Poor Janitor Hailed as Marvelous Artist by Critics
A Midwest newspaper profile portrays Thorngren, a janitor who became a celebrated self-taught artist. Born in Indiana, he toured studios across Illinois and Michigan, painting portraits and scenes, recalling his first success at age nine with a Lincoln portrait. He describes his dislike of visitors and a humorous incident with a patron who misread a painting as his late father.
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Largan
Tractor Kerrie & Studio
Dan
Hison
Absrham Lincoln
Thorngren
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Illinois
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Studesdale
Nianee
Michigan
Endured Misery of Piles for Years
A Buffalo New York testimonial from W. Stedmon endorses Hamadala Pile Tablets. He claims lifelong suffering from piles ended after starting the treatment, calling it a new man making cure. The ad notes internal constitutional tablets with refund guarantee via C. W. Phillips and druggists.
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Carolina St
Buffalo
N.Y
W.stedmon
C. W. Phillips
Rebellion Sparks Over Lilah Wedding Plans
In Lilah Pharley's heated exchange with her mother, emotion spills as Lilah rejects her mother's interference and asserts she loves Michael. The conflict centers on changing wedding arrangements while Lilah accuses Mrs. Pharley of meddling and clashing with family loyalties.
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Lilah
T-J
Liah
Hawaii
Mallory
Michael
Abe Mallory
Michaeli
Stoning Day for Paris Liseres Vert Club Foundling Baby
A vivid Paris dispatch describes the Club des Liseres Verts celebrating its youngest member Denise Poulbot daughter of Charles and Madame Poulbot, with godparents the Contesse de Nerrefen and Deputy Charles Bertrand. The event centers at Notre Dame de Lorette and culminates in a gala at the Hotel Majestic. The piece notes fashion and social habits, including a brown iodine-stained nail trend among women from Morocco and northern Africa, and referencesBel Faria society notices and watchmen customs.
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Alice Langelieer
Paris
Club Des Liseres Verts
Montmartre
Notre Tigtae-de- Lorette
Contesse de Nerrefen
Charles Bertrand
Ioss
Pranegis Marsal
Hosios
Hotel Majestic
Brest After War Nightwatchman Records Injuries
A Depeche writer recalls Brest during and after the war with soldiers occupying the port. Recalled revolver shots echoed through the streets and a night watchman retrieved more than a cent of injuries from a brawler.
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Brest
Depeche
Brittany
Youths Invited to Join Civilian Military Training Camp Effort
The Citizens Military Training Camps seek candidates from Lorain County as part of a peace era program. Twelve people have signed up to northern Ohio locations with a county quota of forty three. Applications and complete information are available through city service director James A. Brewitr and Lorain chairman Howard L. Fer.
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Elors
Severn
C. M. T. C. Caimps
Ohio
Lerain Counci
CML T. C
James A. Erewitr
Howard L. F .Er
Lorain
Military Training Camps Offer Courses At Knox And Harrison
Lerain county youths will attend Camp Knox in Kentucky and Camp Benjamin Harrison in Indiana for CM T and basic training. The CM T 1 at Camp Knox runs July 1 to July 30 while Camp Harrison operates July and August. The M S C originated four camps for college men in 1910s with early backing by Theodore Roosevelt and continued under successive presidents.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Coolidge
Calvin
Wilson
Olive Tablets touted as safe calomel substitute
Advertisement claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are a harmless liver and bowel remedy superior to calomel. The copy asserts quick relief from constipation and sluggishness without harming teeth, gums, or causing harsh aftereffects, urging use to “clear” the brain and lift spirits with a 30 cent price.
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Dr. Edwards
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