Ten Day Deluge Halts Operations in Free State
London reports a ten day rain deluge has practically halted operations in the southwestern Free State. Creeks became rivers and roads streams as Boer forces concentrate near Dewetsdorp after leaving Wepener. Reports say Drush advances near Srewets Corp, with Gen. Tundle's division moving toward Wepener. Lord Roberts and Gen. Hunter movements loom as weather limits actions.
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London
Free State
Bloemfontein
Dewetsdorp
Brabant
Alene Cro
Aliwal
Wepener
Lord Roberts
Nest of Bloemfontein
Requisites, tents reach Bloemfontein as hostilities loom
Bloemfontein reports arrival of requisites and equipment with all infantries supplied with tents. Boers nearby remain quiet while both sides press for the coming struggle. Lord Roberts ready. Several concealed arms and ammunition found this week. Enteric fever epidemic abating. Lady Roberts and her daughter arrive.
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Bloemfontein
Dimnediate
Lord Roberts
Indictments in Goebel Assassination Case Reported
Frankfort Wy April 20 grand jury returns indictments against John W Davis and Green Golden tied to the Goebel murder case. Gov Taylor’s pending indictment status noted with spin on pending disclosures. Judge Cantrill schedules April 30 arraignment for Harlin Whitaker and Tallow Vick as principals, with Caleb Powers and Captain John Dravis named as accessories.
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Frankfort, Wy
John W. Davis
Green Golden
William Goebeldi
Taylor
Capt. Davis
Gov. Taylor
Washinton
Cantrill
Harlin Whitaker
Tallow Vick” Combs
Goebel
Caleb Powers
John Dravis
Cuba census reveals population by race and birthplace
General Sanger released Cuban census results showing total population around 1 097 797 with detailed breakdowns by sex race and birthplace. White native born totals include 197 000 plus white foreign born 142 226 and mixed races 141 000 plus other groups with smaller counts. Data indicate sizable male and female counts across categories and several misprints in the figures.
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Washington
Sanger
Cuba
Republican convention splits Alabama delegations after clashes
Montgomery April 2. The Republican convention in Montgomery produced a split sending two delegations to the national meeting. Capitol clashes preceded the session during which Gaston Scott was seriously wounded by Frank L. Moragne of Gadsden, chosen sergeant at arms by the executive committee. Manila April 20. In the Philippines case, three Llocalamba fighters were found guilty of sacrilla warfare with two sentenced to life and one to 30 years. Maj. Gen. Otis approved the findings and reduced the sentence to 15 years. Two Ladrones convicted of murder face hanging at O'Deanell.
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Montgomery
Ala
Capitol
Gaston Scott
Frank L. Moragne
Gadsden
Manila
Otis
O’deanell
United States pressuring Turkey over indemnity demand
Washington reports a Turkish minister Ali Ferroub Bey met with acting Secretary Hill over the indemnity issue. The state department aims for a quick closure, warning Turkey that failure to comply threatens U S prestige. Ambassadors unite in seeking decisive action on customs duties and sanctions.
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Europe
Washington
Ali Ferroub Bey
State Department
David J. Hill
United States
Turkey
Las Lea
Transportation advances ease Philippines horse shipments
Washington April 24. The army transportation department reports success in supplying horses and mules to the Philippines. Specially fitted transports improve ventilation in lower compartments, reducing losses during Pacific crossings. The Port Stephens carried 607 animals with minimal losses until arrival at Hilo.
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Washington
Army Transportation Department
Philippines
Pacific
Philip Pines
War Department
Nila Asd
Port Stephens
Hilo
Lynching Reported Near Brownevills in Tirownsville County
Advices from Tennessee state that a mob hanged a man near Brownevills in Tirownsville County after an alleged assault. The incident occurred in front of a local schoolhouse as deputies pursued the attackers.
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Vielsting
Mies
Baiton
McAffe
Slygders
Brownevills
Tiwids
Owas
Omeb
Tirownsville
Ars
Saunders’ Reo
Cat
Oavid
A Capellul Joke of a Man and His Leduness
A fragmentary humorous sketch describes a man famed for artful ledu ness travel tricks. He dodges due payments while tending railway portals during journeys, then jokes about failing fortunes and delays amid a garbled dialogue with other travelers.
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Fojournes
Bintaingham
London
Miss Merile King Betrothed To Charles Jackson
The 22 year old Miss Merile King was engaged in a city ceremony yesterday. She owns a bright Young Willette and is betrothed to Charles Jackson with the wedding set for the 26th. She was tired for the drive in the wheelline.
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Tharrisity
Tnd
Merile King
Charles Jackson
Pains in the back from kidney disease claim relief
A.B Farrington of Co. 4 . tin, N. Y., reports years of kidney trouble and back pains. He says MONEY CURE cured him with one bottle and he recommends it to friends with satisfaction. All druggists.
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Farrington, Co
Tin
N. Y
Peace and Stability Reported in Philippines War Effort
Washington reports through the war department that new divisions across the archipelago are governed by generals acting as military governors. Pacification is near complete in most areas while Luzon remains focused on security and reform, with business revival noted and municipal governments expected to expand.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Manila
Luzon
Philippine Commission
Congressional Actions Spur Porto Rico Civil Affairs Law
Washington April 20 congressional action focused on civil affairs in Porto Rico pending new local officials. Debate over Alaska code and Lansbury amendment continued. House narrowed naval bill ocean survey funding to 10 000 while approving a cap of 6 million for naval academy plans to be submitted for navy secretary approval.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Porto Rico
Carter
Spooner
Con- Eyuss
Cuba
Philippines
Cismon
House
Payne
Longest Submarine Telephone Cable Opens in Michigan
The Michigan Telephone company activated and tested the longest submarine telephone cable in the United States. Laid across the Straits of Mackinac, it linked the Marquette and Detroit offices with Pittsburg and other eastern stations, enabling cross state and regional conversations.
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Detroit
United States
Michigan Telephone Company
Straits of Mackinac
Marquette
Pittsburg
Toledo Man Arrested in Jewel Theft Link
Toledo on April 20. George Willard, the ex convict suspected of involvement in the fall theft of 15000 dollars in jewels from Sigler Bros of Cleveland, is jailed here.
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Toledo
George Willard
Sigler Bros
Cleveland
Indiana Patricide: Anderson Son Kills Father to Save Mother
In Anderson Indiana April 20 Edward Podmore twenty shot and killed his father John Podmore sixty four after the elder attacked his wife Mrs Podmore and after knocking down his son. Edward fired four shots as the hatchet rose to strike his wife and then surrendered to police claiming he acted to save his mother and himself. Podmore a skilled worker at the red mill drank heavily and faced divorce proceedings with Mrs Podmore, which may have spurred the tragedy.
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Anderson
Ind
John Podmore
Edward
Podmore
Redmill
Indiana Preacher Honored as Oxford College Vice President
Lawrenceburg Indiana April 20 Rev John H Thomas elected vice president of Oxford college to succeed Rev F A Walker after commencement. He has taught at Western College of Oxford and pastored Presbyterian churches in Lawrenceburg and Marion Indiana. He previously lived in Dayton Ohio for many years.
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Indiana
Lawrenceburg
Ind
John H. Thomas
Oxford College
F. A. Walker
Thomas
Western College of Oxford
Marion
Dayton
Fire Bell Triggers Leap From Window in Terre Efraute
Charles McVicker, distraught by loneliness, leaped from a second story window as fire bells rang. He suffered a broken leg and is feared to have internal injuries in Terre Efait, Indiana, on April 20.
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Terre Efaute
Ind
Charles McVicker
Mrs H A Davis Heads to Texas for Ill Husband
Mrs H A Davis travels from Marion Indiana to Marshall Texas to be at Rev H A Davis’s bedside after his sudden illness. Doctors say prognosis is doubtful and recovery remains uncertain.
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Texas
Marion
Ind
H. A. Davis
Marshall
Tex
Mrs Mary McCarty Fatally Burned In Gas Stove Incident
Indianapolis, April 20. Mrs Mary McCarty aged 63 of 231 Davidson street was burned to death yesterday when a flash from a gas stove ignited her clothing. She was fatally burned before relief arrived.
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Indianapolis
Mary McCarty
Davidson Street
Young Farmer Gilb_Poynter Injured in Stage accident
English Indiana April 20 A young farmer Gilbert Poynter fell under the Eckerty and Oriole stage as he attempted to board injuring both legs He was hospitalized at St Croix for treatment
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English
Ind
Gilbert Poynter
St. Croix
State Sunday School convention sights 1000 delegates here
Bluffton Indiana April 20 President Hall of the State Sunday School association while here arranging for the state convention which will assemble here June 12 14 stated that 1000 and more delegates may be expected.
Not Dead After All Found Alive in Luzon Report
Upland Indiana April 20 1945 Harry Bal linger who was believed killed in the Philippines has been heard from he serves with Company F 43rd infantry and is stationed in the northern Luzon area confirming he is alive and serving abroad.
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Upland
Ind
Harry Ballinger
Philippines
Co. F, 43d Infantry
Luzon
Strike at Cannelburg Mines Over New Wage Scale
Washington Indiana April 20 All the men employed in the mines at Cannelburg a few miles east of here engaged in a strike yesterday because the operators refused to pay the new wage scale.
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Washington
Ind
Cannerburg
Here
Fireman Dies From Injuries After Factory Fire
Indianapolis April 20 Frank E Mankin fireman injured by a falling wall at the Cones factory fire on March 14 died at City hospital yesterday from his injuries.
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Indianapolis
Frank E. Mankin
Cones Factory
Bank Teller Confesses After $10,000 Missing
Toronto April 20. George M. Wilson paying teller at Merchants' Bank reported a theft of a package containing $10,000 from his compartment. His books showed a $2,000 shortage, leading to a confession.
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Toronto
Ont
George M. Wilson
Merchants’ Bank
Wilson
Canards City Heads Toward Renewed Advance
In Canards Bloemfontein on April 20 residents await a formal announcement of renewed advance amid peace rumors. New remount arrivals show improvement over earlier arrivals.
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Bloemfontein
Canards
Beara Sets New Record Price for Stock Exchange Seat
In New York on April 20 a stock exchange seat sold for 41,500 dollars, establishing a new record price. The sale reflects strong demand for exchange membership and signals a continuing market for membership interests.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Plague Suppressed in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires reports that the bubonic plague has completely disappeared from the Argentine Republic as of April 20 indicating a successful containment and eradication effort by health authorities.
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Buenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
Noted healer in town Banner Salve promotes cures
A claimed medical advertisement touts Banner Salve as the greatest healer of modern times for cuts wounds sores piles and all skin diseases with a guarantee. The notice appears in local druggists.
Wreck Destroys Bridge After Fast Freight Crash
An eastbound Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern fast freight crashed through a bridge near Cochran Indiana on April 19. Engineer George Crane and Fireman Frank Reynolds died under wreckage. Brakeman C. W. Cook severely injured and thought near death. One wrecked car carried whisky igniting a blaze that burned bridge and wreckage. bridge had just been repaired.
State not entitled to recover in Ketcha in vs Terre Haute and Indianapolis
Special master Noble C. Butler filed findings in Marion county superior court reporting that the state of Indiana is not entitled to recover any sum from the Terre Haute and Indianapolis Railroad Company. The report concludes a legal ruling based on all facts presented in the chancery case.
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Indianapolis
Noble C. Butler
State of Indiana
William A. Ketchoain
Terre Haute and
Indianapolis Railroad Company
Superior Court
Marion County
Escaped and Recaptured in Washington Indiana
William Frame accused of killing Louis Gates at Loogovtvne six years ago was arrested in Washington Indiana but escaped after knocking down the marshal. He was retaken and jailed but that night friends broke the jail lock and he escaped again, walking to this city where Marshall all arrested him.
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Washington
Ind
William Frame
Louis Gates
Loogovtvne
Marshalall
Democrats Plan New Afternoon Paper in Indianapolis
Leading Democrats including Samuel E. Morss of The Sentinel aim to launch a Democratic afternoon paper in Indianapolis. They say it will be permanent. The city already has three afternoon papers, all independent, which Democrats claim tilt toward Republican views.
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New
Indianapolis
Samuel E. Morss
The
Sentinel
Suit to test poor relief claims filed in Putnam court
Greenecastle Indiana April 20 A suit to test the poor relief fund will be brought in Putnam circuit court by township trustees against the county commissioners The commissioners have refused to allow claims based on orders given to poor people by the trustees None of the orders has been paid since the law was enacted
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Greenecastle
Ind
Putnam Circuit
Marion man pleads guilty in mayor's court to theft
Willis Arnett, former member of Company T1 and Company A Fourth Indiana volunteers and the 161st Indiana regiment in the Spanish American War, pleads guilty in Marion mayor's court to stealing valuable tickets and old coins from Chalmers Thomas.
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Marion
Ind
Willis Arnett
Fourth
Indiana Volunteers
Indiana Rediuent
Cuilly
Chalmers Thomas
Suspicions of Foul Play Over Beach Death
Lifesaving crew along the Michigan City shore found a nude male body buried two feet under sand. The corpse appeared well preserved and had been submerged since last fall. Authorities report a crushed skull and suspect murder.
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Michigan City
Bray Man Found Safe in Louisville After Disappearance
Columbus Indiana April 20 Councill man Samuel Bray who vanished from home in December 1808 was located in Louisville by a son and has returned home. He says he left because he was discouraged and ashamed to return.
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Columbus
Ind
Samuel Bray
Louisville
Gold find spurs new testing company at Conn Indiana
Cold has been found in the Conn neighbourhood near this place on farms of Albert Shumann Warvey V Prebles William Pease and Thomas Walker. The tracts lie near the Sales farm where gold was discovered years ago. A company will be organized at Conn to test the find.
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Dillsboro
Ind
Conn
Albert Shumann
Warvey V Prebles
William Pease
Thomas Walker
Obituary Notice for Mrs Jane Bridges of Carpentersville
Carpentersville records the death of Mrs Jane Bridges aged 100 years and 7 months. A Kentucky native who came to the town over 50 years ago she leaves 13 grandchildren 31 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
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Carpentersville, Ltd
Jane Bridges
Kentucky
Tragedy in Claypool Claims Warsaw Woman
Warsaw Indiana April 20 Mrs Charles Wheeler of Warsaw was instantly killed at Claypool after being run over by freight cars as she attempted to cross the tracks.
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Warsaw
Ind
Charles Wheeler
Claypool
Princeton President Gives Views on Westminster Revision
President Paton of Princeton states the Presbyterian church should remain Calvinistic and that the Westminster confession needs no revision. He argues no member must subscribe to the creed and no minister must sign it verbatim, calling agitation on the topic unnecessary.
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Princeton
N. J
Paton
Presbyterian Church
National Academy elects Keeler Osborne Penfield Boaz as members
The National Academy of Sciences elected James E. Keeler of Lick Observatory Henry F Osborne of Columbia Samuel L Penfield of New Haven and Frank Boaz of Columbia as members. Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen received the Bernard medal for the era’s foremost scientific discovery.
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Academy of Sciences
Washington
National Academy of Sciences
Association
James E. Keeler
Lick Observatory
Henry F. Osborne
Columbia University
New York
Samuel L. Penfield
New Haven
Conn
Frank Boaz
Wilhelm Conrad Roetgen
Bernard
Native Uprisings Alarm Gold Coast Colony
From Kumassi the governor reports renewed tribal uprisings as loyal Be kuis are attacked by the Ashanti with about 500 killed. The alarm indicates a serious rebellion risk and troop aid may be needed. In Europe, Emperor William met the prince of Wales in Altona before his ongoing journey.
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Accra
Gold Coast Colony
Africa
Sir Mitchell Hodgson
Kumassi
Prevailing Grain and Livestock Prices in Early April Markets
The Indianapolis and Louisville grain and cattle markets show mixed activity. Wheat No 2 red around 72 cents, corn No 2 mixed at 40 cents, oats 2 mixed about 2 to 4 cents, cattle $3.40 to $3.45, hogs $4.50 to $5.05, sheep $3.20 to $3.75, and lambs $5.50 to $7.00. Louisville lists Wheat No 2 red and longberry, corn No 2 white and mixed, oats No 2 white and No 3 white around 20 to 24 cents. Hogs $4.00 to $4.50, sheep $3.00 to $5.00, lambs $6.00 to $6.50.
Grain and Livestock Quotes From Major Markets
Cincinnati grain and livestock values show wheat quiet No 2 red Tage corn quiet No 2 mixed and hogs dull at 4 05 to 4 05 sheep and cattle steady to dull across markets. Chicago cattle steady steers 4 00 to 5 80 stockers 5 30 to 5 50 hogs active at 5 45 to 3 75 sheep steady to lower at 4 TH Q6 25 lambs steady 5 50 to 7 40 New York cattle dull at 4 00 to 3 60 hogs firm at 5 35 to 0 sheep firm at 5 23 to 90 lambs dull 6 25 to 3 00 Toledo wheat weak no 2 cash oats weak No 2 mixed 2640
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
New York
Hees
Mixed news notes and official updates amid global events
A broad collection of items includes a divorce case affecting James Brown Potter, British wartime logistics, India famine aid by New York charities, Boer peace talks with Dr Leyds meeting Queen Wilhelmina, treasury balances and a professor Lipps critique, probate filing for Philetus Sawyer estate of Oshkosh worth over eight million, and a bequest to Oshkosh Ladies Benevolent Society.
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James Brown Potter
ERS
Mra
London
Genie
Philippines
Benny Forester
Denizon
Shani
Theodore Lipps
University of Munich
Philetus Sawyer
Oshkosh
Ladies’ Benevolent Society of
Miss Bing Refuses Suitor Over Bargains in Dry Goods
In a humorous note from the Chicago Record, Miss Bing questions a marriage proposal and jokes that the suitor is in the dry goods business, claiming it would hamper her ability to grab bargains at other shops.
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Bing
Chicago
Substantial Dreams and Realities in Chicago Record
A brief excerpt shows dialogue about a gown described as a perfect dream and a speaker pressing to turn it into reality, reflecting trade or fashion reporting in Chicago. The tone suggests a social or cultural column discussing fashion aspirations and practical steps toward realization.
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Harry
Chicago
After the Supper Dialogue Sparks at Soubrette List
A brief exchange from the Indianapolis Press features revival stage wit where a youth declares danger for love and a soubrette jokes about a long casualty list. The exchange hints at dramatic influence on a theatrical crowd in city coverage.
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Indiapapolis Press
Cities Ballion Islands and World’s Floating City Lines
Ghent in East Flanders sits on 26 islands linked by 80 bridges and many canals. Venice sits on 70 to 76 small islands in the Adriatic. Amsterdam, cut by the Amstel, rests on piles 40 to 50 feet deep with over 800 bridges.
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Ballion
Ghent
East Flanders
Scheldt
Lys
Venice
Adriatic
Amsterdam
Amstel
Generous Dr Kings Discovery Claims Ten Million Bottles Given Away
An apocryphal notice praises Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds claiming over ten million bottles donated and thousands cured of asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases. It urges C D Knoefel Druggist to offer a free trial bottle with a guarantee or refund for the regular size one dollar bottle.
Street rail way advocate laments discrimination over dog control
A protest tone notes perceived bias in funding and Philadelphia or Washington urban policies. The advocate claims philanthropy is unappreciated as dog catchers are hired and high salaries paid while stray dogs are killed, with lack of any payment or thanks from a citizens' association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Association
Washington Star
Folky Advise and Cure Claims From Advertisements
A Detroit Free Press excerpt notes a domestic scene about marriage asks why a woman will not marry. An Ohio man A R Bass from Morgantown Indiana reports severe backache and kidney pains relieved by Foley’s Kidney Cures. The ad promotes the remedy as guaranteed and sold by druggists.
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A. R. Bass
Morgantown
Ind
FoLey
Kiss Foretold Between Mother And Daughter
Dialogue from the Philadelphia Press shows a mother and daughter discussing a kiss that was expected but not witnessed by others. An advertisement then notes grippe coughs lingering and sometimes fatal after danger is believed past, praising Fotey's Honey and Tar as protective against coughs, available from all druggists.
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Fotey
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