Drunkenness and vice trade pledge in curious 1917 letter
A rambling pledge signed by Wisgenve, Aismats, and others vows to profits from selling liquor, urging mothers to lose virtue, fathers to beat families, and children to become drunkards. The writer claims law backing and warns of wages attacks, debts, and death, promising sales at the door and a rigid enforcement of licenses.
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Levering Shivek
Conner
Bow Street
Pendivonhoe
Ertakers
Diamonds Lost in Charlevoix Pool Heist Suspect Sought
Mrs W F Stine of Kansas City reported diamonds and money missing from her room at Charlevoix after a pool outing. A tall man with a brown mustache and peowling facial mark fled, leaving a towel and bathing suit behind. Police circulated a description while attendants noted a possible professional thief with skeleton keys and a small grip.
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Charlevoix
W. F Stine
Kansans
Arlington
Metoskey
Stine
Petoskey
Charlevels
Tielus
Sly
Mre Stine
Alout Hee
Nuckingham's Dye for the Whiskers Gains Popularity
A garbled line notes Nuckingham's Dye for the Whiskers enjoys growing use at home for coloring facial hair. The source text is unclear but implies broad domestic adoption and favorable reception.
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Nuckingham
Train Wreck Near Sharon Injures Many After Collision
A Providence to Taunton local train on the New York New Haven and Hartford line derailed near Sharon Massachusetts. The crash involved a New Bedford bound express and the resulting pileup left an unspecified number dead and many injured. Rescue teams work at the scene as details remain unclear and officials investigate the cause.
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New York
New Haven
Starline
Sharon
New Pedford
Mass
Provitenes
Hi I
Lew Haven
Hartford Bane
Beton
Tod Pom
Steading
Toaight
Wis
New Bedford
Taunton
Mans del
Providente
Rear Admirals Ex Changed in Naval Reorganization
Washington August 41 Rear Admiral S ikpson and Rear Admiral Sebley are exchanged to command new duties. The two officers will temporarily command their new posts after long prewar assignments. Admiral Sampeen will head the New York vessel district with Clark directing ship repairs. Reorganization aims to fit the fleet to wartime needs, with changes pending federal approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Siikpson
Sebley Sre
Mtal Sampeen
Clark
New York
Lelehey
United States
Manila Capitulation Terms Placed Against Paris Peace Panel
Washington says the Manila surrender terms will have little effect on the Paris peace commission. The protocol assigns Manila to the United States with others for the commission to decide sovereignty and governance of the Philippine islands. The president trusts Gen Merritt and Admiral Dewey to act with individuality for best results. In Chicago a tugboat incident near Lake View ends with rescue efforts and a belated estimate of costs.
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Manila
Hira
Washington
Merritt Sod
Admaral Dewey
Mamila
Paris Peace Commission
United Representatives
United Sates
Spain
United States
Peace Commission
Philippine Islands
Paris Commission
Santiago
Chicago
Tubra A
Vic
Fenicklin Street
Vicksburg State News Reports Shipwrecks and Arrests
Fragmented reports describe a steamer ashore near St. Metens shoals with crew saved but vessel damaged. In Lansing a man is seized for theft, while Mrs. Gregory Gould faces questions about a jailhouse incident. A notable pursuit ends with a suspect jailed after a midnight group escort to the Detroit house of correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macklonw
J. C. Fitegatrick
St. Metens
Charlie
Lansing
Sherif
Robingen
Detroit House of
Olden Times Inspectors and Shaving Parlors Mentioned
Fragmentary account recalls historical fines and public notices about barbering and fleshly practices, noting how barbers and surgeons used to operate in past eras. It mentions individuals such as Calvin Wilson of Niles Michigan and a figure in Boyland, with references to unlawful public displays and healing methods.
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Ci Renwal
Calvin Wilson
Niles
Ceonee
Boyland
Wilson
Nk Paiber
Faunemers
Anileen
Akorytowe
Nptu
Fife
Wore
Fragmented Augu1-Five dav ot eat Week note
Agroval College and surrounding items describe a disrupted week with injuries and public notices. Mary Grew reports an Aurion Mivisehedd Keutionie event, while Hart Le and others update on accidents and department changes. International observers and local groups attend gatherings amid conflicting reports and late August notes.
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Agroval College
Mary
Aurion Mivisehedd Keutionie
Medicine praised for universal cures in American usage
An explanation asserts the medicine’s great popularity and benefits. It claims it positively cures ailments and earns unwavering confidence from the American people. It mentions samples and endorsements by pharmacists and firms in Lowell and surrounding areas.
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Amcat
Unclear historical dispatch from Kupsville and nearby actions
Fragmentary Aug 21 item reports movements around Kupsville and Resviile with references to a Tennessee regiment, garrison offers, and a caper involving a key taken by Thirty-fest stewart. Names and places are garbled, but outline suggests military activity and local events amid fever concerns.
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Noel
Tennessee Regiment
Kixville
Lamuerhia
Second
Arkadsan
Cubs
Stewart Robles
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Detroit
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Liboraiy
Re W
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G. Poa
Schuy and Sampson
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Alaekeon
Gregory Gould
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Weis
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Pete
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Mackinacy
Marquette
Vuelos Sigs
Cleveland
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Cleveland Navigation Company
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Bradsil
Ana Arbin
Dunderdale
Cilenga
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Hiunderdale
Dans
Derdale
Ube
Tr. Fowler
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CL Bowl & Co
Lowell
Hee J
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
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Saginaw, Mich
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