Ruraldene Campaign Parade Shows Mock Election Spirit
In Ruraldene a satirical parade mocks mayoral candidates Peter Grant and William Gray. A large crowd marches with banners and floats, including the Peter Grant Zouaves and Helping Hands, while residents debate ballots, rail travel, and local politics amid fireworks and a town parade.
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Conrad
Hank
Lizzie Joyce
William Gray
Lizzie
Barney Doolin
Peter Grant
Wiliam Gray
Ndck
Man
William
Gaba Malone
Conrad Puffen ‘Lotz
G. W. Dillingham Co
Senate Debates Lorimer Case and New Inquiry Plan
The senate spent a day debating Lorimer’s case amid rumors of resignation. discussion focused on a new five member investigating committee chosen from new senators to ensure impartiality and public confidence.
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Senate
Illinois
Washington
Lorimer
Cullom
Tinois
House
la Follette
Borah
Bailey
Dillingham
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Congress May Control Levees
The Mississippi river commission is empowered by a resolution introduced by Representative Brousard of Louisiana to investigate the advisability of Congress taking charge of the levee system. The aim is to aid navigation and prevent inundation of the Mississippi valley.
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Congress
Washington
Mississippi River Commission
Brousard
Lousiana
Mississippi River
Mississippi Valley
Toledo Breaks Heat Records With 93 Degree Day
Toledo set a 30 year heat record Friday as temperatures climbed to 93 degrees. Weather officials noted the record heat surpassed previous marks and forecasters warned of continued hot conditions through the weekend.
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Toledo, O
Counterfeit Parchment Circulates as Higher Value Notes
One dollar United States silver certificates altered to twenty dollar national bank notes have been found circulating in western states. The latest specimens were detected in Helena Montana yesterday.
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Washington
United States
Helena
Mont
Chief of Police Suspended in San Francisco Action
San Francisco California chief of police Lymour was suspended by the board of police commissioners pending trial on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer. Captain of Detectives E R Wall was appointed acting chief.
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San Francisco
Cal
Lymour
Board of Police Commissioners
E. R. Wall
Herbert Anstead Dies in Canton New York
Herbert Anstead a noted Lincoln Nebraska woodworker died suddenly Friday night at the Erwin hotel in Canton New York He had come to Canton to settle his late father s affairs and remained about two weeks in the area as reported from Ogdensburg New York.
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Peter
William
Herbert Anstead
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Lincoln
Neb
Erwin
Canton
Anstead
Paxton Toilet Co promotes Paxtine Antiseptic
Advert describes Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as a mouth and breath deodorizer. It claims strong tobacco odor and dark brown taste are eliminated by rinsing with Paxtine mixed in water. Marketed as superior to liquids and peroxide, available at drug stores or by mail from Boston. Free samples offered.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promoted for Skin and Hair Care
An appeal praises Cuticura Soap and Ointment for clear skin soft hands and good hair. It urges warm baths and gentle applications and offers a free Cuticura health guide from Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston Massachusetts.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
Albicore Fishing Gains Interest in Nova Scotia Waters
Nova Scotia fishers pursue albicore also called horse mackerel as a new industry driven by financial reasons. Fish weighing over 500 pounds are common and some were shipped to Boston last season where prices averaged three and a half cents per pound. Previously regarded as a nuisance to fishermen.
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Nova Scotian
Boston
Defiance Starch Promises Nonstick Fron Solution
A vintage ad touts Defiance Starch as a frong nonstick aid. It claims the product prevents sticking on fron and is sold nationwide at 16 oz for 10 cents.
Headache Cure Quips and Garfield Tea Pitch
The Toledo Blade joke suggests liquor as a remedy for headaches the night before. Garfield Tea is advertised to regulate the liver cleanse the system and purify the blood. The ad mocks disappointed expectations often felt by women.
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Toledo Blade
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Bunch
Ruraldene Palladium
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Belit
John Henry
Mirabel
Claudius
Insomniahurst
R. R
Raiiroad
Goosedipper
Salt Lake City
Bangor
Maine
Panama Canal
Spartacus
Augustus Appius
Yas
Gray
Bunch Jefferson
Sousa
John Henry Home Guards
Bill Gray
George Washington
Conrad Puffenlotz
Martha Grant
Appius
Famous
Gladiolus
Pytheard
Pete Grant
Home Guards
Lorimer May
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