Mystery Jury Exchange Hints at Murder Case Tactics
Fragmentary dialogue shows a defense lawyer accusing jurors of bias and pressuring them to acquit. The exchange hints at manipulation in a murder case and raises concerns about juror independence and impartiality.
Danderine Promises Quick Dandruff and Hair Growth
An advertisement claims Danderine clears dandruff and stops hair loss within ten minutes of application. It asserts hair becomes new, fine, downy, and grows across the scalp after weeks of use, adding luster, fullness, and softness. A 25 cent bottle is advertised for proving these effects.
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Knowlton
Adv
Hungarians Accused of Sneaky Tactics in Greece
A fragment hints at Hungarian efforts described as cunary tactics aimed at undermining Allied positions in Greece. The wording suggests deliberate maneuvers to destabilize the Greek front and threaten Allied control.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Addresses Baby Skin Care
For baby rashes eczema and itchy skin use Cuticura Soap baths followed by a light application of Cuticura Ointment on the affected area. The ad promises soothing relief for fretful sleepless babies and offers free samples by mail with a booklet from Cuticura Dept L Boston. The note ends with a quip about the fool-killer being behind in its work.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching burning bleeding or prolapsed piles. First application gives relief.
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Ad
Promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a health aid for liver bowel and stomach regulation and includes a quip about silence and a gold standard for women.
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Dr. Pierce
Texas Swine Breeders Hold Midwinter Session in Seguin
At Seguin the Texas Swine Breeders' Association heard talks on cooperative marketing duties of buyers and sellers of pure bred hogs. Dr Frank R. Jones discussed hog cholera while committees praised Seguin hospitality and set meetings with national and state livestock groups.
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Segun
Tex
Texas Swine Breeders’ Association
F. C. Weinert
George P. Lillard
Seguin
Fred W. Davis
Texas
Austin
F. B. Holland
Dallas
O. C. Payne
G. Queensbury
Plainview
Frank R. Jones
Washington, D. C
Q. C. Payne
L. B. Burk
E. W. Houston
Guadalupe County
Fort Worth
American National Live Stock Association
el Paso
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Houston
F. W. Davis
W. C. McKamey
L. B. Burke
California Syrup of Figs advertised as a cure all
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children and adults. It claims it cleanses the liver and bowels, prevents illness, and restores well being after constipation. Also notes Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh and an eye remedy ad.
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California
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, harmless cure for indigestion and related stomach distress. It claims fast results, ease after overeating, and urges readers to keep a fifty-cent case at home for immediate relief.
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Pape
Ady
Bennie Bean Brought Home After Summer Tour
Blondine notes Bennie Bean Brough returns home for winter after a seaside summer social whirl. He earned his living during the season by collecting tickets on a merrygo round, leaving him tired of high society chatter.
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Blondine
Bennie Beanbrough
Brunette
Youngstown
Alarm for seven saves the day in secretary crisis
A traveling advertising man receives a telegram from a departing secretary who is marrying and replacing her post with a capable substitute. He answers that eight hours sleep is enough, insisting the alarm be set for seven. The exchange ends with the judge's note.
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Ethel
Jad Salts Promised Kidney Relief for Meat Eaters
An advertisement urges readers with backache and kidney discomfort to try Jad Salts a mixture of grape acid lemon juice and lithia. It claims to cleanse sluggish kidneys, stop bladder irritation and improve urinary symptoms with a daily tablespoonful in water after breakfast.
Walsh Faces Millionaire Golf Round Tale
Chairman Walsh of the industrial relations commission is depicted in a story about a round of golf with a wealthy man on the private course. Walsh slices a ball into a marsh and refuses to search, citing time and wealth, then asks for a new ball.
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Walsh
Industrial Relations Commission
Mr. Walsh
Bodies of bandit leaders shown in Juarez exhibition
In Juarez, the bodies of Jose Rodriguez and Miguel Baca-Valles, executed Villa leaders, were placed on view as evidence the de facto government will exterminate bandits. They were loaded onto a train to Chihuahua City to be publicly shown again as a warning to aspiring outlaws after eighteen American miners were killed near Santa Ysabel eight days earlier.
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Juarez
Mex
Jose Rodriguez
Miguel Baca - Valles
Santa Ysabel
Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Texas post office building funds set by house panel
Washington The house appropriations committee adopted deficiency appropriations for Texas post office buildings including Bay City 500 Beeville 500 Belton 12000 Brenham 20000 Commerce 500 El Paso 50000 Honey Grove 500 Marlin 7000 Mount Pleasant 500 Nacogdoches 5000 Navasota 15000 New Braunfels 20000 Stamford 10000 Vernon 500 Yoakum 15000.
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Washington
Texas
House Appropriations Committee
Bay City
Beeville
Belton
Brenham
Commerce
el Paso
Honey Grove
Marlin
Mount Pleasant
Nacogdoches
Navasota
New Braunfels
Stamford
Vernon
Yoakum
Guffey Gasser at Whitefish Point Burns Out of Control
Fire plunges a hundred feet high as the Guffey gasometer near Corpus Christi erupts in flames this week. Crews fight the blaze with flames visible across the bay, and authorities say containment seems unlikely.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Grand Canal Bursts Banks at Edenderry
Grand canal overflow at Edenderry in Athlone area sweeps away houses crops and cattle. No lives were lost.
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Grand Canal
Athlone
Ireland
Edenderry
Coffee's Harmful Age Weight, Postum News Testimony
Testimony favors Postum over coffee for older adults. A mother with longstanding heart trouble and frequent headaches improved after switching to Postum, with the family noting better stomach comfort and overall health. Postum comes in two forms, Cereal and Instant, and is advertised as a healthier beverage option.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Villa Lopez and Castro Declared Outlaws by Carranza
Washington reports General Carranza proclaimed Francisco Villa Pablo Lopez and Rafael Castro outlaws for the Santa Ysabel massacre of American citizens. Any Mexican can arrest and execute them, with written records of the act. Detailed details of victims and brutal injuries follow in the state department briefing.
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Washington
Carranza
Francisco Villa
Pablo Lopez
Rafael Castro
Santa Ysabel
Republic
Mexico
Pablo Lopes
Earnings of Texas Railroads Increase
Austin Texas summary of the railroad commission annual report for the year ending June 30 1915 shows 105 common carrier companies with 15635.74 miles of main lines and branches a net gain of 66.44 miles and 152.38 with sidings. Capital stock 128 011 800 bonds 385 8739 15 liabilities up 2 554 000 gross earnings 107 414 010 90 down 1 899 358 94 miscellaneous earnings up 1 535 924 85 operating expenses 85 900 984 down 4 162 408 91 year income up 2 268 049 9 percent.
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Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Rivalry in Romance and Speed in Town
A short exchange shows a racer boasting the fastest motor car in town while warning he risks losing to a rival who might win Miss Gadson’s favor if she meets a man with a high power aeroplane. The dialogue hints at pride, competition, and potential afterglow of a love triangle.
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Gadson
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief
An advertisement urges readers to use St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism pain. It claims instant relief from tender spots with rubbing, notes it rarely requires internal treatment, and promotes a trial bottle as a harmless cure for rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, back ache and sprains.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oil
Prohibition Clause Enacted in Philippine Self-Government Bill
The senate approved a prohibition on the manufacture importation or sale of all intoxicating drinks and habit forming drugs in the Philippine Islands with native beverages as the exception by a 35 to 23 vote.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
Senate
Proverbs on Complaints and Remedies
A humorous, old fashioned dialogue contrasts Greene and Wise about complaints and health. It jokes that Hanford's Balsam cures sprains and bruises if applied properly. The piece ends with a quip about people believing or hearing only half of what they hear.
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Hanford
Edgerly Oil Suit Decided in Lake Charles
In the case of Charles P. Hampton versus H. C. Drew the court sustained the defendant on all points. The action concerned ownership of property in the Edgerly oil field valued near $100000. The decision was handed down Saturday.
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Lake Charles
Charles P. Hampton
H. C. Drew
Edgerly
Bond Issue Carries at Wichita and Wichita Falls
By a large vote the 255000 bond issue for a new sport house carried Tuesday in Wichita and Wichita Falls Texas.
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Wichita
Wichita Falls
Tex
Cascarets Ad Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy for sluggish bowels and upset stomachs. It claims the product cleanses the stomach and liver, removes foul gases, and works while you sleep, with benefits lasting for months.
Waterloo. What lost Stringenem the election.
The item notes that Stringenem lost the election after promising workers more jobs, reflecting a political grievance. It emphasizes the promise to workingmen as the key factor in the defeat and mentions Waterloo as the location.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Hair
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready to use product that darkens gray hair naturally and evenly by morning with another application. It claims dandruff reduction and less hair loss while urging readers to buy now for 50 cents.
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Wyeth
Renovine Tonic Promoted For Heart and Nerve Health
The notice promotes Renovine as a remedy for fainting spells and hysterica. It cites a price of $1 for a second advertisement and mentions a small audience of women not up to date on birthdays.
Pains Inside and Back Use of Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Mrs Anna E E of Burlington Wisconsin reports irregularity and pains in side and back eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Ad encourages other women to try the remedies and offers free confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Burlington, Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Ee.y
Chestnut Street
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