The Best Speed Rivere and Other Old Notices
A French journal cites Jeantaud electric vehicle speeding a kilometer in 38.45 seconds and a mile in 58 seconds, with petroleum motorcycle and carriage records noted. Also mentions salt-water wells in northern Mexico near Camaron, near Laredo, yielding salt. Includes ads for Allen's Foot-Base and Hall's Catarrh Cure, plus a quip about forgiv ing and a Vermont sign about trout fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeantaud
Mexico
Camaron
Laredo
Help for Women Who Are Always Tired Card
A fragmented patient note describes persistent fatigue in a woman, listing symptoms such as constant tiredness, headaches, and vague discomfort. The text hints at medical investigation and multiple doctors, with references to Wisconsin and ongoing examinations.
Moser Weeps in Court During Murder Trial
In Pekin on February 23 spectators saw Sam Moser break down and cry as his sister in law testified about seeing the bodice of his murdered wife and children. The defense sought insanity evidence while the court limited testimony on church beliefs. The state rested its case early, and witnesses testified to Moser’s good reputation as a husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alster
Tella
Pekin
Moser
Macer
Julia Stoller
Kidnaping case amusement in Minnesota arrests released
Patrick Hussey and John Layne, tied to the Edward Cudahy Jr. abduction in Omaha, were released in St. Paul. John M. Baum, not an Omaha detective but an amateur, sparked the supposed conspiracy. Hussey, a longtime local figure, and Layne, a Minneapolis contractor, were part of a larger, farcical plot that authorities now treat as a joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KG Feal
St. Paul
Minn
Patrick Husey
John E. Layne
Edward Cudahy, Jr
Omaha
John M. Baum
Hussey
Layne
Orney Kane
Jentlemman
Minneapolis
Cosler & Layne
Steamer Rio de Janeiro Sinks Off Golden Gate
The Rio de Janeiro struck a rock ledge as it entered Golden Gate and sank within twenty minutes near San Francisco. Reported aboard were twenty cabin passengers, seven whites, fifty eight Japanese and Chinese in steerage, and about 149 crew and deckhands. No confirmed deaths have been reported to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Rio de Janeiro
Golden Gate
Oddball Advertorial Fragments From a 19th Century Page
A collage of vintage notices and curiosities appears, including Allen's Foot-Bare powder ads, a note about the deepest earth hole at Gochladebach, Kemp's Balsam gripe remedy, a Life Plant of Guadeloupe plant tale, and old fashion hair plaiting trends. The mix echoes period commerce, natural oddities, and domestic tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
le Roy
Gchladebach
Ketachau
Germany
Tefa
War Sheep and Schoolroom Snippets
A collage of comic dialogue and patent medicine ads: a teacher questioning a boy about his composition, a mumbling pupil quibbling with prudence, and humorous snapshots from daily life. Quick snippets reference Maple City Belt Wash soap and Wizard Oil as remedies, with light social banter and classroom chatter.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dougs Beam Jr
New Mexico
Olmsted
LeRoy
Harlem
Hall
JC 'Engy&co
Toledo
F. J. Ghenee
West & Truar
Tolete
Vermont
Windham
Ana
Mee
Ing-De
Ckache
Sveliiggs, Alhof
Neo An
Gregory Seeds
Cudahy
Pasco
Lanapo
Ind
Guadeloupe
Guadaloupe
tLangfell
Bonn
Tescher
Prudence
Johny
Johnny
Lane
Elsie
Etory
New York
AD Crugginss
Grove
le Fellow
Pico
Joan F Borsy
Trinity
Springa, Jon
Feb
Chawley Gotrox
Dolly
Charlie
Putnam
Scribbler
Booker
New York Weekly
Maple City Belt
la Grippe
Mte
Wharaou
Gelly Wizard Oil
Chappie
Puck
St. Jacobs Oil
Olvey
Wetmore
J. C. Wetmore Tobacco CO
T. Louis, Mo
Roo
Heter
Fai
PLOSE
UWE
Reg
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