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Newspaper
The Greenville Journal
Location
Greenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
7
A landlord recalls renting a roof to a theologist professor who kept three eagles for experiments. When the birds escape during a gold wagon heist, accusations fly of the professor stealing $15,000. The professor disappears as investigators seize on bird aided theft. Later two men debate astronomical distances and a 40 horsepower car.
A kaleidoscope of brief items from a bygone paper includes a dramatic account of a Confederate spy’s near execution at Fort Barrancas Florida on April 4 1968 with vivid sensations, assorted notes on Dr Osler Taft and Justice Harlan at Murray Bay long flights of birds and their migrant routes, a gambler’s father story about a 12 year old in trouble, and small items on Women’s Hotel in New York pins and umbrellas.
Report from Smith County Pioneer describes a tornado that struck the Tucker residence. Mr Tucker lay injured in bed as his wife and three children sheltered on the bed, all surviving. The bed remained intact while the house was swept away, and the wife later found herself about 50 yards away.
In Birmingham Alabama Aug 10 three men were killed and 41 injured when striking miners fired on a passenger train near Blocton. Guards and deputies opened fire as the train carried a military escort. Injured include safety superintendent Maj P M Dodge and deputy sheriffs J K Johnson and J J Cornett among others. Governor Comer called militia to Blocton and calm was reported later Sunday night.
The Gloucester fishing schooner Maggie and May captained by Brick McCuthran was sunk by the German schoolship Preva 50 miles southeast of Hull in fog. Four crew members died, three were rescued, and the Freya warship launched boats and life lines to survivors amid the collision.
The Well Informed world demands a simple pleasant liquid laxative of known value. The California Fig Syrup Co presents Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle yet prompt remedy. Buy only the genuine product from leading druggists, price fifty cents per bottle.
An Arkansan woman from Locke reports eczema plagued her for two years with sleepless nights and painful ankles. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills three times, her condition improved dramatically and has not returned in a year. A Bohemian New York writer and wife are noted for their educated child who, when asked if her mother can sew, replies she can smoke a cigarette.
A new boarder at a remote summer resort questions why eggs are always fried. The genial waiter explains boiled eggs are possible but warns the guest that boiling carries a risk.
An old testimonial from a York state woman describes relief from decade long stomach and liver trouble after switching to Grape-Nuts and Postum. She reports twenty pound weight gain, renewed energy, and ability to perform housework and work tasks without fatigue. The ad emphasizes nourishment over quantity and cites Postum as part of the regimen.
A tersely told Ohio court session reveals a damages case interrupted by a witness claiming smallpox in the town. A sarcastic exchange follows as a obdurate judge questions the defendant while the atmosphere hints at women’s social woes and a comical misunderstanding between a couple and a clever servant.
A terse quotation from a historical page discusses Moe Adeeb and Lege White amid reflections on truth and accountability. The fragment emphasizes that no amount of atonement can replace truth, invoking Ruskin as context for moral critique.
Ad copy promises piano trade deals offering higher value for less money. Mentions special offers with prices such as 210, 235, 160 and 1700. Encourages readers to write about their budget and asks to contact by phone. No clear publication date or proper nouns beyond generic references.
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