Women burglars in daring thefts captured by watchman
Logan Iowa region officers report a band of female burglars disguising as men, led to capture of Mrs. Fred Lind, 19, who pleaded guilty to ten years in the penitentiary and refused to name accomplices amid rumors of oaths. The force notes widespread robberies across Harrison county with stores and farms targeted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan, Ja
Woodbine
Logan
Mea Ls
Fred Lind
Harrison County
Cromle
Cromie
Rescued by friend from grip of giant octopus in Newfoundland
In Conception Bay Newfoundland William H. Bucholz and James V. Lorber aboard the Ned Cross Nner Rosalind faced a frightening sea ordeal. Bucholz was dragged overboard and seized by a giant octopus. Lorber leapt into the water with a hatchet and hacked away at the tentacles until the creature released its grip. Both men were salvaged onto the boat exhausted but alive with Bucholz showing tentacle marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Conception Bay
Newfoundland
William H. Bucholz
James V. Lorber
Baltimore
Bucholz
Jacques le Burin
Lorber
Jacques
Guinea Hens Alarm Frees Hartogs Horses In Connecticut Heist
In South Norwalk, guinea hens substituted for electric alarms after horse thieves cut wires and chloroformed the watchdog. A single hen crowed, sparking alarms across East Avenue and foiling the robbery at Alfred Hartog’s estate. The birds were a gift to the Hartog children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Conn
Alfred Hartog
East Avenue
Vartog
Hartogs
Hartog
Hlartog
Sisters Faveau Survive Fires Bulls and Floods at Bridgewater
Miss Martha and Miss Denzie Faveau, sisters from Prockton, endure a perilous season camping at Bridgewater. They escaped a canoe overturning, fled a camp fire, and faced an enraged bull that forced Denzie onto a shed roof for three hours while horns toppled timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prockton
Mass
Martha
Denzie Faveau
Bridgewater
A Little Cold Grows Into Fatal Tale
Neighbors gathered by a bed and mourned a man who died after a minor cold. An 1880s remedy claims to break a cold in twenty four hours by mixing glycerine virgin oil pine compound and whisky with a dosage every four hours. Miss Lillian Russell quips about aging in New York at a dinner, noting women retreating from motor cars backwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Russell
New York
Miss Russell
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement reward offer
An old advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for any failure of Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features F J Cheney Co of Toledo and endorsements by Watpina Kinnan and Marvin Wholesale Druggets Toledo. Frail's Catarrh Cure touted as internal medicine with testimonials offered free and price 75 cents per bottle. Take Lall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Watpina, Kinnan & Marvin
Frail
Lall
Stone Age Chalk Figurine Found Near Willendorf
Archaeologists from the Austrian Natural History Museum near Willendorf on the Danube unearthed an 11 centimeter chalk figurine in a Stone Age stratum. The painted sculpture depicts a female figure with notable artistic precision and is accompanied by tools and weapons from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willendorf
Danube
Austrian Natural History Museum
Looking Brighter and One Was Enough for Johnny
A citizen recalls blessings from local figures in Billville including a sheriff brother in law and a town doctor who charges nothing for advice. The Avlanta Constitution quote contrasts gratitude with humor. A Sunday school tale ends with Johnny answering that one strike justifies a quick return, about once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billville
Avlanta Constitution
Johnny
Kentucky town heresy tale of celestial toll for a sermon
A Kentucky resident claims direct divine messages for the needy yet tries to bill an attorney $95 for guidance. The attorney quips the Lord knows he has not that sum, ending the celestial exchange. The anecdote highlights a humorous clash between claimed heavenly communications and earthly money concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Woman Overcomes Coffee Heart With Postum Remedy
A reader shares how coffee harmed her heart and health. After eleven weeks of illness she quit coffee, started Postum, and gradually recovered. She reports better weight, fewer headaches, and no heart spells, praising Postum and the brand’s directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Wellville
Quited as Teacher in New York Christian Science Case
Augusta E. Stetson of New York had her license as a Christian Science practitioner revoked after a lengthy inquiry into her teaching methods. The board found she claimed the New York branch was the only legitimate church and taught an erroneous interpretation of doctrines. Amendments to church by laws aim to prevent similar issues, emphasizing pupil selection and moral guidance in teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Augusta E. Stetson
New York
Christian Science Church
Alfred Harlow
Mother Church
Stetgen
New Railroad President Named for Monon Line
Ira G. Rawn named president of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Monon railroad at a New York directors meeting on October 14. He succeeds W H McDoel who retires from the presidency November 1 but remains director and on the executive committee. Rawn, 51, has served with the Illinois Central since 1903 after rising from telegraph operator on the Baltimore and Ohio in Cincinnati and holding posts from general superintendent to general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louieville
Monon
Ira G. Rawn
Ilinois Central
Road
W. H. McDoel
Rawn
Illinois Central
J. T. Harahan
Illinois Centre
Baltimore & Ohio
Cincinnnati
Women testifying to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures
A long list of women from many states writes to prove Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female illnesses. Names and addresses across Illinois Indiana New York Ohio Wisconsin and more are provided as testimonials. The ad stresses no compensation given for using their names and claims honesty and truth in its statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mosier, Ill
Mary Ball
Ligonier
Ind
Eliza Wood
Melbourne
Iowa
Clara Watermanun
Bardstown
Joseph Hall
Lewiston
Maine
Henry Cloutier
Oxford Street
Minneapolis
Minn
John Q. Moldan
Second Street
N. Shamrock
Josie Ham
Marlton
N.J
Geo
Jordy
Chester
Ark
Ella Wood
Ocilla
GaeMra
T. A. Cribb
Pendleton
May Marshall
R.R
Pecos
Texas
Ada Young Eggleston
Cambridge
Mra
Nellie Moslander
Graniteville
Chas
Barclay
Lydia FE
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Puck
Stetson
BCVA
Laltio
NEW Railroad President
The
Iumof Lemoved
Chicago
Alyena Sperling
Langdon Street
Lindley
May Fry
Kinsley
Kans
Stella Gifford Beaman
Scott
N.Y
S. J. Barber
Cornwallville
Wm. Boughton
Cincinnati
W.K. Housh
Alilwaukee
WiscaMre
Emma Linse
German
South Bend
Fred Certia
Lafayette Street
Noah
Tizzie Trolland
Brookfield
Sarah Lousignant
Market St. Paterson
Wm. Somerville
Hamburgh Avenue
Peardea
R. EF. Garrett
North Garnet Street
Kewaskum
Wis
Carl Dahike
Worcester
Desylva Coté
Southgate Street
Indianapolis
A. P. Anderson
E. Pratt Street
Big Run
W. E. Pooler
Atwater Station
Anton Muelhaupt
Ohio
E. H. Maddocks
Gilbert Avenue
Mogadore
Lee Manges
Dewittville
A. A. Giles
Johnstown
Homer N. Seaman
E. Matin Street
Burtonview
Peter Langenbahn
Hampstead
Jos. N. Dandy
Adrian
Lena V. Henry
Hensie V. Piper
South Addison Street
Louisville
Sam Tee
Fourth St
South West Harbor
Lillan Robbins
Mt. Desert Light Station
Detroit
Mich
Frieda Hosentau
Meldrum Avenue
Goshen
Ala
W.T. Dalton
Ill
Wm. Tully
Ogden
Taw Paw
Cleveland
Lizzie Stalger
Fleet Avenue
Wesleyville
Maggie Ester
Dyersburg
Tonn
Lie Wi Istrd
Uayfield
Mayme Windle
Nerrin
Folkel
Winchester
May Deal
Dyer
Win. Oberloh
RK. F
Ford
Lansedowne Street
Roxbury
Francis Merkle
Clarksdinla
Anna Wallace
Guysville
Ena Michael
Dayton
Ida Hula
National Military Lome
Lebanon
eMra
Harry L. Rittle
Lehman Street
Sykes, Tenn
Minnie Hall
aMra
Louise Jung
Chestnus
Vincennes
Syl
Jerauld
Tenth Street
Gardiner
Williams, Jr
Box
Philadelphia
mMra
Chas. Boell
Garnet Street
Plattsburg
Miss
oMiss Verna Wilkes
Willimantic
Etta Donovan
Woodside
Idaho
Rachel Johnson
Rockland
Wall Young
Columbia Avenue
Scottville
J G. Johnson
I. A. Dunham
Fort Hunter
Mary Jane Shatto
East Earl
Pace
Augustus
Vienna
W. Va
Emma Wheaton
Oronogo
Mae McKnight
Camden
Lillo Watura
Liberty Street
Joseph
Oregon
Alice Foffman
Abs
Joly Johnston
Siegel Street
Crer
Tenn
Mary Wood
Sloan
Daniel H. Dient
Mann's Choice
R.F.D
No. 1
Mitton Wheeler
Morris Ave
Birmingham
Earl S. Sloan
Parker
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