Five Fridays On Huntington Island Adventure Ends In Arrest
In a perilous night voyage on the Merry Widow Bill and I reach Huntington's Island seeking Mrs Green. We spy a roomful of locals and the sheriff arriving to arrest Clair for murder as gunfire erupts. Clair is roped and jailed in a humorous, lawful twist as a Mother Hubbard coat is found for him.
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Merry Widow
Hill Johnsn
Merry ‘Widow
Dench
Bill
Huntingdon's
Huntingdon’s
Ross
Grandstoan
Bul
Huntington
Tatand
Lipton 3
Talr
Inlr
Maskeloon County
Lake County
St. Boys
Lipton
Mother Hubbard
Huntingdons
Clair
Wilson Urges New War Tax Bill To Fund War Effort
President Wilson urges Congress to raise new revenues now to finance the expanding war effort. He warns against postponing taxes, emphasizes economy, and argues for a clear, definite tax plan to prevent inflation while supporting military and industrial needs. He pledges patriotism and duty, urging lawmakers to act without delay and resist lobbyist influence.
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Wrexhington
Batt
Wilson
Congress
Treasury
Time for Discretion in a New York breach suit
A 65 year old man sued for breach of promise in New York cites “one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel” to argue for discretion. The Boston Globe notes the humorous remark reflects his stance as the case proceeds in court.
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New York
Boston Globe
Western Canada Seeding Drives Record Crop Hopes
In April Western Canada enjoyed ideal seeding weather as farmers worked long hours to maximize harvest potential. Officials and farmers expressed optimism for a record crop, noting thorough seed-bed preparation, adequate soil moisture from rains, and widespread late oats and barley planting. A Food Board official in Calgary praised crop conditions across the Prairie Provinces. Also an advertisement touts Freezone for corn removal, and a story recalls a boy in Indianapolis mispronouncing German taunts after learning about the Kaiser.
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Western
Canada
J. D. McGregor
Federal Food Board
Calgary
Prairie Provinces
Food Control Board
McGregor
To ad hot te pownrts and expel Work Papeworm
A fragmented passage parodies the idea of theatre and society with quips about Shakespeare and chorus costumes. It contrasts remarks by Uncle Eben on supremacy achieved through bad company and a light dialogue about opera and a powerful tenor.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Promises Kidney and Health Relief
A long promotional piece touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil as a remedy for aging bodies, especially weak kidneys and bladder. It claims capsules replace oil, cleanse kidneys, purify blood, prevent serious diseases, and reassure refunds if not effective. Includes a generic discount, three sizes, and substitution warning.
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Haarlem
Eatonic HA TONIC promises relief for upset stomachs
H L Kramer who originated Cascarets claims HA TONIC quickly relieves indigestion dyspepsia sour stomach heart burn gas bloating and other stomach misery. The tablets neutralize acids aid digestion and promote appetite. Take one or two after meals. Sold by druggists 50c a large box.
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H. L. Kramer
Mr. Kramer
Hatonic
Eatonic
Eatonic Remedy Co
Chicago
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Frank R. Adams
Frank A. Munsey
Chitr
John
Lola
Felco
Thas
Villance
Benedict Arnold
Louisville Courier-Journal
Bess
Jack
Montreal Star
Japan
Wil
Iumker
Washington
France
England
Policics
America
Asea
Carter
Resson & Carter
Cincinnati
Adv
Indianapolis
Bine
Uncle Eben
Kramer
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