Ohio Kidnapping Scare Shocks Couple in Home
Mrs. Henry J. Walter, living north of Ohio, says her husband was bedridden during a Wednesday afternoon incident in which their two eldest children were forcibly taken from the Walter home. Sheriff Spaulding investigated but reports suggest the case may be less dire than first feared.
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Henry J. Walter
North of
Ohio
Spaulding
Walter
Armstrong
Harvey
Whio
Walter Home
Farm Hand Se dies by Own Action Near Utica
John Schreiver, 50, a farm laborer at the Henry Graff farm north of Utica, hanged himself in a barn. He had breakfast then went to hitch up his team. Graff and his son found the body fifteen minutes later. Schreiver had worked at the Graff farm four months and had prior work in Utica and Ottawa. He is said to leave a widow and two children whose location is unknown.
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John Schreiver
Henry Graff
Utica
Graff
Schreive
Schreiver
Graff Farm
Ottawa
Prescription mixup nets a gallon of salve
A young man entered a drug store with a liquor prescription and asked for a gallon of booze. The pharmacist, puzzled by the words, learned the paper called for salve and the customer fled with it, never returning.
Peru Firemen Close Second in State Tourney
Edwardsville Jr led the Peru Fire Department to a near win at the Springfield state tourney last week with the top score. The Veru team of 18 who just returned from the capital pushed them hard, as Peru collected three first prizes two seconds and one third in various events. A rain soaked event was cast off due to inclement weather.
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Edwardsville, Jr
Springfield
Veru
Peru
Real Estate Broker Endorses Argo-Phosphate
J P Strong of Boston Massachusetts proclaims Argo-Phosphate cured his insomnia and stress after years in real estate. The ad claims the product treats indigestion rheumatism nervousness and kidney and liver ills and is sold by Thompson Drug Company and other druggists.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Road Law Made Simple for Motorists Says Expert
A noted commentator argues highway law can be learned quickly in clear direct language. He claims drivers can understand rights and liabilities in minutes without an attorney, asserting the law is straightforward on our statute books.
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Chesla C
Erlock
Grudge tavern landlord recalls busy hamlet days
A rustic exchange in a hamlet features a washing machine agent asking about current fortunes and a tavern keeper from Grudge claiming business is lively. He notes crowds at dog fights shrinking to a dozen unless two dogs compete, reflecting local routines and odd phrases.
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Grudge
Deaf as that
A London Answers quip notes Mrs. Egbert taking boarders and their smooth welcome. Mrs. Bacon asks about her sister. Mrs. Egbert replies none of the boarders have complained. The exchange humorously suggests she has become deaf to criticism.
Deceived Miss Loftibrow and the Husbandry Swindle
In a witty dialogue two characters discuss an agricultural college catalogue promising courses in husbandry, only to find no mention of husbands. A friend notes rising prices while a poet laments a nickel for thoughts and a political line condemns a red terror and a bally putt on the rim.
The Trouble With Dieting
A humorous dialogue on dieting reveals the speaker’s courage while hungry between meals but weakness when a meal appears. The exchange highlights appetite and self control in everyday eating challenges.
Rent Rise Triggers Move Decision in Housing Tale
A wife laments a landlord raising rent to 125000 dollars a month. The husband counters that relocation is cheaper than continued payments, illustrating a historic or imaginary debt or housing crisis where moving becomes the practical solution.
Reading Old Authors Shapes Our Taste
In a terse exchange, The Best Reason, Hostetter Smith argues admiration for Dickens Hawthorne Pepys requires actually reading them, while the counterpoint insists on the value of engaging with classic authors through their works.
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Dickens
Hawthorne
Samuel Pepys
Hostetter Smith
A Timely Precaution
A brief quip notes the sneer at a snail as a model for a prudent businessman. The speaker counters that the snail, carrying its house on its head, proves adaptable and mobile in any locale.
Forgotten Letter Reveals Hidden Cause of Quarrel
In a domestic dispute, observers realize the argument stemmed from a letter found in a man's pocket. His wife discovered it and the clue shows he had forgotten to burn it rather than mail it. The revelation shifts blame from words to the unread note.
Its Place in the Order of the Garter Debate
A debate quotes differing opinions on who should wear the Order of the Garter, noting royal privilege versus suggesting merit should decide eligibility among the aristocracy and silk-stocking gentry.
New Dilemma on Servant and Car Tradeoff
A Browning's Magazine quote poses a household puzzle where affording both a servant and a car proves impossible. The woman asserts the need for the car to retain domestic help, while the man notes the reverse dependency, highlighting a common 19th century domestic finance dilemma.
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Browning
New Use for the Phonograph
Short, humorous remark on a phonograph being a modern novelty. A satirical note suggests people boast about achievements while doing little, comparing the device to a human roulette wheel and likening it to Coney Island.
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Coney Island
George and Mrs Dean in Dinner Table Gaffe
A cartoon caption jokes about an elderly man at dinner described as Mr Dean the famous insanity expert. The line hints at comic confusion and pop culture character roles within a Magazine cartoon panel.
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George
Mr. Dean
Cartoons Magazine
Ill Fated Romance Prompted by Mother Daughter Dialogue
A theater style exchange reveals a torn romance as the daughter confirms she plans to marry Jack Addlepate, despite her mother’s protests. The scene captures family pressure and a decisive engagement unfolding.
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Jack Addlepate
Mamma
Jack
Barr-I Hear You Lead a Double Life
Barr questions the nature of a double life while Carr admits the cost of maintaining the same life as years ago. The judge presides as Carr explains the financial burden of his current lifestyle versus the past.
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Barr
Carr
Judge
Hair styling tips to improve a side profile
Edna Kent Forbes advises readers on adjusting hair arrangements to alter facial profiles. By pulling hair over or down toward the brows, fluffing around the face, or placing the knot opposite a small nose, a variety of looks can soften or emphasize features. Dental and cosmetic treatments may aid only when needed.
Snakes Thrive Without Drinking in Dry Realms
The article notes that only reptiles are able to survive in extremely dry habitats without drinking water. It highlights snakes as among the animals that can live in such environments without a direct water intake.
World’s Two Great Canals Compared In Size And Cost
The Suez canal opened in 1869 and runs ninety miles with a construction cost around one hundred million dollars. The Panama canal measures about fifty point five miles and cost nearly four times as much to build.
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Suez Canal
Panama Canal
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J. P. Strong
Edna Kent Forbes
The
Ham Motor Co
Chicago
Goodyear
Fish
Mobiloils
Ford
Granville, Ill
GEO. L. Hoffman & CO
Spring Valley, Illinois
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