The Croaker's Secret Drives a German Farm Family
Hans and Katrina Shaeffer toil on a North American farm after emigrating from Germany. Their son Peter falls in love with Gretchen Becker as their world splits between labor and whispered secrets. Hans reveals hidden wealth stored in a trough beneath a tree, a lifetime of toil turning to fortune.
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Poral
Hans
Katrina Shaeffer
America
Germany
Peter
Gretchen Becker
George Becker
Hank
Katrina
Kately
Unc
Huhuwad
Pater
Dia
Gretchen
Haga
Hin Fara
Hall
Hana
Baba
Timme
Peter Hiad
Becker
Hans Cave
Coubiy
Southern Counties Push for Special Criminal Courts
Correspondent reports bills in the legislature to create special criminal courts in southern counties. The move aims to relieve circuit court judges and shift court expenses to the counties. Several bills are pending as lawmakers consider this reform.
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Prom Susi
Charleston
Feb. S
Senate
House
Rick
Death at Shinnston for Granville D Nay 55
The death of Granville D Nay occurred at his home in Shinnston on Thursday night from stomach cancer. He was 55, a farmer, and survived by his wife and two sons Fred and Lawrence. A member of the Shinnston Lodge Knights of Pythias, Lawrence will conduct the funeral rites tomorrow at Shinnston.
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Granville D. Nay
Shinnston
Fred
Lawrence
Knights of Pythias
Fire damages Wilsonburg church. small loss reported
A blaze struck the Methodist Episcopal church at Wilsonburg on Thursday evening. The Gables' Aid Society met in the church when flames were discovered. members joined citizens to form a bucket brigade and extinguish the fire. Origin unknown. loss under one hundred dollars.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilsonburg
Gables’ Aid Society
Christian Endeavor Prayer Meeting at Baptist Church Tonight
Carrie Stout will read the prayer meeting from 6:16 to 8 o'clock. The theme is Lessons from the Life of Neat with references to Heb 11 7 II Pet 2 4 9 and T'Pet 3 2 17 22. A good gathering was held, and another uplifting session is planned this week with prayer and thought preparation. Meeting lasts forty five minutes. Friday night from 7 15 to 8 o'clock.
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Carrie Stout
Christian Endeavor
The
Baptist Church
Topte
Neat
Hapgoods Secures Mr Marlett For Local Post
The friends of C. M. Marlett of Cowen learn he has secured a post as bookkeeper for Colline Lumber of Pennsboro through Hapgoods of Pittsburg. Marlett now occupies an acre in Warren County, Pa, and was formerly with J. N. Berthy Company of Cowen.
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C. M. Marlett
Cowen
Seeesa
Hapgoods
Pittsburg
Colline Lumber Company
Pennsboro
Marlett
Warren County
J. N. Berthy Company
Sartor Couple Plans Extended Purchasing Tour
Mr and Mrs O R Sartor of the Wall-tamberd store depart for Baltimore for three to four days then travel to New York for ten days before visiting Pittsburg St Louis and returning home They will buy Dove coffee dress goods and stock for a departmentSome garbled OCR text remains but outlines a shopping tour and purchases.
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R. Sartor
Baltimore
New York
Pittsburg
St. Lowie
Barter
Theo
Tore
Mrs. Bartor
DeWitt's Carbolised Balm Advertises Cough Cure
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Carbolised Balm for coughs and respiratory relief. Claims include expelling mucus, easing coughing, and moving bowels. Warns against imitation products and urges reader caution.
Preventics Cold Preventive Tablets Offer Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Preventics tablets as a preventive remedy for colds and grippe claiming it can head off pneumonia or bronchitis. Sold in 5 cast and 26 cent boxes, the copy promises quick relief if you feel chilly or begin to wheeze and urges readers to buy from local dealers.
Sweet Melody Flour and Remedies Ad Promotes Laxative Cough Aid
An outdated ad touts Sweet Melody Flour and a cough remedy labeled Bee's Laxative Cough, claiming relief from coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. It notes a coupon offer and lists F. G. Blind as seller. Also advertised are plumbing by Roverta Hardware Company and quick collections by Acme Collecting Agency at 110 South Third Street.
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Cully Cave
F. G. Blind
Acme Collecting Agency and Remedies Adverts
An old newspaper fragment lists the Acme Collecting Agency at 110 South Third Street offering to collect accounts promptly with quick remittance. It also mentions Manian Pile Remedy in collapsible tubes for instant relief of bleeding itching and a note about Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup sold by Etons & Mercer.
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Pine-Use Medicine Company
Chicago
U.S. A
F. G. Bland
Acme Collecting Agency
South Third Street
110
G. Bland
Willio
Winnie
Willie
Kennedy
Etons & Mercer
Dr Shoop Croup Cure Ad Claims Fast Results
An old advertisement promises money back after using three fourths of a ManZan tube if symptoms persist and promotes Dr Shoop’s Croup Cure as a safe, quick remedy for croup with no alleged effect on other illnesses. It urges returning unused medicine and refunds through druggists.
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Frank G. Bland
Pijea Seeks Quick Relief with Dr Shoop’s Magic Ointment
A fragmented recall touts a magical ointment sold by ATL dealers promising instant relief for piles. It claims all discomfort vanishes and long standing issues disappear, urging readers to try the product for rapid satisfaction.
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Dr Shoop
Trytt Anit
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