Historic London Gallows Tale of Innocence and Suspicion
A sensational 18th century London murder tale centers on Sydney Fryer’s death and the swift conviction of Martin Clench and James Mackley based on Anne Fryer’s testimony. A prophecy at the gallows fails to save them, while Anne’s later guilt haunts the public memory as a cautionary moral about justice and testimony.
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Sydney Fryer
London
Anne Fryer
Sydney
Anne
Martin Glench
James Mackley
Joseph Smith
Clench
Mackley
Smith
Martin Clench
Elijah
Ofa
Shepherd Street
Martin
Lord Topnoddy
Clench and
Burton Wood
Fryer
Timms
Reading
Alfalfa Flour Shows Promising Food Value and Cost
Alfalfa flour, blended with wheat flour to provide elasticity, is being prepaid for the market. The unbleached mixture yields a greenish color but offers lower cost and greater food value. Food classes report satisfactory results using the flour as a substitute.
Resinol Heals Itching Skin Conditions Quickly
Resinol ointment and resinol soap promise rapid relief for eczema rash ringworm tetter and scalp eruptions. Doctors have prescribed resinol for twenty years and thousands report healed skin and dandruff. Sold by all druggists.
The Precocity of Willie
A ten year old Willie, praised for finding chicken dressing in a dry goods store window, impresses his father as they chat about the curiosity of youth. The anecdote appears in the Indianapolis News.
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Willie
Indianapolia News
Inventor Introduces Tire Valve as Safety Pressure Release
A new automobile tire valve is announced that functions as a safety device to relieve excessive internal pressure. The invention aims to prevent blowouts by venting excess air, improving tire safety for vehicles.
Old Abijah Meeker Refuses Cold Cure Tale
In a brief Youth's Companion excerpt, Old Abijah Meeker enters a bear-burned room, declares he does nothing for a cold, and mimics a schoolteacher headed to a sanitarium. He sneezes, jokes about home remedies, and mocks the idea of seeking treatment.
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Old Abijah Meeker
Old Abijah
Abijah
San'tar
To Lacquer Brass The Home Made Brass Lacquer Formula
A historical recipe describes making a brass lacquer by mixing seedlac annatto gamboge dragon's blood saffron and methylated spirit in a bottle. The bottle is heated in boiling water until the solids dissolve then kept corked until use. The article to be lacquered is oven heated before applying the lacquer.
Something Cheaper
A Scottish replies with mock despair about a coin for a remedy. A man of drugs offers a sovereign cure, while Sandy retreats toward the shop door. The exchange ends with a sardonic question about a fourpence.
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Sandy
London
Modesty at its Best and a Glasses Tale
A dialogue recalls Miss Bash praised for modesty. She now wears glasses after someone advised she should view things with the naked eye.
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Bash
Leap Year Skirmish in a Witty Exchange
A playful dialogue features a fair maid asking if people should marry opposites. The wise youth responds affirmatively in most cases but rules out the maid’s match, arguing the eventual husband would be very ugly. The quip relies on witty social observation and a light tone.
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Fair Maid
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad for Troop Comfort
Wartime readers are urged to order Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for troops. The ad claims the powder eases feet when shaken into shoes or used in baths, offering rest and comfort for soldiers in the field.
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Allen
Adv
Dyes Scarcity Noted as Shirts Use Bulk Supply
The explanation cites a dye shortage caused by concentration of dyes in a limited number of shirts. Authorities warn that widespread fabrics remain underdye and production lines face limited color variety.
Untitled Artwork Process Described in Fragments
A fragment describes soft brush techniques and drying steps. It notes the object remains warm as it is moved to a warm room to harden, indicating early stages of shaping or finishing in a craft.
Khaki Demand Surges Worldwide Amid War Effort
The European war has driven heavy demand for khaki fabrics and uniforms as militaries expand production. Textiles manufacturers report rising orders from army and allied forces, pushing mills to increase output and focus on durable, colorfast materials.
Sailors Awarded For Indigestion on Alaska Schooner Voyage
United States circuit court of appeals awards $65.50 to each crew member of the Alaska fishing schooner Ray Somers to cover losses from tainted meals on a northern voyage. The charterer is charged for impure water, bad potatoes, rice, onions, beans, and salt pork costs totaling the disputed items.
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Tare
United Statesircuit Court of Appeals
Alaska
Ray Somers
San Francisco Bulletin
Firewater then gasoline cause trouble
The quote contrasts historical harms from alcohol with contemporary issues tied to gasoline. It frames a progression from colonization era dangers to modern energy-driven challenges, suggesting a continuous human struggle with intoxicants and fuels.
Red Cross Seals Hit Record Sales This Year
Eighty million Red Cross Christmas seals were sold last year, topping the prior high of sixty five million the year before. Of the eight hundred thousand dollars raised, one half goes to the Red Cross and one half to local tuberculosis associations acting as sales agents.
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Red Cross
A Revised Maxim for Girls
A quip attributed to a judge suggests a humorous take on dating norms. The saying notes you can guide a man to a certain behavior but cannot force him to propose, reflecting social expectations of courtship.
Money Talks Behind Smooth Talks in City Exchange
A social observer notes a pattern of compact favors and handshake diplomacy. People with money receive warmer reception while those lacking funds are dismissed or treated cooler, revealing underlying social currency in local interactions.
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Celeme
New York
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Montreal
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