Auto thieves attempt jail delivery near Carlos Ambler home
Chief Becket of Men doza captured three desperate auto thieves near the Ambler residence weeks ago. The trio planned another jail break but were thwarted by Sheriff Decker’s wife Mrs. Henry Decker and daughter Else with the sheriff arriving to defend them. The men used improvised tools to breach cells and attacked the family, leading to their confinement and likely harsher charges.
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Becket of
Mendoza
Carlos Ambler
Henry Decker
Sycamore
Miss Else
Billy
Martin
Divorce filing details in Spring Valley case
Mrs. Domenica Piercy of Spring Valley files for divorce from William Piercy claiming abuse and neglect plus relations with three other women. They wed in 1910. last known to her in 191% in Oklahoma. Also appears an advertisement for Virginia corn farms and contact Peter De Filippi of Spring Valley Illinois.
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Domenica Peircy
Spring Valley
Bureau County
Peter de Filippi
Ilinois
Rat Snap Ad Promises Hog Savings For Farmers
James McGuire of New Jersey endorses RAT SNAP to farmers troubled by rats. He claims spending 1.25 dollars on RAT SNAP killed rats and saved the price of a hog. The cake bait comes in three sizes 5e 65e and 1.25 dollars, is not mixed with other food, and is reportedly undisturbed by cats or dogs. Sold and guaranteed by Fehr and Gumming and Thompson Drug Co.
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James McGuire
New Jersey
Fehr and Gumming and
Thompson Drig Co
RAT-SNAP rodent destroyer for homes and buildings
Fehr and Gene and Thompson Drug Co sell RAT-SNAP in 1 cake 2 cake and 5 cake sizes with a money back guarantee. No mixing with food. Effective for pantry kitchen cellar chicken houses and small to large buildings.
Junior Red Cross Working at Home
The Junior Red Cross shapes school citizenship through service under the banner I Serve. Programs integrate with regular schooling, emphasizing civic training, health, first aid, and mutual help, with an official pledge binding members to uphold democratic ideals and service to the country.
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Junior Red Cross
American Red Cross
Livingston Farrand
American Red Cross Central Committee
Red Cross
United States
America
The
James Red Cross
Red Cross Disaster Relief Efforts Highlighted
The article details how the American Red Cross provides rapid aid after disasters with food clothing shelter funds and medical staff. It notes an average of four US disasters monthly last year affecting 150 communities in 27 states with ships trains canteens and emergency hospitals deployed and 125 local chapters active.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
United States
Corpus Christi
Texas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
Georgia
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Mysteries of Unrest at the Local Establishment
An old customer laments lack of courtesy after years of trading there. The unrestful proprietor suggests the bosses’ unpopularity affects how customers are treated, implying the customer is seen as aligned with them. The exchange hints at tension and lingering dissatisfaction within the shop.
Sentiment Disapproved in Political Exchange
Senator Sorghum criticizes a rival during a platform moment. The rival musician defends by noting personal performance, while the senator rebukes prophetic overreach. The exchange highlights tensions between public acting and political foresight.
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Sorghum
Henrietta and Mr Meekton Consider Urgent Move
Henrietta decides to give up their flat immediately citing discomfort. Mr Meekton asks if they are comfortable, but Henrietta argues the apartment lacks a fire escape landing and a front porch, prompting a dramatic relocation.
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Henrietta
Mr. Meekton
The Instrument Quill and Pen Exchange Barbs
The speaker contrasts tools of writing from steel and gold pens to mood and mood driven expression. The quill of a goose is referenced in a humorous exchange about specialty instruments.
Toss-up on red rag scene quoted by Cactus Joe and Three-Finger Sam
Two cowboys debate risk of provoking a bull. Cactus Joe warns of uncertain danger while Three-Finger Sam calls the outcome a toss up, noting possible survival or peril with shaking a red rag.
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Cactus Joe
Three-Finger
Sam
Quarreling Couple Sparks Dark Joke
A husband and wife exchange sharp quips about silence and turning out the light. The husband longs for deafness and dumbness so he could end their discussions, while Mrs. Nagg retorts, highlighting the ease of silencing a nuisance with a single gesture.
Market Advice and Costly Tip for Distant Guidance
A dialogue frames advice to a parent seeking support for a daughter in the accustomed manner. The suitor replies with a boast of living near a large muddy pond, offering market tips and implying advice, though freely given, may prove costly to the receiver.
Mind on Duty: Mrs De LaSalle Credits Sunset Trip
On a pleasure trip with her broker husband, Mrs. De LaSalle observes a sun setting behind mountains. The scene evokes a sense of waning value as the glow sinks lower, with a remark that it will soon be below par.
Surgeon’s Dress Sparks Talk He Advertises by Attire
Dialogue notes curiosity about a surgeon who advertises his business through clothing. The exchange highlights the observer’s noticing that the physician consistently wears a cutaway coat to promote himself.
No, it was a scent I meant not emotion
A passage contrasts emotion with scent as the speaker clarifies that the description referred to a fragrance rather than an emotional feeling. The exchange centers on intent behind a description linking perfume to perception.
The Stages and the Slyly Raised Wind
A brief comic exchange centers on a sly marching party. They first raise the wind then raise Cain, signaling a playful mischief or escalating misbehavior as the chorus of a street scene unfolds. The dialogue suggests a humorous rhythm and social dynamic.
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Cain
What sort of car will Miss Flirty buy next
Quote captures a playful exchange about Miss Flirty and her future car choice. The speaker jokes that a runabout would suit her best, implying a lighthearted tone about fashion and mobility in social settings.
Dialogue on dramatic choice in a dental parlor scene
A playwright explains why the opening act is set in a dental parlor. He says the location provides visual interest and drawing power for the audience.
His Fate In A Fragment From A Silent Life
A terse appraisal notes a man’s life lacks harmony while revealing he teaches singing lessons. The fragment hints at domestic discord but centers on the paradox of artistry amid private trouble.
Man of Stable Character Sought for Racing Horses
A speaker seeks a young man of steady habits to attend racing horses, emphasizing the need for a person of stable character. The exchange underlines the importance of reliability and discipline in handling the horses and duties involved.
RAT SNAP Exterminator Ad Claims Dead Rat Stays Hidden
Mrs. Joanny reports a large dead rat found in a cellar after using RAT-SNAP. She says the rodent had been dead at least six months and emitted no odor. The cake product was sold by Fehr and Cumming and Thompson Drug Co in three sizes 85e and 1.25.
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Joanny
Fehr and Cumming
Thompson Drug Co
Farewell Sermon Sings Joyful Anthem for Rev Bs Thomas
The English paper notes Rev Bs Thomas will deliver his farewell sermon on Sunday. The choir plans to perform a specially composed anthem of joy and thanksgiving for the occasion.
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Bs. Thomas
Boston Transcript
Before Marriage a Man Proves Himself Worthy No More
A pithy Chicago News quip notes that before marriage a man may claim unworthiness of love, yet after nuptials he spends about two thirds of his time proving otherwise.
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Chicago News
What U S Agriculture Says On Rats And RAT-SNAP Ad
Government figures show two rats breeding for three years yield 359,709,482 offspring. Act at first sign of infestation. RAT-SNAP is promoted as the cleanest exterminator. drys after kill leaves no odor and is safe around pets. Sold by Fehr and Cumming and Thompson Drug Co.
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Ats
Fehr Nd Cumming and Thompson Drug Co
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Virginia
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Gene and Thompson Drug Co
Dr. Farrand
Nature
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Luceyebros
Ottaway
A Salle
Jameestown
Mendota
Mendota Fair Grounds
A. M. Biers
Mendota Agricultural Fair, Inc
Mendota, Ill
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