Missouri Corncobs Turned to Pipes Worth Half a Million
Missouri farms transformed millions of corncobs into pipes in 1912, producing 28 171 872 pipes at six state factories. Output valued at 519 970 dollars with 1 760 000 extra reed stems. raw cob cost 288 361 dollars, key shipments to Canada Europe Asia Africa Australia and U S. states.
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Jefferson City
Bureau of Labor Statistics
John T. Fitzpatrick
The
Butis
Missouri
Canada
Europe
Asia
South America
Africa
Ustralis
New Zealand
Central
Investigate Cold Storage Shipments In Mobile
A. Redden manager of the refrigerator department of the Frisco system based in St. Louis spent Friday afternoon and night in Mobile examining the Satsuma range industry and the way shipments were forwarded from Mobile.
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Co. A. Redden
St. Louis
Mobile
Satsuma
Darken Gray Hair With Q Ban Remedy Ad
An advertisement promises a remedy called Q Ban to darken gray hair and restore youth by applying a Oz bottle from Van Antwerp in Mobile Alabama. It claims the product is non sticky, non staining, harmless, and stops hair loss while reducing dandruff and itching. Out of town orders by mail.
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Om van Antwerp
E van Itwerp
Man in Nightgown Spooks Neighbors Near Wesson
A white man in a nightgown frightened J D Boyt six miles east of Wesson by appearing in a woods path at night. The man called out asking if Boyt was John, then explained he had been chased by rattling bells and needed relief. Boyt, unarmed, escorted the neighbor home.
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Wesson
Miss
Mr. Boyt
John
Mr. Beyt
Infernet
Amazing Horsemanship by Greek Army Cavalry
Photographs depict Greek soldiers training with horses to perform feats. One image shows a horse and rider clearing a fence, another shows a horse leaping over a carriage. The article praises the cavalry as unrivaled in difficult horsemanship despite terrain challenges.
Insurance Men Held for Fraud in New Orleans Case
Edmond J. Nores assistant district superintendent and William Rogers a 70 year old solicitor for the Life Insurance company of Virginia were arrested on charges of forging death certificates to claim policies. Nores accused of forging the name Jacob Primer for a payment of 3056 dollars. Rogers charged over a 250 dollar policy. Bail set at 5000 dollars.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Edmond J. Nores
Life Insurance Company
Virginia
William Rogers
Nores
Jacob
Rogers
Ralph Sherwood, Jr
Police Court Outcomes Highlight Suspicious Characters
Glover alias Gardner faced arraignment with case adjourned to December 17 after claims the Atmore camp testimony voided a contract. Hughes missed court due to recent surgery after a reckless driving crash injuring H. B. Murphy. Harper discharged for passing a questionable Vineland check. Tartt fined 51 dollars and jailed for carrying a concealed weapon. Blackfoot jailed thirty days for hoodoo practice and deceptive lucky hand sale.
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G. E. Glover
W. E. Gardner
Atmore
Recorder's Court
Glover
Burch and Pearson
R. E. Tarett
Charles Schenker
Edington
Tartt
Eli Blackfoot
Blackfoot
Deaths and Funerals Mary Peters
Mrs. Mary Peters aged 5 years died Friday after a long illness at the Home For aged of the Little Sisters of the Poor. The remains were laid to rest Saturday in the Catholic cemetery.
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Mary Peters
Pative
Germany
Little Sisters of the Poor
Bank executive A L Staples returns from New York trip
Vice-President A L Staples of the Bank of Mobile is home after a two week business visit to New York and other eastern cities. He visited major financial institutions and reports favorable business conditions in the East.
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A.L. Staples
Bank of Mobile
New York
Staples
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cited For Croup Relief
A Middleton Ga reader praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best protection against croup and coughs in children. He claims prompt relief and quick recovery with no opiates, noting it is kept at home to prevent croup and treat hoarseness bronchial and lagrippe coughs.
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Foley
P. H. Ginn
Middleton
Vap
Antwerp, Drug Corp
Infant Survivor in Dallas Auto Crash With Train
A Dallas auto train collision killed Miss Jessie Wilson aged 20 Miss Willie Stewart 16 and a black nurse and fatally injured Olin Wilson and Mrs Wilson. The infant passenger escaped with slight bruises. The accident occurred late yesterday near Dallas.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Jessie Wilson
Willie Stewart
Olin Wilson
Spaniards at Monterey Preparing to Move Out
Spanish minister acts on Celogan Y ogan suggestion to evacuate most Spaniards from Monterey on a special train to the capital fearing rebel seizure. The plan aims to clear residents to reduce risk during the contemporary conflict.
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Monterey
Associated Press
Mexico City
Senor Celogan Yogan
The Argyle Case at Lyric Theatre Impresses
Spectacular melodrama superbly staged by Robert Hilliard at the Lyric on Friday night offers dire tragedy and bright melodrama with light comedy. Hilliard’s polish and precision anchor the performance while Miss Oliver and Miss Archer give restrained, powerful interpretations. A strong supporting cast including W. T. Clark and Joseph Tuohy enhances Daniel Colt and Joe Manning, with sales of another show on Saturday for Mobile patrons.
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Robert Hilliard
Lyric Theatre
Hilliard
Mr. Hilliard
Asche Kayton
William J. Burns
Stella Archer
Miss Oliver
Harriet Ward
Harvey J. O'Higgins
Actress Olive Oliver in Mrs. Martin role earns notice
Olive Oliver, though not a standout emotional actress, delivers a well observed performance as Mrs. Martin. Critics acknowledge her ability and predict eventual recognition for her work on stage.
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Olive Oliver
Fine Feathers to Open at Lyric with Original Cast
The Lyric Theatre box office reports strong advance inquiries for Fine Feathers a special engagement next Wednesday night December 17. Starred by Robert Edeson Wilton Lackaye Max Figman Rose Coghlan Lolita Robertson and Lydia Dickson the show draws local interest after a New York run.
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Lyric Theatre
Fine Feathers
Robert Edeson
Wilton Lackaye
Max Figman
Rose Coghlan
Lolita Robertson
Lydia Dickson
New York
Dr King’s New Discovery for Croup and Cough
Dr King’s New Discovery touted as best remedy for croup coughs and colds. Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio swore by its effectiveness after severe attacks. Advertised at 60c and 1.00 with a bottle in every home through H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia St Louis.
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Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
H. E. Buckien & Co
Phila
St. Louis
Noted Cuban Dead
Havana December 13 Dr Juan Bautista Hernandez Barreiro president of the supreme court died yesterday. Barreiro was one of Cuba s most illustrious sons and had served as rector of the university before joining Cuba s top court.
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Associated Press
Havana
Juan Bautista Hernandez “Barreiro
Supreme Court
Barreiro
Cuba
Liberals Claim Victory In South Lanarkshire By election
In Glasgow by election the Unionist W W Watson won 4275 votes for South Lanarkshire seat left by Sir Walter Menzies. Liberal Mohton tallied 4006 and Labor Bibb 1674. Liberals claim result endorses Liberal Irish policy as both Liberal and Labor were home rulers.
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Associated Press
Glasgow
South Lanarkshire
Walter Menzies
W. W. Watson
Mohton
Bibb
Labor
Sation
Liberal
Claims attorney did crooked work in Kennedy estate case
Mrs. Mattie Kennedy sues John Hi Gleason United States attorney for the Northern District of New York for 35000 alleging he and executor Eugene McLean deceived her about her marriage to James Kennedy. She claims she was pressured to hire Gleason to fight other heirs and paid the sum. Kennedy left an estate valued near half a million dollars.
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New York
John Hi. Gleason
Albany
United States
District of
Mattie Kennedy
Gleason
Eugene McLean
Kennedy
Russia policy proposal questioned by US in China crisis
Washington reports no reception of Reinach’s dispatch on Russia’s plan to withdraw all foreign troops from Chi LA province and guard posts at Peking. US stance remains cautious amid Yuan’s upheaval and broader foreign troop deployments in China.
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Chi Li
Associated Press
Washington
Reinach
Peking
Chi LA
Legation
State Department
Williams
United States
Yuan Shi Kia
Yuan
Russia
China
Wisconsin guard Keeler played through season with broken shoulder
Tubby Keeler right guard and captain-elect for next season played the fall schedule with a broken shoulder bone, unknown to him until after the season when university medical authorities gave a through examination and X-ray.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Tubby” Keeler
University of Wisconsin
Badger
Keeler
Protests Over La Follette Bill Warn Vessels In Chesapeake
Washington December 16 owners and managers protested to the house merchant marine committee against the La Follette bill. Key Compton president of Chesapeake Steamship Company declared vessels on Chesapeake Bay would find it impossible to meet lifeboat and able seaman requirements.
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Washington
House
Merchant Marine ¢Omtee
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