Bogus Cartridges and a Sunparched Magazine Mystery
A Cincinnati Enquirer report details tests on dubious cartridges blamed for misfires at a large powder company. Investigators examined dummy shells and clear impressions to determine if fake ammunition was sent to battle, if blanks were misrepresented, or if the government was misled by contractors. A separate anecdote notes a grocer’s claim that a homegrown sweet pickle brand, Silver Leaf, is preferred by a customer.
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Dr. Pierce's Prescription Promises Aid For Expectant Mothers
A fragment advertises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as strengthening mothers during pregnancy and easing childbirth. It touts a healthier baby and less pain, urging reading the World’s Regency Medical Association for Dr. Pierce’s Sense Medical Adviser.
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Colored Folk Plan Seashore Hotel For Negro Guests
Atlantic City.N.J. owners announce Grand Pacific hotel will host about 200 colored guests this summer with a segregated beach area fronting the boardwalk between Georgia and Florida avenues. Murrey and Thomas Hewitt, both colored, will open May 1 with colored staff and refined guests only. Rates to be set. repairs and modern furnishings underway. White visitors previously used the beach freely. debate on access for colored guests continues.
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Florida
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Lost 12 Years of Life Inmate At Kankakee Brain Injury Case
A man named Burrell allegedly struck with a brick at a city incident and was later confined in Kankakee asylum. Dr. Woo aided in care as Burrell recovered while sources note prior quarrel and assault. The case involves mental health treatment and questions of cause.
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Gillett Promotes Livestock Venture in Mexico
W Petry a Kansas City doctor joins Grant Gilette in forming the Gillett Live Stock and Breeding Company in Chihuahua Mexico. The firm plans to acquire 100,050 acres, import 50 Hereford heifers 100 calves, breed 2,000 cattle, and breed 5,000 Mexican goats. They secure exclusive rights for Mexican hides and manufacture, with pursuit of a packing house. Petry hints at scrutiny from creditors and controversy over Gillett’s past. Governor of Chihuahua offers protection amid ongoing chatter of alleged schemes and investigations.
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Gillett’s plan to locate in Chihuahua country dairy and poultry venture
Dr. Petry asserts Gillett aims to settle in Chihuahuan cattle country after a hasty departure from Kateas. The venture, backed by a company, would run dairy operations with Hereford cattle and a poultry division including geese and turkeys. Two carloads of poultry will be shipped to boost a wide market reach. Petry believes the enterprise could become a major feature in the live stock and poultry industry, with Wimmell’s partnership viewed as fortunate.
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Long Race for a Wife in South Dakota Love Triangle
In a quirky tale from Scandanavian roots, Hielmar Sangstrund and Olaf Dahlia raced to wed Gerda Thorneren in Emery, South Dakota. Both suitors pursued the same heiress amid family pressure, a pact of wait three years, and a stormy cross Atlantic journey ending with Dahlia’s rival winning the ceremony.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Hielmar Sangstrund
Olaf Dahlia
Scandiavia
South Dakota
Sangstrund
Dahlia
Gerdan Thorneren
Dublin
America
Sangatrund
University of Stockholm
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Langstrand
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Thorna
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Coming Dramatic Events at Crawford Theater This Week
The Crawford theater presents My Friend from Indies a grand comedy midweek. Sales open today with tickets 1, 75, 50 and 25 cents. Blanche Walsh stars in La Tosca Fedora at Crawford with new performances by the triple star alliance at Grand Opera House next Friday and Saturday. Beggs German Salve advertised as the true remedy and cure in thousands of testimonials.
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Asia
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Grain O made from grains promotes healthy drinking
A reader reports trying Grain O a week and preferring it to coffee. The letter praises grain based beverage for nourishing the system and suitable for children, touting strength and gentleness.
Tragedy of Nina and Gugusse at the Winter Cirque
In a Chicago Times Herald report Gugusse the dwarf wins fans with his deformity and heart. He woos Nina the equilibrist daughter of Adolphe while circus staff jeer him. A tragedy staged as Usande follows with Nina bound to a bear as Gugusse returns with the beast in a doomed finale.
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Desperate Bear Tragedy At Circus Spectacle
A feared performer Gugusse implores Nina as a starving bear mauled and killed the dwarf during a brutal circus scene. The crowd cheered thinking the horror part of the act until the bear fatally attacked the trainer, leaving the audience unaware of the grim tragedy unfolding.
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