Mother Of Four And Paramour Charged With Killing Husband
In Haynesville Louisiana Mrs Eftle Jowers a 43 year old mother of four and J B Swift a 40 year old shoes salesman and alleged paramour were charged with killing her husband J B Jowers 55 a former minister and slave owner. Jowers confessed to a plot to murder on October 31 using a blade hammer. Swift allegedly transported the body 25 miles and weighted it with iron before dropping it in a creek. Police noted blood stains on floors and shavings later found with chemical tests confirming blood.
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Haynesville
Lin
Eftle Jowers
J. B. Swift
Swift
Jowers
Aire
Sherif John Coleman
Fake fights lure crowds in New York alleys
New York crowds linger at night as staged street fights draw sympathy and small bets. Police soon intervene after a quick knockout, then the beaten fighter laments defending his corner while spectators dip into pockets for a few dollars. The sequence repeats on a different corner the following night.
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New York
Dec
Gossip and murder case unsettles town after confession
Swift and Mrs Jowers are linked by gossip that led to Swift’s arrest. Paul, the 11 year old son, revealed the body was found after he was forced under threat of flogging to help dispose of it. The boy is held as a material witness while Swift and Mrs Jowers face ongoing questions.
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Swift
Paul
Mrg
Jowers
Jow
Old-Time Cold Remedy Tea Suggestion
A vintage advertisement touts Hamburg Breast Tea as an inexpensive vegetable cure for colds. It recommends a half to a tablespoon of tea steeped in boiling water, then strained and consumed as nine cupfuls to relieve a cold, grip, and congestion while loosening the bowels.
Colonel Lindbergh Narrowly Escapes Plane Accident
Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey December 6 Colonel Charles A Lindbergh escaped injury when a Spirit of St Louis wheel hit a hole at Teterboro airport the propeller damaged officials said Lindbergh was taxiing to leave and the fate of his flight remains unclear A convention debate continues with delegates from several cities set to vote Wednesday.
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Hasbrouck Heights
M. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
Teterboro
Gates Flying Circus Company
Lindbergh
Feild
Cities vie for G.O.P. convention site in Kansas City bid
Washington December report notes that circulation of a word favoring Kansas City by Chairman Butler sparks further debate among Republican national committee members as they seek a venue for the next convention. The piece outlines ongoing discussions and differing preferences within the committee.
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Waanington
Dec
Butler
Kansas City
Republican National Committee
Oil firms cleared in Sherman anti trust case ruling
Chicago dispatch reports that The Standard Oil Company and fifty other oil firms were found not to have violated the Sherman anti trust law, according to a government filing today. The decision comes after three years of scrutiny by the government, noting no charges against the firms.
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Chicago
Standard Oi Company
Syteviul
ESSO
Shiloh Letter Announces Sunday Services
A Shiloh notice from December lists services for Sunday December 4. School begins at 9:30 with junior group at 10:30 and senior session at 2:00.
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Shuloh
California Fig Syrup Ad Promotes Laxative Use
A nostalgic medical ad claims California Fig Syrup as a trusted laxative for children and adults. It touts gentle cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels and urges mothers to have the product on hand to relieve illness symptoms and restore a well and playful child.
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California
Muller
Mapleville Letter Party Highlights Evening Visit
Mr and Mrs C Fahrney hosted on Thanksgiving Day and shared their annual get together with Elmer Funk Aaron Repp Roger Foltz Martin Foltz Jr Vivien Wagner Charlie Foltz from Hagerstown plus others. Sunday guests included J C Wabney Mamia Fahrney Virginia Fahrney Hilda Kaylor Lester Fahrney Sammel Lindsay. Rev Walter Long of Mill led services at San Mar Chapel Sunday evening December 4. Mr Simon Summers and children visited Zack Lidenour at home.
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Fahrney
Elmer Funk
Aaron Repp
Roger
Martin Foltz
Martin, Jr
Vivien
Harry Wagner
Hagerstown
Charlie Foltz
San Mar
J. C. Wabrney
Mamia Katie
Virginia Fahrney
Hilda Kaylor
Lester Fahrney
Sammel C. Lindsay
Walter Long
Saiona
Mill
San Mar Chapel
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad Promotes Health
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy to cleanse the system and improve energy and beauty. It claims the tablets cure constipation backwash, ease headaches, and restore clear complexions with olive colored tablets priced at 30 cents.
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F. M. Howards
Dr. Edwards
Community notes and social updates from Milas Holmes era
The brief items mention visits by Guy Stumback and Misg Bthel Ruth to Milas Kathleen Holmes, an oyster supper raised about $20 under Men’s Bible class auspices, warm weather bringing budding Wachushey leaves to Joe Forcena’s property, and Mr and Mrs Dinkel moving into Jons Tmeyor’s vacated home. Little Jonas Zeigler suffered croup and a bad coin during the week while a play titled Sawing for the...
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Guy Stumback
Ruth
Magerstowy
Milas Kathleen Holmes
J. I Trumpower
Wachushey
Joe Forcena
Dinkel
Jon
Hexthens Fundraiser Attracts Local Attendance
The event titled Hexthens drew a large audience with proceeds around $25 to be added to the ladies treasury. After a weeklong visit, Mrs. Russel Hemphill returned to work at Wai Bester's, where she is employed.
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Russel Hemphill
Wai
Bester
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Rentaro
Waltham Library
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Church of God
Hagerstown Light
Doggone Doggy
Frank Vincent
Smiling Swank
U S
Colonel Lindbergh
San Francisco
Detroit
Missouri City
Shiloh
Mapleville Letter
Simon Summers
Andra
Zack Lidenour
Shoes
Bentz & Dunn
The
House of Shoes
Ordottiar
Sanaa
Fair Store
W. Franklin Street
Whippet - Knight Sales and Service
Willys-Overland Inc. Realers
Hoffman Brothers
East
Washington Street
H.R. Wagner
Pluabln
Saum’s
W. Washington Street
Dr. R. A. Highbarger Optometrist
West Washington Street
Nicodemus
Gall
White the Commercial Service and Credit Co
Edgar G. Jonas
Huperstown, Md
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