Ranchman Norfleet Captures Con Man Furey in Texas
Fort Worth Texas rancher Frank Norfleet, after a nationwide chase with his son Pete, captured Joe Furey in Jacksonville Florida and delivered him to Texas authorities. Norfleet says the trio swindled him out of 45000 dollars on a bogus oil stock deal and notes other fugitives faced long sentences or death.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Frank Norfleet
West Texas
Joe Furey
Norfleet
Washington
Furey
States
Old Mexico
Pete
West Texas Normal
Canyon
Jacksonville
Texas
Florida
Lttle
New Orleans
Tarrant County Grand Jury
Negro Kept Hog Farm in Parlor of Her Home
Belle White, a Black resident, was brought to Dallas police court on a sanitary violation for raising hogs in the front room of her flat in the business district. The land lord uncovered five hogs, four slaughtered on the premises with meat sold, and one hog ready for market. She received no fine but was warned to move locations if she continued hog farming.
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Belle White
Dallas
Tex
Fixings That Add to Gowns
Fashion writers note fixings become crucial as gowns stay plain in design. Beads, jade, and bracelets enhance outfits, with jade highlighted as the color of the moment. Dangling hatpins, ornate belts, and head beads trend at smart functions, while bags and shoes shift toward a snubbed toe silhouette.
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Paris
London
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Brings Joy to Altoona Family
Altoona woman reports six premature infant deaths before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After taking a dozen bottles, she credits the medicine with a healthy four month old baby and urges other women to try it for ailments of the female health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Benz
Altoona
C. W. Benz
8Rd Ave
Brief Reform Gadder Dialogue Echoes in Birmingham
A quip from the Birmingham Age-Herald notes Mrs Gadder as the usual kind who after monthly bills and a talk with Mr Gadder imposes strict economy for twenty four hours. The lighter exchange reflects domestic finance humor.
Cotton and linen prices doubled by war say adv
The wartime boost doubles the cost of cotton and linen prompting a laundry tip to extend fabric life using Red Cross Balk Blue in the wash. Available at all grocers for 5e.
Questioning College Paths Sparks Duo of Quotes
A fragment references a Louisville Courier Journal exchange about college and memory. The note contrasts a humorous question with a remark on selfishness stunting mental vitality.
Kidney Trouble Cure Promises 30 Day Treatment
Do kidney troubles worry you. The 20th century 30 day kidney treatment claims to cure Bright's disease diabetes and urinary issues. It costs $2 and is sold by The Mitchell Chemical Company of Altoona Jay. if unavailable, mail order offered with charges paid on receipt.
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Bright
Mitchell Chemical Company
Altoona
Jay
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