Election notes and international copy for November 13 1908
The Perrysburg Journal reviews election results including Hughes reelection in New York and Democratic gains in Congress. It notes the Ladrone Islands renamed Marianne Islands, rising Italian emigration to Brazil, and speculation on Taft’s cabinet before inauguration.
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War Department
Ladrone Islands
Marianne Islands
Mary Ann’e
Italy
Brasil
Brazil
United States
Alaska
Maumee Officials Strain Over Crowded Streets and Court
Maumee reports crowded conditions as trespassers test the town. Police hauled seven on the weekend but two were released for lack of room. The police court docket grew Monday morning and Mayor McGovern faced busy duties as residents faced charges of drinking and related offenses.
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Maumee
Dra
McGovern
Conte
Opposition to Speaker Cannon Emerges Among Incoming Republicans
A segment of new Republican appointees to the next Congress has announced opposition to Speaker Cannon. If sustained, this challenge could erode Cannon’s hold and affect committee appointments, including Ways and Means.
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Cannon
Congress
Dalseli
Payne
Taft Speech Urges Legal Compliance for Prosperity
Cincinnati club attendees hear William H. Taft pledge vigorous enforcement of laws against dishonest practices while supporting lawful business growth. The report notes Florida orange and grapefruit crops expected to top last year, with prices easing and shipments rising nationwide.
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Cincinnati Commercial Club
William H. Taft
Mr. Taft
Hicks Almanac for 1909 Promoted by Word and Works
The notice promotes the 1909 Hicks Almanac, described as the best astronomical year book with original Hicks Weather Forecasts. It markets price 50 cents on newsstands 40 cents and 51 per year by mail, with discounts for bulk orders and agents wanted. It features Prof Hicks in color, colorful covers, and a free copy with Word and Works.
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Irl R. Hicks
Prof. Hicks
Locust Street
St. Louis
Hicks
Berry Brown-Wah Accused Of Deceit Over Fowl Purchase
In Kangas City Journal style, readers report Mrs Berry Brown-Wah denies allegations of deceiving her spouse about bought fowls. The piece centers on trust within the household and a dispute over poultry purchased in town.
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Berry
Llen
Kangas City
Buckles Amnica Salve Praised By Maine Resident
A reader from Hast Wilton Maine swears by Buckles Amnica Salve claiming it cured sores and burns after fifteen years use. The testimonial notes the product helped avoid medical bills and mentions local drugstore locations.
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Bill
Aive A. FP
Polly of the Circus and Cameo Kirby at Valentine Theatre
Frederic Thompson presents Polly of the Circus with Edith Tallaferra at Valentine Theatre Toledo for November 10 26 1926 with matinee Saturday The three reels drama follows Polly the circus pony and a young parson as their love story unfolds Also Nat C Goodwin stars in Booth Tarkington and Harry Leon Wilsons Cameo Kirby on November 18 1926 Tarkington presents first night performances with Tarkington in attendance Mr Goodwin leads in a drama praised for Middle West humor.
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Frederic Thompson
Valentine Theatre
Toledo
Matiney
Edith Tallaferra
Margarét Maya
Toves
Polly
Nat C. Goodwin
Booth Tarkington
Harry Leon Wilson
Cameo Kirby
Middle West
Tarkington
East Lynne Returns to Burts for Week Long Run
The theatre presents East Lynne at Burts for a half week with a noted ending that departs from the usual fairy tale finale. Business manager cites audience habit of yearly attendance while preferring the dramatic death of Lady Isabel over a happy ending.
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East Lynne
King's
Isabel
Burts
Capt. Clay of Missouri at the Lyceum next week
David Higgins presents Capt. Clay of Missouri at the Lyceum starting Sunday afternoon for a week. Higgins, famed from At Piney Ridge Up York State and His Last Dollar, features Joye as the central theme in a tale of a man whose good nature clashes with stronger traits.
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David Higgins
Missouri
Capt. Clay
Lyceum
Mr. Higgins
America
Piney Ridge
York State
McVicker’s Theatre
Chicago
Digestive Remedy Endorsed by San Francisco Resident
Mrs. Mary Dowling of 228 8th Ave San Francisco testifies to Electric Bitters alleviating indigestion and liver troubles. She praises the tonic as a cleansing, blood purifying alternative aiding female weakness and general vitality.
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Mary Dowling
8Th Ave
San Francisco
Saya
Win
Comstock & Sons
Purported Blood Tonic Promises Clear Skin and Mind
Advertises Burdock Blood Bitters as a cleansing tonic for impure blood and skin eruptions. Claims it makes you cleareyed and clearbrained while improving complexion.
Footprint Legend Haunts Bucksport Founder Monument
A colonial tale from Bucksport Maine tells how Col Jonathan Buck founded the town after a witch’s curse. A foot-shaped outline appeared on his monument within a month of erection, revived by locals as proof of the curse on Buck’s line.
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Seaport
Hucksport
Penobscot
Stoall
Jonathan Buck
Bucksport
A. D
Haverhill
Col. Buck
Buckport
The Stuttering Wit and the Self-Made Banker Anecdote
A fragment recounts W R Travers the stuttering broker questioning Henry Clews about being a self-made man. Travers quips about Clews hair and costume ideas at a fancy dress ball suggesting he go as a pillbox. The exchange shows comic misunderstanding and social satire.
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W. R. Travers
Henry Clews
Mr. Travers
Mr. Clew
Mr. Clews
Clews
Lime City Notes On Local Socials And Services
Mrs. John F. Lintner and Mrs. Graham of Dunbridge attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Winzler in Detroit. Geo Trowbridge and wife visited Fred Wolff and family. Erwin Reitzel stayed with Jacob Lintner in Luckey. Anna Snyder of Perrysburg visited her mother Mrs E Snyder. Lime City will hold preaching Sunday at 3 PM with J W Smith as pastor. Various locals hosted guests from Toledo and Swanton. Mrs J W Hitchcock injured her foot. Mrs Christ of Toledo visited Mrs Armbruster. Mrs Ed Clegg and Mrs Armbruster visited Mrs Winzler.
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John F. Lintner
This Place
Graham
Dunbridge
Winzler
Detroit
C.F. Rider
Bowling Green
Geo
Trowbridge
Fred Wolff
Erwin Reitzel
Jacob Lintner
Luckey
Anna Snyder
Perrysburg
E. Snyder
Lime City
J. W. Smith
A. Hitchcock
Toledo
Joe Huebner
C. Joslin
Joseph Sattler
Joseph Wolff
Geo. Kurtis
Frank
Ernest Leverton
Ernest Reitzel
Hannah
Minnie Matzinger
Swanton
T. H. Tinney
J. W. Hitchcock
Christ
Christ of Toledo
John Armbruster
Ed. Clegg
A. Winzler
Wanted Salesman Earn Big Money with Stark Trees
Advertisement offering cash weekly for selling Stark Trees with an eighty three year record. Free sales outfit provided. Address Stark Buos, Nunseniks & Onenarns Co, Louisiana, Missouri.
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Territor
Uberal
Stark Buo’s
Nunseniks & Onenarns Co
Louisiana
Miskouri
Resident's Letter Promotes D. D. D. Eczema Remedy
A Perrysburg Ohio resident reports relief from eczema after using D. D. D. Prescription and D. D. D. Soap. The letter cites instant itch relief and urges readers with eczema psoriasis barber's itch ringworm to inquire at the store Wm. Comstock & Son for the liquid compound.
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Perrynburg
Ohio
Wm. Comstock & Son
Bitter end on a subway? Stogie stunt shocks pursuers
A man flees through the street with wild calls of the bitter end. He stops at a bridge, but calms and reveals the end is a Pittsburg stogie sale. He hawks ten cent five packs with a Chile diamond prize, then is overwhelmed by a pursuing mob in a tunnel.
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Pittsburg
Chicago News
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