Sale of Crime Relics Draws Sparse Attendance in London
The late George R. Sims private collection known as the Black Museum was auctioned in London. Relics, autographs, and books drew little interest with items such as a murder chair and autographed letters selling for only a few dollars.
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George R. Sims
London
Sims
Newgate Prison
Not Me Said He Confronts Theater Mixup at Entry
A amused tale recounts a doorman asking for a ticket and a guest blaming the man behind. The man behind denies and another scene follows as a spoon stirs a household moment, illustrating small domestic misadventures.
Tanlac credited with rapid relief by Oklahoma City woman
Mrs. M C G O'Donnell of 1012 S Walker Ave Oklahoma City says Tanlac improved her digestion nerves and appetite rapidly. She details prior suffering from indigestion and gas and notes better sleep strength and vitality as the medicine works. Tanlac is marketed by druggists with millions of bottles sold.
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Taniac
California Fig Syrup Nostalgia Ad
A vintage ad extols California Fig Syrup as a universal remedy for children. It promises quick relief for feverish, bilious, or constipated youngsters and urges mothers to insist on the genuine product with clear bottle directions.
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California
Claims on Uncle Sam From Revolutionary Days Persist
The United States Court of Claims still handles compensation claims dating to the Revolutionary era. A 1779 loan certificate for 500 Continental dollars faced scrutiny by the Senate committee, with doubts about validity and the statute of limitations cited. Shawnee Civil War indemnity and ongoing public interest in Taft’s post presidency life also appear, alongside Washington’s visiting throngs and Smithsonian National Museum details.
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United States Court of Claims
Edward B. Clark
Washington
Court of Claims of
United States
Mark Twain
Congress
Uncle Sam
Senate Committee
Richard Ralph Randall
Randall
William
Committee of the Senate
Senate
Kansas
Wyoming Avenue
Supreme Court
Edward Douglas White
Supreme Court of the United States
William Howard Taft
Yale
Pennsylvania
Harvard
Miami
Iowa
Wesleyan
Princeton
McGill
Amherst
Baylor
Cambridge
England
Aberdeen
Scotland
D.C.L
Hamilton College
New York
Oxford University
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum
The
Smithsonian
James Smithson
United States of America
Smithson
Treasury
Fashion's mandates have no stronger claims on women
A compact opinion noting that social fashion rules and expectations for women carry no more force than the dated expectations men face. The piece argues for parity in personal style freedom and challenges gendered standards.
Six Illinois youths travel to Indianapolis for first speedway visit
Two Illinois youths sought approval to bring friends to Indianapolis for a Speedway race. A telephone call the night before confirmed visitors would be welcome. Six boys arrived with six companions, finding accommodations for their first visit to the speedway city.
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Indianapolis
Linois
Three Piece Sports Suits for All Day Wear
The knicker suit gains popularity as a three piece sports outfit with a separate skirt matching the material, allowing the coat to serve double duty. Practical yet stylish, it suits children’s daily wear with simple decorations, washable fabrics, and varied colors from bright to plaid.
Little Maid Dressed for Any Occasion
A children’s fashion note describes a practical vacation outfit for a small girl. The cotton wash fabric frock and knickers feature black yarn outlines with butterfly and Japanese figures. Fanciful pockets showcase appliqued fruits animals and birds, appealing to imaginative play.
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