American car wins Indianapolis sweepstakes in record time
Gaston Chevrolet drives a Monroe special to victory in the Indianapolis speedway international sweepstakes before about 125000 cheering spectators. He completed 500 miles in 5 hours 40 minutes 16.14 seconds at an average speed of 88.16 mph, marking the first American made car to win the event in seven years.
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Notre Dame prepares for 1020 graduation events in June
Notre Dame University announces a three day commencement starting June 12 with Morgan J. O'Brien of New York giving the address and Bishop Michael J. Curley delivering the baccalaureate sermon for the 1020 class. About 90 seniors will receive degrees and 20 will finish during the summer term.
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Freezone Corn Removal Claim Ad
A small bottle of Freezone promises fast corn or callous relief. Apply drops to the affected area and the corn supposedly lifts away root and all without pain, according to an advertising endorsement.
Elmes of Alcott House Nominated for Hall of Fame
In Concord two historic elms in front of the Louisa May Alcott house and a small pine spruce grove near it are described as the author's resting place. The left tree measures 18 feet around and the right 8 15. The trees are entered for the American Forestry association Hall of Fame in Washington, D. C.
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Bayer Aspirin Ad Promises Safe Headache Relief
The ad touts Bayer aspirin as genuine and proven safe by millions, prescribed for over twenty years. It urges acceptance only of unbroken Bayer packages with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. Small tins of 12 tablets cost a few cents and druggists offer larger packages.
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Not a New Discovery in Ade’s Witty Exchange
George Ade sits in the Chicago Athletic Club library and cites an English scientist turning anything to gold. He notes that American profiteers already claimed such a breakthrough years ago in a brisk, ironic aside.
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Fall Harde Aims to Create Scientific Beer Substitute
Rumor spreads that Fall harde is working on a new beer substitute. The item hints at experimental methods and a comic acrobat persona in the scene.
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Fragmentary note hints at a printer’s error and a bad year
A partial, garbled passage mentions a printer and a “house te vent” phrase. The text suggests trouble for the printer this year, with the context unclear and characters cut off. No clear names, places, or dates are readable to anchor specifics.
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