Ransom Note and Escape Report From Mount Vernon
A fragmented Washington dispatch describes a kidnapping extortion bid near Seattle with a ransom demand of 5000 dollars tied to Edward English. The note, signed Hd, English, is part of a larger account mentioning a Mount Vernon banker and a stranger who helped Edward escape after being held captive and bound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary
United
Seattle
Wash
Edward English
Hannay
Mount Veramount
English
Forest Fire Reports Contain Yearly Losses and Causes
The article reviews annual forest fire data, noting 1355 fires nationwide last year and 14,400 acres burned. Campers caused many fires, followed by railroads and reining operations. Lightning and careless handling are cited as major causes, with authorities tracking costs, fire fighting efforts, and the role of rivers and roads in forest protection. The piece also mentions Farmers Week programs at Pennsylvania State College highlighting agricultural studies and lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olat
Timor
Lomes
Riverood
Mtx
Man
Parisian Sage claims vast youth restoring powers
Ml Over Smesica reports a promotional claim that Parisian Sage can destroy the germ of death and renew youth. A long history of gradual sales led to extensive use across American towns. The advertisement cites a money back guarantee and asserts effectiveness in stopping hair loss and hair damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Antee
Arcadia Band Parade Highlighted Local Event
A crowded parade led by Arcadia's beast band and Archie Had'ens drum corps drew the crowd as J N Langham and others spoke in native language. Local officials hosted the event while a typhoid case at Adrian Hospital sparked concern among residents.
Local notes on residents and hospital visits
A scattered update lists residents and relatives in Adrian and nearby areas. Mentions include Mrs. Maud Walker convalescing, Mr. and Mrs. John Bland visiting Barnesboro, Charles Hynts from Butler injuring his arm, Robert Tarleton hospitalized with typhoid fever, and Marion Ellett's six months of illness. Also noted are telegraph operator AWM Smith visiting Canoe Rides and Rev H C Cur tle’s mission work in Pitamure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anise Mina AfcDonald
Adrian Hospital
Ferg Thomnannie “Holter
Maele Tyan
Wison
Heary
Pine Ams Hlalnen
Pred. Haines
Lane
Mturle Cameron
Helfrich & Cameron
Pune
J. G. Fisher
Me. Dwyer
Maud
Walker
Mra
John Bland
Retende
Barnesboro
Charles Hynts
Butler
Stes
Flannanan
Rigler Street
Burby
Robert Tarleton
Adrian
Smith
Felenda
Me Helfrich
St Marys
Pristing Cr
Valin Holter
Haw
Marion Ellett
Central Art
Bian Siepoy
Moberg Buttaing
H.C. Curtle
Breshaterian Charen
Pitamure
Mist
Old Patient Wins Relief From Backache Pills
An article recalls a patient who suffered chronic backache and hoped to be cured by a physician and drugs. After trying Hamilton's Drug Store Kidsey Pill, the patient reports relief from the first use. The ad notes the pills cost 25 cents and are sold by Foster-Milburn Co. and its agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Scott Warr
Church St
Bom Hamilton
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M Phey
Aman
Hee Fa
Ercoat
Reubin’s
Pantsy National Bank
Pun
State College
Ture
School of Agriculure
Aitvet
PRC
Schoot of Agriculture
Slate College
Chicago News
Smesica
Dandrat Caren
Parhlan
Hae Speead
Rossiter
Sasassas
Barker Brown
Watsontown
Piehlers
E. P. Reed & Co
Watson’s
Jordan & CO
Fiters Mahoning St
Punxsutawney, Pa
Anager
Radanger
Ond Montgomery
United Press
Pepterurg
Jamon & Young
United States
Dunkle
Fonda la Att
Mtont
Coure
Duumble
New York City
Ani
West End
Taquire
Toha
Houxer
Rene
Tale
Adama
Harmore
Wrayman & Lose, Grube Ie
Aosta Ray Des Om Tues
Jon Adrian
Aaneton
Adele
Pinder Ade fAteen
B.A. Srath
Freas
Jefferson Street
Main Street
Feicht’s Corner Drug Store
Tier Huilding
SRE Cl
Beyer
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