Memorial Day Reflections On War Prospects And Civic Duty
A commentary reflects on Memorial Day as a time to consider duties in a united democracy. It traces the Union’s preservation, the ending of slavery, and the ongoing struggle for economic and social equality under rising living costs and monopoly power. It notes political debates on port commissioners, local civic notes, and a quip about Secretary Daniels and a mislocated birthday.
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Lee
Appomattox
Union
Republic
Clogged Bowels a Menace to Health
Public health notice promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a permanent remedy for constipation. Includes testimonial from Doola Wood of Little River Academy North Carolina and an offer for a free sample by mail. Claims to train stomach and bowel muscles and guarantee results or refund.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Doola Wood
Little River Academy
North Carolina
H Dr. Caldwell
B. Camwell
Washington Fnt
Monticello Mill
Odd Shopper Notes and Local Quips From Fayette, Missouri
A jumble of anecdotes and notices from Fayette Missouri includes a public sale crowd, a Nationals Retail Grocers Association quip about the high cost of living, and reader questions addressed to Cynthia Grey. Items reference a Pike bakery sign, a basement cafe 10 cents coffee, and a fair mix of humorous vignettes about everyday life.
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Pioneer Square
NationalsRetail Grocers Assocaation
Cynthia Grey
C. W
Editor's Mail Calls for Lynching of Wife Abuser
A reader letter in The Star condemns a brutal husband who prostituted his wife and threatened to take their children, arguing for swift punishment by law, up to shooting on sight or lifelong imprisonment with wages given to the wife and children. The writer, Daniel L. Strong M D, calls for immediate justice.
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The
Star
Cynthia Grey
Daniel L. Strong
M. D
East Thomast
Dialogues and jokes from a late night crowd
A humorous exchange about kissing and disease spreads. A quip about kissing a girl leads to a confession. A hungry man asks for two oysters in stew and Walter replies that they tried it but the oysters quarrelled.
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Walter
Bandits Hold Up Zinc Payroll Party in La Balle
Four masked bandits raided the Iffinote Zinc payroll party near La Balle Illinois killing one man and wounding three. F D Hichmond saved the $6000 payroll by a daring dash under fire. The assailants reportedly forced fisherman William Mogria to ferry them across the river.
Woman Judge Delivers First Ruling In Colorado City
Colorado City May 26 Imra May Ammerman newly elected police magistrate presided over her first case. Prisoner E Grubb admitted guilt while claiming intoxication en route home. The judge reprimanded him and ordered a $16 fine.
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Colorado Springfy
Imra
May Ammerman
Colorado City
Grubb
Ellers Piano Sale Forces First Floor Remodel Amid Dust
An Ellers piano sale accelerates, tearing out walls on the first floor and forcing a remodel. Workers haul debris as heavily discounted used pianos and players go on display with terms as low as ten dollars a month, despite the disruption.
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Ellers
Plano
Seavila
Eller
Iteking
Sf Music
Kensington
Marshall & Wendell
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Chamber of Commerce
Landon
Alki Beach
Congress
Vater
Harbor Island
Ilinois
St. Paul
Daniels
Washington
Washington, N. C
DOCIA
MR. Doctor
Osh Wise
Tie Holden
Yvell
Simon Legree
Lieben
Fayette
Democrat
Cynthia Greyle
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J. M. Hawthorne
Seattle
Wash
B. S. Tay
Barbershop
Milo Mayes
Eilers
God
George Steck
Weber
Weber Grand
Krell Autogrand
Haddorf
Hilers
Eilers Music
Burham
Colgate
Seattle Star
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