Murder Charge Shocks Jefferson City Community
Feeble 62 year old Jerry Coin colored, once jailed in Jefferson City, Mo., is under arrest by Sheriff Job Coens and State's Attorney Fred Walfe on a murder charge. The attack on William Shelby occurred near Ballards land opposite La Grange along the Mississippi. Coin says self defense, claiming Shelby armed with a revolver, but authorities suspect the blows with a stick caused fatal injuries. Coin had previously served ix years in the state penitentiary for the death of a child, later pardoned.
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Jerry ‘Coin
Jefferson
City
Job
Coens
Fred 'G.walfe
William Shelby
Ballard’ Island
la Grange
Moi
Mississippi” River
Coin
Shelby
Cain
Jefferson Ciy
la Geanse
Las Grange
Sid Hin
Citrolax Citrolax Citrolax Best laxative claim
An advertisement style fragment touts Citrolax Citrola as a cleansing laxative option. It promises fast relief from bowel issues with no gripe and no after effects, targeting general digestive health and regularity.
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Utah
Miller’ & ‘Arthur
Milwaukee Adopts Activated Sludge Sewage System
Milwaukee plans a new disposal method using activated sludge to aerate sewage. Air forced through the tank bottom treats wastewater, reducing odor and producing organic particles. The plant, funded by the city, will handle about 2,000,000 gallons and sell sludge as fertilizer.
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Milwaukee
Foley Kidney Pills Adverts Digestive and Kidney Claim
An aged newspaper ad fragment touts Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for sluggish kidneys and body cleanse. It touts renewed appetite and general wellness, urging readers to remove poisons and rid the body, with claims of vitality and “never” having such results.
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Venice
G. Jbveland
Teighbor
Illinois Amends Highway Law For Road Drag Funds
An amendment to Illinois highway law now in force makes dragging roads a funded duty. Town clerks and county commissioners face fines for noncompliance, with a drag fund of 3 to 5 dollars per mile annually allocated. The act directs commissioners to hire drag crews, set contracts, and ensure roads are dragged to approved standards.
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Illinois
Dunne
Saga
Joomalong
Tseor
Drag
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for head cold grippe and nasal congestion. It claims two hourly doses, up to three, relieve headache feverishness sore throat sneezing and stiffness, with quick passage of nasal passages and no unpleasant side effects, cost 23 cents.
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Pape
Boston Common encroachment plan faces protest over sacred ground
A proposed 15 foot strip to widen streets near Boston Common sparks petitions and protests. Activists call the Common sacred ground and fear further loss of green space while street officials argue the plan will ease traffic in the shopping district, despite widespread opposition from residents and women who claim ownership of the Common.
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Boston
Sloan's Liniment Promoted as Infected Healing Aid
A retired ad touts Sloan's Liniment as a universal antiseptic that kills germs and poisons, neutralizes infection, and aids healing by improving blood flow. It claims one application stops pain and infection, with sizes from 25c to $1.00 and six times as much in the larger bottle.
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Sloan
Sloan's
Women to Save Hearings Held by Boston Public Women
Boston Mass December 1 Hundreds of public spirited women attended a hearing at city hall to discuss measures to improve sanitation and public welfare. The meeting focused on civic duties and local reform efforts led by women’s groups seeking practical reforms and community improvements.
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Boston Common
Boston
Mass
City
Hall
Trial Demand Reported in Amsterdam Telegraaf Chief
A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam says that the public prosecutor demanded a prison sentence for Herr Schroeder, editor of Telegraaf, for remarks in a recent article. The case reflects tensions over press remarks and state actions in the city.
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London
Amsterdam
Reuter
Herr Schroeder
Telegraaf
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