Tragic Roof Prison Death Of 3-Year-Old Jacob Cohen
A New York case details little Jacob Cohen dying after more than 46 hours on a roof at 165 Suffolk street. He was trapped behind a latched door, exposed to rain and cold, as neighbors failed to rescue him. The janitor at 167 Ridge Street ignored pleas for help until late, and the boy died before medical aid could reach him.
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New York
Jacob Cohen
Suffolk Street
Jacob
Ridge Street
Rebecca Weintraub
Tillie Pincus
Sammy
Practical joke ruins bride on eve of wedding
In Boise City Illinois a planned wedding ends in tragedy when a prank to stage a bigamy arrest backfires. Jack Dering dressed as a negress and Barney Oliver as the officer confess the ruse that drives Agnes Dahl to mental collapse. John Colton, once a rake, endures the shock as guests repent.
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Boise City
John Colton
Colton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Agnes Dahl
Jack Dering
Barney Oliver
Saving Grip in Ugly Lunge Sparks Mine Rescue
James Wreiger, 15, fell 200 feet into a Shamokin mine breach and struck a projecting post 50 feet from the surface. A rope was lowered and he was hauled to the surface with only bruises.
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Shamokin
James Wreiger
Fisherman reports unbelievable queer fish near St Louis
J H Melley caught a two foot eight pound creature off Destrehan street described as a bearded eel catfish grinnel mix. He and Charles Bieser kept it in a tub aboard a houseboat at 3500 North Levee and seek experts to identify it, noting its three whiskers and mixed features.
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St. Louis
J. H. Melley
Destrehan Street
North Levee
Melley
Charles Bieser
Brooklyn
Ill
Doctor Hawkes Day Helped Birth 8000 Babies in Life
Norwich mourns Dr. Willam Hawkes Day who died at 85. He assisted in the births of 8,000 children, earning a lasting legacy in obstetrics across his career.
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Willam Hawkes Day
Norwich
England
Banishing gloom at meals boosts health and digestion
A column advocates cheerful table talk to ease dyspepsia. It cites families ruined by quarrel at meals, urges pleasant conversation, smiles, and light humor to improve appetite, digestion, and overall well being. It warns against nagging and recommends brief table etiquette lessons.
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Willie
Public Statement by County Treasurer Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills
A. A. Perkins of Granbury Hood County Texas testifies that years ago a severe fall damaged his kidneys caused chronic back pain and kidney trouble. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with substantial relief and confirms his earlier public endorsement. Sold by dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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A. A. Perkins
Granbury, Hood Co
Texas
Tory
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Murine Eye Remedy Promoted in 1900s Ad
An old advertisement touts Murine for eye care addressing red weak weary and irritated eyes. It claims relief from chalk dust eye strain and offers free eye books from The Murine Lycomedy Co Chicago with a 50 cent price in stores.
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New York City
Murine Lycomedy Co
Chicago
Humpty cushions a cozy winter sitting idea
The article describes making quaint humpty cushions from two large canvas cushions filled with shavings or feathers. Over the cushions, brocade tapestry pieces are folded and draped to create decorative ends, with the center back formed by one drapery. A ribbon band hides the seam and joins the cushions. Consider using remnants from winter sales.
Powerful Texas forests and eight foot antlers in deer
A colonel boasts of a fertile Texas countryside where trees crowd so densely that a hand cannot pass between trunks and deer with eight-foot antlers roam such forests. When asked how the wildlife fits, he replies it’s their business, illustrating rustic bravado.
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Texas
Everybody's Magazine
Princess shape dominates graduation gown trends described
The article outlines graduation fashion for grammar schools, high schools, and colleges focusing on princess style gowns. It notes preferred materials such as lace, crepe de chine, chiffon, silk cashmere, and the new thin silk ottoman with a thick cord, plus a craze for silk and wool blends and gauzy textures.
Cow Injured When Heifer Falls From Streetcar Fender
A City railway car fender caught a young heifer at Third and Jersey streets. The conductor filed the required report with Superintendent Edward Howell. The victim said nothing, as she ran away after rolling off the fender a short distance.
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City Railway
Third and
Jersey Streets
Edward Howell
Dayton Columbus Dispatch
Tactful or tactless behavior at party service
A party guest recalls a waiter who forced a singer to take salad and punch mid performance, describing the incident as a cautionary example. The speaker argues that waiters hired for events should be trained to handle such situations tactfully.
Fabric Shoes Trend in New Summer Footwear
The article highlights fabric shoes as the season’s attractive trend in various cravenetted cloth shades with matching floral accents and satin stripe. White summer shoes will feature linen, canvas, and kid, with many high boots and a white-headed tie popular. Suede remains strong, and a dainty house slipper with a chiffon bow stands out beside black velvet options.
An Empire Girdle Enhances Plain Frocks
A smart addition to plain cloth or silk frocks is the empire girdle made of soft black silk or satin. It rises under the arms and crosses the bust with satin folds on a fitted foundation. Two sash ends of uneven length finish with deep silk fringe and may feature floss silk embroidery, beads, or an ornate buckle at the left side.
Joke That Passes Through News to Stage and Cloakrooms
A quip on aging humor follows from newspaper jokes to theater routines and finally to congressional cloakrooms. The line implies older jokes endure in politics and backstage spaces long after their lively newspaper life.
Lace Overrobes Embroidered with Jewels Feature of Dress
Lace and net overrobes will be worn over plain gowns the handsomest robes adorned with jewel embroidery.
Belts for Girls Tub Frocks Featured in New Accessories
Hand painted belts for girls tub frocks debut in black or white mette ribbon with flower motifs such as apple blossoms violets roses and forget me nots. Ribbon ends are hemmed over a whalebone brace and fastened with a belt pin or small flower pins. Maize beltings in many colors use gold or silver buckles and are marketed as launderable.
Grape-Nuts Clears Chronic Constipation Says Patient
A lifelong constipated patient credits Grape-Nuts, a pre digested food, with rapid digestion and lasting relief after years of laxatives. The testimonial claims permanent cure and praises scientific nutrition, noting dramatic bowel regularity within days and urging readers to try the product.
Special Round Trip Homeseekers Rates to New Mexico and Texas
Colorado & Southern Railway offers round trip Homeseekers tickets to numerous New Mexico and Texas points at one fare plus $2.00. Valid on the first and third Tuesdays each month all year. Final limit twenty five days with liberal stopovers. Details from the Colorado & Southern agent or T. E. Fisher, General Passenger Agent, Denver.
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Colorado & Southern Railway
New Mexico
Texas
Colorado & Southern
T. E. Fisher
Denver
Colorado
Market Prices for Grain and Feed Components Nearby
The listing shows prices for wheat and coffee milling per 100 pounds at 32.20, rye bulk per 100 pounds at 1.40, Idaho and Nebraska oats in sacks at 2.00, corn in bulk at 1.49 and in sacks at 1.47, corn chop sacked at 1.48, bran Colorado per 100 pounds at 1.50, rolled oats at 1.78, flaked barley at 1.68, haytim per ton values around 18.00, second bottom 13.50, timothy 17.00, alfalfa 13.00, straw 6.50, and South Park wire grass at 20.00.
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Colorado
Nebraska
Hampland
Second Bottom
Timothy
Straw
South Park Wire Grasp
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