ENGLISH LADY BILLIARDISTS EXPAND IN LONDON PAID EXHIBITIONS
The article profiles Miss Grace Fairweather as England's leading woman billiard champion who trains three to four hours daily and has posted notable breaks. It notes public exhibitions in London and suburbs with charges for attendance and shows how the fad grew despite limited universal acclaim.
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London
England
Grace Fairweather
Ella Collins
Charles Roberts
Piccadilly
Miss Fairweather
Newcastle
John Roberts
Roberts
Cannons
Sat urday Navy Toast Sweethearts and Wives
Navy wardroom officers observe the Saturday dinner toast "Sweethearts and Wives" as a brief service of communion with home. The words express a wish that wives remain sweethearts and sweethearts become wives.
Rabbits Plague Kansas Orchards PromptMass Trap Programs
Wellhouse and Son of Omaha have installed 1 700 rabbit traps in a Kansas Osage county orchard and 1 600 in Leavenworth county across three orchards while a Miami county site holds 400 traps. The crude box traps are 22 inches long with a swinging wire gate triggered when a rabbit enters.
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Kansas
Wellhouse & Son
Omaha
Osage County
Leavenworth County
Miami County
Richmond Plans Return of Libby Prison to Virginia
Negotiations are underway to return Libby prison from Chicago to Richmond Virginia. The prison has stood as a wartime relic and houses a large collection of artifacts.
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Richmond
Libby
Chicago
Modern Generation of Men
An advertisement claims modern men are stronger and more robust than past generations and asserts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters can improve strength and nerve health and aid the nervous system while relieving dyspepsia and bilious trouble.
The best wheel on the market cannot begin to go as fast as a five dollar bill
An obscure comparison links a top quality wheel to a five dollar bill to illustrate speed or value differences in a concise, quotable line.
No-To-Bac Promises Strength and Vitality
A vintage tobacco cessation ad touts No-To-Bac as a wonder-worker that makes weak men strong and enables quitting with a guarantee. The offer includes a booklet and sample free, with purchase options at 50 cents or one dollar from Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Heiress’s boast hints at fortune teller ambitions
A wealthy heiress who flaunts riches is described as potentially pursuing fortune telling, suggesting a future career path or personal interest beyond inheritance.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Nurse Mother Gray of the Children's Home in New York endorses the remedy to cure feverishness teething disorders and stomach issues while regulating bowels and destroying worms. Over 10 000 testimonials claim success. Sold at all druggists 25 cents sample free Allen S Olm sted LeRoy N Y.
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Wales richest in Great Britain for mineral wealth
Wales leads Great Britain in mineral wealth with the highest deposits and resources, positioning the region as a major supplier in mining. The statement highlights Wales as the richest area for mineral resources within the United Kingdom.
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Wales
Great Britain
Wedding Style and Bridal Triumph Highlight Harlem Life
Edith asks about the wedding while Helen recalls the bride's triumphant appearance. The light exchange reflects social chatter in Harlem Life with vivid character notes.
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Edith
Helen
Harlem
Hopeful Words to Childless Women and Medical Claims
A period ad-style piece urges childless women to seek Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female organ ailments. It includes testimonials from May B. Wilson of Millville and Mrs B Bluhm of St. Louis, promoting cures and urging letters to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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May B. Wilson
Sassafras St
Millville
N. J
Lydia E. Pinkham
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