John D Archbold dies a titan of Standard Oil era
John D Archbold, longtime Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey president and Rockefellers key lieutenant, died at 68 after a battle with illness. Born 1848 in Leesburg Ohio to Scots, he built wealth from a clerkship to oil magnate, later steering Standard Oil campaigns and funding Syracuse University and hospitals.
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Wallsr
Salem
Hudson
John D
United States
Leesburg
Pennsylvania
Acme Oil Co
Rockefellers
Standard Oil
Syracuse University
Post Graduate Hospital
New York
St. Christopher's Orphanage
Cut Down the High Cost of Living
Advertisement urging readers to buy direct from manufacturer and importer to cut grocery costs. Lists include olive oil, coffee, tea, baking powder, extracts, canned goods, dried fruits, flour, sugar. Appears to invite visitors to 309 Occidental Ave Wholesale District for proof of genuineness. City and Alaska orders noted.
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Occidental Ave
Mai
Alaska
Inside Bathing Aims To Cure With Hot Water And Limestone
A health warning touts 'inside bathing' by drinking real hot water with limestone phosphate each morning. The piece claims it flushes the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels to remove toxins and improve health, selling a quarter pound of limestone phosphate as a cheap cure. It labels internal sanitation as crucial compared with external washing.
Many Novelties at City Electrical Show
The electrical show on the top floor of the O Shea building at Fifth Ave and Pine features over 23 exhibitors with demonstrations. Items include electric clothing and devices for warming, washing dishes and more. the show opens at noon and runs until 7 30 p m through Saturday night.
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O'Shea
Fifth Ave
Pine
Two Men Seek Work Brothers-in-Law From Seattle
J Drummon and J M Husband, brothers-in-law, living at 4211 First Ave N W, seek any kind of work to support their families. They have excellent references from Seattle and California and will take jobs to cover food clothing and rent. Notify The Star or call North 1378.
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J. Drummon
J. M
First Ave
N. W
Drummon
Seattle
California
North
Escaped Prisoners Remain At Large Despite Rewards
Two inmates Dr. Percival V. Allen head treety and Marty Gard ner escaped from the county jail early Monday and were still free Tuesday. A $200 reward, plus $100 from the sheriff and $100 from county commissioners, was offered. They were last believed to be hiding in Beatle as police searched towns in the Northwest.
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Percival V. Allen
Treety
Marty Gard
Lundin
Hodge
Lavidin
Madden
Gardner
Allen
Sheriff's Office
Noted con artist used flattery to deceive women
The report outlines Osborne's dating of Rae Tanzer and the later claim by Rose and Dora Tanzer that the man arrested in Chicago, Charles H. Wax, was not the Oliver Osborne involved. Rose recalls ten years of pressure to reveal the truth, while Rae has left the city. Police note possible witnesses include three New York marriages without divorce records.
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Osborne
Rae Tanzer
Rose
Dora Tanzer
Chicago
Charles H. Wax
Oliver Osborne
Raa
Rae
New York
Claims Against City of Seattle Over Invasion Damages
Everett citizens filed claims totaling 175000 against Seattle alleging the city unlawfully allowed the J W W Invasion. Mayor Gill called the claims ridiculous and compared them to damages from an auto speeding violation. Claimants include Grace R Curtis and Lydia Beard seeking 126000 for families and 50000 for others with two men killed and two wounded in the battle. Southern yellow pine totals 1479000000 board feet, about 30 percent of last year’s U S lumber cut.
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Gill
Caldwell
Grace R. Curtis
Curtis
Lydia Beard
Sherif Jefferson Hoard
H. B. Blackburn
Elmer Buehrer
Burke’s Body Found in the Bay After Missing Week
The body of Michael I Burke senior partner Burke and Price Transfer Co was found at low tide Monday night in the bay between Virginia and Beasts. He had been missing since Wednesday and his auto truck was found near the spot Friday. Police dragged the bay and think he fell through a hole in the bridge. Burke lived at 2405 Third Ave and was 40 years old a noted trap shooter. There were no marks of violence on the body.
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Michael I. Burke
Burke & Price Transfer Co
Virginia
Beasts
Burke
Third Ave
Canadian Potato Embargo Lifted by Agriculture Dept
Washington dispatch reports the first step in a policy to reduce food staple prices as the embargo on Canadian potatoes was ordered lifted. The move follows government action aimed at easing shortages and stabilizing markets.
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Washington
Dec
Department of Agriculture
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief From Headache
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound for colds, claiming two hour doses for three doses total relieve nasal congestion fever throat ache and head pain. It promises prompt, easy relief without assistance and no inconvenience, costing 25 cents at any drug store.
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Pape
Margie and Dick Waverly in Confessions Debate
A reader argues against Margie loving Malcolm and dissects the idea of love versus “thrills” in marriage. The letter recalls personal loss, praises enduring companionship, and cites Olive Schreiner on true love in contrast to fleeting passion.
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Margie
Malcolm
Chad
Dick Waverly
Olive Schreiner
Women Prohibition Club Targets Bosses Booze Orders
In Portland on December 5 the Women’s Prohibition club warned that business men who send stenographers for two quarts of California sunshine face exposure. The group launched a systematic campaign to identify the names of those sending orders.
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Portland
California
Prohibition Club
Make at Home Cough Syrup Using Pinex and Sugar
A cheap home remedy for coughs promises fast relief using 2% ounce Pinex mixed into a pint bottle with granulated sugar syrup. The ad markets a 64 cent, full pint family supply, claiming strong throat and lung soothing effects and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co of Fort Wayne Indiana.
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druga@ist
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Hindenburg Wires Congratulations From Berlin
Marshal Von Hindenburg telegraphs Imperial Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg with praise for the Reichstag approving patriotic auxiliary service. He says the nation must unite to support the army and vows to vanquish enemies through national service.
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Berlin
Sayville
Marshal von Hindenburg
Bethmann Hollweg
Reichetag
Athletes Must Show Fitness Proof Under New Rule
High school student athletes must present physician aligned fitness statements. The school board enacted the measure Monday night to shield the district from potential injury lawsuits. Plans for new school buildings in Youngstown and Seward districts were ordered, each to have nine rooms.
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Youngstown
Seward
Home Made Whisky Lands Man in Jail
Portland report states Victor Chybski sold home-made liquor to detectives after creating whiskey from ethyl alcohol and caramel coloring. He began serving a 30 day sentence. The article notes it was real whisky as determined by sleuths. It also mentions about half of female factory workers in the U S earning under six dollars weekly.
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Portland
Victor Chybski
Olive Tablets Aid Liver Bowel Function Says Ad
Thousands seek relief from indigestion by targeting liver and bowels rather than tonics. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets soothe the liver, promote natural functions, and ease stomach troubles without griping. Purely vegetable with olive oil, priced 10c and 25c. available at all druggists.
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