24 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1916
Page
1
A garbled scene shows misheard exchanges about memory loss ages and algebra, with snippets of taxi disputes and social encounters. Characters include Muggine-Longhow, Eugenie, Doctor, Mies Antique, Tawking, and Chief of Metntogt, weaving a chaotic town portrait.
A garbled OCR page shows assorted junk text, ad lines, and scattered phrases about goods and services. Items mention garbage works, carriage repairs, stockings, clothing, and autos with scattered names and broken sentences, reflecting a damaged era newspaper advertising and misc. notices.
The Denver Times reports that Colorado’s new dry law, effective January 1, has sparked rising liquor shipments and revenue losses. From January to August, 14,132 shipments entered the state, with increasing monthly totals since February. Denver accounts for about 26 percent of the state population but handles roughly 33 percent of liquor shipments, indicating higher contrast between demand and enforcement.
Vendors describe corporate backers of the 1908 era political push supporting President Taft and related figures. The Juilliard firm faces labor strife with strike threats and guards after evasive tactics. Public notices reference tariffs, markets, and consumer goods amid campaign rhetoric and economic concerns.
A vintage style advertisement touts Danderine for thick healthy hair. It claims dandruff removal, scalp purification, and new hair growth after weeks, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters. It targets girls with promises of soft, wavy, abundant hair and improved texture.
New York Oct 24 Supreme Court Justice John Ford a lifelong Republican and prominent Irish American announced he will vote for President Wilson. Ford served two terms in the State Senate as a Republican and was elected to the Supreme Court in 1906. He cited duty to his country and his allegiance to progressive policies in his letter of support, aligning with Wilson amid wartime trials.
Harrisburg reports that a new rule from the Industrial Board of the Department of Labor and Industry bans deadly practical jokes in manufacturing plants. It aims to prevent fatal incidents by requiring inspectors to report any risky acts to police authorities in the community where they occur. The ruling follows at least six worker deaths this year in venues across the region.
Helen Wade entered Charles Colina barber shop and demanded a shave. After 15 minutes of argument the owner ordered her to leave but she refused. Patrolman Hourigan intervened and shaved her, then asked her to depart but she protested that the razor had not touched her face.
Thad B Preston of Sorasis Garment Company of Long Island supports Wilson for steady governance. He praises Wilson's handling of national issues and business problems, declaring he would not risk replacing him with another manager.
Certificate of Incorporation issued by the recorder for Potomac Glass Sand Company at Norley Springs Bath district Morgan County. Authorized capital $80,000. Incorporators listed: Thaw Sand Ringgold Shepherdstown W Howard Hamilton Bethlehem W Olver Hughes L A Proctor and Peor Quebaugh all of Arrowley Springs.
York publishers announce higher daily newspaper prices with an extra charge for white paper. The Diapateh and The Daily raise to ten cents per week for delivery, while The Gazette increases for morning editions to six cents weekly.
Frank S. Chenet swears an oath in Toledo Ohio that his firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh cured by Wall’s Catarrh Cure. The document, dated 1686, names location and officials, with claimed remedies for catarrh and constipation pills advertised by Wall's.
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