Boy Confesses to Shooting Frances Lord in Burlington
Eleven year old Joe Kane admitted to Assistant County Prosecutor Robert Atkinson and Officer Claude Sell that he deliberately shot three year old Frances Lord after a game of robber played with neighborhood youths. He recalled using the gun to scare others and near shooting a friend previously, and expressed remorse and confusion about his motive. The case was considered for insanity and a possible reform school outcome rather than immediate trial.
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Burlington
N. J
Frances Lord
Joe Kane
Robert Atkinson
Claude Sell
City
Frances
Kane
Joe
Freddie Roberts
Tommy Ocas
Jon
New Jerney
Reform School
Atkinson
Qeas
Tommy
MAY WARD OFF OLD AGE AND ILEUM REMOVAL SUGGESTED
Investigation at St Marys Hospital London confirms Metchnikoffs theory that removing the large intestine extends life. Dr Distaso of Paris argues children should have their large intestine and appendix removed by age three. He links many chronic diseases to intestinal germs and advises vegetarian diet and ample water.
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London
St. Mary's Hospital
Distaso
Paris
Metchnikoff
Munyons eminent doctors offer free medical examination
An advertisement promises free medical diagnosis from Munyon's eminent doctors. It invites readers to mail a medical examination blank to Munyon’s at 63d and Jefferson Streets in Philadelphia, claiming no obligation and a thorough, free evaluation. The ad is accompanied by a humorous exchange about gender knowledge from the Boston Post.
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Munyon's
63D and
Jefferson Sts
Philadelphia
GALE
Soc
THE
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mas
Tetterine advertised for eczema on face and skin
An old advertisement from Edgar Springs Maine cites Tetterine as a cure for eczema on the face, ringworm, dandruff, and various skin ailments. It claims effectiveness in spring and promises a mailed option from The Shuptrine Company in Georgia.
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Edgar Springs
Flying to be common in four years says Major Baden-Powell
The Boston Post reports Major F B Baden-Powell an English aeronautics authority predicts flying will be common within four years. The item includes varied brief quips and ads from the era, reflecting light human-interest notes and product pitches alongside the aviation forecast.
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Bursa
F. B. Baden-Powell
Air laden with alcohol harms visitors in sherry vaults
The article notes that air from sherry vaults and other spirit stores in southern Spain can alter a visitor's mood, pulse and lead to headaches. It cites an examination of distillery air finding up to an ounce of proof spirit or half an ounce of absolute alcohol in five cubic feet, stressing the need for ventilation to prevent health effects.
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Alconelle
Spain
Epileptics in Public Schools and Education Law
A McClure's excerpt criticizes compulsory education laws forcing epileptics and mentally impaired children into regular classrooms. It cites Baltimore and Philadelphia where many disabled students attend with normal peers, arguing schools must accommodate or face crowded institutions, highlighting policy flaws.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
Wealth and happiness in idle luxury warned in Ledger extract
A Philadelphia Ledger reflection contrasts frugal living with millionaire ease, arguing true contentment comes from steady effort. It notes that material wealth can mask spiritual poverty and inspire restless, futile pursuits rather than lasting peace.
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Hife
Philadelphia Ledger
Wase'ings dan gold bricks and a soap joke
A quirky exchange from the Washing Star about a girl offering a cake for chopping wood and giving a cake of soap instead. Also a travel notice lists reduced excursion fares for various 1909 events and a fashion joke about clothes fitting current trends.
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Mike
Pete
C A Butler Cure Claimed for Eczema and Skin Diseases
An advertisement claims C A Butler cures eczema and all skin diseases and is sold by druggists. Hancock Liquin Sullivan Co. of Baltimore Maryland promotes this product. The copy warns that intuition is less safe than inside facts for travel.
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C. A. Butler
Hancock Liquin Sulpuun Co
Baltimore
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