Potosi Journal ideas mix of quirky notes and quips
A Pittsburg style column from Potosi Missouri surveys oddities and opinions. Highlights include a playful sigh over fashion and language, a note on Rockville Connecticut arresting an air ship, a Newport sea serpent rumor, a Chicago court order restraining spousal speech, and a Chicago lectures claim that prehistoric women were mentally superior. The piece ends with a society anecdote about a man marrying a grateful woman whose thanks kept her from separating waist and skirt.
Ill fated bequest in Philadelphia tale of rope
A Philadelphia man left his son in law fifty cents to buy a rope to hang himself. The odd bequest may go unfulfilled as the beneficiary likely refrains from honoring the condition, though the story casts a grim shadow over the City of Brotherly Love.
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Philadelphia
Reports on telephone rates and service efficiency by MIT professor
Prof D C Jackson of MIT was retained by the Massachusetts highway commission to report on telephone conditions, focusing on practicability of rate reductions and improved service efficiency. The Abruzzi-Eling engagement denial is noted as ending a cross continental romance. A European refrigeration congress recalls Francia Bacon's early meat preservation experiments, celebrated by New Zealand with a statue in his honor.
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D. C. Jackson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Highway Commission
Europe
Francia Bacon
New Zealand
Bacon
Puritan Stock Dying? Gentler Birth Rate Noted in Boston Churches
A minister before a Congregational church conference in Boston reported that among 56 local churches only one child per church was born in the year. He warned that Congregational families may fail to persevere and urged President Roosevelt to study the trend.
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Congregational Church
Boston
Roosevelt
Dedication in Bath Honors Edmund Burke’s Role in U S
Whitelaw Reid spoke for Americans praising Burke as a best friend in Great Britain. Burke is a national American hero, admired for eloquent principles, with his Speech on Conciliation deemed essential reading for young Americans and schoolboys.
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Bath
Edmund Burke
Whitelaw Reid
Great Britain
Burke
America
Ohio-Mississippi coal trade described as vast cargo movement
The Ohio Mississippi coal trade remains a major maritime movement. Coal is rafted in 1,000 ton barges from Pittsburg to New Orleans over 2,000 miles, towed by steamboats at under 75 cents per ton, versus rail rates of about 4.50 from Pittsburg to Memphis and 2.70 to Memphis.
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Pittsburg
New Orleans
Memphis
University of Illinois President pledges harsh stance on hazing
The University of Illinois leader declares dismissal will be the future punishment for hazing, denouncing it as a violation of individuality and a provocation to public disorder. He argues the university cannot tolerate hazing, and such a policy widely imitated could end the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Indianapolis Star
Chicago burglar targets hospital room break in
A Chicago burglar broke into a hospital and stole items while leaving patients' temperatures intact, authorities speculate. The incident highlights security gaps in a city hospital and raises questions about patient safety during the break in.
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Chicago
Great Men of Europe and America Referendum Result
A Tokyo based note reports a referendum among leading personalities on the question of their vision of great men in history. Washington and Napoleon lead as favorites, followed by Hannibal, Caesar, and Charles XII. Least favored are Brutus, Cromwell, and Tarwin.
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Europe
America
Washington
Napoleon
Hannibal
Caesar
Charles XII
Sweden
Brutus
Cromwell
Tarwin
Nihanoyabi Nihonjiu
Tokyo
Miners to learn safety basics under new school plan
Light dawns on managers of Pennsylvania anthracite companies as they plan to open schools where operatives can be taught by experts to meet the technical and foreseeable dangers of mining. The Boston Herald says prevention is worth a remedy and state supervision can be made cheaper by such action.
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Boston Herald
Roosevelt plans grand military display for inauguration
President Roosevelt has ordered the largest military show for President-elect Taft. Army units fresh from Cuba evacuation and blue jackets from their world voyage will march in Washington for parade and review. Maj. Gen Barry leads the army contingent with his staff, while Rear-Admiral Sperry headlines the navy group along with his fleet’s senior officers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
Army
Navy
Cuba
Barry
Stawicki and McDonald Fall Overboard From New Jersey
The American battleship New Jersey reported in Colombo that Stawicki, a fireman, and McDonald, an electrician, fell overboard on December 8 due to a defective line. McDonald was rescued but Stawicki was not recovered after an extensive search. the fleet continues toward Colombo with the rest of the crew in good health and the voyage largely uneventful aside from daily maneuvers.
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Colombo
Ceylon
Roosevelt to Hit Back in House Attack
Washington reports quote a congressman saying President Roosevelt would respond to any rebuke with forceful countermeasures. The talk centers on unpublished reports that could cause consternation in high places if released, framing the president as a fighter who will defend himself beyond mere parrying. A prominent representative warned of possible White House retaliation and potential injuries to some lawmakers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
White House
American forces seize Gonaives Haiti in dash by gunboat landings
A force of 200 men landed from the Maytien gunboat and took the town of Gonaives without resistance. They established authority in the name of Gen. Simon, with Commander Shipley of the Des Moines in charge of American naval forces on shore. The Des Moines is at Port au Prince.
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Washington
Gonaives
Hayti
Simon
Navy Department
Shipley
Des Moines
Port Au Prince
New Skyscraper Planned on Fifth Avenue in New York
Heirs of Marshall Field intend a 16 story skyscraper on Fifth Avenue between Thirtieth and Thirty first streets. The $7,000,000 structure could house a single great department store or function as a general mercantile building for many tenants.
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New York
Marshall Field
Fifth Avenue
Thirtieth
Thirty-first Streets
Great Department Store
Death probe in Winchester after hydrophobia linked to sausages
Authorities investigate the deaths of John Van Horn eight and Mabel sixteen in Winchester Pennsylvania, with doctors attributing hydrophobia to frankfurter sausage consumption. Three other Van Horn relatives are seriously ill as a grocer disclaims knowledge of the product.
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Winchester
John van Horn
Mabel
van Horn
Pierce Trial in March Delayed by Docket
Austin district attorney James Hamilton says the H. Clay Pierce trial will not start until March due to a large docket. Pierce, head of Waters Pierce Oil, faces a false swearing charge in St. Louis.
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H. C. Pierce
Austin
Tex
James Hamilton
H. Clay Pierce
St. Louis
Waters Pierce Oil Company
Mother's Surgery Ends in Tragedy in New York
Peter Rickhardt died after his mother attempted to set a broken arm from a skating accident without a surgeon. The incident highlights neglect and fatal consequences in a New York case.
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New York
Peter Rickhardt
Prominent Salisbury Woman Fends Off Burglar at Night
Mrs. W. C. Feamster, a member of a leading Salisbury family, woke to a burglar in her room and fired. The intruder fled, leaving blood spots as evidence that a shot may have hit.
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Salisbury
N. C
W. C. Feamster
Love Worth $2,500 Won Away
Anna M. Hauck won a $2,500 verdict against neighbor Rose W. Chaney for alienating her husband’s affections in Lancaster Pennsylvania court action.
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Lancaster
Anna M. Hauck
Rose W. Chaney
Army seeks 52 million increase for rivers and harbors
The proposed allocation would boost the overall appropriation by 52 million dollars with the majority earmarked for river and harbor projects. The recommendation targets modernization and expansion of port facilities and inland waterways to enhance national defense logistics.
United States Coast Defense Plan and Army Strength
Secretary Wright outlines a national defense program calling for a militia of about 350000, a field army of 400000, and increased investments in permanent military plants. The 1908-09 budget ledger shows proposed increases for river and harbor work, public civil projects, and fortifications, with strong emphasis on coast defense and aeronautics. The last year’s army strength reached 72628, with most troops in the United States and overseas stations.
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Army
Wright
Congress
United States
Philippines
Cuba
Alaska
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Signal Corps
Calvary and Weld
Pensacola
Fla
New Orleans
Galveston
Tex
Insular
Mayor Proclaims 30 Day Dog Scare In Shelbyville
Shelbyville Indiana mayor Knecht issues a proclamation ordering all dogs shot or muzzled for thirty days after a mad dog caused multiple bites. Several bitten dogs were killed and the presumed mad dog was shot following the incident.
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Shelbyville
Knecht
Steps on Match Fatally Burned Mrs. Rapp in Evansville
Mrs. John Rapp stepped on a match while ironing her clothes in Evansville Indiana and was fatally burned. The accident occurred as she attempted to light the iron, with the resulting blaze causing fatal injuries.
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Evansville
Ind
John Rapp
Bonaparte to Quit Public Life
Baltimore Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte stated he would not join Taft's cabinet and, in response to questions, said he would retire from public life after March 4 next.
Ruef to Be Sentenced December 19
San Francisco sentence postponed for Abraham Ruef convicted of bribery until Saturday December 19 by Superior Judge Lawler.
Cromwell Hid Panama Facts Revealed by Senator Millard
In Omaha Nebraska ex Senator J H Millard, former senate Panama probe chair, says William Nelson Cromwell blocked efforts to uncover stockholders of the American Panama Canal Co and the French Panama Canal Co. Millard claims to know the investigation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Panama Canal Co
William Nelson Cromwell
J. H. Millard
Nebraska
Millard
Senate
Panama
Deneen to Enter Illinois Farm College
Governor Deneen will attend the agricultural college at the University of Illinois during the January short course. He seeks special instruction in cattle and corn judging after attending the Illinois corn show in Springfield and plans to become a scientific farmer.
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Deneen
Farm College
Urbana
Agricultural College
State University of
Fire in Woodville destroys home and damages post office
Fremont Ohio report says a fire at Woodville early Thursday cremated veterinary surgeon Dr G Barnes in his home. An elderly man named Crane was rescued from his house next door but the building burned. The post office was scorched and saved only by the fire department's strong effort.
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Fremont
Ohio
Woodville
G. Barnes
Crane
Minnie Maget under guard after fatal hotel shooting
Mrs Minnie Maget of Earborn Missouri fatally shot her 2 year old son in a hotel in St Joseph Tuesday and then shot herself in the head. She is under police guard at a hospital and may recover. A murder warrant will be issued if she dies.
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St. Joseph
Minnie Maget
Negro appeals to U S Supreme Court over coach law
Muskogee Oklahoma case tests the constitutionality of the separate coach law. J B McCulley, a Black man, refused to heed the law and was fined $25 and costs. The matter is headed to the United States Supreme Court from Muskogee.
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Muskogee
Okla
United States Supreme Court
J. B. McCulley
Moonshine Distiller Shot in Linville Battle Incident
Linville Alabama moon shine distiller John Wyatt was shot during a clash with United States deputy marshals. He fell over a precipice and was not recovered by the deputies after the fight.
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Linville
Ala
John Wyatt
United States
Roosevelt African hunting trip weapons forwarded
Ammunition and the president's firearms have been sent to Washington for expert examination ahead of Roosevelt's planned Africa expedition. The items arrived in New Haven for review by specialists prior to use on the hunting trip.
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New Haven
Conn
Roosevelt
Washington
German Battleship Posen Launched in Kiel Ceremony
A German battleship of about 18 000 tons was successfully launched in Kiel. Princess Radolin wife of the German ambassador at Paris christened the vessel Posen during the ceremony.
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Kiel
Radolin
Paris
Posen
Ruef Silent On Verdict In Bribery Case
San Francisco news reports Abraham Ruef, ex political boss, convicted Thursday of bribery and facing up to fourteen years in prison. Judge William P. Lawlor will sentence him after a 105 day trial, with Heney present the first time since his November shooting. Ruef led SF from 1901, with Schmitz re-elected through his influence. Spreckles funded anti graft efforts but Ruef denied guilt.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Britery
Ruef
Francis J. Heney
Morris Haars
Heney
Rueci
John F. Furey
William P. Lawlor
Eugene E. Schmitz
Schmitz
Rudolph Spreckles
Keiran to Surrender Amid Fidelity Fund Case
New York friend of P J Keiran head of Fidelity Fund ing Co says he will surrender soon. Pittsburg police seek his arrest. reports he defrauded churches denied. He allegedly prepares his affairs and plans to offer bail, while supporters say charges are unfounded and will shift once his side is revealed.
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New York
N. Y
P. J. Keiran
Fidelity Funding Co
Pittsburg
Fidelity Company
Three Robbers Target Great Northern Mail Near Hillyard
Spokane sheriffs traced the three bandits who held up Great Northern train No. 4 near Hillyard Wednesday night. A dragnet covers Spokane and surrounding country as a reward of 6000 dollars is offered, with equal responsibility shared by the Great Northern Co and the United States government for arrest and conviction.
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Spokane
Wash
Great Northern Co
United States
Great Northern
Hillyard
Contractor Agnew Declares Bankruptcy in Chicago
Al-John P. Agnew a prominent Chicago contractor at 79 Dearborn Street filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States district court on Friday. He is noted for building the Lawrence pumping station and intake tunnel for the city and ranks among the citys best known builders.
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Chicago
John P. Agnew
Dearborn Street
Claude merchant blinded by gasoline tank explosion
Amarillo Texas report states Voss Brummell a Claude merchant was blinded when a gasoline tank exploded while he examined it. The accident occurred Friday soon after he and his wife married two weeks earlier.
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Amarillo
Texas
Voss Brummell
Claude
Tex
Brummel
Mrs M Gorman Magness Denied Navy Desertion Pardon
Media Pennsylvania Mrs M Gorman Magness daughter of the late Senator Gorman reported that her husband, convicted of desertion from the navy and sentenced to a year in Portsmouth, was denied a presidential pardon while Secretary Newberry reported adversely on the application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gorman Magness
Gorman
Navy
Portsmouth
Newberry
London peers who defeated licensing bill linked to breweries
A London commentary notes that sixty two peers who helped defeat the licensing bill are owners of brewery shares, highlighting a possible financial influence on the vote.
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London
Mexican Oil Refinery Burns
A dispatch from Minitatian Isthmus of Tehuantepec reports that the large oil refinery of S Pearson and Son Limited at that place was damaged by fire caused by an explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Mexico
Minitatian
Tehuantepec
S. Pearson & Son, Limited
Minnesota Senator Hansborough Recovers After Mastoid Surgery
Minneapolis report states United States Senator Hansborough, who underwent mastoid tumor surgery at Asbury hospital, is resting easily and his condition is hopeful.
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Minneapolis
Minn
United States
Hansborough
Asbury Hospital
Pipe Her Comfort at 107 at Oxford Mass
Mrs. Catherine Suay of Oxford Mass has just celebrated her 107th birthday. Since age ten she has smoked and her pipe is her only comfort as she marks the milestone.
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Oxford
Mass
Catherine Suay
Missouri Ouster Case Eyed Disgrace to Family
In Jefferson City the Missouri Supreme Court heard Latshaw versus Wallace R. H. Field of Kansas City. Wallace argued he would quit the office only if Latshaw withdrew the suit, saying withdrawal would disgrace him and his family including a nervous wife and a son bearing his name. He pleaded for the court to allow him to avoid disgrace as weeks remain in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Bane
Latshaw
Wallace R. H. Field
Kansas City
Wallace
Hadley
Juesge Wallace
Booze boat pilot charged under dry county law in Missouri
H E Forgery a former Democratic candidate for railroad and warehouse commissioner was arrested in Bowling Green and brought to Columbia on allegations of piloting a boat that ran alcohol up and down the Missouri river last spring after the home county went dry and violating the local option law.
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Columbia
Missouri River
Home County
H. E. Forgery
Bowling Green
Price homestead burned in Hannibal amid unclear origin
Fire destroyed the Price residence, a large Hannibal home valued at about 20 000 pounds. The house stood on elevated ground complicating firefighting. In nearby news, Crawford Ousley of Phelps county died after severe complications from a cut to the foot leading to blood poisoning and amputations. A special Missouri train to Jefferson City will transport Republican leaders for Gov Hadley's inauguration on January 11 with broad district representation.
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Hannibal
Charles G. Price
Price
Rollo
Crawford Ousley
Phelps County
Hadley
St. Joseph
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Herbert
Jefferson City
Republican Party
Missouri
Fanatical sect leader arrested after Kansas riot
Kansas City area arrest follows street riot led by James Sharp against police. Sharp was found asleep under a haystack near Monticello, Kansas. Louis Pratt and Patrolman Mullane died in the riot, bringing the death toll to four.
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Kansas City
James Sharp
Monticello
Kas
Louis Pratt
Mullane
Council Eyes $50,000 Municipal Light Plant
At a Chillicothe city council meeting initiative steps were begun to erect a municipal light plant costing $50,000. An Iowa corporation provides commercial lighting, but street lights have been off five months due to high rates.
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Chillicothe
Iowa
Star boarder tragedy on Belle Avenue in St. Louis
In St. Louis at 3420 Belle Avenue James Clark killed Jack Flood before children as Flood knelt and prayed for mercy. The domestic scene that inspired the act was described as the infamous "star boarder" case, shocking neighbors and authorities.
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St. Louis
Belle Avenue
James Clark
Jack Flood
Noland Succeeds Judge Leonard In Buchanan County
Governor Folk appointed Jefferson City jurist Charles Noland presiding judge of Buchanan County to replace the late John L. Leonard. Fifty four applicants were considered for the post.
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Noland
Leonard
Jefferson City
Charles Noland
Buchanan County
Folk
John L. Leonard
Two Amendments Now Effective in Missouri Constitution
Jefferson City reports that two amendments adopted in the recent election have become laws and are now part of the state constitution. The 25 cent road tax amendment and the initiative and referendum amendment are officially in force.
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Jefferson City
Farmer in jail after shooting at wife and stepfather
In Trenton James French Jr, a farmer east of town, shot at his wife’s stepfather when he heard him call the children. His wife, divorced last summer, had been awarded the children. She married Charles Thompson three days ago. In Columbia William Eckstein, a University of Missouri student, recently sold an heir to a $3,000,000 estate in Russia.
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Trenton
James French, Jr
Here
Charles Thompson
French
Columbia
William Eckstein
University of Missouri
Russia
Jordan Mines company seeks state incorporation
Jefferson City reports that Kansas City residents Irvin Jordan Clinton D French and George F McFall filed for articles of incorporation with Secretary Swanger for the Jordan Mines company of the city. Capitalized at 1 000 000 dollars, half paid, with a state fee of 527.50 upon charter issuance. Company intends to deal in mineral lands minerals build mills and treat ores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Kansas
Mechanical Genius Showdown Revealed in Mock Exchange
A playful dialogue features Mrs Whim boasting she can do anything with a hair pin while Mr Whim challenges her by asking to sharpen a lead pencil, illustrating a comic boast between the couple.
INVALID SAD PLIGHT AND CUTICURA REMEDY TESTIMONY
A Stamford Connecticut reader recounts a four year battle with inflammatory rheumatism. Skin peeled and hair fell out while fever caused bed sores. The writer credits Cuticura Resolvent Ointment and Cuticura Soap and Ointment with clearing complexion improving health and hair shine. Dates March 6 and 12, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina J. Henderson
Broad St
Stamford, Conn
Look Here Abraham in Court Overpossum Addiction
The judge questions Abe about supporting his wife and children while he spends time chasing possums. Abe professes love for wife and children, and points out the bias of calling it a coon at a disadvantage. The scene reflects a courtroom exchange and a humorous rustic dialect.
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Abraham
Abe
Jedge
Home Joys for Johnnie
A brief Harper's Bazar vignette depicts a father rewarding his three year old with slippers and a promise of further duties if he remains good tomorrow. The child responds promptly and fulfills the request, illustrating a cherishing domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Harper's Bazar
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered With Cure Guarantee
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats the constitutional disease by acting on the blood and mucous membranes. It promises to cure all stages or refund one hundred dollars. Includes testimonials list request and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Ann
Addrera F. J. Cheney &O
Toledo
Hall
Hoodoo beggar tale ends with alms mischief
A beggar seeking charity claims bad luck and a hoodoo under which time runs out. An inquisitive man suspects fraud but the group then chips in, supporting the beggar after the claim of misfortune.
Spahn's Distemper Cure Ad Promotes Sale
In all ita forms among all ages of horses as well as dogs cured and others in some stable prevented from having the dispense with SPOHNS DISTEMPER CURE. Every bottle guaranteed. Over 500000 bottles sold last year. .50 and 1.00. Any good druggist or send to manufacturers. Agents wanted Spahn Medical Co Spec Contagious Diseases Gorhen Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Spoqhn
Spahn Medical Co
Gorhen
Ind
A Contrary Man
Fragmentary humorous snippets and advertisements from a late 19th or early 20th century page. Phrases reference Mrs Naggs and Mrs Homer, a straight Se cigar from Peoria Illinois, and several medical and consumer product lines such as piles cures and Allen's Foot-Boxes. The piece mixes proverbs with ad copy and social quips.
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Potosi
F. M. Deggendorf
China
Rockville
Newport
Lombroso
President Roosevelt
Maj.-Gen
Barry Will
FLEET
Battleship New Jersey
Washington, D. C
Luke E. Wright
War Department
Carrie
Mrs. Nation
Dundee
Scotland
Carrie Nation
Brayfield
Benton
Ill
B. F. Brayfield
Mulkeytown
Franklin County
Grand Jury
R. F. Parrish
Hickman
St Low
Henry
Keiran
Fidelity Funding Company
Bond
Tho
Great Northern Mail
Agnew
Magness
Hanebrouch
Missouri News
Job
Adam God
New Mine Company Incorporated
Poser
Bohemian Magazine
Mrs. Naggs
Tewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Allen
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