After Grafters by Mail Order Exposed in Chicago Probe
A Chicago mail order firm used postcard bait to lure unwary locals into bogus advertising manager offers and costly outfit purchases. The government seeks prosecution over alleged mail fraud as hundreds of agents across states were drawn by promises of high commissions and wholesale goods. Local merchants and citizens are urged to reject such schemes.
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Chicago
United States
Spokane’s new co operation report system for city upkeep
Spokane city commissioners introduce an innovative general report system to boost inter department cooperation. Inspectors must report issues outside their own division such as insanitary yards and bad sidewalks, enabling broader city improvements.
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Spokane
Wash
Local Notices and Social Updates From Lodgepole Area
Miss Morrison visited Sunday in Lodgepole with her sister Mrs Wolf. County Superintendent Miss Morrison to be notified about rooms for teachers attending the Institute August 4 135th 16th 17th and 1st. Degree of Honor initiated a class including Sadie McFadden Grace McFadden Nellie Andrews Bertha Mick Minnie Johnson Gertrude O Kane Maggie Peetz and N V Williams. Prof Hanna excels in the Peru Nebraska tennis event winning the singles prize the boys double and a mixed match with Miss Forsyth.
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Sadie McFadden
Grace McFadden
Nellie Andrews
Bertha Mick
Minnie Johnson
Gertrude O’kane
Maggie Peetz
N. V. Williams
Hanna
Peru
Nebraska
Miss Forsyth
Local Play Presented By Peru Normal School Talent
G C Chambers returned Wednesday from Peru Normal School and assisted with The Crisis production. Miss Charlotte Cooley played a leading role and Prof A J Hanna, a Normal instructor, held a prominent part in the cast.
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G. C. Chambers
Peru Normal School
Charlotte Cooley
A. J. Hanna
Mont de Piete Monopoly Ends Pawnshop Privilege
A Paris penal code article 411 1 imposes prison and fines on anyone lending money on pledge challenging the Mont de Piete long held pawnbroking monopoly in France. The article sets penalties from fifteen days to three months and fines from 100 to 1000 francs per offense.
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Mont de Piete
France
Doan's Kidney Pills Proven Effective in Sidney Testimony
Mrs. A. Ickes of Sidney Nebr testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her severe back pains and dizzy spells within a short period, restoring her ability to perform housework. She notes lasting relief since treatment begun after hearing of the product from a friend. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Doan
Sidney
A. Ickes
Nebr
Saage
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doaga
Child builds a pine bookcase with step by step carpentry
The American Agriculturist presents a DIY guide by James B. Duncan showing a boy how to craft a bookcase for 100 books. It outlines patience with edge tools, marking, sanding, notching corners, aligning uprights, attaching brackets, and finishing with decorative nails or wooden buttons.
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James B. Duncan
Poultry Keeping Tips for Eggs and Pigeons
The article advises grading eggs and using small or deformed ones for cooking, selecting the best for market or incubation, and notes pigeons and game birds. It stresses recording parentage, profitable squad raising, and balanced year round feeding to avoid reduced vitality and egg production.
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