Ringling Elephant Capture Tale From India Spoiled By Mother's Escape
A historic note recounts elephant hunters in India trapping a calf in a deep pit. The señora mother charged, leapt, then plunged into the pit as handlers retreated. The Minetanka voyage and American reception follow, with Ringling Brothers touted as America’s top zoological attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
M. Vary
Sinan
Santa
Tim Buntera
Minetanka
New York Harbor
Wadeson
America
East India
Wagner
Tom
Ringling Brothers
Americas
Europa
Aman’s Patent Cure Ad for Rheums and Burns
An old advertisement claims Aman is a universal remedy for rheums sore throat sprains and burns, with one application giving relief and a bottle priced at 50 cents sold by Haymaker. The text includes numerous legal notices and summons from Harrison County West Virginia court proceedings dated 1911 involving Crandall and Crandall and a divorce suit between LeRoy and Esta Wines, with depositions and publication orders issued by Clerk Wade Coffman and counsel Thomas Ramage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymaker
Virginia
Harrison County
Garrie A. Crandall
Itrinon
Brour Aald Court
Sta Bir Wld
Jay Crandall
J. Wade Coffman
Istid Court
Aabd
Tha
Wade-Comrfman
Atte
West Virgioi
Thoy Eiance
Harrison Coun
Crandall
Ohanchry
Crandan
Asi
Asd
Pandeh
Wade Compman
H.C. Batten
Plannng
Joy Crandall
Vsis Cihancery
Carrie A. Crandall
Circuit Court
Harrison P County
West Virginia
Carrie A. Crandaff
Taike
H. C. Batten
Gort Bullaing
Clarksburg
Harrison
Harrison’ County
LeRoy” Wines
Wade Coftnmen
Anl Sears
St Wines
Apell
ST. Wade Oofimian
Thomas Ramage
Pinintint
LeRoy Wines
Beta
Wolf
Ervey
Thombsur Thumage
Hiarion County
National team to race at Indianapolis 100 miles
The Blite Flying Squadron lineup for the Indianapolis 100 mile race is announced with Alt ken, Merz and Wilcox at the wheels of the National cars. Aitken, Metz, and Wilcox are praised for road racing experience and recent victories. The National company selects these three as the honor guard for the premier event, denying other bids as reward for consistent performance.
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Blte Flying Squadron
Altken
Merz and Wilcox
Indianapolis Speedway
Lim
Speedway
Natonal
Thia
Aitken
Ily Fini
Charley Mets
St. Frnn
Wilcox
Himan-Hand
Nat~ Fonals
Nations Company
Metz
Big Blue
Hewitt Brothers Offer Rare Original White Laundry Soap
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an auction or sale in Dayton Ohio of rare items from Hewitt Brothers group. Mentions many thousands of dollars, and a pure, old original white laundry soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt Brothers
Dayton
Ohio
Hewitt
Constipation Disorder and Dietary Tips Mentioned
A fragmented text discusses constipation as a common health issue and hints at dietary measures to ease symptoms. It references eating habits and avoiding certain foods in an unclear, non-technical manner.
City Court Hears Cases On Drunkenness And Fines
A patrol court session this morning dealt with several drunkenness cases. One man was fined 34.90 and ordered to penitence, while another convicted of drunkenness paid a fine and was admonished for orderly conduct. Mayor Moore ordered others to serve terms for nonpayment of fines and related offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venta Wan
Wilson Henderson
Phi Ryn
Pritmic
Moore
Arinkenness
Pole miner nearly drowns in river during Farmington event
Gaye Gay soke a 25 year old Pole, new to the country, wandered into a shaft at Farmington and fell into the river. Rescued by railroad men, he is jailed to the county jail and to the insane asylum. Doctors say he may recover but remains a raving maniac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Gaye Gaysoke
Farmington
Pole
Thial
Prominent New York Syndicate Official Visits Clarksburg
Herald reports F. AJ Steele of New York, service department head for a syndicate, sightseeing through the state on a promotional tour. He stops in Clarksburg, praising the Waldo hotel amid a statewide swing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. AJ Steele
New York
Syndicate
Lite Nation
Clarksburg
Waldo Hotel
Baby born to Mr and Mrs William Kester at Bridemport
A newborn son arrived Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs William Kester of Bridemport. The child is reported in good health and brings happy news to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kester
Bridemport
Kanter
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples
Marriage licenses were issued to Frederick H. Deans and Rebecca F. Wetzel and to Flavius Leonard Starkey and Elizabeth Starkey, with official records noting their recent lawful union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben W
Frederick
H. Deans
Rebecca F. Wetzel
Flavius
Leonard
Elizabel Starkey
Dame Nature and the Diet Fables of Postum Co
A fragmented 19th century style notice extols Postum coffee substitute as better for health, claiming improved digestion headaches and weight after switching from tea and coffee. Narration varies with odd spellings and mis-typed phrases but centers on dietary advice and a testimonial-like persuasion. The piece references a book and a marketing tone, naming Postum Co and Baltimore Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ari- Pontin
Bayer
Jane
Postum Co
Baltin Creek
Sieh
Welleslie
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Osborn Shoe Company
West Pike St
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Oran
Aman IS
Tay Crandall
Wwadp Coffman
State of
Circuit Court of
Sharel
Son County
Esta Wines
Thomas Tramage
Couhnel
Osborn Co
Irving
Iuitten
Women’s Law
Irving Drews
The
Osburn Shoe Co
W. W. Pike St
Pan Rossin
Oxfords
Andy Tan
Slater& Morrill
Boyden and
Neddleton
Cixi Meotal
Rossin Gulf
Hesttall
Dame Nature
Henta
Natire
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