Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Aids Covington Woman
Mrs Ella Mullins of Covington testifies that Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription relieved monthly headaches back and limb pains and benefited her daughter similarly. The testimonial urges women with feminine troubles to try the remedy from local druggists and to write for free medical advice in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Dr. Pierce
Ella Mullins
Center St
President Invalides’ Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y
How Was He to Know
A narrator recounts carrying an armful of statements from the fifth floor into a main office. An accident occurs when the foot entangles a cord of an electric lamp, causing a fall beside the lump. He states it did not take long to leave the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Patience Fails as Driver Tries to Cross Road
An absent minded woman drove into town last week and halted behind a line of cars on a site street. After exhausting her patience she honked loudly, prompting a state officer to call her out of the taxi stand and direct her to proceed across.
Blessing in Disguise Ends with Narrow Escape Tragedy
Mrs. Perkins reads aloud tragedy as Mrs. Smith, who had just hired the old cook Mary Casey, is run down and killed by a motorcar on her way home from the employment office. Mr. Perkins notes she had a narrow escape from Mary.
Reading questions spark lively classroom chat
In a lively scene Miss Catt-T reads aloud while Miss Nipp asks about the cover design she uses. The brief exchange hints at a classroom focus on books and presentation.
Sorrow's Size May Not Reveal Its Deepest Toll
Reflective line suggests sorrow's depth outpaces its outward measure, hinting at unseen emotional weight. The fragment contemplates how inner grief can demand more endurance than appearances imply.
Prohibition Squad Warned in Nassau During Investigation
Prohibition Officers led by Colonel L G Nutt returned from Nassau to Miami reporting warnings of personal violence and a threat to sink their boat while near the Bahama capital. Officials in Nassau pledged cooperation as they investigated liquor sources and the Bahama assembly banned narcotics imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Col. L. G. Nutt
Prohibition
Nassau
Colonel Nutt
Was
Bahama Assembly
Nutt
Havana
Tlaynes
Former Emperor Charles dies in Madeira at 77
Charles I of Austria died in Funchal Madeira after pneumonia at age 77. He remained conscious till the end with wife Empress Zita and son Francis Joseph Otto present. Zita sought a blood transfusion but doctors refused. The body likely to be sent to Austria for burial as commerce houses closed in respect.
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Charles
Funchal
Madeira
Charles I
Austria
Zita
Francis Joseph Otto
Austria- Hungary
Atta
Soviet Demands from Genoa Conference Revealed
Riga dispatch to the London Times reports the Moscow soviet will demand recognition of the soviet merchant flag unrestricted access to foreign ports and the handover of all Russian ships. It claims 60 percent of prewar shipping was abroad and calls for replacement if lost. It also seeks a say in international control of the Dardanelles if it becomes neutral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londor
London Times
Riga
Genoa
Russia
Dardanelles
Twenty two aliens captured near Tarpon Springs
Federal officers captured twenty two aliens off Tarpon Springs near Tampa Florida. The men described as Spanish Greek and German were attempting to enter the United States via an underground smuggling route along the Atlantic coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Atlantic Seaboard
Tarpon Springs
Ford Asked to Inspect Savannah River Shoals for Power
Augusta Mayor Julian M. Smith invited Henry Ford to send engineers to inspect Savannah river shoals above Augusta to assess harnessing water power. He believes the site could develop about 100,000 horsepower and notes the vast potential is now wasted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Augusta
Henry Ford
Julian M. Smith
Savannah River
Smith
Southeastern Better Films Conference Set for Atlanta
The Southeastern Better Films conference brings over 200 educators and civic leaders from nine southern states to Atlanta on April 28 to discuss improving quality and educational value of motion pictures. Will Hays, former postmaster general and president of MPDA, will be a principal speaker.
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Atlanta
Southeastern States
Ylays
United States
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America
Graceful crepe frocks and fascination of blouses
A spring fashion survey reviews graceful crepe frocks and the rising appeal of blouses. Thin georgette crepe shapes and loose straight lines dominate, with blouses highlighted as the vivid color note of outfits.
Crepe Frocks Highlight Spring Couture With French Flair
Fashion notes celebrate crepe gowns with Parisian influence, featuring semi-dress effects, colored laces, and elaborate handwork. Gowns emphasize sleeves and hip lines, with georgette sleeves linked to jeweled accents. Blouses revive bold stitching and appliqué highlights for a cohesive, refined look.
Fashion notes on crepe blouse designs and detailing
A descriptive piece outlines blouse styles in toast color crepe with Latin arist influences. It highlights girdle harmonization with town fashion, uneven hemlines, and floral rose motifs, lattice effects, crystal bead chrysanthemums, see-through sleeves, panel effects, heavy embroidery on underskirt, and bright rust bindings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arist Band
Couturiers
Squabble Over Corpse In Court In Missouri Town
A Missouri case centers on a body shipped from Poplar Bluff to Nashville and back. The Murray family disputes transport charges after a Swain murder victim was identified as Theodore Murray. The case involves Frank Undertaking Co and American Express Co with the court yet to decide who pays about 200 dollars.
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Poplar Bluff
Solomon
Nashville
Tenn
Circuit Court
Theodore Murray
Mary Murray
Frank Undertaking Company
American Xpress Company
Poplar Dtatt
Maddertickei
Potper
Quits His $1 Job and Begins Retirement on Farm
Franklin Kaye quits his low wage work after years on the farm near here. Arthur Poteet with five oil wells on the property earns $50 daily from oil. Poteet built a $250 home, moved in with his family, and bought a sewing machine and an oil publication subscription. He originally purchased the farm for $10.
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Frankiin
Kaye Danes
Arthur Poteet
Fari
His &I
Potect
Mrx
Poteet
Tie
Discoveries Reveal Roman City Remains at Santibunes
Report from Santibunes describes extensive remains likely of a Roman city. Traces of a road toward Astoria are found with copper pests, crushed ceramic fragments, and vases mixed with ashes uncovered in the sternity.
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Moadrid
Sel Tipareint
Santibunes
Astoria
Efstoria
En Passant Shrimp Incident In Passing Exchange
A fragment describes a confrontation where a man overheard a shrimp explaining a past encounter on a busy corner. The big bum warned against speaking in public as the scene moved past at speed, with tensions rising during a passing moment.
Had Fun, Betty Visits Unclear Local Scene
Fragmentary text describes a chatty Betty spending the day with someone, noting changes in behavior and a quoted remark about not hiking somewhere. The readable fragments mention a person named Pedant and a one-people’s house, but details and context remain unclear.
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Betty
Erundima
The Eternal Feminine in a Questioned Role
A fragmentary line argues about the place of women in literature and society, suggesting a performer of the era questions whether a woman reading certain novels is appropriate. The text reflects gender norms and debates from the period.
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Fletcher
Hudson
Aubur
Col. Nutt
Undertaker
Express Company
Widow
Heck
Sexchlo
Wey
Tna
Kenton Shoe Hospital
Shocai Us
Bet
Hmanco
Kenton Shoe Hospital. Co
Menton
Mer
Maciek St
Chatteacega
King Pin Plug Tobacco
Deas
Ale Co
Eisen Balen CO
Dept. BR
40Th St
Chicago
Milnois
Piedmont Cutlery CO
Greensboro
N. C
Dyerco Horace & Mule
Larleo Horse & Mule
DMC Horse and Mule
Dyeerco Dairy
Dyerco
Larlee
DMC
Dyersburg Milling Co
Dyersburg
Tennessee
Barber Trade
South
Charlotte Barber College
Charlotte, N.C
Concord Nurseries
Dept. 30
Concord, Ga
TN Awe
Mom
Hancock Liquid Sulphur Company
Baltimore
Manesch
Jor Us
Laguild
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