Advertising Success Across States Draws Readers In
Readership booster and merchants take notice as a statewide campaign in The State Journal shows rapid ad space uptake. In Topeka grocers report seventy five dollars in first thirty days while nationwide coverage of a National Biscuit Co. item demonstrates astonishing early returns and demand.
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The
State Journal
Theers
Aneeds Circuit
I Eonday
Topeka
United States
Allvertivieg
New York
National Biscuit Company
WS. W. Ayer & Son
Philadelphia
Barry
Ye Ayer & Son
Chicago
Northwest
Missouri
Phen Ayér & Son
Lkely
Catholic Protest Storms Over Bible Translation by Fr Spencer
Washington reports Roman Catholics split over Father F A Spencer’s new American Catholic translation of the gospels. Critics condemn what they call biased rendering and altered text while supporters urge a broader accepted edition for church teaching.
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Pather Spencer
Washington
Fev
F. A. Spencer
Dominic Ther Stescer
Spencers
Tntory
Churety
Tegos
Vassar Girls Have Fun Amid Campus Mystery Event
A Marches style campus scene unfolds with a group of Vassar girls engaging in a secretive ceremony tied to tradition. The account mentions seating, a tree, and a symbolic feast, ending with references to New Gypsy Queen Powder and a travel note from Butte, Montana on May 24 via Santa Fe Route.
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Ee Omerieepale
Pomhomare
Vanier
New York Plays at Claim Theater Promised by Anthony Hope
A garbled theater item notes Anthony Hope’s adaptation of Hupert of Henteass to be staged tomorrow at the Claim Theater in Paris. It mentions Daniel Promiman, KR Hackett, Miles Murrows, and a Ben Napoleonic plot with a police chief, a fugitive, and a marlowe-esque heroine.
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New York
Anthony Hope
Anthony We Gov
Lenotry
Gabriel Martin
Rhe Gilipter
Henry Gay Curtetan
Miles Murrows
Paris
St. Diviens
Ihroust
Toruety
Marlowe
Olympia
Fies
George W. Letererite
Mays
Broadway
Snought
Julie
London Sunday papers review and notable features
The piece surveys the new Sunday papers, praising the Telegraph and the Mail for lively content though noting similar formats. It highlights pieces by Wilfred and Rhodes and mentions Lord Kitchener Khartoum coverage, Hall Caine and Dean of Norwich sermons, with criticism of ordinary news and emphasis on literary reviews and editorials.
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Lamon
Saat Es
Berm
Telegraph
Mail
Bilae Meaddon
Thole
Kitchener
Khartoum
Hall Caine
Journalian
Norwich
Max Pemberton
Mary
Helle
Fred Arith
Rhodes
T4ura Loun
Ciro
Ithodes
Hypnotized by a tramp in Lima story on Sipps boy
A Lima report describes a tramp hypnotizing a one year old named Sipps in the southern city area. The child remained under the intruder’s influence for a time before recovery attempts failed. Law officials moved to arrest the man as the child followed his movements, fear of long-term effects noted. Also updates Senator Teller’s fever and a marine crisis as Christie reports mixed health notes.
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Lima
Aloe
Olimger
Sipps
Lipps
Hie
Contra Olinger
Rim
Ttn
Aenger
Ier Hurs
Epps
Olinger
Teller
Theaver
United States
Henry SM. Teller
Chicero
Marine Crise Dan Bren
Mothers Friend Promises Safe Childbirth For Expectant Mothers
A historical notice touts Mother's Friend as a remedy to ease the period before childbirth, claiming it improves the life of both mother and child. The ad asserts it is approved by national authority and years of trials, selling for $1 with a valuable book offered as well.
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Bradpielo Regulator CO
Allazta. Ga
Paris The Beautiful Inspires City Improvement
A New York paper praises Paris for lavish funding of gardens opera theaters museums churches and art galleries arguing that beautification attracts visitors and sustains spending. The author contends New York should invest similarly to boost happiness and profits.
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New York
New York City
Paris
Annual Flower Bed Planting Tips From H. W. Moore Kansas State College
The article advises proper soil preparation before bed creation, including drainage, drying to crumble easily, and mixing in well rotted fertilizer. It stresses warm ground, moderate bed size, simple outlines, and careful sowing. It lists preferred flowering plants and notes low growing filler species for massing.
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Dept of
W._ H. Moore
Kansas State Agricultural College
Hats to be removed at Broad Street Methodist Church service
A Gladden column reports that Broad Street Methodist Church will enforce a rule forbidding hats during services starting next Sunday. The plan, praised as orderly, faces mixed reactions among congregants, with some awaiting enforcement and others skeptical of the new practice. The church official body endorses the measure as consistent with reverence and decorum.
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Columnus. U
Rat Agregarchurch
Cequest
Washington Gratien
Uwe
Thi
Advertising as a business branch and its proper use
Advertising is defined as buying or manufacturing goods under a business branch. A neglectful or mismanaged approach mirrors poor buying or producing unsafe wares. The merchant should study goods and learn how to buy to best advantage, using printers ink carefully to gain returns, with space as the key publicity property. Also noted are a steam laundry ad and a travel offer of $28.55 to Portland via Santa Fe Route.
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Portland
Cre
Vila Santa Fe
Peerless Steam Laundry
Elkwood Park Hosts Big Trap Shoot Duel
The seventh annual interstate trap shooting meets at Elkwood Park New Jersey drew 211 entrants for the main event. After a lengthy day of rounds the top tie led to a $2110 purse split among 30 shooters. Winners included Col. Martin and Morty among many named participants from cities across the nation.
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New York
Interstate
Wikwood Park
Waps
Col. Martin
Blustto Johnson
Audatio City
N. Juan
Cromty
Batavia
Dallas
Cleveland
Worhels
Crawfordsville
Ind
Leroy
Campbell
Mass
Hen Tlepel
Covington
Hallowell
Philadelphia
Reiley
Kanes City
Valentine
Monroeville
W. Eivhey
Marshalltown
C. Bell
Bue Island
F. Lane
J. Barto
Chicago
A. D. Sperry
Rock Island
Th Sweeney
Albany
M. Eillott
Kansas City
Cle Funnel
Witkenbarte
PS Soubener
Hildensburg
B. di Cincion
Col Martin
T. Morty
Moerty
Harold
Killeen
Arneo
Nicholson
Burkhardt
Clark
Glover
Parmice
Loomis
Dickey
Williams
Holden
Cook
Owen
Lengek
Morty
Col Anthony
Lincoln court rules state cannot seek double recovery in auditor case
Lincoln Nev April 13 The court decides the state cannot pursue the Home Fire Insurance Company of New York to recover 25000 after already suing the auditor and his bondsmen for the same loss. The judgment against the auditor bars a second action against insurers for paying the wrong officer. Eastern insurance firms are noted as interested.
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Lincoln
Nev
Cour Ta
Nmbex
Moore
Home Fire Insurance Company of
New York
San Francisco Thespian Nearly Mauled by Lion in Seattle
Joseph Watkins, a known San Francisco theater man, narrowly escaped death after pulling a lion's tail at a Seattle variety show. The beast seized him through a feeding cage, tearing his arm before attendants forced it back. Watkins had spotted the tail protruding from behind the bars and grabbed it during the tense moment.
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Seattle
Waen
Joseph Watkins
San Francisco
Watkin
Pianka
Watkins
Supreme Court Action Hits Liquor Evading Scheme
In Des Moines a plan to evade state liquor laws was crushed by the Supreme Court. State v. Snyder, bank president of Grinnell, involved bills of lading and sight drafts sent to a bank. A person could pay sight and receive a liquor bill of lading. Spyderman was found guilty of maintaining illegal nubsanes, though he did not handle liquor. The same system was used elsewhere.
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Des Moines
Apraz
Supreme Court
Va M. Snyder
First National Bank of Grinnell
Spyderman
Political color line in Baltimore city race
Baltimore voters face a municipal campaign marked by bitter party friction as Republicans field a Black nominee for a city post and Democrats press for strategies to sway white voters. A women’s group calls for participation as organizers push turnout and influence in the forthcoming contest. American Steam Laundry advert promotes neckwear and service.
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Baltimore
Enon
Agg Baste
Teruo
Asewitatios
Binet
Wt Salts
Alex
Theaing
Peist Association
Belina
Osella
Claims Hermit's Wealth as Widow Arrives With Daughters
Chillicothe O April 12 The sudden appearance of a woman claiming to be the widow of Hart Butler the Carmel hermit who died leaving a large estate has stirred the case She has brought two daughters from San Francisco as proof of the union and says she has bank funds to cover all claims and asks immediate administration be estopped Her story traces Butler from California gold fields to a hermit life near Rush Creek and a farm, while relatives doubt her tale and await the estate's fate
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Chillicothe
Hart Butler
Carmel
San Francisco
Butler
California
Plains
Schaefer to Meet Slosson For $500 a Side in Two Games
New York April 12 George Slosson accepts Jake Schafer challenge for $50 a side per game. Two matches set to occur in New York between May and May 22 with a one week interval and a first game to be decided. Stakes include 600 up on one table and cushion estange on the other. Clarence Green funds $280 in Chicago as match backer to secure the affair.
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Jake Schaefer
Slosson
New York
George Slosson
Jake Schafer
Chicago
A. FB. Troescher
Achaefer
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company
Troescher
Stenson
Clarence Green
Bliziard
Chris Schaefer
Sloss
George Wheelock
Amish Colony Locating Near Vincennes Across River
An Amish group plans settlement in Wabash county Illinois opposite Vincennes. A representative notes buying several farms and arranging for about twenty five families in six months. Observers fear this is the advance guard of a much larger colony. The Amish resemble Quakers in beliefs and Swiss or German heritage.
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Vincennes
Ind
Wabash County
Illinois
Rugged Honesty and Frugal Faithful Colonists
The text praises a people described as honest and industrious, living simply and economically. They are said to be governed by brotherly love within their church, refusing exploitation and standing by each other to protect homes and land payments. Their objective is to establish and sustain church-centered colonies.
A Colored Croesus in Chicago Theater Boss McAdoo
M McAdoo of Australia, a colored theatrical manager who owns a Sydney theater, plans to assemble a vaudeville company to tour the Pacific. He will visit Chicago tomorrow before heading to Louisville and Cincinnati. He owns gold properties in Johannesburg, the Transvaal, and Western Australian fields near Perth, where water scarcity is a major drawback.
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Chicago
M. McAdoo
Australia
Sydney
United States
Pacific
Louisvile
Cincinnati
McAdoo
Johannesburg
Transvaal
New West Australian Fielda
Perth
West Austallan
Northwest tourist sleepers to Montana and Washington
Travelers and home seekers may ride weekly Tuesday and Thursday from Kansas City or St. Joseph via Burlington Route to Montana and Washington. Through first or second class sleepers run to Butte Anaconda and Puget Sound, with reduced Union Pacific rates to California points. Contact J C Bhamball in St Joseph for details and schedules.
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Montana
Washington
Kansas
St. Joseph
Burlington
Butte
Spokane
Seattle
Puget Sound
Northern Pacific Railway
Karsan City
Kansas City
Anaconda
J. C. Bhamball
Trav
St Joseph
Ato
Union Pacific
California
A. Lawis
Socwilitem
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Swift & Holliday Drug CO
Rowley & SN Snow
Tararocen
Fight Bible Translation
Vassar Girls
Mont
Tulle Marlowe
London
Sunday Papers
Paris the Beautiful
Gladden
Elkwood Park
Nebraska
Supreme Court of Iowa
Political Color Line
Nature
Morrow
John Morrow & Co
Chemists
Springfield
Obie
Ilinois
M. Knight
Croesus
M McAdoo
Africa
St. Toni, Mo
Denver
Salt Lake
Tech Pacific
S ' Pieror
Time Union
Horr Gas
Pachmo Quant
F. A. Lewis
Orry Tivksr Acreyr
J.C. Fulton
Dapot
W. R. Weible
LT East
Topska
Santa Fe
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