Smiling bears and a public library billow through one page
A grizzly bear siege ends when Edwin Green uses an improvised electric jolt to subdue the animal at a power plant. A windowed scene shows a baby in a carriage with a ragged waif and a kindly shopkeeper. The Big Berthas mystery is solved as parlor guns explain Paris shells. Kansas counties plan traveling libraries with weekly book deliveries. A wife parries a cooking diploma claim with a dinner puzzle for her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Green
Rockies
Popular Science Monthly
Green
Egerton
Hhe Bear
Paris
Kansas
Overcoming Evil With Good in a War-Time Mess
An English Y.M.A. worker recalls a young lieutenant in France who, repulsed by a profane mess, placed Leonardo da Vinci’s head of Christ in the room. Within a day, most indecorous pictures vanished, leaving only the Saviour’s image. The tale concludes that evil is overcome by good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Christ
Leonardo da Vinci
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure and Reward
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. It notes internal use through the blood to the mucous surfaces and urges readers to request testimonials. Also promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for burns and emergencies and mentions opossums in New Zealand being a pest but valued for fur. It ends with a subscription offer of $1.50 for the Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
To- Neda
Ohio
New Zealand
Australia
Cardus credited with restoring health in local woman
In Paint Rock Alabama Mrs. C. 36 describes how Cardus helped her after illness left her unable to eat or sleep. After six bottles and neighborly aid she began to eat and sleep, believing it saved her life. The ad touts Cardus for many ailments and urges readers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paint Rock
Ala
Cardus
Crossett Standards for 1917 Remain Unchanged
The advertisement emphasizes Crossett leather goods with honest sleek leathers sturdy stitches and absolute comfort claiming no changes to the 1917 standards. It markets durable footwear and accessories highlighting quality materials and craftsmanship for reliable wear.
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Crossett
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Milton Kohler & Sons
W. Washington St
Hagerstown, Md
L. A. Ambrose
Vessor
Shepherdstown Plumbing, Heating and Tining Co
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Icecream
the Model Bakery
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Hurwitz Creamery Company
Charles Town, W. VA
P. O. Dunaway
Cumberland
Portland Cement
W. H. Knoce
Dean
International Stocking Mills
Norristown
Hazelton Studios
Arcade
Charleston
W.va
P.O
Ose
Ghesterfield Cigare
Liccerr & Myrrs
Topacco Co
Gardus
Alabama
Lawry A. Croserr, Inc., Miers North Abingtos, Mas
Crossett Shoe
J. HO
Norfolk & Western
Shepher
Wx Daily South
Carto Bristol
Hooah Junction
Philadelphis
Delphia
Bevill
Vartoah
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