Fragmentary tale of Mitchell family and Laura Bitches
An unclear passage recounts Mrs Mitchell, widowed twenty years, with children who drifted apart. Laura Bitches near a painter of miniatures is mentioned, with Mitchell’s year-ago return to visit and later seven-year widowhood hinted. Names and events are obscured and fragmented.
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Associated Press
New York
Margaret Leah Mitchell
Mitchell
Chen
Wagascho
Hawata
Sydney
David FeaBela
Erai Wid
Laura Bitches
Laura
Steel corporation leader elected chairman in 1908
The selection advanced a plan to assist motorists nationwide. The chairman elect was active in the Royal Automobile Club and an officer in the steel company. The note cites his Septem ber 1908 election as a key milestone.
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Dli
Oh National
Steel. Corporation
Toyal
Automobile Club
Jof
Framed Auto Club Seeks Road Reform and Touring Exchange
The new club led by Judge Garr promotes motoring standards and traffic laws, aims to unite clubs nationwide, and pushes for better roads. Its president owns a private five-car garage including two electric models and classic limousines.
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Greatafitainan Bile Club de Franée
Licher “Automobile
Slub
Gary
Totec
Avile
Aft Usefulneg
Automobile Industry
Garr
A. Gz
Victoria
Hopkins and His Affinities in a Chicago Scandal
Miss Knight, Hopkins confidentially claims, denounces ten affinities who ruined Wallace H Hopkins and blames Mrs Florence Brooks alias Cooper for aiding the fugitive La Salle broker. He says Brooks spurred jealousy and threats, while blonde beauties competed for the broker’s favor and large sums were paid to each affinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wallace H. Hopkins
Florence Brooks
Cooper
la Salle Strees
Insanity Defense Discussed by Judge and Doctors
Judge Cowling proposes court appointment and payment of medical experts in insanity trials. Dr. John A Wyeth supports reforms, with fees set from 50 to 100 dollars for examinations. A dog bite incident at the Pettit institute sickens several locals, including Fred Pettit and Chester Catlen, who are noted figures in Oshkosh society.
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Rufus B. Conta
Court of
Amnicle
After Effects of Panic on New York Servant Market
A May report to Mayor McClellan by Commissioner John M. Rogert shows major shifts in domestic service post panic. Licensing offices report fewer domestic jobs but more applicants. average earnings for cooks have fallen from 36 to 25 dollars a month while house workers wages drop. stenographers now earn 6 to 7 a week versus 3 to 4 previously. Agencies cut clerical staff by 30 to 50 percent since January.
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Uby Associated Press
Neyo
New York
John. M.rogert
McClelans
Uuber
Rabies scare in Kenosha ties to city officials and firms
A flood of garbled text references a rabies scare in Kenosha linking mad dog fears to treatment at a Chicago institute. Names tied include Henry Robinson, Fred Pettit, and Chester Allen among others in business and sports circles, with mentions of inoculation, inoculants, and officials in Racine and Milwaukee area firms.
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Kenoshasstil
Chicago
Mil
OM. Hel Pettit
Henry Bi.Robinson
Yings' Bank
Filton HH
Bettal Sti
Pettit Maiting
Fred Pettit
J. Company
Racine
Chester
Texas editor Mrs Russell reshapes paper future in San Antonio
Mrs Russell of the San Antonio Express, a Philadelphia native and widow of Frank Gelee, rose to head the company after marrying KR H Russell in 1908. Practically sole owner, she champions newspaper work with personal attention, growing a large, prosperous Texas property serving a city over 100000. The Express under her direction aspires to market leadership and broader southwest reach.
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Oime
Texas
Chice Russell
San Antona Express
Russell
Philanglphia
Ram
Prank Gelee
KR. H. Russell
San Antonio
Express Publishing Comnpany
2. C. Borisal
Mrss Russell
Iexpress
Piper
Thexpresa
RM. C.russell
Trussel
Grice
Northwestern
Suet
Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Praised by Doctors in Letters
A series of letters from physicians across America extol Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a safe potent stimulant and wholesome tonic. Doctors claim it treats and supports patients, stressing purity, consistent results, and medical usefulness.
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Duffy
America
A. J. Park
A. M
Sams
Chicago
A. Sheridan
M. D
Oswego
Cently Wroete
Tulsa Jong Feil
F. D. McQueeny
Mi.d
Southbridge St
Worcester
Massi
IK. M. Teigain
Filh Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
Dissey
Amd
Dr. Currin
Mochester
Ni -X
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Sao. Francisco
Paul Rieger
Ferfumer
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Wwe
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Main Street
Oshkosh
Wis
Phos
King
W.N. G
Wisconsin
Madison, Wis
Charles King
Milwaukee
National Guard
Adjt
C. R. Beardman
Crowell
Romance OF
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Toasuthes
Tunge
Hopkins
Ife
Cie
Eyitht
Avith Hin
Keesha
Sampson
Chester Ocatlen
Franiaocan Manily
Tayas
Kenosha
Mrs. Russell
Sam Antonio Express Publishii Company
Lyon
The
Old National. Bank
Main
Washington Sts
F. J. la Marche &Co
Pearl Streets
Oshkosh Implement & Transfer Co
South Main Street
Sn Fonds
National Union Bank
Main and
Wich Streets
R. H. Edwards
A. T. Hennig
W. KK. Judeout
George Bauman
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