Baltimore Cashier Admits Embezzling for Love
Miss Bessie L. Pick, 27, a cashier for an insurance firm, confessed to embezzling $9,673 from the National Life Insurance Company of Vermont to fund gifts for Frank Schultz, the man she loves. Schultz is jailed on a Mania act violation. other figures tied to the case include Mrs. Hilmar Stearns and John Hunt.
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Baltimore
Bessie L. Pick
National Life Insurance Company of
Vermont
Frank Schultz
Miss Pick
Schultz
Charlestown
W. Va
Spenit
John A. Hunt
West Virginia
Hilmar Stearns
Bossy Put Kick in Milk
Durham farmer John King found two cows dying in his pasture, apparently in a stupor. A veterinarian ruled them merely beastly drunk after examination, and investigators found a moonshine still in the pasture. The cows had eaten mash used by a whisky maker.
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Durham
N. C
John King
Cit
Cousin Hattie Surprises Morton Family With News and Plans
On a hot Sunday, Cousin Hattie arrives, revealing she is wealthier than expected and plans a roadster purchase. She hints Ruth will join her on a shopping trip to New York to choose a lavish trousseau. the family pressures and suspicions rise as Ted Stone’s mother notes Harriet’s distinguished look.
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Morton
Hattie
Julie
Ruth
Ted
Mrs. Stone
Julie Morton
Jack
Cousin Hattie
Ruthie
Trousseau
New York
Cunningham-Morton
Ted Stone
Harriet
Girl Found in Dungeon After Seventeen Years Hidden
Joliet authorities seek hospital care for Maria Zumback a nineteen year old girl crippled by disease since age two living in a cellar. Doctors diagnose cretinism possibly due to absent thyroid gland and plan operations and treatment to restore mind and body. The stepfather Steve Zarn worked for the Elgin Joliet and Eastern railroad and three other children lived in the home.
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Maria Zumback
Joliet
Tlinois
Bernard Klein
Steve Zarn
The
Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Victoria Barto
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends who aided us after the death of our mother Mrs. Victoria Barto. Children of Mrs. Barto.
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Victoria Barto
Barto
For Trade Seven Passenger Moline Knight Car
Trade offer from Peter De Filippi of Spring Valley for land house bonds or stock of goods in exchange for a good seven passenger Moline Knight car in good mechanical condition with new cord tires. Will give or take difference.
Behold the Classy Loafer in a Fugitating Pose
A satirical portrait shows a man with a cigarette case, lip fag in place, posing as if awaiting employment in a rural town. The piece mocks his resemblance to Clarence X Marshmillow while echoing Charlie Chaplin in style, lampooning local pretensions.
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Clarence X. Marshmillow
Charlie Chaplin
Remarkable Stomach Relief from Argo-Phosphate Endorsed
Sadie Hamilton of Portland Maine relates a years long stomach trouble. After two bottles of Argo-Phosphate she reports relief and ability to eat without distress. She urges others to try the remedy. Thompson Drug Co dispenses.
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Tate
Sadie FE. Hamilton
Portland
Father of the Automobile Daimler Built First Gasoline Car
Gottlieb Daimler, credited with creating the first gasoline engine automobile, earned the title “Father of the Automobile” for his pioneering work in early motor vehicle design. The achievement marked a pivotal shift in transportation history.
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Gottlieb Daimler
How Island Got Name Antipodes Island
Antipodes Island near New Zealand was named for its direct opposition to London, reflecting a travel era belief of global opposites and far flung sites identified from Britain.
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Antipodes Island
New Zealand
London
Asbestos Textiles Noted For Light Spun Qualities
A historical note describes asbestos as feathery like eiderdown and suitable for spinning or weaving. An ounce can be spun into a thread over one hundred yards long, illustrating its remarkable fiber length and quality for textile use.
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Sue
Camden
N. J
Frank Luchi
W. P. Walsh
Society
Luchi
Babe
Worth Carolina
McClure
Syndic
Rosecroft
Aereies
Imperial Cafe
Dec Smith
Bill Jones
Thompson Drug Co
Helme Wuap
James DE Filippi Listriluter
Acciden
Ces
Sittler’s Bakery
American Bakery
Wm. Facer
Prop
Sittler’s
Fehr and
Cumming
Spring Valley, Illinois
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