Melon Heist by Schoolboys Ends With German Spy Accusation
In Our School Tuesday recounts a prank where Ex and classmates plotted to steal melons from Miss Cushman. The plan faltered when the dog chased Ex and the group found no fruit. Fatty Bellowes reveals he followed them, claiming to be the German spy who took the melons. Notes praise for patriotism and a student who spectates at the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham
Exx
Andy Anderson
Bull Hickey
Phil Wigglesworth
Torp Stebbins
Andy
Fense
Miss Cushman
Fatty Bellowes
Haynes
Bol
Chicago Officers Question Landroy over murder suspect
Palmyra Sept 26 Assistant Chief Evans of the Chicago Bureau of Identification and Chief Special Agent T E Pratt examined Louis Landroy held for the murder of Special Agent Oren Diemer. Landroy has been in the country eighteen years with little steadiness of employment. Judge Ragland appointed Eugene Nelson as attorney for Landroy whose trial is Oct 22. John 8 Winn Dies at nearly 87 after paralysis, born in Hannibal Missouri in 1841, survived by two sons and a daughter. Burial at Shelbyville Missouri with service by Rev E E Boswick. Local notes cover naval enlistment for Ed Meyers, band members, and varied visits around Palmyra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Evans
Bureau of Identification
Chicago Police Department
Bertillon
Louis Landroy
Oren Diemer
T. E. Pratt
Chicago
Ed Meyers
Navy Yard
Charleston
S. C
U.S
Mr. Meyers
Best Hardware Company
Eastern Star Lodge
Masonic Lodge
Ragland
Eugene Nelson
Burlington
John
Winn
James A. Winn
Shelbyville
E. E. Boswick
M. E. Church
Dan Brower
Cherry Dell
Haig's New Offensive Seeks Break in German Line
The article reports Haig attempting a major push in Belgium halted by mud and rains. British artillery has pressed the sector relentlessly, aiming to dent and flank the German line and cut off Ostend Brugee and other bases from eastern positions. It notes the difficulty of a fall campaign and Haig's plan to secure a winter position, likening it to Somme operations.
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Itaig
Belgium
Mile
Haig
Ostend
Brugee
Hase Ongst
London
Somme
A Day in a Statesman's Life
A satirical sketch portrays Premier Kerensky’s rigidly packed day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. involving resignations, revolts, Bolshevik delegations, protests, and pompous proclamations, reflecting pressure and endless duties of a wartime leader.
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Kerensky
No Man's Land
Riga
Korniloff
Manchuria
Association of Commerce
Moscow
Behind the Lines The National Service Handbook WarEffort Guide
The piece extols a government issued handbook as essential for all citizens to unite behind the war effort. It stresses a total national mobilization including industry, agriculture, railways, public opinion, and home front duties. It warns against spies and internal traitors while urging labor, education, economy, and loyalty across society.
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Witeh
Panto
The Wisdom of Mrs Gobbler and Her Gobbler Cubs
In Thornton W. Surgess story Mrs Gobbler hides her twelve gobbler hatchlings from Reddy Fox. She leads them to safety in the Green Forest and Old Pasture, teaching obedience and adapting feeding grounds. Reddy Fox waits, while the gobbler brood learns new foods and routes to safety. Next tale: the young gobblers meet their father.
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Reddy Fox
Mrs. Gobbler
Green Meadows
Gobbler
Green Forest
Roddy Fox
Fox
Landroy Trial Set for October in Hannibal
Louis Landroy, identified as slayer of Burlington detective Oren Diemer, will be tried October 22 in the Hannibal court of common pleas. Landroy pleaded not guilty and was held without bond after arraignment. Diemer was shot in a freight car near Hannibal yards and another detective W C Swiger was wounded. Swiger has since identified Landroy as the killer.
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Hannibal
Louis Landroy
Oren Diemer
Burlington Railroad
HanNibal Court of Common Pleas
W. T. Ragland
Landrey
Ragland
Diemer
Burlington
Hannibal Yards
W. C. Swiger
Swiger
Landroy
French government accepts first all American women hospital unit
New York Sept 26 The French government has accepted the first mobile hospital unit composed entirely of American women. Dr Caroline Finley director of the unit was informed by Capt Andrew Tardieu French high commissioner in the United States The unit will work among women and children in devastated regions of France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Caroline Finley
Andrew Tardieu
United States
France
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Texas User
A letter from Dennison Texas extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a grand medicine for female troubles. Mrs G O Lowery recounts relief from nervousness cills heat flashes headaches and pains after using the product and urges others to seek free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lyon Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dennison
Texas
Lydia E. Pinkhem
G. O. Lowery
Barrett Ave
Denisot
Lydia B. Pinkham
Local Mountin County Notes from Hull Visit
Johnny Brown had business in Hull Monday. Dr. Hollembeak of Payson did dental work here Monday. George Huffman is suffering with cancer on his map. Herman Kill delivered some fine coal.
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Irving Sohmalshof
Baylis
J. H.,rice
Quincy
Sellers
Decatur
Rice
Walter Rice
Harve Beatty
Mise
Bertie Holeman
Homer Bradbury
Perry
Bunny
Frank Whitney
Adams
Adams County Lodge
Albert Brown
Byron Brown
Charlie George
Polly Holemen
New
Weller Bros
John Fusselman
Liberty
Judge McCarl
Henry George
Hannibal
Clifford Brown
S. Kennedy
Family of Liberty
James Brown
John Redman
Dennis Ryan
June
Virgil Rice
Katherine Swann
A. Flick
John Huffman
Fred Ruhl
East Richfield
Fred Fengel
Familly
Alvin Hertshorn
Sniderman
A. Fiick
Alberta Schmalshof
Beulah
Thelma Holeman
Jghnnie Brown
Hull
Hollembeak
Payson
George Huffman
Herman Kill
Fish Fry Draws Large Crowd in Plainville Community
Plainville residents enjoyed a successful Sunday fish fry at the M. B. church basement with abundant fare. Families including Fay Linthicum Floyd Seeley and Misa Carrie Baugher joined Eldon Bowker and kin, and others traveled to bid farewell to youths departing for Des Moines Iowa. Aura Redman visited relatives, while Idella Waters departed late week.
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John Wagg
Roy Seeley
Quincy
Perry
Ed Ruhlman
M. B
Fay Linthicum
Floyd Seeley
Misa Carrie Baugher
Sindsay
Eldon Bowker
Liberty
Des Moines
Iowa
Aura Redman
Will Fusselman
Idella Waters
Anthrax Epidemic Alleges Enemy Agents Spread
Dr. Charles Keane state veterinarian warns an anthrax outbreak among cattle in Yolo County has worsened to an alarming stage and alleges germs are being spread by agents of enemies of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Charles Keane
Yolo County
United States
Eczema Rash on Girls Relief After Cuticura Use
Mrs Peter Luchsinger of Renwick Iowa reports that her two daughters developed a dandruff rash on their scalps followed by itching hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap daily and Cuticura Ointment, their heads healed within weeks. Free sample by mail. Soap 25c Ointment 25 and 50c.
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Peter Luchsinger
Renwick
Iowa
Orn
Cuticura
Dept. H
Boston
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Will
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Sinday
Carrie Baugher
Perry Journey
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Harve Boren
George Boren, Jr
Harry Funk
James Hendricks
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Elis Foster
Mrrs. Gobbler
Thornton W. Surgess
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Royal Otl & Gas CO
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Stern Bldg
California
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Maine ST. K. Off
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Hampshire St
E. Best
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