Insane Women Flee Fire at Central Minds Hospital
A blaze gutted a wing of the Central Minds Hospital for the Insane in Jacksonville. About 300 inmates rushed into the snow and cold seeking escape but none were killed or seriously injured. Firemen and staff restrained inmates from jumping and the fire was brought under control with damage estimated at $50,068.
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Tinsted Press
Jacksonville
Fil
Central Minds Hospital
Strussling
Gol
Ting
Wiliam McElroy
Jumbo the prize pig turned sausage after escape
Jumbo, the city home prize sow, escaped from her pen on Warmons electric line track and was found dead near Stoi's crossing Agar tie. Weighing about 60 pounds, she was valued at $60 and nicknamed dumb o. The incident occurred shortly after 7 PM. owners Christie reported the loss.
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Jumbo
Warmons
Stoi’s Crossing
Agartie City
Christie
Theatrical Stack Company Presents When Hearts Are Young
The Theatrical Stack Company at the opera house last night delighted the audience with Mae Laporte leading a strong cast in When Hearts Are Young. The review highlights new plays, a forthcoming production Little Miss Maylet, and performances by Sullivan, Harris Family, Shoes, Pry, and the Celts, with lively, varied acts and notable impresarios.
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Mae Laporte
Extellent
Opera House
Kevin
Elaine
Iin
Loressly
Miss Lanotte
Miss Maylet
Yanie
Witnesses dispute speed in crowded auto accident case
Eyewitnesses from Craton avenue to a railroad crossing varied on the car’s speed as it passed Miss Wilson’s house. Estimates ranged from 22 to 50 miles per hour, with several noting a high rate and one describing a hill approach before the collision.
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House
Mise
John Mitchell
John Haller
Sal
Trutchieson Street
Miller
Tre J. W. Wilson
Frank Lionis
Exrest
Crow Avenue
Brown
Death blow for the I W W ends street meeting efforts
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Judge Stan Webster overruled a demurrer in the case of C. L. Piliga leader of the I W W indicted for conspiracy to violate an anti speech ordinance. The decision upholds the city’s right to ban street speaking and could mark the end of the I W W demonstrations in Butte and beyond. Public tension rose after mass arrests and street clashes, with threats of further actions by police to quell protests.
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United Pry Spora Wash
Toto Jril
Sipe
Stanl Webster
C. L. Piliga
T. W
Cny
Webster
1 Ted
Butte Mont
Mde
Pokier
Studge Websters
Cdl
Ptigen
Jeratiras
Eight Foot Man Seeks Bridgeport Home With High Ceilings
In Winsted Connecticut George Auger, eight feet one inch tall and 880 pounds, spends winters in Bridgeport seeking a lease with ample ceiling height. He plans to rent a large hotel room, could fit two double beds, and stretched to reach across a room while his wife remains shorter.
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Winsted
Conn
Lee
George Auger
Bridgeport
Ife
Epertas
Europe
America
Auger
P. D. Conveniences For Gift Senders
Postmaster J A Meee notes changed practices for gift sending in the year ahead. The article describes updated handling of parcels, packing, and pickup procedures at the central station, with emphasis on preparing packages before calling at the post office.
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J. A. Meee
Chis Pont Conics
Lorenz Perfumes Offer Fresh Flower Extracts in Holiday Packages
Lorenz Perfumes presents highest grade extracts from fresh flowers sold in holiday packages ranging from 50 cents to 1.75 dollars. The offer highlights premium scents and gift options for the season.
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Lorenz
Basement Gift Sale Offers Holiday Bargains Across Fresh Stock
Basement salesroom features specials on leather bags dolls wagon blocks and stock farm barns. Mens leather cases Christmas china Teddy bears dachshunds and stuffed animals priced from 5 cents to 10 cents with bulk options and festive stocking items.
Silk waisting silks sale sparks holiday gift idea
Center table Silk aisle offers Paney Silky fabrics in many patterns for Christmas gifts. Yard prices drop from 1.00 to 85 cents on some pieces. Crepe de Chine silks 50 cents a yard, broadcloths 2 inches wide from 1.00 per yard, promotions attract shoppers seeking tailored suits and scarves.
Mercerized Mufflers and Scarfs Advertisement Highlights
A merchant notes Mercerized Knit Mufflers priced at 38c and Bradley and Phoenix Mufflers at 50c. Men’s Phoenix Mufflers fit necks 14 1 2 to 16 1 2 inches and silk crepe de chine scarfs cost 1.00, with white and colored silk mulls and children's stocking caps priced 25c and 50c. The ad promotes no substitute and emphasizes value over brand prestige.
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Bradley and
Phoenix
Special Fur Assortments At Neckeos Mafig Coats
This store highlights furs of intrinsic value in gift ready assortments. Neckeos Mafig and Coats present neck pieces muff sets and matched children’s fur sets in rich, reliable quality. Quality claims appeal to gift buyers seeking unquestioned value.
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Neckeos
Handkerchiefs From Many Countries On Sale
Readable text notes handkerchiefs from various nations in multiple kinds. A plain linen soft bleach handkerchief free of starch or dressing is highlighted. Men prices range 10c to 25c each and women 10c to 3bc each with box options 60c to $1.40 per half dozen.
Brown Hamilton ushered in new system for package handling
The article notes a formal adoption of a new weighing and stamping process for packages. It mentions a preparatory period and describes how stamping improves efficiency in processing mail and goods. The piece emphasizes readiness and practical benefits of the updated method.
School Children Entertainment at Roolet Woods School
Thursday evening a free entertainment will be given by the scholars of the Roolet-Woods School in Mahoning township. The solid Massle ix teacher will oversee the program.
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Roolet-Woods School
Mahoning Township
Number of Patients to Leave Hospitals
In Shenango Valley and New Castle Catholic hospitals several patients plan to leave within a day or two to be home for Christmas. Each patient cleared by physicians will be taken home, with an Amalgamated Association mass meeting to follow in Plaels hosts the Clendenin block Thursday evening.
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Shenango Valley
New Castle Catholic Hospitals
Llewellyn Lewin
Amalgamated Association
J. Pearie
Piiisburg
Plaels
Ponroe
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