Murder Trial Swear Out Warrant in Illinois Case
A warrant for the arrest of Harry Streeper and William Yenney, brothers of a coroner, and a gassblower, charges them with the Edwardsville crossing double murder of Fred Hintz and William Sonnet. Joseph Nolan remains jailed, awaiting trial in June. the case fuels sensational local talk.
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Alton
Harry ©. Streeper
C. N. Streeper
William Yenney
Fred Hintz
William Sonnet
Edwardsville Crossing
Joseph Nolan
Streeper
Yenney
Glass
Julia Nolan
Hirg
Nolan
Finely tucked waists pattern No 5407 described
Pattern No 5407 offers a white China silk waist with Valenciennes lace trim and medallions, shirted sleeves with deep cuffs, standing collar, and neckband. Suitable fabrics include lawn mull pongee and crepe de chine. medium size uses 2.5 yards of 36 inch fabric. sizes 32 to 42 bust. Send 10 cents and order with size and pattern number via the paper pattern department.
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Pattern Department
Ladies Kimono Pattern No. 5155 For 27 Inch Material
Pattern No. 5155 showcases a Kimono with a long drooping shoulder and optional girdle to control fullness. It uses inexpensive fabrics. a 12.5 cent figured lawn suits the design, and cream white crepe trimmed with Persian banda is mentioned. Medium size needs seven and seven eighths yards of 27 inch material. sizes small, medium, and large available. Rent available to confirm size and pattern number.
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Pattern Department
Defiance Cold Water Starch Promises Time Save
A Detroit Free Press item touts Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry noting a full one pound package at 10 cents, with 16 oz per package and no harmful chemicals. It contrasts with %-pound rivals and warns grocers may mislabel, urging buyers to demand the Defiance 16 oz size.
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Defiance
Rana Wari
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Dr Kline remedies advertised
An advertisement-promotional collage touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface remedy and promotes Dr R H Kline's Nervine Restorer with a free trial offer. The copy cites internal treatments, testimonials, and druggist distribution, naming Philadelphia addresses and pharmacists.
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Hall
Ysar
J, Cheney & CO
Drugeists
St. Vitus
Thoughts for Quiet Hour from a Pulpit Voice
A reflective prose piece warns not to judge the world as dirty when vision is blurred and faith is hidden. It argues that some men avoid church because they are not invited to preach. It notes the lazy always critique prize distribution while touching a rich man’s pocketbook defines influence.
Fainting Spells Cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills
An advertisement recounts Mrs Forrester of Watertown New York praising Dr Williams Pink Pills as the cure for fainting spells from anemia. It notes rapid improvement after use and claims the pills increase red blood cells, with distribution details and prices. It also promotes Defiance Starch and Winslow’s Soothing Syrup in a broader ad column.
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Williams
George Forrester
Onrtia Street
Watertown
Electrician Describes Body as Conductive Telephone Link
An electrician explains a remarkable phenomenon where a severed telephone wire, with each end held by a person, allows a conversation through the body. The speaker notes the distant subjects can communicate as clearly as a properly connected line, highlighting the strange behavior.
Defiance Starch and Odd Newspaper Bits Collage
A collage of short items and quips from early 20th century papers. Jokes about telephone numbers, city hall inquiries on streetcars, Mars communication mockery, misheard phrases, and light humor on daily life. Includes Defiance Starch ads and witty exchanges from Chicago Tribune and Detroit Free Press.
Starching and Smoke Shop Ad Pitches and Quotes
The ad copy touts De fiance Starch for best results and mentions earning 402 with no cooking required. It notes men could save by letting others speculate. There is an endorsement for Lewis Single Binder cigars from Peoria Illinois and a line: Worry is an ever ready sexton.
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Mueller
Our Pattern Department
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