location at the end of the car line near Salt Water Lake sits six feet higher than other areas, promising future value. Contact J. B. Handy. 4-6.
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Park Avenue
Riverside Heights
Handy
Cascarets and Clerical Rome Note Blotter
An old advertisement for Cascarets promotes a 10 cent box to relieve constipation and biliousness with general health claims. The text shifts to a historical note about Cardinal Serafino Vannutelli becoming Camerlengo and potential acting pope, detailing his career, background, and family, followed by a Louisiana court notice about a real estate seizure and sale set for December 27, 1913 in Monroe.
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Rome
Cardinal Quieglia
Sacred College
Serafino Vannutelli
Serafino Vennutelli
Ecuador
Peru
Belgium
Munish
Vienna
Fras
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth Judicial District
Cours L. L. Lieber
Et al
Margaret Langston Pease
Monroe
Louisiana
Monroe woman touts Doan's Kidney Pills for back and kidney relief
Mrs. A. C. Dore of Monroe Louisiana says a family member was cured of kidney trouble and back pain after three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes persistent urinary issues and aches, and endorses the product available from all dealers at 60 cents.
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Monroe
A. C. Dore
Texas Ave
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Constipation Advice Ad Promotes Dr King's New Life Pills
An advertisement warns that a constipated system poisons the body and promises serious results from Dr King s New Life Pills. It claims relief from headache and other troubles and lists 25e price, available through Bucs len Co in Philadelphia and St Louis.
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Dr. King
New Life
Mall
Bucslen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Vermont Battle Ship Accident Delays Mediterranean Return
The battleship Vermont broke its starboard main shaft and flooded several compartments while returning from the Mediterranean. Rear Admiral Badger reports the vessel not yet seriously damaged and proceeding toward Hampton Roads at about eight knots.
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Washington
Vermont
Badger
Hampton Roads
Grove's General Tonic Advertisement
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic marketed as a general tonic. Claims quinine content and broad health benefits like liver support malaria relief blood enrichment and overall system build up. Ends with price 50 cents.
Wilson to Return Christmas Gifts Policy
President Wilson plans to decline Christmas presents from individuals as a traditional presidential courtesy. He is understood to follow predecessors in not accepting gifts, aligning with standard practice and official decorum.
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Wilson
Washington
Stran
Gifts to the White House from unknown donors
Each year numerous gifts reach the White House from unknown individuals. High value presents are returned with a note explaining the President's stance on receiving gifts, while small items and edible gifts are typically handled accordingly.
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White House
Capital Care Facilities Receive Transfers
Fragment mentions patients turned over to hospitals and orphanages or homes and similar institutions in the capital, indicating a redistribution of welfare or medical care resources. The note suggests official action reallocating vulnerable groups within the city.
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Phans
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Rey
Union National Bank of Monroe
Lyceum Theatre
Eastman Kodaks
Allen's Pharmacy, Ltd
Piver
Rogers & Gallet
Hutegaut
Pinaud’s Riguad
Mary Goster Kerkoff
Djer Kiss
Reiger
Monroe Drug Company Taylor & Sanders
George Ade
John T. McCutcheon
Meredith Nicholson
Hoosier State
Indiana Society of Chicago
Congress Hotel
Indiana
Raston
Joseph G. Cannon
Spooner
George Randolph Chester
California
Cascarets
Cardinal Oreglia
Vincenzo Vannutelli
Major Domo
Pauline Borghese
Napoleon
Sheriffs Sale
Joan P. Parker, Jr
News-Star
Larrie Henry
DeSiard St
M. Sommers
Cox
South Bend
Ind
Sugar’s Theatre
Frederic Thompson
Miss
Elsie St. Leon
Margaret Mayo
Polly
Grove
Smith Brothers, Ltd
J. Mn
Youngblood-Foster Jewelry Company, Limited
DeSiard Street
Hunt
A. B Richards Medicine CO
Sherman
Texas
Ren
Ford Levi Stationery Company, Limited
Chase & Collens
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